Clinical Match Me Student Guide

ARNP Student
Survival Guide
866-409-1705
www.clinicalmatchme.com
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.
WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW.
Why Work with Clinical Match Me
▪ We complete the paperwork
▪ We manage the credentialing process
▪ We can work with any of the over 600 programs
▪ We place students with preceptors nationwide
▪ We give you access to our real time preceptor reservations system
▪ We HAVE preceptors that will take you
▪ You DON’T have to sit out because you couldn't get a preceptor
▪ You don’t have to change programs because you couldn't find …
▪ We got your back
Clinical Match Me’s Professional Preceptors
▪ ARNP, PA, MD, DO with the following
▪ Clear and active license
▪ Two years experience
▪ Board Certification for ARNP and PA
▪ Provide health care in needed specialties
▪ Primary Care, Women’s Health, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Hospitalist,
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Psychiatry/Psychology, Surgery,
Geriatrics, Elder Care, Adult Primary, and more.
▪ Strong interest in helping with the Clinical Match Me mission:
educating the next generation of caring, compassionate, and
competent health care providers.
How to Reserve a Clinical Match Me Preceptor
Step 1
Fill out form on website or make a live reservation with
our new online Preceptor On Demand booking site
www.clinicalmatchme.com
Step 2
Email in credentials : CV, License, Photo, malpractice
policy, program preceptor paperwork packet
[email protected]
Step 3
Consultation with CMM placement specialist
Sign Preceptor Agreement electronically
Reserving a Clinical Match Me Preceptor
Step 4
Confirm with CCM Consultant Preceptor
acceptance
Review and confirm acceptance of Preceptor
Step 5
After school preceptor approval; confirm
acceptance by paying the invoice in full.
Submit paperwork to educational Program
Step 6
Contact your preceptor and get prepared for your
clinical rotation
Have Fun your on your way
What We Expect From Each Student
▪ Photograph
▪ Resume/CV
▪ School Course Information
▪ Current license
▪ Current medical malpractice insurance
▪ Program clinical packet
▪ Professionalism
▪ Preparedness
▪ Critical thinking
What is Expected of Your Preceptor
▪ Be a mentor and resource for the you
▪ Follow the schools guidelines for evaluation of you
▪ Be available if the school needs a conference
▪ Discuss their expectations
Preparation before your first day
▪ Contact the preceptor prior to the projected start date
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Confirm your start date
Discuss your work schedule
Confirm the number of total hours you need.
Confirm the appropriate attire for the office.
Ask for an overview of how the office operates
▪ Roles of each staff member
▪ Patient intake to patient exit.
▪ Rules for lunch and other incidentals
▪ Ask what software you will need to know
▪ Determine if the you need a tutorial; when, where, how to get the training
▪ Discuss with the preceptor their medical philosophy
▪ Find out when you are expected to ask for assistance
▪ Find out how concerns will be addressed.
Remember You’re the Guest
▪ Greet the Preceptor
▪ This person should match the photograph
▪ Ask for an introduction to all staff members
▪ Ask for a Facility Tour
▪ Where do you place personal affects
▪ Is there a bathroom just for employees?
▪ Any details pertinent to you
▪ Overview of patient intake to patient discharge
▪ The office culture
CMM’s Recommended Tools to Thrive
▪ Tablet at least 10 inches
▪ Back Pack
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Dropbox
Epocrates the full paid version
Office 365
Health Fusion Student EMR though CMM
Sanford Antibiotic pocket guide
▪ extra pens, pencils, batteries, phone and tablet charger, regular notebook, pocket size
notebook
▪ Practice tools, thermometer, Pulseoxmeter, pediatric measuring tape,
▪ Lunch box
▪ carry lots of health snacks, and drinks.
▪ Phone numbers you will need
Recommended Books for Successful Clinical Study
▪ Purchase medical malpractice insurance, we recommend CM&F
here is a link http://clinicalmatchme.com/get-malpracticeinsurance/
▪ Purchase your boards review home study course from Barkley and
associates here is the link http://www.npcourses.com/ Ask them
about the “matchme” code for a discount on the live course
▪ Purchase health care benefits that included unlimited Tela-doc
access with no copay http://clinicalmatchme.com/benefitplus/
▪ Follow Clinical Match Me to find out about all the newest specials,
discounts and offers.
Success in Your Clinicals
Your tools include:
▪ Professionalism
▪ Preparedness
▪ Critical thinking
Once your education is complete
▪ Join Clinical Match Me in our mission: educating the next generation of caring,
compassionate professionals.
CLINICAL MATCH ME
GUYTON, GA 31312
WWW.CLINICALMATCHME.COM
866-409-1705