Find a DNP Preceptor for Your Clinical Rotations
DNP programs require more clinical hours than any other nursing degree. With 400+ programs competing for the same preceptors, finding a placement on your own can feel impossible. Clinical Match Me connects you with preceptors who are ready to mentor doctoral-level NP students.
Zero upfront cost. Hundreds of 5-star reviews. All 50 states. Founded in 2014 by a practicing NP.
Why Finding DNP Preceptors Is So Difficult
1,000+ Clinical Hours
BSN-to-DNP programs often require over 1,000 total clinical hours. That’s multiple rotations across different settings, each needing a qualified preceptor. The sheer volume makes self-placement a full-time job on top of your coursework.
400+ DNP Programs Competing
The explosion of DNP programs (especially online ones) means thousands of students are all searching for preceptors in the same areas. Providers are overwhelmed with requests, and many have stopped accepting students entirely.
Dual Preceptor Needs
Many DNP students need both clinical rotation preceptors and a DNP project mentor. Your clinical preceptor teaches hands-on patient care. Your project mentor guides your evidence-based scholarly project. Finding both in your area doubles the challenge.
Whether you’re in a BSN-to-DNP program needing your first clinical placement or an MSN-to-DNP student finishing your doctoral requirements, the preceptor shortage hits DNP students hardest. Your program won’t wait while you cold-call clinics.
How It Works for DNP Students
Three steps. No upfront payment. You’re in control the entire time.
1. Sign Up Free
Create your profile with your DNP specialty, location, and rotation timeline. It takes about 5 minutes and costs nothing.
2. Receive Preceptor Offers
Our smart outreach system contacts qualified providers in your area, including those outside our existing network. Preceptors who want to work with you send offers directly.
3. Start Your Rotation
Review your offers, choose the preceptor you like best, and start your clinical hours. You only pay when you’re matched, and your school approval is guaranteed or your money back.
Why DNP Students Choose Clinical Match Me
Built for High-Hour Programs
DNP programs demand more clinical hours than MSN programs. Our platform is designed to handle multi-rotation placements, so you can line up preceptors for each phase of your program without starting from scratch every time.
Coverage Where Online Students Need It
Most DNP programs are fully online, which means you need a local preceptor wherever you live. Our network covers all 50 states, and our outreach system actively recruits providers in your specific area rather than waiting for them to sign up.
Zero Financial Risk
You don’t pay a cent until you’re matched with a preceptor. No deposits, no service fees, no rush fees. If your school doesn’t approve the placement for any reason, you get a full refund. DNP programs are expensive enough already.
Preceptors Who Actually Want to Teach
Our preceptor-initiated model means every offer comes from a provider who reviewed your profile and chose to reach out. You’re not assigned to someone who’s just filling a slot. That matters even more at the doctoral level, where the preceptor relationship shapes your clinical growth.
Flexible Payment for Doctoral Budgets
DNP tuition is already a major investment. Our $1,995 flat rate covers up to 250 clinical hours, with payment plans stretching up to 24 months. No hidden fees, no hourly surprises. Just one predictable cost for your preceptor placement.
What Students Are Saying
Frequently Asked Questions About DNP Preceptors
Yes. BSN-to-DNP students typically need the same clinical rotation preceptors as MSN-level NP students, and we place students across all NP specialties including FNP, PMHNP, AGPCNP, AGACNP, and more. MSN-to-DNP students who still need clinical hours for their doctoral program can use our service the same way. When you sign up, just specify your specialty, your location, and your timeline.
Our service focuses on matching you with clinical rotation preceptors. The DNP project (also called a scholarly project or capstone) typically requires a mentor assigned through your program or identified by your faculty. That said, many of our preceptors hold doctoral degrees and have mentored DNP projects before. If you need clinical preceptors for the hands-on portion of your DNP, that’s exactly what we do.
Absolutely. This is actually one of the most common situations we handle. Online DNP students are scattered across the country, and many are in areas with fewer providers. Our smart outreach system doesn’t just search a static database. It actively reaches out to qualified providers near you, even if they’ve never worked with a preceptor matching service before. We cover all 50 states, including rural and underserved areas.
Signing up is completely free. You don’t pay anything until you’ve been matched with a preceptor and you’ve accepted the offer. The flat rate is $1,995 for up to 250 clinical hours, with payment plans available up to 24 months. There are no deposits, no service fees, and no rush fees. If your school doesn’t approve the placement for any reason, you get a full refund through our money-back guarantee.
Yes. Many DNP students use our service for multiple rotation placements throughout their program. Each placement request covers up to 250 clinical hours. If your program requires rotations across different specialties or settings, you can submit separate requests for each one. Students who come back for additional placements already have a profile set up, making the process even faster the second time around.
