https://wgupreceptor.com/2026-07-20monthly1.0 https://wgupreceptor.com/affiliation-agreement/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-affiliation-agreement-timeline-engage-one-year-before.webpThe WGU Affiliation Agreement can take up to six months to negotiate, so engage the Placement Coordinator about one year before Clinical Internship I. https://wgupreceptor.com/alabama/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-alabama-np-practice-authority.webpAlabama: Reduced practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/alaska/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-alaska-np-practice-authority.webpAlaska: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/arizona/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-arizona-np-practice-authority.webpArizona: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/arkansas/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-arkansas-np-practice-authority.webpArkansas: Reduced practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/behind-on-clinical-hours/2026-07-20monthly0.8 https://wgupreceptor.com/california/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-california-np-practice-authority.webpCalifornia: Restricted practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/cant-find-preceptor/2026-07-20monthly0.8 https://wgupreceptor.com/clinical-hours/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-np-clinical-hours-650-direct-care-fnp-pmhnp-kansas-750.webpWGU MSN FNP and PMHNP each require 650 direct patient-care hours across three Clinical Internship courses; Kansas licensure is 750. https://wgupreceptor.com/colorado/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-colorado-np-practice-authority.webpColorado: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/connecticut/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-connecticut-np-practice-authority.webpConnecticut: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/contact/2026-07-20monthly0.8 https://wgupreceptor.com/cost/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-preceptor-placement-what-is-included.webpWhat a WGU placement plan includes: a vetted preceptor, a CLPS-aimed site, and Affiliation Agreement coordination. Matched first, pay when secured. https://wgupreceptor.com/delaware/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-delaware-np-practice-authority.webpDelaware: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/delayed-graduation-cost/2026-07-20monthly0.8 https://wgupreceptor.com/find-a-preceptor/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-approvable-preceptor-eligibility-checklist.webpWhat makes a preceptor WGU-approvable: active license, national certification, two years of specialty experience, and a site that will sign the agreement. https://wgupreceptor.com/florida/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-florida-np-practice-authority.webpFlorida: Restricted practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/fnp-preceptor/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-fnp-preceptor-650-hours-telehealth-eligibility.webpThe WGU MSN FNP practicum: 650 direct-care hours, up to 10 percent telehealth, and who can precept it, from a board-certified NP to an MD, DO, or CNM. https://wgupreceptor.com/georgia/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-georgia-np-practice-authority.webpGeorgia: Restricted practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/hawaii/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-hawaii-np-practice-authority.webpHawaii: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/how-it-works/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/how-wgu-preceptor-placement-works-three-steps.webpThree steps to a WGU-approvable placement: tell us your program, we source and vet, then CLPS review and your hours begin. Pay when secured. https://wgupreceptor.com/idaho/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-idaho-np-practice-authority.webpIdaho: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/illinois/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-illinois-np-practice-authority.webpIllinois: Reduced practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/indiana/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-indiana-np-practice-authority.webpIndiana: Reduced practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/iowa/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-iowa-np-practice-authority.webpIowa: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/kansas/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-kansas-np-practice-authority.webpKansas: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 750 direct-care hours for Kansas licensure and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/kentucky/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-kentucky-np-practice-authority.webpKentucky: Reduced practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/louisiana/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-louisiana-np-practice-authority.webpLouisiana: Reduced practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/maine/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-maine-np-practice-authority.webpMaine: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/maryland/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-maryland-np-practice-authority.webpMaryland: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/massachusetts/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-massachusetts-np-practice-authority.webpMassachusetts: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/michigan/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-michigan-np-practice-authority.webpMichigan: Restricted practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/minnesota/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-minnesota-np-practice-authority.webpMinnesota: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/mississippi/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-mississippi-np-practice-authority.webpMississippi: Reduced practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/missouri/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-missouri-np-practice-authority.webpMissouri: Restricted practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/montana/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-montana-np-practice-authority.webpMontana: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/nebraska/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-nebraska-np-practice-authority.webpNebraska: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/need-preceptor-fast/2026-07-20monthly0.8 https://wgupreceptor.com/nevada/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-nevada-np-practice-authority.webpNevada: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/new-hampshire/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-new-hampshire-np-practice-authority.webpNew Hampshire: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/new-jersey/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-new-jersey-np-practice-authority.webpNew Jersey: Reduced practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/new-mexico/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-new-mexico-np-practice-authority.webpNew Mexico: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/new-york/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-new-york-np-practice-authority.webpNew York: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/north-carolina/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-north-carolina-np-practice-authority.webpNorth Carolina: Restricted practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/north-dakota/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-north-dakota-np-practice-authority.webpNorth Dakota: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/ohio/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-ohio-np-practice-authority.webpOhio: Reduced practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/oklahoma/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-oklahoma-np-practice-authority.webpOklahoma: Restricted practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/oregon/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-oregon-np-practice-authority.webpOregon: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/pennsylvania/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-pennsylvania-np-practice-authority.webpPennsylvania: Reduced practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/pmhnp-preceptor/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-pmhnp-preceptor-650-hours-telehealth-eligibility.webpThe WGU MSN PMHNP practicum: 650 direct-care hours, up to 75 percent telehealth, and who can precept it, from a board-certified PMHNP to a psychiatrist. https://wgupreceptor.com/post-masters-certificate/2026-07-20monthly0.8 https://wgupreceptor.com/preceptor-dropped-replacement/2026-07-20monthly0.8 https://wgupreceptor.com/preceptor-faq/2026-07-20monthly0.8 https://wgupreceptor.com/privacy/2026-07-20monthly0.8 https://wgupreceptor.com/reviews/2026-07-20monthly0.8 https://wgupreceptor.com/rhode-island/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-rhode-island-np-practice-authority.webpRhode Island: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/rn-to-bsn-field-experience/2026-07-20monthly0.8 https://wgupreceptor.com/south-carolina/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-south-carolina-np-practice-authority.webpSouth Carolina: Restricted practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/south-dakota/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-south-dakota-np-practice-authority.webpSouth Dakota: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/states/2026-07-20monthly0.8 https://wgupreceptor.com/student-liability-insurance/2026-07-20monthly0.8 https://wgupreceptor.com/telehealth-hours/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-telehealth-clinical-hours-fnp-10-percent-pmhnp-75-percent.webpWGU telehealth caps: FNP up to 10 percent (65 hours) and PMHNP up to 75 percent, with the remaining hours in person. https://wgupreceptor.com/tennessee/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-tennessee-np-practice-authority.webpTennessee: Restricted practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/terms/2026-07-20monthly0.8 https://wgupreceptor.com/texas/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-texas-np-practice-authority.webpTexas: Restricted practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/utah/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-utah-np-practice-authority.webpUtah: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/vermont/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-vermont-np-practice-authority.webpVermont: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/virginia/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-virginia-np-practice-authority.webpVirginia: Restricted practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/virtual-preceptorship-wgu/2026-07-20monthly0.8 https://wgupreceptor.com/washington/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-washington-np-practice-authority.webpWashington: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/west-virginia/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-west-virginia-np-practice-authority.webpWest Virginia: Reduced practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/wisconsin/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-wisconsin-np-practice-authority.webpWisconsin: Reduced practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor. https://wgupreceptor.com/wyoming/2026-07-20monthly0.8https://wgupreceptor.com/images/wgu-wyoming-np-practice-authority.webpWyoming: Full practice authority (AANP). WGU NP students complete 650 direct-care hours (WGU MSN FNP and PMHNP) and find their own CLPS-approved preceptor.