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A nurse preceptor is responsible for overseeing and guiding students in clinical practice. They provide feedback, seek learning opportunities, model acceptable behavior, introduce students to the interdisciplinary team, and help students develop judgment and critical thinking skills. A preceptor is a nurse who oversees the student in clinical practice and ensures that they can practice in accordance to nursing standards. The nurse preceptor has many responsibilities. First, the preceptor is responsible for providing feedback on the student's professional and clinical performance, how they maintain accountability, and meet nursing standards. Next, the preceptor is a teacher who is always seeking out learning opportunities for the student. In these learning opportunities, the preceptor is supportive, encouraging, assessing, and helping the student to establish goals. Third, the preceptor role models behavior that is acceptable for practice. Next, the preceptor facilitates introductions to the interdisciplinary team and helps to resolve issues if they occur. Finally, the preceptor is a clinical leader who enables students to utilize judgment and critical thinking in the practice setting.