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If you’re overwhelmed trying to figure out how to find NP preceptors, you’re not alone. Every semester, thousands of NP students discover that their program can’t place them — or won’t. Emails go unanswered, clinics say they’re full, and deadlines start closing in. Meanwhile, the NP preceptor shortage keeps getting worse, especially in California, Texas, […]

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

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

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

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,

Finding the right preceptor can feel harder than getting into NP school in the first place. The competition is real, schools often don’t help, and time is rarely on your side. That’s where NP clinical placement services come in — digital platforms designed to connect nurse practitioner students with clinical sites and preceptors, often guaranteeing

If you’re an International Medical Graduate (IMG) preparing for residency, U.S. clinical experience (USCE) isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. Programs expect it. Letters of recommendation depend on it. And without it, even top scores may not be enough. Ready to secure your clinical rotations? We can help. At Preceptor Tree, we’ve partnered with Clerkship America, a

Comparing Two of the Top Preceptor Matching Services for Nurse Practitioner Students If you’re searching for a preceptor to complete your nurse practitioner clinical hours, you’ve likely come across NP Hub. It’s one of the more well-known names in the space, with a wide reach and plenty of listings across specialties. But another name you