NICU Preceptor Bootcamp 02/19/2026

Washington, DC US
February 19, 2026

Course Description

The goal of this activity is to enhance preceptors' knowledge and skills in effectively teaching new hire nurses in the NICU. Preceptors will learn how to foster critical thinking, improve clinical skills, and promote confidence in new nurses, ultimately leading to better, safer patient care. The target audience needs to improve their ability to communicate, provide constructive feedback, and create a supportive learning environment that encourages growth and competency in new staff.

Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support

No financial nor in-kind commercial support was received for this education activity.

Target Audience

  • Nurses

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify the roles and responsibilities of the preceptor in the orientation process.
  2. Apply tools for teaching time management, prioritization, and critical thinking to new nurses.
  3. Apply strategies for providing effective and constructive feedback to support the growth of new nurses.

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.75 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 3.75 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 3.75 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
Course opens: 
01/01/2026
Course expires: 
04/20/2026
Event starts: 
02/19/2026 - 8:00am EST
Event ends: 
02/19/2026 - 12:00pm EST
Part of: 
NICU Preceptor Bootcamp (2026)
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NICU Team Room-Children's National Medical Center
111 Michigan Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20010
United States
Course Director(s)

Dawn Brittingham, MSN, RNC-NIC, CNE, C-ELBW, RN-BC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Tiffany Jager, BSN, RN, RNC-NIC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Constance Traxler, BSN, RN, CPN, NTMC, RNC-NICC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Children’s National Hospital. Children’s National Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Children’s National Hospital Accreditation Provider# 4008362.

Available Credit

  • 3.75 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 3.75 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 3.75 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
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