HEY THERE

My name is Sean Shoemaker

Registered nurse (MSN, RN) with over a decade of clinical experience, a certification in AI in Healthcare from Stanford, and founder of the AI Preceptor

In recent years, AI has shown up more and more in healthcare. There is a lot of buzz around it, but not a lot of clarity about how it fits into our work as nurses.

When I started my own AI learning journey, it felt like a scavenger hunt. I was piecing together information from different courses, articles, webinars, and conversations, trying to make sense of it all in a way that connected to real nursing practice. Along the way, I began talking with other nurses, educators, and leaders, and those conversations kept circling back to the same question: how does this actually fit into the work that we do?

That question is why The AI Preceptor exists. I created this space to connect the dots between AI and nursing practice in a way that is practical, grounded, and safe. My focus is not on hype or abstract theory, but on helping nurses understand how these tools work, where they fall short, and how to use them responsibly while keeping professional judgment at the center.

Why "The AI Preceptor"

In nursing, when you get to a new unit or start a new role, you are usually assigned a preceptor to help you get the lay of the land. They help get you oriented, show you how the tools and systems work, share what they have picked up from their experience, and guide you through until the work starts to feel familiar.

That is what we are doing here, helping guide you through AI. Because if you are not shown how to use it or where to start, it can feel overwhelming. It can seem like something extra, something separate, something disconnected, or just one more thing you have to learn on top of everything else. The AI Preceptor helps make sense of it, shows the link between AI and the work nurses are already doing, and makes the unfamiliar feel more familiar.

One thing that stays consistent across everything here: whatever AI produces, your nursing judgment decides what happens next.

What You Can Expect Here

Foundations That Transfer

Learn the core tools, language, skills, and safety habits that apply across platforms. The focus is not on mastering one tool but on building understanding that grows as the technology evolves.

Real Nursing Scenarios

Every lesson connects to familiar workflows and realistic examples. Whether you work at the bedside, in education, in leadership, or are still in school, the learning reflects real practice.

Safety and Clinical Judgment First

AI can support your work, but it does not replace your expertise. You will learn how to verify output, recognize risks, and keep your professional judgment at the center of every decision.

Practical Application, Not Just Theory

You will move beyond theory into real use. The focus is on documentation, communication, quality improvement, and other everyday tasks where AI can provide meaningful support.

Built for What’s Next

AI continues to evolve in healthcare. A strong foundation allows you to adapt confidently, strengthen your current role, and stay prepared for what comes next.