as in teacher
a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school
a preceptor at a small English boarding school
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Recent Examples of preceptor
This involves pairing each nursing student with an experienced nurse preceptor from day one — an approach that builds clinical confidence early while honoring the vital role of bedside nurses in education.
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Shakira Henderson, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
To become a preceptor, nurses must undergo extensive training—often at their own expense.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
To become a registered nurse, most states require several hundred hours of clinical training led by a certified nurse preceptor.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
According to a recent report, a shortage of nursing school faculty, including nurse preceptors, is greatly restricting nursing program enrollments.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
By offering a financial incentive to nurse preceptors, my PRECEPT Nurses Act will help America rebuild our health care workforce.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
To become a preceptor, nurses must undergo extensive training—often at their own expense.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Learning from multiple types of physicians at the same time also gives students the ability to make connections they, or even their preceptors, might have missed otherwise, Lines said.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 29 July 2024
Sanders was her preceptor, showing her the ropes, from pumps to caring for critically ill patients and managing medications.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Shakira Henderson, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
To become a preceptor, nurses must undergo extensive training—often at their own expense.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
To become a registered nurse, most states require several hundred hours of clinical training led by a certified nurse preceptor.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
According to a recent report, a shortage of nursing school faculty, including nurse preceptors, is greatly restricting nursing program enrollments.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
By offering a financial incentive to nurse preceptors, my PRECEPT Nurses Act will help America rebuild our health care workforce.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
To become a preceptor, nurses must undergo extensive training—often at their own expense.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Learning from multiple types of physicians at the same time also gives students the ability to make connections they, or even their preceptors, might have missed otherwise, Lines said.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 29 July 2024
Sanders was her preceptor, showing her the ropes, from pumps to caring for critically ill patients and managing medications.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preceptor
Noun
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In May, a Sacramento Bee investigation found that St. Hope leadership misled the district about an investigation into teacher allegations that a coach was partying with his students.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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Former middle school teacher Lorraine Carter Salazar isn't easily embarrassed.—
Megan Myscofski,
NPR,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Tough middle and high school students have multiple teachers and the same is true for instructors, relationship building must be emphasized.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Canadian actor Truesdale, who plays ballet instructor Raphaël Marchand and right-hand man to Le Ballet National director Geneviève Lavigne (Charlotte Gainsbourg), echoed these sentiments.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
29 June 2025
Noun
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The campus is home to several historic landmarks such as the Davis Home, home of educators Dr. George E. Davis and Marie G. Davis.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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This framework reflects the work of a center-right and center-left coalition of civics educators and other stakeholders.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Preceptor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preceptor. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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