Meaning & use

Precepted

verb·Academic

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Supervised or mentored a student or trainee through direct, hands-on guidance, especially in nursing or medical education.

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The senior nurse precepted three new graduates during their first rotation.

She was precepted by an experienced physician during her residency.

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Derived from 'preceptor', an experienced practitioner who trains and supervises a student in clinical settings, especially common in nursing education.

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