Typical clinical environment
Pediatric primary care, pediatric specialty clinics, and some school-based or community pediatric sites when allowed. Neonatal intensive care is a different population (see NNP).
Typical student requirements
Your syllabus controls the details. Students in this specialty usually need a preceptor whose day-to-day patient mix matches the course population, enough calendar time to complete the published hours, and a site that will complete onboarding. Do not assume an NP license alone is enough.
What students should consider when choosing a preceptor
Confirm the age range your course requires (newborn through adolescence versus a narrower band). Ask about well-child versus acute visit mix.
How to prepare
Copy the specialty and population language from your syllabus into your outreach and into the matching form. Prepare a short CV, the hour total, and the credential rule. If you need locating help, start a preceptor request with this specialty selected.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a preceptor from a different specialty?
Only if your university’s current list allows it. Many NP courses will not.