Is PreceptorLink® Free?

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Would we love to be free? Absolutely! We actually believe that schools should be doing more to help NP students secure preceptors. Why Don’t All Schools Place NP Students in Clinical Rotations?—after all, clinical training is a core and mandatory part of your education. But the reality is that many schools don’t help, leaving students to find their own preceptors. 

All of this is exactly why I started PreceptorLink® over a decade ago—to help NP students navigate this frustrating process. I saw students complain on Facebook groups and the NP forums. I heard them begging for preceptors at the NP meetings. Fast forward 10 years and thousands of placements later, and we’re still here, committed to making the process easier for students. We’re the OG!

So, is PreceptorLink free? No. But here’s why:

For one, most of the time we provide an honorarium to our preceptors. Now, some preceptors don’t require an honorarium, and THAT is why we created the National Database of Paid and Unpaid Preceptors. We just charge our business expenses for those rotations.  

It also costs us money to find and secure quality preceptors. It’s a complex, time-consuming process. Our team works tirelessly to recruit, vet, and manage preceptors, handle paperwork, and ensure rotations go smoothly. 

Then there are tech costs. We constantly invest in our technology—(You might hear us refer to it as "The App") It’s an advanced web-based platform that we built from the ground up to provide as seamless an experience as possible for students, preceptors, sites, schools, and our team.  

Beyond that, we have regular business expenses, including e-commerce costs, customer service, legal and compliance fees, and normal operational overhead. Sadly, we simply can’t afford to be free. But time is money, and most students agree that it’s money well spent to hand this difficult job over to PreceptorLink®! ​

​If you’re ready to have PreceptorLink® find you a preceptor, follow these simple steps:

1️⃣ Visit PreceptorLink.com and click “Find A Preceptor.”

2️⃣ You can use the filters to search the database by specialty, location, and dates available, but know we have LOTS more preceptors than are listed. 

3️⃣ Ideally, create a profile and a rotation. That way, we can see your specific needs and guide you appropriately. You can even add people to your Favorites. You can always reach out to us to confirm that the potential preceptor really has availability and is the right fit for your rotation.

4️⃣ Secure your preceptor! Don’t be confused by similar companies or names. PreceptorLink®- We are your LINK to clinical preceptors.

5️⃣ We even handle the paperwork if your school allows it in order to ensure a smooth rotation.
We know how hard it is to find a preceptor—we’ve been doing this for over a decade, helping thousands of NP and APRN students secure high-quality clinical rotations. While we wish this process was easier (and free!), we’re here to take the stress off your plate.

If you need a reliable, vetted, and experienced preceptor-matching service, PreceptorLink® is here to help. Let’s get you placed!

👉 Find a Preceptor Now

We know how hard it is to find a preceptor—we’ve been doing this for over a decade, helping thousands of NP and APRN students secure high-quality clinical rotations. While we wish this process was easier (and free!), we’re here to take the stress off your plate.

About the Author

Lynn McComas is the CEO and founder of PreceptorLink and a recognized expert in precepting nurse practitioners and advanced practice provider students. With over two decades in primary care, Lynn has served as a coach, advisor, mentor, and preceptor for countless healthcare professionals, including NPs, nurses, and medical assistants. She co-founded a successful skills and procedures business and speaks nationwide on NP-related issues.

Lynn is also a regular contributor on LinkedIn, KevinMD, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram @preceptorlink, X @LynnMcComas, and her blog, where she addresses the growing NP and PA professions and the urgent need for preceptor sites. Her unique perspective, shaped by her business, clinical, and educational experiences, positions her as a key voice in tackling preceptor shortages. Lynn is committed to driving change—through a paradigm shift in NP education, reducing barriers, offering preceptor incentives, and advocating for reforms within the profession.