Inside NPHub Preceptor Network: Sites, Specialties & Locations We Serve

NPHub Preceptor Network is a nationwide, vetted network of more than 2,000 active nurse practitioner preceptors that helps NP students secure required clinical placements across multiple specialties, clinical sites, and settings.Through this network, nurse practitioner students can complete clinical rotations that meet school requirements, gain meaningful clinical experience, and stay on track to graduate on time with less stress and more support.

TL;DR - Inside NPHub Preceptor Network: Sites, Specialties & Locations We Serve

• The NPHub preceptor network connects nurse practitioner students with more than 2,000 active, vetted preceptors across multiple specialties, clinical sites, and settings nationwide.
• Students can find clinical placements in areas like Primary Care, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Urgent Care, Acute care, and more, depending on availability and program needs.
• All NPHub preceptors are experienced NPs who meet strict qualifications and are supported with compensation and administrative help, leading to better mentorship and smoother clinical rotations.
• NPHub supports students through the entire clinical journey, including preceptor matching, consistent communication, and handling all paperwork required by schools and universities.
• If you want to explore available preceptors or join the free waitlist when the right fit is not immediately available, creating an NPHub account is free and gives you a clear path forward toward completing your clinical requirements and graduating on time.

A Better Way to Secure Your Clinical Placement

If you are a nurse practitioner student getting close to clinical rotations, you already know the real question is not whether you are ready academically.

The real question is how you are supposed to find a preceptor while balancing an NP school workload, a full time job, and your everyday life. For many NP students, securing a clinical placement becomes the most stressful part of the clinical education journey, even more stressful than exams or assignments.

Finding preceptors on your own often means sending dozens of emails, making cold calls to clinical sites, and waiting weeks for responses that never come. Deadlines get closer, stress increases, and the fear of delaying graduation becomes very real.

This is where the NPHub preceptor matching service makes all the difference. NPHub connects NP students with many preceptors across a wide range of clinical sites and specialties, helping students secure clinical rotations without the chaos and uncertainty of finding a preceptor alone.

With over 2,000 active preceptors, a 5 stars reputation, and a team that focuses on consistent communication and paperwork support, NPHub is built to make the entire process smoother and more stress free.

Whether you are looking for a clinical experience in family practice, women’s health, pediatrics, or another specialty, NPHub helps nurse practitioner students find the right fit so they can focus on learning goals, progress through their program, and graduate on time with peace of mind.

If you want to understand how our preceptor network works or explore the clinical sites and availability for your program, you can take a look for yourself with a free NPHub account, it allows you to request a placement, connect with our team, and see how we guide students through every step of the process, from handling paperwork to securing the right preceptor match, all with the support you need to move forward with confidence.

What Makes the NPHub Preceptor Network Different

NPHub preceptor network was built specifically to support nurse practitioner students who need a reliable, structured way to secure clinical placements without added stress.

Instead of cold outreach or last minute scrambling, our preceptor matching service is designed to help students find the right fit based on specialty, location, program requirements, and learning goals.

NPHub gives NP students options they usually cannot access on their own. Every NP preceptor in our network is vetted and understands how to precept students while meeting the expectations set by NP school programs and universities. This leads to stronger mentorship and a more meaningful clinical experience during rotations.

To support different programs and clinical requirements, our network includes preceptors across multiple specialties, such as:

• Psychiatry and Mental Health
• Primary Care for all ages
• Primary Care for adult only populations
• Pediatrics
• Women’s Health, including OB and GYN, OB only, and GYN only
• Acute care settings
• Urgent Care
• Geriatrics
• Other specialty areas based on availability

This variety allows nurse practitioner students to secure clinical sites that align with their program, required hours, and long term career goals, without spending months finding a preceptor on their own.

What truly sets NPHub apart is how we support the entire process from start to completed placement, because once students submit a request:

• Our team provides clear steps, fast response times, and consistent communication.
• We take care of all the paperwork, coordinate directly with clinical sites, and offer hands on paperwork support so students are not chasing documents or missing deadlines.
• This makes the process smoother and helps students stay focused while balancing school, a full time job, and life.

NPHub is also incredibly supportive when plans change. With a replacement guarantee and with our perfect preceptor promise, students are not left alone if a placement falls through or does not feel like the right fit.

Combined with flexible payment plans and multiple payment options, our service removes common barriers around time, money, and uncertainty, giving students peace of mind as they move forward toward graduation.

Types of Clinical Sites and Settings in the NPHub Network

One of the biggest challenges nurse practitioner students face when finding a clinical placement is not just locating a preceptor, but finding a clinical site that truly supports their learning goals and clinical requirements.

Across all specialties in the network, NPHub offers access to a wide variety of clinical sites and settings.The goal is always to help students secure a placement that fits both their program and their needs:

• Many clinical rotations take place in out-patient clinic settings, which are ideal for building strong assessment skills, managing chronic conditions, and gaining consistent patient exposure.
  
  • These settings are common across Primary Care, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, and Psychiatry, and they allow students to develop confidence through ongoing patient interactions.
• For students who need or prefer different types of clinical experience, the network also includes in-patient settings, urgent care centers, and long term care or nursing home environments.
  
  • These settings support a faster pace, exposure to complex cases, and hands-on clinical decision making, which can be especially valuable for Acute care and adult-focused programs.
• NPHub also works with preceptors who offer telehealth rotations and house call or home visit settings.
  
  • These options provide additional flexibility for nurse practitioner students who are balancing a full time job, family responsibilities, or last minute placement needs, while still meeting school and program requirements.

If for any reason you do not see the right fit available at the moment, you can register in our waitlist:

• NPHub has been matching NP students with preceptors since 2017, and while we already support an active preceptor network, we understand that not every option will meet your exact specialty, patient population, schedule, or commute needs.
• When you submit a waitlist request, you tell us exactly what you need for your next clinical rotation, including your program details and clinical requirements.
• Joining the waitlist is free because NPHub has a dedicated Preceptor Recruiting team that actively onboards preceptors who are interested in mentoring nurse practitioner students.
• There is no catch and no obligation, you do not have to pay anything upfront.
• If our team finds a preceptor that matches your clinical needs, we will reach out and explain the rotation details, including the cost based on required hours.
• At that point, you can decide whether you want to move forward, continue searching on your own, or explore other options.
• If you choose to proceed, NPHub handles all the paperwork for university approval and offers flexible payment plans so the process stays manageable.

Boost your preceptor and clinical rotation creating a free NPHub account, from there you can see which clinical sites and settings are currently available for your specialty and get a clear view of options based on your program and timeline.

Who Are NPHub Preceptors and Why They Make a Difference

NPHub preceptors are experienced nurse practitioners who choose to mentor NP students while continuing to practice clinically.

These are not random volunteers or last minute connections. They are professionals who focus on hands-on teaching, clinical reasoning, and providing real-time feedback that helps students build confidence and progress through their clinical rotations.

To join the NPHub network, every preceptor must meet clear qualifications. Each NP preceptor has at least one year of experience as a nurse practitioner, holds a current and unrestricted state license, maintains up-to-date national certification, and practices in an active clinical setting.

This vetting process helps ensure that nurse practitioner students are learning in environments that support strong clinical education and meaningful mentorship.

Unlike traditional precepting models, NPHub preceptors receive financial compensation and full administrative support.

This matters because it allows preceptors to focus on teaching rather than paperwork or productivity loss. NPHub handles all paperwork, including affiliation agreements and liability documentation, so preceptors can concentrate on mentoring students without added administrative stress.

Preceptors in the NPHub network are also supported with tools and ongoing assistance, including:

• A mobile app to track clinical hours, manage availability, and review student requests
• A dedicated Preceptor Success Manager who checks in regularly and helps resolve issues quickly
• Privacy protection, meaning contact information is never shared until a match is accepted

Because preceptors are supported and compensated, they are more engaged and invested in the clinical experience. They work with pre-vetted, motivated nurse practitioner students who have detailed profiles and clear learning goals, matched specifically to their specialty and practice style.

This leads to smoother rotations, better communication, and a more productive learning environment.

For NP students, this means greater peace of mind. You are not just finding a placement, you are being matched with a preceptor who is prepared, supported, and committed to helping you complete your clinical requirements and move closer to graduation.

Where We Have Preceptors: Locations by Region

Finding a preceptor is already challenging. Finding one in the right location can feel overwhelming, especially when you are balancing NP school, a full time job, and personal responsibilities. That is why the NPHub preceptor network is built to support nurse practitioner students across multiple regions, rather than limiting options to just a few areas.

NPHub works with preceptors throughout the United States, supporting students enrolled in programs at many different universities. Our network includes clinical sites in high-demand regions where finding a preceptor independently is often the most difficult, as well as areas where availability can be more flexible depending on specialty and timing.

Some regions where NP students frequently secure clinical placements through NPHub include:

• Southeast
  A strong presence across multiple specialties, including Primary Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health. This region often offers a mix of clinic-based and flexible settings.
• Texas and surrounding states
  A growing area for clinical rotations with opportunities across adult-focused care, urgent care, and mental health settings, depending on availability.
• Midwest
  A balance of urban and community-based clinical sites that support a range of programs and clinical requirements.
• East Coast
  One of the most competitive regions for finding preceptors due to high student volume. NPHub helps students navigate this challenge by leveraging an established network and consistent communication.
• West Coast
  Competitive and highly regulated, but still supported through the NPHub network for students who need placements in this region.

In addition to in-person placements, some students may have access to telehealth or mixed clinical settings, which can expand location options and reduce commute challenges while still meeting school and program requirements.

Because availability can change based on specialty, timing, and required hours, the goal is never to force students into a location that does not work for them. Instead, NPHub focuses on helping students secure placements that align with their program, learning goals, and realistic geographic needs so they can continue moving forward toward graduation.

If you want to see which regions may currently have availability for your specialty, go ahead and create your account at NPHub and review our preceptors based on your location preferences and timeline. From there, our team guide you through next steps with clear communication and support.

How NPHub Placement Process Works

Finding a clinical preceptor does not have to feel confusing or overwhelming. NPHub makes the clinical placement process clear and manageable, so nurse practitioner students know exactly what to expect at every step and can move forward with confidence.

Step 1: Search and Pick Your Preceptor

The process begins by searching available preceptors directly in NPHub's platform. Students enter their city and specialty, then use filters to explore clinical sites that match their program and clinical requirements. Searching by location and specialty helps surface the broadest range of options, making it easier to find a preceptor that aligns with your learning goals.

As you browse, you can view real-time availability and, if needed, filter by rotation start date to find preceptors who are available when you need to begin your clinical rotation.

Step 2: Request and Account Setup

Once you find a preceptor that looks like a good fit, you click “Request This Preceptor” and provide key details such as required clinical hours, rotation dates, paperwork deadlines, and your level of clinical experience.

If you do not already have an account, you will create your free NPHub account at this stage. Creating an account gives you access to your dashboard, request status, and communication with your Student Coordinator.

This step helps ensure that the preceptor, your program, and your clinical needs are fully aligned before moving forward.

Step 3: Reserve and Monitor Your Request

To reserve your rotation, you submit a refundable deposit. This allows NPHub to hold the placement while our team begins the verification and paperwork process.

From your dashboard, you can monitor the status of your request and communicate directly with the NPHub team, ensuring consistent communication and transparency throughout the process.

What Happens After the Deposit

Once the deposit is submitted, NPHub coordinates all required paperwork and verifies the preceptor’s credentials. This includes handling affiliation agreements, liability documentation, and any clinical paperwork required by your school or university.

After all documents are completed, NPHub submits them to your school for review and approval. If your university approves the placement, your rotation is confirmed and your schedule is finalized so you can begin your clinical experience.

If the placement is not approved for any reason, NPHub will either find a replacement preceptor or refund your deposit, giving students peace of mind during a critical phase of their program.

Start Your Rotation With Support

Once approved, you begin your clinical rotation knowing that NPHub continues to support you throughout the entire process.

From tracking progress to handling paperwork and communication, our team stays involved until your clinical requirements are completed and you are ready to move forward in your program.

For students who want clarity, structure, and guidance while balancing school, work, and life, NPHub offers a smooth process designed to help you secure the right preceptor and stay on track to graduate on time.

NPHub Supports NP Students Through a Trusted Preceptor Network

A strong clinical experience starts with the right preceptor. For nurse practitioner students, access to a reliable network can be the difference between constant stress and steady progress toward graduation.

That's why NPHub preceptor network was built: to help NP students connect with preceptors who are experienced, supported, and committed to teaching.

With more than 2,000 active preceptors across multiple specialties, clinical sites, and settings, NPHub offers options that most NP students simply cannot access on their own.

Each preceptor is vetted, actively practicing, and familiar with mentoring nurse practitioner students, which helps create a more supportive and productive clinical environment.

This depth allows students to find placements that align with their program, learning goals, and required hours, instead of settling for whatever is available at the last minute.

What makes this network work is not just size, but structure. NPHub preceptors are supported with administrative assistance, compensation, and ongoing guidance, which reduces burnout and leads to more consistent availability for students.

That support translates into better communication, smoother rotations, and a clinical experience that feels intentional rather than rushed.

For NP students who have spent weeks or months finding a preceptor on their own, having access to a vetted, nationwide network provides peace of mind.

Whether you are planning ahead or navigating a tight deadline, NPHub preceptor network exists to help students secure placements, complete clinical requirements, and move forward in their program with confidence.

If you want to explore the network and see what options may be available for your specialty, creating an NPHub account is free and allows you to view preceptors, check availability, and understand what support is available to help you stay on track to graduate.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the NPHub preceptor network?

The NPHub preceptor network is a vetted community of more than 2,000 active nurse practitioner preceptors across multiple specialties and clinical sites. The network was built to help NP students secure clinical placements that meet school requirements while providing a strong, supportive clinical experience.

2. What types of specialties are available through NPHub?

NPHub supports a wide range of specialties, including Primary Care for all ages, adult-only Primary Care, Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Women’s Health, Urgent Care, Acute care, Geriatrics, and other specialty areas based on availability and program needs.

3. What clinical sites and settings do NPHub preceptors work in?

Across specialties, NPHub preceptors practice in out-patient clinics, in-patient settings, urgent care centers, long term care and nursing home environments, telehealth settings, and house call or home visit practices. Availability depends on specialty and timing, but flexibility is a key focus of the network.

4. How are NPHub preceptors vetted?

All NPHub preceptors are experienced nurse practitioners with at least one year of clinical practice, an active and unrestricted state license, current national certification, and an active clinical setting. Each preceptor understands how to precept students and support clinical education.

5. Is creating an NPHub account really free?

Yes. Creating an NPHub account is completely free. Students can search preceptors, explore availability, submit requests, and even join the free waitlist without any upfront cost or obligation to pay.

6. What happens if I don’t find the right preceptor right away?

If you do not see the right fit, you can join the NPHub free waitlist. By submitting a waitlist request, you tell the team exactly what you need for your next clinical rotation. NPHub’s Preceptor Recruiting team actively works to onboard new preceptors who match student needs.

7. When do I have to pay for a clinical placement?

Payment is only discussed once a suitable preceptor is identified. Costs vary based on required clinical hours. At that point, students can decide whether to move forward, and NPHub offers flexible payment plans and payment options to make the process manageable.

8. What happens if my school does not approve the placement?

If a placement is not approved by your school, NPHub will either find a replacement preceptor or refund your deposit. This replacement guarantee helps protect students and reduces the risk of delays in clinical rotations.

9. Does NPHub help with paperwork and school coordination?

Yes. NPHub handles all paperwork, including affiliation agreements, verification forms, and liability documentation. The team coordinates directly with clinical sites and supports university submission so students do not have to manage paperwork on their own.

10. How long has NPHub been helping NP students with clinical placements?

NPHub has been supporting nurse practitioner students since 2017 and has fulfilled over 10,000 clinical placements. This experience allows the team to guide students through the process with consistent communication, support, and peace of mind.

Key Terms & Definitions

• Clinical Placement
  A required component of NP school where students complete supervised clinical hours in an approved healthcare setting to meet graduation and licensure requirements.
• Clinical Rotations
  Structured periods of hands-on clinical experience completed during an NP program, often across different specialties or clinical settings.
• Preceptor
  A licensed and experienced nurse practitioner who mentors, supervises, and teaches NP students during their clinical rotations.
• NP Preceptor
  A nurse practitioner who meets program, licensing, and certification requirements and is qualified to precept students in a clinical environment.
• Preceptor Matching Service
  A service that connects nurse practitioner students with vetted preceptors who meet their program, specialty, and clinical requirements.
• Clinical Sites
  Healthcare locations where clinical rotations take place, such as clinics, hospitals, urgent care centers, telehealth practices, or long term care facilities.
• Clinical Settings
  The type of care environment within a clinical site, including out-patient, in-patient, urgent care, long term care, home visits, or telehealth.
• Clinical Hours
  The number of supervised patient-care hours required by NP programs and universities to complete clinical education.
• Clinical Education
  The hands-on training portion of an NP program that allows students to apply academic knowledge in real patient care situations.
• NPHub Preceptor Network
  A vetted network of more than 2,000 active preceptors who partner with NPHub to support nurse practitioner students through their clinical placements.
• Waitlist
  A free option that allows students to submit detailed placement needs when a suitable preceptor is not immediately available, enabling NPHub’s recruiting team to search for a match.
• Replacement Guarantee
  A commitment from NPHub to help secure another preceptor or provide a refund if a placement is not approved or cannot move forward.

About the Author

• NPHub Staff
  At NPHub, we live and breathe clinical placements. Our team is made up of nurse practitioners, clinical coordinators, placement advisors, and former students who’ve been through the process themselves. We work directly with NP students across the country to help them secure high-quality preceptorships and graduate on time with confidence.
• Last updated
  January 13, 2026
• Fact-checked by
  NPHub Clinical Placement Experts & Student Support Team
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