frequently asked questions
1. Who needs NP Clinical Assist?
Nurse practitioner students or Physician Assistant students searching for preceptor-supervised clinical training in order to complete their medical training necessary for graduation.
2. When do I start the process of obtaining a preceptor with NP Clinicals Assist?
It is never too soon to start the process, however we at NP Clinicals Assist recommend that you start no later than 8 weeks before a preceptor is required. The 8-week date ensures that the student will have a space reserved with the preceptor while giving sufficient time for the NP Clinicals Assist staff to have all necessary documents ready and available.
3. What is involved with the process?
The staff of NP Clinicals Assist work very closely with all preceptors to ensure that all necessary credentialling documents and agreements with the preceptor and student are completed and available in a timely manner for the respective student and school. The job of the student is to learn while the staff of NP Clinicals Assist takes care of all the paperwork.
4. What type of clinical training to expect?
Our clinicians teach the students hands-on techniques in the form of obtaining complete vital signs, H&P’s, evaluation of the obstetrical and gynecological patients along with fetal heart and an extensive review of the differential diagnosis of the patient’s medical problem(s). Many students get the opportunity to make clinical morning rounds with the preceptor.
5. Do the students get exposure to digital medical software?
Yes, the clinicians are well-versed in the digital entry of patient data and the students will learn by assisting with that data entry. Along with this comes the opportunity to learn some basic CPT and ICD-10 coding.
6. Do students get to make clinical rounds and attend procedures as obstetrical deliveries?
Yes. However, hospitals differ in their stated policies. Some hospitals will allow for students’ presence under the supervision of the preceptor while other hospitals are more stringent with what they allow.
7. What is the cost?
It depends on how many hours needed for the clinical rotation. Our prices are very competitive with our competitors.
8. What is the evaluation process for the students?
The number of evaluations conducted usually depends on the policy of the school. Our preceptors are highly responsive to the needs of the student. While our preceptors are completely impartial, they are also interested in the learning process of the students, and they provide feedback based on factors of the students’ performance.
9. Does NP Clinicals Assist only accept nursing practitioner students?
While most students are nursing practitioner students our staff are also busy arranging the preceptorship of Physician Assistant students and nursing students obtaining a BSN degree.
10. Why does NP Clinical Assist want to help students in their pursue of education?
The CEO of NP Clinicals Assist is a former physician, trained as a board-certified gynecologist with two years of additional general surgical training. He is well aware of what is needed for success. NP Clinicals Assist staff works tirelessly for the student’s success and for high academic standards. It is not surprising to us that we get numerous word-of-mouth referrals because of the excellent job done.
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