Need a Primary Care (All Ages) Preceptor?
NPHub Has Placed 2,060+ FNP Students in Clinical Rotations Nationwide
NPHub has secured over 2,060 clinical placements for primary care nurse practitioner students over the past 8 years, making it one of the largest FNP-focused preceptor matching services in the United States.
The network includes 300+ active, vetted primary care preceptors covering all patient populations — pediatric, adult, and geriatric — with an average of 7.94 days from rotation request to paperwork ready for school submission. NPHub manages all documentation and ongoing student support from the first clinical placement through the final rotation.
Who Is This For?
You're an FNP student who needs a primary care preceptor, one who sees all ages, from pediatric to geriatric, and every door you've knocked on has either closed or led nowhere. You've been at this 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 leads in whatever hours are left. You've asked coworkers, reached out to former colleagues, scrolled through your school's preceptor directory, and the answer keeps coming back the same: "We're full." "We're not taking students." "Try again next semester."
You're working as an RN, finishing coursework between shifts, and somehow expected to call clinics and chase down leads in whatever hours are left. You've asked coworkers, reached out to former colleagues, scrolled through your school's preceptor directory, and the answer keeps coming back the same: "We're full." "We're not taking students." "Try again next semester."
That's the situation Alexandria was in. She's a mom and a DNP student in Virginia who had worked through every connection she had. The leads that did come back fell apart, one preceptor already had a student, and another's paperwork dragged on too long. Her school eventually offered a placement, but it was an hour and a half away. For someone raising kids, working, and finishing her final clinical semester, that commute wasn't a minor inconvenience, it was a dealbreaker.
That's the situation Alexandria was in. She's a mom and a DNP student in Virginia who had worked through every connection she had. The leads that did come back fell apart, one preceptor already had a student, and another's paperwork dragged on too long. Her school eventually offered a placement, but it was an hour and a half away. For someone raising kids, working, and finishing her final clinical semester, that commute wasn't a minor inconvenience, it was a dealbreaker.
If you're out of options that truly fit your life — your location, your schedule, the people counting on you — NPHub has 302 active, vetted primary care preceptors across the country. Our team matches FNP students in Virginia, Florida, Texas, California, and every state in between with placements that work around their lives, not against them
If you're out of options that truly fit your life — your location, your schedule, the people counting on you — NPHub has 302 active, vetted primary care preceptors across the country. Our team matches FNP students in Virginia, Florida, Texas, California, and every state in between with placements that work around their lives, not against them
If you've run out of options that truly fit your life, we'll find one that does.
Why Is It So Hard to Find a Primary Care Preceptor?
Finding a primary care preceptor is one of the toughest challenges in any nurse practitioner program. As the most common NP specialty, the demand for primary care placements is especially high, making them some of the hardest to secure. Here’s why:
It's the most competitive specialty in NP education:
Family practice is required for nearly every FNP program, which means every FNP student in the country is competing for the same pool of preceptors, often more than once across pediatric, adult, and women's health rotations.
Broad scope means more work for the preceptor:
"All ages" means supervising across pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics — preventive care, chronic disease, and acute visits. Preceptors have to adjust their teaching on a case-by-case basis. Many feel it's significantly more demanding than specialty rotations.
Primary care clinics are already at capacity:
High patient volume, short appointment windows, and heavy administrative burden leave most providers with no room to add a student. Even willing preceptors say no because taking on a student slows them down and cuts into productivity.
No compensation for precepting:
Most preceptors receive zero pay for onboarding, supervising, and reviewing student documentation. Without incentives, many simply opt out.
Employer restrictions:
Even when clinicians want to precept, roughly one in three are blocked by corporate policies, productivity expectations, or liability rules.
Enrollment is surging, but preceptors are not:
Online NP programs recruit nationally, flooding the same cities with thousands of students chasing primary care placements. Local clinics receive dozens of requests every week. The preceptor pool hasn't kept up — and generalist settings like primary care absorb the worst of that imbalance.
It's the most competitive specialty in NP education:
Broad scope means more work for the preceptor:
Primary care clinics are already at capacity:
No compensation for precepting:
Employer restrictions:
Enrollment is surging, but preceptors are not:
Online NP programs recruit nationally, flooding the same cities with thousands of students chasing primary care placements. Local clinics receive dozens of requests every week. The preceptor pool hasn't kept up — and generalist settings like primary care absorb the worst of that imbalance.
The problem wasn't effort. The problem is that the system isn't designed to help FNP students find primary care preceptors on their own.
What Did NPHub Do for Alexandria?
After exhausting every connection she had, Alexandria found NPHub through a Google search — not fully sure what to expect. She uploaded her nursing ID, license, and resume, told the team what she needed, and NPHub matched her with a vetted primary care preceptor closer to home in under a week.
No more hour-and-a-half commute. No more chasing providers between shifts and bedtime routines. Her coordinator kept her updated through text, told her to breathe when the anxiety crept in, and handled everything from there.
Week to week, her routine didn't change. Finding a preceptor wasn't another thing on her list, it was already done.
Week to week, her routine didn't change. Finding a preceptor wasn't another thing on her list, it was already done.
How NPHub handles what your school won't:
A dedicated student coordinator assigned from day one
Alexandria's coordinator stayed with her throughout the entire process and kept her informed at every step.
Matching with vetted primary care preceptors
across all patient populations — pediatric, adult, and geriatric.
All paperwork handled,
— school coordination, preceptor documentation, credentialing, and approvals.
Ongoing check-ins
throughout every rotation, not just at placement.
Matching across states
when life circumstances change.
Alexandria isn't the only one. Renee was mid-program when her father suffered a stroke in another state. She needed to relocate her placement immediately without pausing her education — NPHub's team secured a preceptor in her father's state so she could keep going while being with family. Jacqueline had spent weeks overwhelmed by the search and her school's approval requirements. Her coordinators handled the paperwork, and the one-on-one communication took the weight off entirely.
Alexandria isn't the only one. Renee was mid-program when her father suffered a stroke in another state. She needed to relocate her placement immediately without pausing her education
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— NPHub's team secured a preceptor in her father's state so she could keep going while being with family. Jacqueline had spent weeks overwhelmed by the search and her school's approval requirements. Her coordinators handled the paperwork, and the one-on-one communication took the weight off entirely.
2,060+ Primary Care Placements. 302 Active Preceptors. 8 Years Of Results.
Primary care placements are some of the hardest to secure in any NP program. NPHub's 8 years of results prove you don't have to figure it out alone.
2060+
clinical rotations secured for primary care NP students nationwide.
302
active, vetted primary care preceptors in the network at any given time.
Less than 8 days
on average from rotation request to paperwork ready for school submission.
Coverage across all patient populations
— pediatric, adult, and geriatric.
For Alexandria, that meant:
Going from weeks of dead ends and an impractical placement an hour and a half away to being matched with a local preceptor in under a week, and staying on track to finish her final clinical semester without delaying her DNP project.
For Renee, that meant:
Securing a preceptor in another state within days of a family emergency so she could be near her father after his stroke without pausing her education.
For Jacqueline, that meant:
Going from overwhelmed and stuck to fully placed with contracts completed smoothly and a coordinator handling every step of the school approval process.
For Charli, that meant:
Going from weeks of dead ends and an impractical placement an hour and a half away to being matched with a local preceptor in under a week, and staying on track to finish her final clinical semester without delaying her DNP project.
For Lisa, that meant:
Securing a preceptor in another state within days of a family emergency so she could be near her father after his stroke without pausing her education.
For Elizabeth, that meant:
Going from overwhelmed and stuck to fully placed with contracts completed smoothly and a coordinator handling every step of the school approval process.
NPHub also places primary care students across Virginia, Florida, Texas, California, and every major market nationwide. Whether you need a placement in a major metro or a smaller area, the network is built to match you where you are.
They Couldn't Find a Primary Care Preceptor Either. Then They Found NPHub.
Jacqueline
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FNP student
As an FNP student, finding clinical sites that met my school’s approval requirements felt overwhelming at first. I spent so much time searching and worrying about whether I would find the right placement. Everything changed when I found NPHub. From the very beginning, their team was incredibly supportive and responsive, guiding me through the entire process and answering every question I had.
My student coordinators, Maggie and Luisa, quickly became my go-to people. They have been amazing throughout this journey—always available, organized, and making sure everything I needed was taken care of so my contracts could be completed smoothly. Their one-to-one communication made such a difference and truly took a lot of stress off my shoulders.
I’m very grateful for their help and extremely happy with my experience with NPHub.
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Renee Anker
US • 1 review
I’m very grateful to NPHub (Alejandra &...
I’m very grateful to NPHub (Alejandra & Maggie) for helping me secure clinical preceptors during my FNP program. 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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Velliessa Campbell V.
10 reviews
I am beyond grateful for NP Hub
I am beyond grateful for NP Hub. After having to delay my FNP program due to the inability to find preceptors, I felt stuck and overwhelmed. NP Hub was the solution I desperately needed.
They matched me with experienced, highly qualified preceptors who have played a major role in my professional development. The process was seamless and well-organized from start to finish.
A special thank-you to Fernando and Alejandra for their timely communication, attention to detail, and consistent support. They ensured all paperwork was completed accurately and provided helpful feedback throughout the process.
Thanks to their dedication, I am now completing my final semester. Without NP Hub and their amazing team, I would still be searching for preceptors. I highly recommend NP Hub to any NP student facing similar challenges.
Jacqueline
US • 1 review
FNP student
As an FNP student, finding clinical sites that met my school’s approval requirements felt overwhelming at first. I spent so much time searching and worrying about whether I would find the right placement. Everything changed when I found NPHub. From the very beginning, their team was incredibly supportive and responsive, guiding me through the entire process and answering every question I had.
My student coordinators, Maggie and Luisa, quickly became my go-to people. They have been amazing throughout this journey—always available, organized, and making sure everything I needed was taken care of so my contracts could be completed smoothly. Their one-to-one communication made such a difference and truly took a lot of stress off my shoulders.
I’m very grateful for their help and extremely happy with my experience with NPHub.
Renee Anker
US • 1 review
I’m very grateful to NPHub (Alejandra &...
I’m very grateful to NPHub (Alejandra & Maggie) for helping me secure clinical preceptors during my FNP program. 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.
Velliessa Campbell V.
10 reviews
I am beyond grateful for NP Hub
I am beyond grateful for NP Hub. After having to delay my FNP program due to the inability to find preceptors, I felt stuck and overwhelmed. NP Hub was the solution I desperately needed.
They matched me with experienced, highly qualified preceptors who have played a major role in my professional development. The process was seamless and well-organized from start to finish.
A special thank-you to Fernando and Alejandra for their timely communication, attention to detail, and consistent support. They ensured all paperwork was completed accurately and provided helpful feedback throughout the process.
Thanks to their dedication, I am now completing my final semester. Without NP Hub and their amazing team, I would still be searching for preceptors. I highly recommend NP Hub to any NP student facing similar challenges.
Does This Apply to You?
If you're an FNP student looking for a preceptor in primary care who serves all patient populations, and any of the following sounds familiar, NPHub is built for your situation:
The same teams that supported Alexandria, Renee, and Jacqueline are ready to support you — whether you're in Virginia, Florida, Texas, California, or anywhere else in the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find a primary care preceptor for my FNP program?
How long does it take to get matched with a primary care preceptor through NPHub?
Can NPHub match me with a preceptor in a different state?
What if my preceptor match falls through?
What if my school has specific preceptor requirements I'm not sure I can meet?
Is NPHub only for students who are just starting their clinical rotations?
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