Seton Hall Nursing Announces New Incentives for Clinical Preceptors

Seton Hall College of Nursing celebrated its grant and clinical partners, announcing new incentives for its preceptor community at the inaugural Preceptor Appreciation Dinner on Sept. 26 at the University’s South Orange campus. The event honored nursing professionals and community partners for their roles in mentoring Seton Hall nursing students and providing impactful clinical experiences.

"It was an honor for Seton Hall College of Nursing faculty and staff to share this evening with partner organizations and clinical preceptors — many of whom are alumni — and to thank them for the important work they do to mentor the next generation of Seton Hall nurses," said Kristi Stinson, Ph.D., R.N., A.P.N.-B.C., interim dean, Seton Hall College of Nursing.

In addition to recognizing clinical preceptors, the College announced new incentives, including a stipend, an honorary University title and complimentary clinical education opportunities such as the College of Nursing’s spring 2025 pharmacology course for advanced practice nurses.

“The College of Nursing is grateful for the top-notch clinical opportunities our students have, thanks to the generosity of our preceptor community,” Stinson added. “These enhanced incentives are an additional way for the College to enrich our preceptors’ professional development and express our appreciation for their ongoing support of Seton Hall’s nursing students.”

Through its clinical network, the College of Nursing ensures that all students obtain clinical experience in hospitals and healthcare agencies across New Jersey – a notable distinction among the region’s nursing programs.

“During clinical rotations, our students have supervised training in healthcare settings where they put their academic training to work in the real world," Stinson said. “This is why preceptors are so important. They give our nursing students critical guidance during the clinical experience.”

Preceptor honoree Christina Agnellino ‘10/M.S.N. ’18, an acute care nurse practitioner at Atlantic Health System, is in her third year as a clinical preceptor for the College of Nursing. “Being a preceptor is incredibly rewarding,” she shared, explaining that during their clinical training, M.S.N. students assist her for a semester in evaluating pre-operative patients before anesthesia. “It’s an honor to give back to Seton Hall and know that I’m helping to shape the future of nursing. And it's wonderful to stay connected with my former professors who had such an impact on my own career,” she added.

The event included a special acknowledgment of Newark-based organizations Integrity House and Broadway House for Continuing Care. Through a federal interprofessional training grant, both organizations have provided clinical placements where Seton Hall students receive training in treating underserved minority populations affected by opioid use disorders.

“These organizations have provided phenomenal learning opportunities for our students, and we are so grateful for their expertise in preparing our future nurse practitioners to address the opioid epidemic as compassionate healthcare providers,” said Kathleen Neville, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN, associate dean of graduate studies and research at Seton Hall College of Nursing and the grant’s principal investigator.

For more information on becoming a clinical preceptor, contact Director of Graduate Admissions and Compliance Gabby Zengewald at gabriele.zengewald@shu.edu.

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