Selection Criteria for FNP Clinical Sites
CONHS requires that nurse practitioner student clinical experiences to occur in clinical sites that meet the criteria below and follow the state board nursing scope of practice. Students are expected to review and become knowledgeable of the scope of practice for their particular state board of nursing. In order to meet the criteria, students should be prepared to travel to clinical sites outside of the city in which they reside during any semester.
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As a primary care nurse practitioner focusing across the lifespan, student clinical placements should mostly be in primary care clinics. These experiences should be based upon student learning objectives and students are encouraged to discuss this with faculty.
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Patient characteristics represent diversity (education, income, insurance, race/ethnicity).
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Patient volume is adequate to ensure sufficient patients per day for the student to acquire the skills required to meet core curriculum guidelines, program goals, and practice in a work environment upon graduation
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Space is available for student (examination room, area for documentation)
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Adequate resources available on site, including but not limited to:
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Any inpatient hospital setting is not an appropriate clinical site for FNP students at any point during the clinical experience. This includes specialty/optional specialty rotations.
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Students should review FNP Site & Preceptor Guidance (Appendix I) to review requirement details and recommendations prior to selecting their preceptor and site for approval.