Why the distinction matters
If your program requires a preceptor model, faculty presence on campus does not replace the site supervisor. Confirm which model your course uses before you search.
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These titles are not interchangeable. A preceptor typically practices at the site and supervises a student there. A clinical instructor is often employed or contracted by the school and may supervise a group across sites or skills labs.
If your program requires a preceptor model, faculty presence on campus does not replace the site supervisor. Confirm which model your course uses before you search.
If locating a qualified preceptor is the blocker, tell PreceptorFinder what your program requires.