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PreceptorFinder Academy

A learning center for nursing students and clinicians who need a clear, independent explanation of preceptorship—not a university login and not a sales pitch disguised as a definition.

Find My Preceptor

Start with the master process

How to find a preceptor

The full 16-step process from requirements to evaluations.

Practicum success hub

Plan, find, apply, prepare, and complete—stage by stage.

How to find an NP preceptor

Specialty-aligned search for nurse practitioner students.

Practicum checklist

Print-friendly list you can take to your coordinator.

Definitions and comparisons

What is a preceptor?

Role, duties, and limits.

What is a nurse practitioner?

Population-focused practice and why it affects placement.

Preceptor vs clinical instructor

How the two roles differ.

How preceptorship works

Supervision, logs, and faculty communication.

Practical skills

How to approach a preceptor

Professional first contact.

How to email a preceptor

What to put in the first message.

What to ask a preceptor

Questions that prevent a mismatch.

How many clinical hours?

Why the number is program-specific.

Need help finding a preceptor?

Tell PreceptorFinder what your program requires. A team member reviews your request and works to identify preceptor options based on specialty, location, hours, and university rules.

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