Preceptors of the Year

Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP Program

Kasia has directly and indirectly precepted over a dozen AGACNP students. As the primary preceptor, Kasia individualizes learning experiences commensurate with student competencies and objectives. As the APP Director, she has created a culture where APP education is revered. Kasia is invested in mentoring our next generation of NPs and it is evident in her everyday student interactions.

Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Brenda is recognized for practice excellence, commitment to improving outcomes for patients and families, demonstration of the highest levels of professionalism and dedication to providing high quality clinical education to Penn PNP and Penn FNP students for over a decade. Brenda builds rapport and fosters memorable, long lasting relationships with her students using respectful listening, excellent communication skills, humor and contagious enthusiasm.

Psychiatric – Mental Health Program

In her three years as a Penn Nursing preceptor Ms. Knox has been a favorite of students and faculty. The faculty has appreciated her invitation to collaborate and her student advocacy. Students have valued her excellent teaching and strong encouragement to develop to their full potentials.

Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner Program

Sharon has been nurse practitioner at Penn, Presbyterian Medical Center Emergency Center since 2009. Her clinical knowledge and skills are unsurpassed. She provides high quality care to her patients, which she has emulated to her students. She is a constant resource for her students and staff. As a teacher, she has served as a strong preceptor mentoring nursing and medical students. Sharon also holds a lead position in her division.