DFW Preceptors
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Finding DFW Preceptors (Without Losing Your Mind)

If you’re an FNP student in Dallas–Fort Worth, you already know the struggle is real. Preceptors in the DFW area are in high demand, and ...
Gonzaga NP Preceptors
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Gonzaga NP Preceptors: Finding Preceptors in Washington State

For students enrolled in Gonzaga’s NP tracks—whether it’s the FNP, PMHNP, or DNP path—understanding how to secure clinical preceptors is critical. The term Gonzaga NP ...
PRECEPT Nurses Act
FNP Preceptors

$2,000 for Mentorship: What the PRECEPT Nurses Act Means for Nurse Practitioners

The PRECEPT Nurses Act is a piece of proposed federal legislation designed to offer financial incentives to nurses who serve as clinical preceptors mentoring nursing ...
DFW Preceptors

Finding DFW Preceptors (Without Losing Your Mind)

If you’re an FNP student in Dallas–Fort Worth, you already know the struggle is real. Preceptors in the DFW area are in high demand, and every semester it feels like there are more nurse practitioner students than there are available sites. You’re emailing clinics, calling offices, refreshing your inbox—hoping someone says yes. Let’s talk about

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Gonzaga NP Preceptors

Gonzaga NP Preceptors: Finding Preceptors in Washington State

For students enrolled in Gonzaga’s NP tracks—whether it’s the FNP, PMHNP, or DNP path—understanding how to secure clinical preceptors is critical. The term Gonzaga NP Preceptors summons two intertwined challenges: first, finding the right preceptor who can mentor you well; second, navigating the geographic and regulatory landscape of Washington State to make that happen. Here’s

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PRECEPT Nurses Act

$2,000 for Mentorship: What the PRECEPT Nurses Act Means for Nurse Practitioners

The PRECEPT Nurses Act is a piece of proposed federal legislation designed to offer financial incentives to nurses who serve as clinical preceptors mentoring nursing students, advanced practice nursing students, or newly-hired nurses — particularly in underserved communities. Nursing CE Central+3Congress.gov+3AACN+3 Key features: In short: this is an effort to treat the role of preceptors

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January 2026 FNP Preceptors

January 2026 FNP Preceptors: What’s Changing and Why It Matters

If you’re starting clinicals this winter or planning to precept new FNP students, January 2026 brings a few quiet but important shifts in how preceptorships are structured, documented, and rewarded. 1. The long-awaited preceptor tax credit might finally become real After years of talk, the PRECEPT Nurses Act (S.131/H.R.392) is finally moving forward, introducing a

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The New $100,000 H-1B Fee Could Upend IMG Visas in 2026

If you’re an international medical graduate (IMG) hoping to work or train in the United States, the visa landscape just changed — dramatically. In September 2025, the U.S. government announced a $100,000 filing fee for new H-1B visa petitions, a move that could reshape the pipeline of foreign-trained doctors entering the American healthcare system. While

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nurse practitioner preceptor requirements

Nurse Practitioner Preceptor Requirements: What You (and Your Preceptor) Need to Know

If you’re preparing for clinicals, understanding nurse practitioner preceptor requirements is more than just paperwork — it can be the difference between your school approving a site or rejecting it and delaying your graduation. Every school has different rules. Every state has slightly different licensure expectations. And every student has different needs. So here’s a

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Do Nurse Practitioner Students Get Paid During Clinicals?

Do Nurse Practitioner Students Get Paid During Clinicals? The Real Answer

When you’re juggling tuition, textbooks, and living expenses, it’s natural to wonder: do nurse practitioner students get paid during clinicals? The short answer is no — nurse practitioner students almost never get paid for their clinical hours. In fact, it’s more common for students to pay for their clinical placements, especially in competitive specialties or

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nurse practitioner preceptor

August Heat and the Race for a Nurse Practitioner Preceptor

It’s August, and in most of the country, that means two things: the weather is sweltering, and the nurse practitioner preceptor market is hotter than a black car parked in the sun. Around here at Preceptor Tree, August is our version of rush hour. My inbox is full, my coffee cup is always empty, and

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Nurse Practitioner Clinical Placement

Nurse Practitioner Clinical Placement: How to Secure Your Site in 2025

Securing a nurse practitioner clinical placement is one of the most important milestones in your NP program, but for many students, it’s also the most stressful. These rotations are where you take everything you’ve learned in the classroom and apply it to real patients, under the supervision of an experienced preceptor. They are the bridge

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How to Find NP Preceptor in 2025: 5 Proven Strategies That Actually Work

Finding a nurse practitioner preceptor in 2025 can feel like a full-time job. With more NP programs and fewer available clinical sites, competition is higher than ever. The good news? You can dramatically increase your chances of finding a placement—without sending hundreds of unanswered emails—if you focus on the strategies that actually work. Here’s what

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DFW Preceptors
Find a Preceptor

Finding DFW Preceptors (Without Losing Your Mind)

If you’re an FNP student in Dallas–Fort Worth, you already know the struggle is real. Preceptors in the DFW area are in high demand, and ...
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Gonzaga NP Preceptors
Find a Preceptor

Gonzaga NP Preceptors: Finding Preceptors in Washington State

For students enrolled in Gonzaga’s NP tracks—whether it’s the FNP, PMHNP, or DNP path—understanding how to secure clinical preceptors is critical. The term Gonzaga NP ...
Read More →
PRECEPT Nurses Act
FNP Preceptors

$2,000 for Mentorship: What the PRECEPT Nurses Act Means for Nurse Practitioners

The PRECEPT Nurses Act is a piece of proposed federal legislation designed to offer financial incentives to nurses who serve as clinical preceptors mentoring nursing ...
Read More →
January 2026 FNP Preceptors
FNP Preceptors

January 2026 FNP Preceptors: What’s Changing and Why It Matters

If you’re starting clinicals this winter or planning to precept new FNP students, January 2026 brings a few quiet but important shifts in how preceptorships ...
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IMGs

The New $100,000 H-1B Fee Could Upend IMG Visas in 2026

If you’re an international medical graduate (IMG) hoping to work or train in the United States, the visa landscape just changed — dramatically. In September ...
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Preceptor Contract for Nurse Practitioner Students
FNP Preceptors

Preceptor Contract for Nurse Practitioner Students: What It Is, Why It Matters, and What to Look Out For

You’ve secured a preceptor, your school gave you the green light — and now there’s one more hurdle before you start clinicals: the contract. It’s ...
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