FNU Preceptor Profile Instructions  -This Instruction shows preceptors how to: access the preceptor profile login, update W9 & preceptor payment election forms, and complete DDAT/MDAT/EDAT submissions. 

 

DDAT/MDAT/EDAT Assessment Troubleshooting Tips

Please make sure to use a laptop or desktop computer when completing the DDAT/MDAT/EDAT Assessments.

Please note: The link in the DDAT/MDAT/EDAT email notification will direct you to the Preceptor Login page and not to the actual Assessment document to complete.  

If you do not receive the DDAT/MDAT/EDAT email notification, you can still access any pending Assessments through the Preceptor Login.  

To better serve our Frontier Nursing University Preceptors, we have created the Frontier Nursing University Preceptor Login on our FNU Portal Page.  This gives you the ability to add/update your Profile and Payment Election Form to ensure that we have your most up to date information on file to expedite communication with you.  Here you will also access the DDAT/MDAT/EDAT Assessment Tools to complete.  

Please visit FNU’s Preceptor Login Page: https://portal.frontier.edu/web/fnu/preceptor-login

*Please be sure to use the email address given to us by your Student

To create or change your password, please use the Forgot Password link located below “Sign In”.

​The DDAT/MDAT/EDAT process:

  1. Your student will complete the initial information on the evaluation form.

  2. You will receive an email letting you know that you have an evaluation form to complete.

  3. You can access your Student's electronic assessment by either clicking on the link in the email or by going to your Profile through the Preceptor Login which can be found at any time by visiting: here https://portal.frontier.edu/web/fnu/preceptor-login

  4. To create or change your password, you can do so by clicking on Forgot Password under the Sign In button.

  5. Once you have logged in, you will access the DDAT or MDAT by clicking on the Review DDAT/MDAT/EDAT link in the top left corner or by clicking on the DDAT/MDAT/EDAT Assessment Tools links next to the My Profile section.

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The evaluation form(s) for you to complete will be located under the tab Preceptor Assessment of Student.   

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6. Select the form by clicking on the link in the Form column and complete the necessary areas.

 i.  Daily Developmental Assessment Tool (DDAT):  These are to be completed once per week per preceptor.  All preceptors must complete this form.  On the top of the form, please review the student’s documented dates/ hours and number of patients seen each day to ensure accuracy.  Please add or modify the lower half of the form ( interaction level, student strengths/ opportunities for improvement and expectations) as appropriate to provide feedback for the student.  

ii.  Preceptors must include a comment on the student's performance. The completed DDAT is then viewed by the student and is reviewed by the Regional Clinical Faculty (RCF).  The RCF will incorporate your feedback into our work with the student to facilitate learning, skill development and role transition

iii.  Please email or the student's RCF if you have questions or prefer to share concerns directly with faculty. Regional Clinical Faculty are dedicated to supporting your team as well as the student during their clinical practicum. 

Please see the instructions for completing the MDAT/EDAT below

We have transitioned from 5 clinical courses to 3 starting in 2025!  We now utilize an End of course Developmental Assessment Tool (EDAT) throughout the student's clinical practicum (clinical courses 751, 752, 753). If your student is in the midwifery or women's health program, they will use the same tool at the mid-way point in each course for formative evaluation; this is known as the Mid-course Developmental Assessment Tool (MDAT).  Timely assessment is requested as feedback in real time allows the student time to receive it, reflect upon it, revisit their materials, and then implement desired changes as they progress towards skill acquisition and professional development. 

A student’s skill level should steadily progress from novice to competent and then to the level of a safe entry-level practitioner, which is the goal for graduation.  While each preceptor does not need to fill out these forms, students will request that the primary preceptor completes the MDAT/EDAT form. We appreciate you coordinating with your colleagues to provide the most comprehensive feedback on the student’s clinical progress, if you are in a larger group practice.  

Preceptor Evaluation - Competency Ratings

Not Observed - The student has not had the opportunity to demonstrate this skill.

Novice - Beginner with no experience. Behavior is limited and inflexible. Follows instructions and requires hands-on assistance and constant coaching.

Advanced beginner - Understands process. Acceptable performance requires guidance and/or coaching.

Competent - Able to perform skills in normal situations. Demonstrates efficiency, coordination, and confidence.

Safe entry-level practitioner - Consistently demonstrates ability to assume the role of a safe, beginning practitioner. Requires occasional assistance. Recognizes the need for and seeks out this assistance.

Please reach out to the student's RCF if you have any questions or concerns. Early communication between preceptors and FNU will best support students’ success.