Instruction with Intention: Clinical Instructor & Preceptor Readiness for Competency-Based Education

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Instruction with Intention: Clinical Instructor & Preceptor Readiness for Competency-Based Education enduring module is a recording from the live Regularly Scheduled Series held on October 15, 2026. If you received credit for attending this session during the live meeting, please refrain from claiming credit for this module.

Clinical instructors and preceptors need to understand their distinct roles and responsibilities within a competency-based education (CBE) model and how CBE influences clinical instruction and learner evaluation. Educators also need strategies for providing timely, specific, and actionable feedback based on direct observation of learners’ clinical performance to support competency development and progression toward independent practice.

Target Audience

UK HealthCare Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses

Learning Objectives

After this session, participants will be able to:

  • Differentiate roles and responsibilities of clinical instructors and preceptors within a competency-based education (CBE) model
  • Identify the way CBE changes clinical instruction and learner evaluation
  • Discuss ways to provide actionable feedback based on direct observation of a learner’s clinical performance

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ANCC (UK Healthcare CECentral)

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.00 nursing contact hour(s).

Course opens: 
10/30/2026
Course expires: 
10/29/2029
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 Angela B. Grubbs, DNP, APRN, NP-C, is an Associate Professor and Acting Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing. A Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive clinical and academic experience, Dr. Grubbs specializes in nursing education, advanced practice nursing, health promotion, and interprofessional care. Her scholarship focuses on social determinants of health, community health, and innovative approaches to nursing education. She is an award-winning educator, researcher, and mentor dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes and preparing the next generation of nursing professionals.

 

 Victoria L. Pierce, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, is an Assistant Professor in the Clinical Title Series at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing. A Family Nurse Practitioner with experience in emergency and primary care, Dr. Pierce is passionate about nursing education, clinical mentorship, and interprofessional healthcare. Her scholarly work focuses on tobacco cessation education and improving healthcare students’ knowledge and confidence in providing evidence-based patient care.

 

Kristen Makowski, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing and a practicing Family Nurse Practitioner in Digestive Diseases and Nutrition at UK HealthCare. With extensive experience in clinical practice and nursing education, Dr. Makowski is passionate about developing clinical judgment, engaging learners through innovative teaching strategies, and preparing nurses for professional practice. Her work includes clinical education, simulation, peer-assisted learning, and curriculum development.

 

Speaker(s)

Angela Grubbs

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kristen Makowski

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Victoria Pierce, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ANCC (UK Healthcare CECentral)

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.00 nursing contact hour(s).

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