Finding DFW Preceptors (Without Losing Your Mind)
Gonzaga NP Preceptors: Finding Preceptors in Washington State
$2,000 for Mentorship: What the PRECEPT Nurses Act Means for Nurse Practitioners

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

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

$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

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

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

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 the part of the process that often feels like red tape, but don’t overlook it. The preceptor contract for nurse practitioner students is essential, and if done right, it protects

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

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

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

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

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

NP Preceptor Cost in 2025: What Nurse Practitioner Students Should Expect to Pay
Intro – Answer First If you’re wondering how much an NP preceptor costs in 2025, the short answer is: most nurse practitioner students pay between $1,500 and $2,000 per clinical rotation, depending on specialty, location, and demand. That works out to roughly $12.50–$17.50 per hour of supervision for a 125–160 hour rotation. At Preceptor Tree,






