How students from this university usually get stuck
Western Governors University uses a competency-based model. Clinical courses still require approved preceptors and completed hours. Flexibility in didactic pacing does not create flexibility in site eligibility.
Ask your program mentor how clinical applications line up with your term plan. Identify a preceptor whose schedule can absorb a defined hour block, not an open-ended one.
A practical note
Be explicit about your intended clinical months. Competency-based language can confuse sites that are used to semester calendars.
Where to go next in this school cluster
Use the overview page for broad school-name searches. Use the preceptor, practicum, or NP subpages once your search is specific enough to need those answers.
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Frequently asked questions
Does PreceptorFinder work for WGU students?
Students from many U.S. programs submit requests, including WGU. Whether a specific preceptor is acceptable is decided by Western Governors University.
Can you approve my WGU preceptor?
No. Only the university can approve a preceptor and site.