Why Universities Partner with NPHub: Boost Graduation Rates & Access Exclusive Placements

NPHub partners with nurse practitioner (NP) programs to place their students in clinical rotations, manage the affiliation paperwork, and support students, preceptors, and the university through each placement. Universities partner with NPHub to help more students complete their clinical hours on time, reduce the administrative load on faculty, and give students access to a vetted preceptor network they could not reach on their own. More than 2,400 vetted preceptors precept through NPHub, which has supported over 14,000 NP clinical rotations across the United States.

This page explains how the partnership works, what it costs, and how to start one.

Help Students Graduate On Time & Become Better NPs

Universities offering NP programs often find themselves understaffed, underfunded, and needing more resources to effectively assist their students in securing clinical placements. 

While these institutions excel at providing academic support, they need help to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world clinical experience.

Consequently, NP students are left to navigate the challenging landscape of finding preceptors and securing rotations on their own. This process can be time-consuming and frustrating, often leading to delays in graduation and added financial burdens.

Some of the critical challenges faced by NP students include:

• Preceptor shortage, coupled with an increasing number of NP students
• Preceptors' reluctance to take on students due to past negative experiences or concerns about reduced productivity
• Complex and time-consuming coordination of preceptorship logistics
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The Ripple Effect in Healthcare Education and Delivery

When universities are understaffed, underfunded, and lack the necessary resources to assist students in securing clinical rotations, a chain reaction occurs that impacts healthcare in the U.S. We see:

1. Low Graduation Rates: Students who struggle to find preceptors and secure rotations experience delays in completing their programs. In fact, some students become discouraged and withdraw from their programs altogether.
2. Healthcare Provider Shortage: Low graduation rates and students opting out of NP programs perpetuates the healthcare provider shortage. The ripple effect of inadequate clinical placement support extends far beyond the walls of universities, ultimately impacting the quality and accessibility of healthcare services in America.
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Why do universities partner with NPHub?

Universities partner with NPHub to place more students on time, reduce the administrative load on faculty, and give students access to a vetted preceptor network they could not reach on their own. NPHub bridges the gap between universities and preceptors and manages the full rotation process, so your program can focus on academic instruction.

We provide: 

• A growing and vetted network of 2,400+ active preceptors
• Full paperwork management including credentials and affiliation agreements
• Ongoing support for students, preceptors, and universities 
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This enables universities to focus on delivering exceptional academic education. And we ensure your students access the clinical experiences they need to graduate and thrive. 

Investing in the success of NP students and supporting universities in overcoming these challenges is essential for the growth and sustainability of NP programs and for the future of our healthcare system.

Unlock Your Program's Full Potential

The success of your university’s NP program is directly tied to your students' success. 

By partnering with NPHub, you can unlock a range of benefits that will help your program thrive, attract top talent, and set your students up for long-term career success.

1. Increase Graduation Rates. We streamline the clinical placement process so more of your students can secure their clinicals on time and graduate. 
2. Grow Your Program. We have a proven track record of success in helping universities expand their programs and attract more students. In fact, we grew one university program to 300+ students in less than six months. Let us help you too.
3. Offer Exclusive Placements. Leverage our unique network of preceptors and we’ll grant your students exclusive clinical placements. These enhance your students’ educational experience and serve as a powerful recruiting tool.
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How does an NPHub university partnership work?

NPHub partners with universities in two ways: a no-cost partnership agreement and a white-label app. The no-cost agreement lets a program offer NPHub's clinical placement service as a student benefit with no financial burden on the institution. The white-label option gives universities a branded, customized version of the platform. Every partnership starts with a consultation to scope your program's specific requirements.

Every university faces distinct challenges and has specific requirements regarding supporting their NP students in securing clinical placements. 

We recognize that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, and that's why we approach each partnership with a customized and collaborative mindset.

Whether your university needs to expand clinical site partnerships across multiple states or focus on strengthening relationships within a specific region, we are here to help. 

Case Study: Graceland University Eliminates Student Stop-Outs with NPHub

Reach out to us and start a conversation about your university's specific needs. 

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Partner With NPHub In 3 Simple Steps

1. Start The Conversation: Book a call with our Director of Business Development, Nicholas Carrizales, for a free consultation. We are ready to assist you and answer any questions you may have.
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2. In-Depth Consultation. We'll ask targeted questions to understand your university's needs and requirements such as:

• Student requirements for clinical rotations: We'll explore the specific criteria your students must meet to fulfill their clinical education components.
• Order of rotations: We'll discuss the sequence and timing of the different clinical rotations your students need to complete.
• Anonymous student list: We'll request an anonymous list of students who require placement assistance. This list should include each student's preferred location, desired specialty, and anticipated start date for their rotations.

3. Customized Support Plan. Armed with this information, we'll scope out your school's unique requirements and your students' specific needs to determine how we can best support you. Then we'll develop a customized support plan that outlines the services and solutions we can offer to streamline your clinical placement process and ensure your students' success.
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Let’s Empower Your Students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NPHub, and how does it work with universities?

NPHub is an Atlanta-based clinical placement marketplace that connects NP students with vetted preceptors and coordinates every rotation from request to completion. For a university, NPHub works as an extension of the clinical placement office: it sources and vets preceptors, prepares the affiliation agreements and university-specific forms, schedules rotations, and supports students throughout. NPHub has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies three times, holds SOC 2 security certification, and is backed by a $20M investment from Edison Partners, which matters for a program vetting a clinical placement vendor before referring its students.

Why do NP students struggle to find clinical placements?

NP students struggle to find clinical placements because the number of students seeking rotations has grown faster than the pool of available preceptors. NP programs are strong at academic instruction, but connecting each student to a preceptor and coordinating the rotation is a separate, resource-heavy task that many placement offices are not staffed to absorb. Three factors drive the gap:

1. A preceptor shortage set against rising NP program enrollment.
2. Preceptor reluctance to take students, often due to past experiences or concerns about reduced productivity.
3. Complex, time-consuming coordination of rotation logistics and paperwork.
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When a program cannot close this gap, students spend months searching on their own, and some delay graduation or pause their studies. Partnering with a clinical placement service is one way programs address the shortage without adding headcount.

How does partnering with NPHub help an NP program?

Partnering with NPHub helps an NP program place more students on time, expand capacity, and offer placements students could not find independently. NPHub supports programs in three ways:

1. On-time completion: NPHub streamlines the clinical placement process so more students secure rotations on schedule and stay on track to graduate.
2. Program growth: NPHub helps programs take on more students by handling placement at scale.
3. Access to placements: NPHub's preceptor network gives partnered programs access to rotations that can strengthen the student experience and support recruiting.
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NPHub does not guarantee graduation outcomes, since those depend on the student and the program. It reduces the placement barrier that most often stands in the way.

How does NPHub handle clinical placement paperwork for universities?

NPHub manages the full paperwork process for each placement, including credentialing, affiliation agreements, and university-specific forms. This removes the coordination burden from faculty and placement staff, so the program can focus on academic instruction while NPHub handles the documentation between the student, the preceptor, and the school. Keeping this process consistent also reduces the back-and-forth that slows approvals and delays rotation start dates.

Can NPHub match our university's branding?

Yes. NPHub offers a white-label app that reflects a university's identity, including its logos, branding, and preferred clinical sites.

Who do I contact to start a university partnership?

To start a university partnership, book a call with NPHub's Director of Business Development, Nicholas Carrizales, for a free consultation. Our team will scope your program's requirements and build a customized support plan.

Is NPHub a legitimate partner for universities?

Yes. NPHub is an Atlanta-based clinical placement company that has supported over 14,000 NP clinical rotations, holds SOC 2 certification, has been named to the Inc. 5000 three times, and is backed by Edison Partners.