Founding Cohort Announcement - 2026
CARE-INF™ National Certified Preceptor Program
A voluntary national certification establishing structured supervision, documentation clarity, and readiness validation in clinical education.
For decades, preceptors have quietly carried the responsibility of shaping the next generation of nurses — often without structured standards, documentation clarity, or national recognition.
CARE-INF™ formally launches the National Certified Preceptor Program to establish a voluntary, structured supervisory doctrine that strengthens clinical education, documentation integrity, and institutional risk reduction.
The first 10,000 certified preceptors will be recognized as:
CARE-INF™ Founding Certified Preceptors
This designation will never be reissued once the founding cohort is complete.
Founding status includes permanent historical designation within the CARE-INF™ National Registry.
CARE-INF™ affirms that structured supervision strengthens patient safety, protects institutions, and honors the responsibility preceptors carry every day.
This certification course is only for Clinical Faculty-Preceptors. Register or log in with a Clinical Faculty-Preceptor account to pay and access the course.
CARE-INF™ Preceptor Impact Fund
A national student-led campaign to accelerate adoption, strengthen financial sustainability, and address one of the most critical barriers in advanced practice education: the lack of consistent compensation for clinical preceptors.
Campaign Concept
CARE-INF™ will launch a student-driven national campaign inviting NP students across the United States to publicly support mandatory preceptor compensation through participation in the CARE-INF™ Student Snapshot program. Each student purchase of a CARE-INF™ Snapshot functions as a symbolic electronic signature demonstrating collective demand for compensated preceptorship.
The Preceptor Impact Fund
CARE-INF™ will establish the Preceptor Impact Fund, a dedicated and transparent funding mechanism supported by enterprise contracts. Twenty-five percent (25%) of all CARE-INF™ net profits will be allocated annually to this fund. Funds will be distributed as honoraria to CARE-INF™-certified preceptors who provide clinical training to NP students.
Student Role & Value Proposition
By purchasing a CARE-INF™ Snapshot, students receive a professional clinical readiness credential while simultaneously participating in a nationwide advocacy effort. Their participation signals to schools, hospitals, and policymakers that future clinicians expect ethical compensation models for preceptors. This transforms student participation into a values-driven movement rather than a transactional product.
Strategic Advantages
- Creates a powerful grassroots movement driven by students rather than institutions
- Aligns CARE-INF™ with workforce sustainability, equity, and economic empowerment
- Positions CARE-INF™ as both an infrastructure solution and policy-influencing platform
- Accelerates enterprise adoption by demonstrating national demand and public accountability
This campaign is executed with careful regulatory language, emphasizing advocacy and values rather than guarantees of placement or compensation. Messaging focuses on transparency, sustainability, and partnership with schools and health systems.
Who Is Eligible?
CARE-INF™ National Certified Preceptor is a voluntary national certification establishing structured supervision, documentation clarity, and readiness validation in clinical education.
Undergraduate Clinical Preceptors
Graduate NP Preceptors
Academic Faculty Preceptors
Hospital-Employed Preceptors
Rural & Private Practice Preceptors
Fellowship Preceptors
Why Certification Matters
Most preceptor training programs teach how to precept.
CARE-INF™ defines how supervision must be structured, documented, escalated, and defended.
This certification strengthens:
- Supervisory clarity
- Escalation accountability
- CMS documentation alignment
- Audit defensibility
- Professional recognition
Supervisory Clarity
Structured doctrine for every supervision encounter — documented, defensible, and escalation-ready.
CMS Alignment
Documentation frameworks aligned with CMS standards, reducing audit exposure for institutions.
Escalation Protocol
Defined escalation pathways that protect patients, students, preceptors, and institutions.
National Recognition
Permanent registry listing and founding badge verifiable by institutions and academic partners.
Secure Your Founding Status
Founding Registration
Reserve your founding position in the CARE-INF™ National Registry. Your Founding Certified Preceptor designation is locked in at registration.
- Founding Cohort Number (FCP-0001 → FCP-10000)
- Permanent Registry Designation
- Never Reissued After Cohort Closes
Certification Examination
Remote examination following completion of the 8-module structured curriculum. Upon passing, receive full CARE-INF™ Certified Preceptor credentials.
- 3-Year Credential
- CARE-INF™ Certified Preceptor Pin
- National Registry Recognition
- Honorarium Eligibility (Partner Sites)
This course is only for Clinical Faculty-Preceptors. Log in or register with that role to pay and access.
CARE-INF™ affirms that structured supervision strengthens patient safety, protects institutions, and honors the responsibility preceptors carry every day.
Certification Includes
8-Module Structured Curriculum
Comprehensive curriculum covering supervisory doctrine, escalation pathways, and documentation integrity standards.
Remote Examination
Secure online examination administered through remote proctoring upon curriculum completion.
Digital Founding Badge
Verified digital badge for professional profiles, LinkedIn, email signatures, and institutional directories.
Official Certificate
Numbered founding certificate FCP-0001 through FCP-10000. Permanent designation in the National Registry.
National Registry Listing
Publicly searchable registry listing with credential status, founding designation, and third-party verification.
Unique Certification ID Number
Personal Certification ID for institutional verification — permanent and non-transferable.
CARE-INF™ National Certified Preceptor Registry
Publicly searchable database including:
- Full Name
- Credential (RN, MSN, DNP, etc.)
- State
- Specialty Area
- Year Certified
- Certification Status (Active / Expired)
- Founding Cohort Designation (Yes/No)
- Partner Site Status (Yes/No)
Optional Display (Preceptor Opt-In):
- Years Precepting
- Academic Affiliations
- Practice Setting
Each certified preceptor receives a Certification ID for verification.
Jane M. Doe, MSN, RN
Texas · Family Practice
FCP-0042
Search the publicly searchable database of certified preceptors.
Use the search form above to find certified preceptors by name, state, specialty, or status.
3-Year Recertification Model
Certification validity: 3 years. Renewal maintains registry status and demonstrates continued commitment to structured supervision.
Recertification Options
Complete 4-hour CARE-INF™ Update Module + Abbreviated Exam
Complete the 4-hour CARE-INF™ Update Module followed by an abbreviated renewal examination.
Submit 3 structured supervisory documentation audits
Submit 3 structured supervisory documentation audits verified by CARE-INF™ for renewal credit.
Complete Advanced “Master Preceptor” track (future tier)
Future tier — advanced Master Preceptor track (coming 2027).
Coming SoonHonorarium Policy Framework
Honorarium eligibility applies when preceptors hold active certification and practice at a CARE-INF™ Partner Site.
Honorarium eligibility applies when:
Preceptor holds active CARE-INF™ Certification
Preceptor practices at CARE-INF™ Partner Site
Non-partner site certified preceptors retain certification and registry status but are not eligible for CARE-INF honorarium.
This structure: Drives certification adoption · Encourages enterprise partnership · Maintains open national participation
Digital Founding Badge and Credentials
Professional recognition for founding certified preceptors: digital badge, physical pin, and numbered certificate.
Badge, Pin & Certificate
Digital Badge
Circular navy badge with crest center. Outer ring text: "CARE-INF™ Founding Certified Preceptor".
Physical Pin
Enamel navy background, gold crest center, red accent border. Back engraving: "Founding Cohort 2026".
This certifies that
has successfully completed the CARE-INF™ National Certified Preceptor Program and demonstrated proficiency in structured supervisory doctrine, documentation integrity, escalation accountability, and readiness validation.
This certification is valid for three (3) years from date of issuance.
Credentials
Numbered founding certificates: FCP-0001 through FCP-10000. Permanent designation in the National Registry.
Governance & Oversight Structure
Certification governed by: CARE-INF™ Certification Advisory Council
Composition
Academic Dean
Risk Management Specialist
CMS Documentation Consultant
Senior Preceptor
Nursing Education Policy Advisor
Responsibilities
- Annual exam review
- Content updates
- Policy alignment monitoring
- Accreditation alignment
Enterprise Positioning
For health systems and academic institutions, CARE-INF™ Certification provides a structured supervisory standardization framework across your entire preceptor workforce.
- Structured supervisory standardization
- Reduced documentation ambiguity
- Escalation accountability model
- Readiness scoring framework
- Public registry verification
- Workforce sustainability signal
Enterprise Licensing
Contact the CARE-INF™ Licensing Team to discuss enterprise certification programs for your institution or health system.
support@care-inf.orgVolume pricing and institutional onboarding available.
Become a CARE-INF™ Founding Certified Preceptor
The first 10,000 positions will never be reissued. Secure your founding designation today.
This course is only for Clinical Faculty-Preceptors.
CARE-INF™ affirms that structured supervision strengthens patient safety, protects institutions, and honors the responsibility preceptors carry every day. This certification is voluntary. Founding status is permanent and non-transferable.