Precepting
Hello! I am a PMHNP working in a FQHC. I have been here for 3 years and have taken on students every semester since my employment (voluntarily- no appreciation, no compensation, no gifts, nada)
I am currently pregnant with a due date in February.
I advised our “Behavioral health president” I no longer wanted to precept unless I would be compensated for it back in December.
He seemed shocked but I told him this is a whole business now- South university has offered me $2,500/semester (via email that I didn’t respond to) and these brick and mortar universities are not offering me anything.
I don’t know if it’s hormones or I’m tired of feeling used and students are so ungrateful these days. (Show up late, leave early, document sub par)
I just feel done.
Anyone else navigate this experience in their favor?
To add insult to injury- I was given $5000 stipend during my cohort in 2022- after I graduated the incoming students were given $30,0000!!!
I still have $90,000 in debt. I’m just annoyed but I know this is common, so what was the solution for others?
Thanks for your time!
- Michigan PMHNP