NPHub: 8 Years Supporting NP Students With Clinical Placements

NPHub is a preceptor matching company that has supported nurse practitioner students with clinical placements and clinical rotations since 2017, building an extensive network of active preceptors across multiple specialties and clinical sites. Over the years, NPHub has helped thousands of NP students move forward in their clinical education, avoid cold calls, and secure the right preceptor so they can graduate on time with confidence and support every step of the way.

TL;DR - NPHub: 8 Years Supporting NP Students With Clinical Placements

• NPHub has been supporting nurse practitioner students with clinical placements and clinical rotations since 2017, building an extensive nationwide preceptor network over eight years.
• More than 8,000 NP students have been supported and over 10,000 placements secured across primary care, mental health, women’s health, pediatrics, and other specialties.
• With over 2,000 active, vetted preceptors, NPHub replaces cold calls and uncertainty with access, structure, and real support for clinical education.
• Through technology, dedicated coordinators, and flexible payment plans, NPHub helps students reduce stress, protect tuition, and stay on track to graduate on time.
• If you’re searching for your next clinical rotation or want to explore your options, creating a free NPHub account is the easiest way to connect with the network and move forward with confidence.

Why NPHub Was Needed

For many nurse practitioner students, the most difficult part of their education does not happen in the classroom. It happens when coursework is nearly complete and the search for a clinical placement begins.

Clinical rotations are required for graduation, yet finding preceptors has long been an overwhelming and stressful experience for NP students across the country.

Traditionally, students were expected to secure their own clinical match by reaching out to clinics, hospitals, and individual providers on their own.

This often meant making cold calls, sending unanswered emails, and competing with an overwhelming number of other students for the same limited opportunities. While NP programs and universities require clinical placements, many offer limited access to clinical sites or direct support, leaving students to navigate the process alone.

At the same time, healthcare organizations and preceptors faced their own challenges. Many nurse practitioners were open to teaching and mentoring, but lacked the time, administrative support, or clear processes to precept students consistently.

Without structured systems for license verification, student profiles, scheduling, and communication, precepting could quickly become more work than expected.

This disconnect created a growing gap in clinical education. Nurse practitioner students were motivated and ready to learn, preceptors were willing to teach, yet access and coordination remained the biggest barriers. Delays in clinical placements led to delayed graduation, added tuition costs, increased stress, and uncertainty about the future.

NPHub was created to solve this exact problem. By building a structured, technology-driven network that connects students with many preceptors across primary care, mental health, women’s health, pediatrics, and other specialties, NPHub made access to clinical placements more predictable and supported.

How NPHub Came to Life

The healthcare system needs more nurse practitioners, yet for years it placed an unfair burden on NP students that no other healthcare professionals faced.

Instead of focusing fully on clinical education, training, and confidence-building, nurse practitioner students were expected to spend months finding preceptors on their own. This gap in access did more than slow students down. It delayed graduation, increased tuition costs, and added stress during a critical stage of their education.

A Single Call That Changed Everything

• NPHub’s story began with one phone call in late 2014. A nurse practitioner student reached out looking for a 144-hour Pediatrics clinical rotation. She had been searching for over three months without success, and her deadline was approaching fast. By the time she explained her situation, she was overwhelmed and exhausted, unsure of how she would move forward in her program.
• That same day, a solution was found. She was contacted with two Pediatrics clinical rotation options and chose a clinical site just minutes from her home in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The speed of the process felt unreal to her, especially when all required paperwork was completed and submitted to her school in less than three days. What seemed like a one-time solution quickly revealed a much larger problem.

From One Student to a Pattern

• After that first placement, more nurse practitioner students began reaching out. One student became two, then ten. It became clear that this was not an isolated situation, but a widespread issue affecting NP students across the country. The assumption that nurse practitioner students had structured support for finding clinical placements, similar to other healthcare programs, proved to be incorrect.

What NP Programs Were Saying

• Between 2015 and 2016, conversations with NP programs across the country revealed the same responses again and again. Programs cited limited budgets, believed students would eventually figure it out, or leaned on the idea that this was simply how the process had always worked. These responses highlighted a system that accepted student stress and delays as normal rather than solvable.
• The final conversation in 2016 reinforced this reality and became a turning point. Resistance to change outweighed concern for student outcomes, making it clear that waiting for institutional solutions would not serve NP students.

The Decision to Support Students Directly

• In March 2017, a clear decision was made to focus on helping nurse practitioner students directly. Instead of relying on universities to change their approach, NPHub shifted toward building a service centered on access, structure, and real support. Under the leadership of Krish Chopra, the foundation was laid for an extensive network of preceptors, clinical sites, and systems designed around student needs.
• That shift marked the true beginning of NPHub as it exists today. What started with a single clinical placement evolved into a company focused on supporting NP students, strengthening clinical education, and making it possible for students to move forward with confidence.

A Preceptor Matching Network Built Over Time

Since its first clinical placement in 2017, NPHub has spent the last eight years refining how nurse practitioner students access clinical placements. What began as a solution to a single student’s urgent need has grown into a nationwide preceptor matching service designed to remove uncertainty, stress, and delays from clinical education.

Over the years, NPHub has focused on building strong relationships with preceptors, NP programs, universities, and nursing organizations. This long-term approach has allowed the team to streamline placement processes, improve availability across specialties, and create a system where students no longer have to rely on cold calls or trial-and-error to find the right preceptor.

Milestones That Reflect Real Student Impact

• NPHub’s growth is measured not just in numbers, but in outcomes for nurse practitioner students.
• Over 8,000 NP students have been supported through the platform, each representing someone who was actively searching for a clinical placement and found a better path forward. Many of these students have graduated on time, avoided additional tuition costs, and moved into their chosen specialty with confidence.
• More than 10,000 clinical placements have been secured across a wide range of specialties, schools, and clinical sites. These placements reflect years of experience handling complex requirements, unique program rules, and varying levels of availability. Whatever the situation, it is one NPHub has seen and supported before.
• At the center of it all is an extensive and growing network of over 2,000 active preceptors. These are vetted nurse practitioners who are ready to teach, mentor, and provide meaningful feedback to students. This active network increases access, improves clinical match quality, and raises the likelihood of finding the right preceptor for each rotation.
• The experience is validated by more than 1,500 5-star reviews from real nurse practitioner students who trusted NPHub with a critical part of their education.
• NP students simply want to see what options exist for their program or specialty. Creating a free NPHub account gives you access to our preceptor network, availability, and support team so you can explore placements without paying anything upfront or committing to a rotation.
  

Making Clinical Placements More Accessible

• Clinical placements are a requirement for graduation, yet cost and timing often add pressure during an already demanding phase of NP programs. To address this, NPHub introduced an industry-first 12-month financing option. This approach allows students to spread rotation costs over manageable monthly payments, helping them move forward without putting plans on hold due to money concerns.
• Combined with flexible payment options and a free account to explore access, this structure is designed to support students through clinical rotations without adding financial strain.

Our Promise to Every Nurse Practitioner Student

• The decision to support students directly came with a long-term commitment. Since shifting focus in 2017, NPHub has grown from helping a small group of students to supporting thousands, but the mission has remained the same: give every NP student the support they deserve.
• That promise shows up in clear values that guide the work every day. Challenging outdated systems that leave students to struggle. Prioritizing quality by vetting every preceptor in the network. Providing support at every step so students never feel alone. Offering payment plans that respect the reality of tuition, coursework, and life responsibilities.
• This is not just a service. It is a commitment to the future of healthcare through better support for those training to become nurse practitioners. For NP students who are tired of searching, making cold calls, or feeling unsure about their next step, creating a free NPHub account is often the easiest way to connect with our team, submit your needs, and start moving forward with support instead of stress

How NPHub Makes It Happen

• Today, NPHub has transformed what once took months of stress into a clear and supported experience.
• Students can browse an extensive network of preceptors or work directly with Matching Specialists who understand program requirements, specialties, and learning goals. Once a clinical match is identified, a dedicated Student Coordinator handles paperwork, school requirements, and communication, removing administrative burden from the student’s plate.
• With those processes handled by an experienced team of clinical placement experts, nurse practitioner students can focus on what matters most: clinical training, confidence-building, and moving forward toward graduation and their future in healthcare.

Where NPHub Is Headed

As the demand for nurse practitioners continues to grow, the need for reliable clinical education and structured access to clinical placements grows with it.

NPHub’s future is centered on expanding access, strengthening its network, and continuing to support nurse practitioner students through one of the most critical stages of their education.

One key focus moving forward is continued growth of the preceptor network. By onboarding more active preceptors across specialties, clinical sites, and healthcare settings, NPHub aims to increase availability and improve clinical match outcomes for students in diverse NP programs.

A larger, more responsive network means better alignment between student needs, specialty requirements, and real-world clinical training. NPHub is also focused on deepening relationships with universities, NP programs, healthcare organizations, and clinics.

Stronger collaboration helps ensure placements align with evolving academic requirements while maintaining high standards for mentoring, feedback, and clinical training. These partnerships play an important role in creating a more sustainable clinical education model for the future.

Technology will continue to support this growth. By refining processes that improve visibility, communication, and coordination, NPHub works to make the placement experience clearer and more efficient for students, preceptors, and schools alike.

The goal is not to replace human support, but to enhance it through better systems and smoother processes.

Above all, NPHub’s future remains grounded in the same purpose that shaped its early decisions: supporting nurse practitioner students so they can focus on coursework, training, and becoming confident healthcare providers. As the network grows and the healthcare landscape evolves, that commitment continues to guide every step forward.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, behind, or unsure how you will secure your next clinical rotation, you do not have to figure it out alone. Thousands of NP students have been exactly where you are and found a way forward through NPHub.

Creating a free NPHub account is a simple first step that gives you access to an extensive preceptor network, a team that understands NP programs, and real support designed to help you move forward, reduce stress, and stay on track to graduate.

Eight Years of Putting NP Students First

For eight years, NPHub has focused on one thing that truly matters: making sure nurse practitioner students are supported during the most challenging part of their education.

Clinical rotations should be a time for growth, learning, and confidence-building, not months of stress, unanswered emails, and uncertainty about graduation.

What began as a response to a single student’s frustration has grown into an extensive network of active preceptors, clinical sites, and dedicated professionals who understand what NP students are up against.

Behind every placement is time saved, stress reduced, tuition protected, and a student who can move forward in their program with clarity and confidence.

NPHub’s impact is not measured only in years, placements, or numbers, but in the thousands of students who were able to graduate on time, focus on their coursework, and step into healthcare roles that truly make a difference.

Supporting NP students means supporting the future of healthcare, and that responsibility continues to guide everything NPHub does.

If you are currently searching for a clinical placement or worrying about how you will find the right preceptor, this is your reminder that you are not behind and you are not alone.

Go ahead and create an account at NPHub for free and see first hand our preceptor network and get full support from a team that understands NP programs, and support designed to help you move forward with less stress and more confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

NPHub has been supporting nurse practitioner students since 2017. Over the past eight years, the company has focused on improving access to clinical placements and building a reliable preceptor matching network for NP programs nationwide.

2. How many students has NPHub helped so far?

NPHub has supported more than 8,000 NP students and secured over 10,000 clinical placements. Each placement represents a student who was able to move forward in their program and stay on track toward graduation.

3. What makes the NPHub network different from finding preceptors on your own?

Instead of relying on cold calls or unanswered emails, students gain access to an extensive network of over 2,000 active preceptors who are vetted, available, and experienced in mentoring nurse practitioner students across multiple specialties.

4. What specialties does NPHub support?

NPHub supports a wide range of specialties, including primary care, mental health, women’s health, pediatrics, and other specialty areas based on availability and program requirements.

5. Does NPHub work with universities and NP programs?

Yes. NPHub works alongside universities, NP programs, clinics, and healthcare organizations to ensure clinical placements meet academic requirements and support quality clinical education.

6. Is NPHub only for last-minute clinical placements?

No. While NPHub often helps students facing urgent deadlines, it also supports those who are planning ahead and want a more structured, less stressful way to secure future clinical rotations.

7. Is it free to create an NPHub account?

Yes. Creating an NPHub account is completely free. Students can explore access, submit their needs, and connect with the team without any upfront payment or obligation.

8. How does NPHub help reduce stress during clinical rotations?

By handling preceptor matching, paperwork coordination, and communication, NPHub removes much of the administrative burden from students. This allows nurse practitioner students to focus on coursework, clinical training, and graduating with confidence.

Key Definitions

• NPHub
  A preceptor matching company founded in 2017 that supports nurse practitioner students by connecting them with vetted preceptors and clinical placements across multiple specialties and clinical sites.
• Clinical Placement
  A required component of NP programs 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 training completed during an NP program, often across different specialties such as primary care, mental health, women’s health, or pediatrics.
• Preceptor
  An experienced and licensed nurse practitioner who mentors, teaches, and provides feedback to NP students during their clinical education.
• Preceptor Matching
  The process of connecting nurse practitioner students with the right preceptor based on specialty, program requirements, availability, and learning goals.
• Active Preceptors
  Vetted nurse practitioners currently available and participating in the NPHub network to precept students and support clinical education.
• Clinical Education
  The practical training portion of an NP program that allows students to apply coursework and theory to real-world patient care.
• NP Student Support
  The guidance, coordination, and resources provided to nurse practitioner students to help them navigate clinical placements, reduce stress, and move forward toward graduation.

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 20, 2026
• Fact-checked by
  NPHub Clinical Placement Experts & Student Support Team
• Sources and references
  
  • https://www.nphub.com/about-us
  • https://www.nphub.com/testimonials
  • https://www.nphub.com/np-student-coordinators