PRIMARY CARE NP CLINICAL PLACEMENTS
1,203+ Primary Care (Adults Only)Rotations Secured — NPHub Can Find Your Preceptor Too
1,203+ Primary Care (Adults Only) Rotations Secured
— NPHub Can Find Your Preceptor Too
NPHub has secured over 1,203 clinical placements for nurse practitioner students in primary care (adults only) rotations over the past 8 years.
The network includes 174 active, vetted preceptors, with an average of 8.23 days from rotation request to paperwork being ready for school submission. NPHub manages all preceptor coordination, school approvals, documentation, and ongoing student support from first placement through final rotation.
The network includes 174 active, vetted preceptors, with an average of 8.23 days from rotation request to paperwork being ready for school submission. NPHub manages all preceptor coordination, school approvals, documentation, and ongoing student support from first placement through final rotation.
WHO WE HELP
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Ashley’s Story
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Who Is This For?
You're an FNP or AGNP student who needs a primary care (adults only) preceptor, one who sees a predominantly adult patient population, from young adults through geriatrics.
WHO WE HELP
Every door you've knocked on has either closed or led nowhere. You've been looking for weeks. Maybe months. And you still don't have a placement.
You're working as an RN, finishing coursework between shifts, and somehow expected to call clinics and chase down providers in whatever hours are left. You've asked coworkers, emailed every family medicine and internal medicine office you could find, gone through your school's preceptor directory, and the answer keeps coming back the same: "We'll call you back." "We're not taking students." "We're booked out for the next two semesters."
That's the situation Ashley was in. She's an FNP graduate in Virginia who was working full-time while trying to secure her primary care rotation. She called offices, went to clinics in person, followed up on every lead, and kept hearing nothing back. Her semester deadline was getting closer, and she hadn't planned for a break. As she put it, that break could easily turn into a year if you can't find what you're looking for.
If you're out of options and running out of time, NPHub has 174 vetted, active primary care preceptors (adults only) across the country. Our team matches students in Virginia, Florida, Texas, California, and every state in between with placements that fit their schedules, locations, and program requirements.
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Walter E.
FNP. San Diego, CA
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If your school isn't helping you find your primary care clinical placement, NPHub will.
If your school isn't helping you find your primary care clinical placement,
NPHub will
THE CHALLENGE
Why Is It So Hard to Find a Primary Care (Adults Only) Preceptor?
Finding a primary care preceptor for an adults-only rotation can be really challenging.
Finding a primary care preceptor for an adults-only rotation can be really challenging.
Add the adults-only requirement on top of it, the pool shrinks even further. Here's why:
The most competitive specialty in NP education:
Primary care rotations are required for nearly every FNP and AGNP program.
The adults-only requirement shrinks the pool further:
If a clinic sees pediatric patients alongside adults, your school may not count those hours
No compensation for precepting:
Most primary care NPs receive nothing for supervising students. Without incentives, many simply stop accepting them.
Employer restrictions:
Even when a clinician wants to precept, most are blocked by corporate policies, productivity targets, or liability rules.
Preceptor burnout:
Many primary care NPs stopped taking students for two or more years after negative experiences. The ones still willing are overbooked.
Enrollment is surging, but preceptors are not:
Online NP programs recruit nationally, flooding the same cities with thousands of students. Local clinics get dozens of requests every week. Primary care absorbs the worst of that imbalance.
Affiliation agreements kill placements:
Even when a preceptor says yes, the placement can collapse if the school and clinic lack a legal affiliation agreement.
The most competitive specialty in NP education
The adults-only requirement shrinks the pool further:
No compensation for precepting:
Employer restrictions:
Preceptor burnout:
Enrollment is surging, but preceptors are not:
Affiliation agreements kill placements:
This is exactly what Ashley ran into in Virginia.
She called offices, went to clinics in person, followed up on every lead she could find — all while working full-time and finishing her coursework. Some offices said they'd call her back and never did. Others were booked out for semesters. Her deadline was approaching and she had nothing. She didn't plan for a break, because as she put it, that break could easily turn into a year.
The problem wasn't effort. The problem is that the system isn't built to help NP students find primary care (adults-only) preceptors on their own.
CASE STUDY
What Did NPHub Do for Ashley?
After weeks of dead ends, Ashley came to NPHub not sure what to expect.
She got matched with a vetted primary care preceptor close to home without making a single call. Her coordinator handled all paperwork, coordination, and credentialing, and communicated by text, which was faster than email for someone working full-time and finishing coursework.
NPHub also offered payment plans, something she couldn't get on her own, where preceptors charged honorariums upfront with no flexibility.
The clinical experience matched the process. Her preceptor was patient, thorough, and it wasn't overcrowded — unlike sites that stack 20 students at once, Ashley got real one-on-one learning time. What took months of searching on her own was handled in days through NPHub.
Chelsea, a PMHNP student in Sacramento, was days from sitting out a semester after seven months of unanswered emails. Yuri, an FNP student in Bakersfield, had spent six months asking coworkers, friends, and classmates without a single lead, all while working full-time and raising three kids. NPHub matched both students within days and handled everything from preceptor coordination to school paperwork so they could focus on their programs.
How NPHub handles what your school won't:
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A dedicated student coordinator
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Matching specifically for primary care (adults only) rotations
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All paperwork handled
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Ongoing check-ins throughout the rotation,
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A dedicated student coordinator assigned from day one who stays with you across rotations — Ashley's coordinator was available by text whenever she needed something.
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Matching specifically for primary care (adults only) rotations, not a generic preceptor database. Every match is vetted for adult patient population, credentials, and experience level, so your hours actually count.
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All paperwork handled — preceptor documentation, credentialing, affiliation agreements, and approvals. No placements falling apart because of missing legal agreements.
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Ongoing check-ins throughout the rotation, not just at placement. NPHub stays with you from start to finish.
Ashley isn't the only one.
Walter was matched with a preceptor, an experienced NP, at a site focused on younger adults. Yunatan needed three clinicals secured. His coordinators, Nathalie and Astrid, found locations near him, contacted preceptors on his behalf, and completed all paperwork for the university in under 24 hours. He called it "a stress-free experience.
NPHUB’S NUMBERS
1,203+ Primary Care (Adults Only) Placements.
1,203+ Primary Care (Adults Only) Placements.
174 Preceptors. 8 Years of Results.
The system makes it hard to find a primary care (adults only) preceptor. NPHub's 8 years of results prove it doesn't have to be that way.
1,203+
active, vetted preceptors in the network at any given time.
174+
8.23 days
8.23 days
average from rotation request to paperwork ready for school submission.
Statewide
Coverage
across Virginia, Florida, Texas, California, New Jersey, and every major market nationwide.
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For all of them, that meant:
For Ashley, that meant going from weeks of unanswered calls and clinic visits to a matched preceptor, handled paperwork, and a one-on-one clinical experience — all without making a single call herself.
For Walter, that meant an experienced preceptor at a younger adult–focused site, frequent check-ins from the NPHub team, and a rotation that rounded out a previous geriatrics placement.
For Yunatan, that meant three clinicals secured, locations near him, preceptors contacted on his behalf, and all university paperwork completed in under 24 hours.
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Whether you need a placement in a major metro or a smaller market, NPHub's network is built to match you where you are.
STUDENTS’ REVIEWS
NPHub Placed Them. Here's What They Have to Say About It.
NPHub Placed Them.
Here's What They Have to Say About It.
10,000+
placements secured
2,000+ active preceptors
2,000+ 5-star reviews
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“...I’ve tried to (find a preceptor) do it myself and It’s was difficult... When I went with to you guys and it was a big help!””
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Walter E.
FNP, San Diego, CA
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“My experience with NPHub was great. They were super responsive and helpful. They checked in with me frequently. There were some hiccups but not with NPHub or the provider. The provider TJ, is awesome. Been an NP for a while. Super helpful, great feedback for them, location is nice, staff is wonderful, patient population while adults are younger adults. Last rotation was mostly geriatrics, so new population equals a better learning experience.”
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W.W
Source: Trustpilot
“...Although, the process for getting a preceptor and clinical site can be challenging both Nathalie and Astrid were able to find me several locations near me and even contacted the preceptors on my behalf to ask them important questions. Furthermore they will move fast to make sure you get all the paperwork required by the university. All of my paperwork for William Paterson was done in less than 24 hours. I would definitely recommend NPHub if you want a stress free experience when searching for a preceptor and clinical site.”
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Yunatan
Source: Trustpilot
“I’m very grateful to NPHub... Finding placements can be extremely stressful, but their team made the process much easier and was very responsive throughout. What meant the most was their willingness to help me find a preceptor in another state so I could be near my father after he suffered a stroke while still continuing my clinical education. I truly appreciate their professionalism and support and would recommend NPHub to any NP student needing help finding a preceptor.”
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Renee Anker
Source: Trustpilot
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“It was a lot quicker. I knew the sources were reliable, and I didn't have to waste time trying to find somebody… I would recommend NPHub just from my personal experience and just from knowing that it is difficult to find preceptors."
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Ashley W.
FNP, San Diego, CA
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IS THIS FOR YOU?
Does This Apply to You?
If you're an FNP or AGNP student and any of the following sounds familiar, NPHub is built for your situation:
SEARCH
You can't find a primary care (adults only) preceptor on your own:
Whether it's been weeks or months.
SPECIALTY
You need a site that actually qualifies as adults only:
You need a site that actually qualifies as adults only:
TIME
You're working full-time with no time to chase providers:
PHub's team handles the search, the paperwork, and the follow-ups so you can focus on your job and your coursework.
PAPERWORK
You already lost a semester, or you're about to:
Most students go from request to paperwork ready in about 8 days.
COLD CALLING
You've been told "we'll call you back" and never heard back:
The same coordinators who helped Ashley, Walter, and Yunatan are ready to help you.
NO SCHOOL SUPPORT
Your school isn't helping.
NPHub handles preceptor matching, credentialing, documentation, affiliation agreements, and ongoing support through every rotation.
SEARCH
You can't find a primary care (adults only) preceptor on your own:
SPECIALTY
You need a site that actually qualifies as adults only:
NO CONNECTIONS
You're working full-time with no time to chase providers:
PAPERWORK
You already lost a semester, or you're about to:
COLD CALLING
You've been told "we'll call you back" and never heard back:
NO SCHOOL SUPPORT
Your school isn't helping.
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The same teams that supported Ashley in Virginia, Walter with his adult-focused site, and Yunatan through three clinicals are ready to support you, whether you're in Florida, Texas, California, or anywhere else in the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find a primary care (adults only) preceptor?
How long does it take to get matched with a primary care (adults only) preceptor through NPHub?
How does NPHub make sure a site qualifies for an adults-only rotation?
What happens if my preceptor match falls through?
Does NPHub handle the paperwork and affiliation agreements?
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