Clinical Site and Preceptorship Requirements

For the clinical component of the program, students are required to secure preceptors and complete their rotations in a primary care setting such as a physician’s office or clinic that is located in the State of New Jersey. At least 60 days prior to enrolling in any clinical course, each MSN student must show proof of possessing a New Jersey RN license or an RN license from a state that is included in the Nurse Licensure Compact of the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (ICNLCA).

All clinical rotations must be approved by the Graduate Nursing Department and must be completed at a facility located within the State of New Jersey.  Preceptors must meet the criteria consistent with the requirements as specified by the accreditor and as outlined by the MSN Program Director. To ensure the correct facility and Preceptor are selected, students are encouraged to speak with the MSN Program Director before finalizing their preceptor agreement. Preceptors must be a licensed medical doctor, such as an MD or DO, or a Nurse Practitioner with a minimum of one year of experience.

All clinical clearance documentation and preceptorship agreements must be submitted to the Graduate Nursing Department by the established due dates to prevent a delay in progressing to clinicals.