The Surgeon Preceptor Letter is a formal statement of support from your identified preceptor that confirms their qualifications and commitment to supervising your clinical internship. This letter ensures that you will complete your required RN First Assistant clinical hours under the guidance of a board-certified surgeon at an approved practice site.
Letter requirements
The Surgeon Preceptor Letter must include:
- Official hospital letterhead
- Date
- Preceptor's name
- Statement of board certification in XXXXXX specialty
- Statement of preceptor's willingness to precept the student for 200 hours in the RN First Assistant program
- Preceptor's digital or handwritten signature
Letter template
To support your request, we’ve provided the sample Surgeon Preceptor Letter template below that outlines the required format and content. Your preceptor should use this model as a guide when drafting their letter on official letterhead, ensuring all necessary elements are included to meet program and credentialing requirements.
{{Date}}
Dear University of Rochester School of Nursing Admissions Office,
I, {{Preceptor Name}}, {{Credentials}}, am a Board Certified Surgeon in the Specialty of {{Specialty}}.
I agree to precept {{Applicant Name}} for the University of Rochester’s RN First Assistant Program.
Sincerely,
{{Signature}}