Precepting · NP / PMHNP Students

Clinical training for the next generation of psychiatric nurse practitioners.

A precepting placement built specifically for PMHNP and family NP students. Psychiatric evaluation, psychopharmacology, integrated therapy techniques, documentation, and the practice-building knowledge most programs do not teach.

PMHNP students FNP students adding psychiatric experience In-person & virtual Across the lifespan
What you learn

The full scope of psychiatric NP practice

PMHNP students leave the rotation with both the clinical and operational fluency required to practice independently — across populations, presentations, and settings.

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Psychiatric evaluation across the lifespan

Comprehensive evaluation of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Differential diagnosis, formulation, and treatment planning across the major DSM categories.

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Psychopharmacology in practice

Medication selection, dosing, monitoring, side effects, and combination strategies — applied to real patients with input on your decision-making, not just observation.

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Integrated therapy techniques

Exposure to evidence-based psychotherapy techniques you can integrate into medication-management visits — CBT, MI, SFBT, IPT, and psychodynamic listening.

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Documentation, billing, and 90833

Practice-ready documentation. CPT coding for psychiatric visits. The 90833 psychotherapy add-on for prescribers — what it is, when to use it, and how to document it correctly.

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Crisis assessment and safety planning

Suicide risk assessment, safety planning, and crisis-level clinical decision-making with direct supervision and feedback.

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Interprofessional collaboration

How PMHNPs work alongside therapists, primary care, and case managers — the integrated-care framework that defines modern psychiatric practice.

Logistics

What the rotation looks like

Schedule

Hours and structure

  • Rotation length tailored to your program's requirements (typical 100–500 hours)
  • Weekly supervision sessions (60 minutes)
  • Direct patient observation and supervised patient care
  • Progressive clinical responsibility as competency develops
  • In-person and virtual formats available
Requirements

What you'll need

  • Active enrollment in an accredited PMHNP or NP program
  • Program-issued affiliation/preceptor agreement
  • Background check and current health/immunization documentation
  • Malpractice coverage through your program
  • Commitment to weekly supervision and pre-session prep
Getting started

How to inquire about an NP precepting placement

1

Submit an inquiry

Include your program, expected start date, hour requirements, and learning goals.

2

Intro call

A 30-minute conversation to confirm fit and review program requirements.

3

Program agreements

We coordinate directly with your school's clinical-placement office.

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Begin rotation

Onboarding orientation, supervision schedule set, clinical work begins.

NP precepting inquiries

Ready to inquire about a PMHNP precepting placement?

Availability varies by semester. PMHNP placements often fill 6–12 months in advance — earlier inquiries get the best fit on dates and population focus.