Clinical Collaborations

Clinical placements enrich the learning experience for students by giving them a real-world experience with patients in a health care environment. At Emory, we are dedicated to guiding our students through the clinical placement process.

Our students train in numerous clinical sites domestically and internationally in a wide range of clinical settings. Through the school's Lillian Carter Center for Global Health & Social Responsibility, we send students to partner institutions in Peru, Haiti, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and Ethiopia. The available clinical experiences means you will finish your degree with practical clinical training and will be prepared for nursing, research, and leadership.

To attend clinical, you must be clinically compliant with Emory SON in your Complio account and complete your clinical site-specific credentialing requirements. If you have any questions or concerns about compliance, please reach out to your Clinical Compliance Coordinator at SON-Compliance@emory.edu.

Pre-Licensure students will be placed in group clinical experiences in hospitals and community settings during their first 3 semesters. Pre-licensure students will complete a precepted clinical experience in a hospital and outpatient setting during their 4th semester. Most clinical experiences will take place within a 75-mile radius of Emory. Students must arrange their own transportation to their clinical placement.

Please note: due to Board of Nursing regulations, clinical placements may not be accommodated in all areas of the country. Clinical placements cannot be completed in New York, Tennessee or Oregon.

State Board of Nursing approval is needed for the following states:

New Hampshire, Delaware, Washington DC, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, North Dakota, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, California, and Washington.

APRN students require specialized clinical placements to gain clinical skills as a nurse practitioner or midwife. Securing placements is a collaborative effort between students, faculty, and our clinical affairs team. The clinical affairs team partners with faculty to coordinate rotations for local advanced practice nursing students during their program. Students are expected to have schedule and travel flexibility for clinical placements, up to 150 miles from the School of Nursing. If any clinical site is arranged by the specialty director and placement office but is declined by the student, this will result in an interruption of the plan of study and the placement office and specialty director will not seek a substitute rotation for the semester. Students who have declined their clinical placement will need to request a leave of absence until the following semester.

To learn more about your Specialty, please refer to the below guidelines

To assist you with your placement process, please see our Post-Licensure Online Resource tool

Effective June 1, 2022

We are excited that the MSN and DNP programs have transitioned to online courses with on campus intensives. If you’ve decided to complete your clinical rotations 150 miles from Emory University and/or out of the state of Georgia, please see our Post-Licensure Online Resource Portal to help you with the placement process.

Please note: APRN students outside the state of Georgia are required to maintain an unencumbered RN license in the state where the clinical placement will occur. Some students may be required to secure multiple state licenses at their own expense.

Given the large number of health profession students in the Atlanta Metro Region and the competition for sites, agencies and providers have asked that all local student placements be coordinated by a school representative. Students should not reach out to local Georgia sites to arrange their own placements. If students identify a possible local placement, they should contact their Placement Coordinator and they will work with the site to see if placement is possible. Students must arrange their own transportation to their clinical placement.

Please note: due to Board of Nursing regulations, clinical placements may not be accommodated in all areas of the country. Clinical placements cannot be completed in New York, Tennessee or Oregon.

State Board of Nursing approval is needed for the following states:

New Hampshire, Delaware, Washington DC, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, North Dakota, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, California, and Washington.

Map of States and Clinical Placement Requirements


Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my clinical placement request?

Yes, you may change your clinical placement request by informing both your Specialty Director and Clinical Placement Coordinator prior to making any changes. Please be mindful this may affect your clinical rotation clearance.

How do I find a preceptor?

For students doing their clinical rotations in the State of Georgia your Clinical Placement Coordinators will confirm your preceptor. The Clinical Placement Coordinator works closely with your Specialty Director in solidifying your clinical assignments and take into consideration requirements specific to your major and the rotations that you have requested in your student profile.

Students studying outside of Georgia will need to identify their own preceptors. Your Specialty Director will vet each preceptor and then Emory SON must obtain a signed affiliation agreement between our school and that site where the preceptorship will take place. Your Clinical Placement Coordinator can help you through this process.

What types of preceptors are acceptable?

A licensed MD, DO, NP, CNM or PA can precept our NP students. Please refer to your specialty program's guidelines for additional information. The Specialty Director must vet all preceptors.

What do I do if a preceptor requests payment?

Emory does not pay preceptors. In the event a preceptor has this request, please refer to your Clinical Placement Coordinator. If you contract with a third-party company to find your preceptor, they will collect a fee for their business costs and to pay the preceptor. Discuss further with your Clinical Placement Coordinator.

I hold a single state license in the state I live in. What do I need to do to practice in another state?

Please refer to your state's Board of Nursing to ensure that you have the appropriate licensure.

I want to apply for a multistate license. What should I do?

Please refer to your state's Board of Nursing to determine requirements. Additionally, please discuss with your Specialty Director.

How soon should I submit my preceptor and clinical placement site?

If you are a student doing your clinical rotations in the State of Georgia, your Clinical Placement Coordinator will solidify a placement for you. If you are doing your clinical rotations outside of Georgia finding a preceptor can be a lengthy process. We strongly encourage you to identify your preceptor and submit your Clinical Placement Request as early as possible. click the following link to complete the Clinic Placement Request form.

How do I get started in finding a preceptor?

Please click on the Post Licensure Resource Tool for step by step instructions.

Can I only consider a facility that Emory already has a contract with?

You may submit a clinical placement with most healthcare facilities. However, you may not request a clinical rotation in New York, Tennessee, or Oregon. Please refer to the Out-of-State Rotation Map.

The site where I want to rotate says it does not have a contract with Emory. What do I do?

If you have a preceptor, who you have identified, you only need to complete the Clinical Rotation Request.

Should I be nervous that I will not find a placement?

Absolutely not! We have available resources to aide our students. There are certainly geographic areas in the U.S. that are more saturated with other nursing students or that have fewer facilities. However, you will be partnering with your Specialty Director and Clinical Placement Coordinator to brainstorm possibilities.

Am I able to relocate to another location while I am in the program?

If you are considering relocating, we strongly encourage you to first consult your Specialty Director and Clinical Placement Coordinator to identify any factors like state licensure that could possibly cause a delay in the start of your clinical rotation. Your Specialty Director can help you navigate all the different facets of a relocation.

What is a Clinical Placement Coordinator?

The Clinical Placement Coordinator is your partner in ensuring that you have a valuable clinical experience and helps you to navigate through the clinical placement process.

Are there any required visits to campus?

Yes! There will be on-campus intensives required for each specialty.

What are the requirements for a preceptor?

Click the following weblink to see requirements on Becoming a Preceptor.

Can I complete my clinical rotation at my place of employment?

Yes! Students are allowed to complete clinical rotation at their place of employment; however, you cannot complete a clinical rotation in the same unit or department that you work.

APRN students require specialized clinical placements to gain clinical skills as a nurse practitioner or midwife. As an MSN Flex student, you have the ability to complete your clinical education in locations near your home and can identify your preferred clinical sites and preceptors in accordance with your program standards.

Securing clinical placements is a process that requires a collaboration between students, faculty, and our clinical affairs team. The clinical affairs team and faculty will connect with students regularly to review potential placements and students are encouraged to develop a list of possible sites as they often have a better knowledge of the area and can use personal networks and connections to identify a preceptor/site. Resources such as a directory of existing affiliation agreements, scripts for outreach to potential sites and preceptors, and more are provided for students. Students also have the ability to use third-party placement agencies and the NHWSN will reimburse students up to $1000/semester for fees paid to placement agencies. While a clinical placement is not guaranteed, every effort is made to work together to secure clinical placements for every student.

To assist you with your placement process, please see our Post-Licensure APRN Online Resource Tool

To learn more about your Specialty, please refer to the below guidelines

Please note: due to Board of Nursing regulations, clinical placements may not be accommodated in all areas of the country. Clinical placements cannot be completed in New York, Tennessee or Oregon.

State Board of Nursing approval is needed for the following states:

New Hampshire, Delaware, Washington DC, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, North Dakota, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, California, and Washington.

Map of States and their Clinical Placement Requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my clinical placement request?

Yes, you may change your clinical placement request by informing both your Specialty Director and Clinical Placement Coordinator prior to making any changes. Please be mindful this may affect your clinical rotation clearance.

How do I find a preceptor?

Students should be actively involved in identifying their preceptor. Research your state of residence for areas of clinical opportunities. Once you have local leads, nothing beats picking up the phone. Refer to of the MSN Flex Post-Licensure Online portal.

What types of preceptors are acceptable?

A licensed MD, DO, NP, CNM or PA can precept our NP students. Please refer to your specialty program's guidelines for additional information. The Specialty Director must vet all preceptors.

What do I do if a preceptor requests payment?

Emory does not pay preceptors. In the event a preceptor has this request, please refer to your Clinical Placement Coordinator. If you contract with a third-party company to find your preceptor, they will collect a fee for their business costs and to pay the preceptor. Discuss further with your Clinical Placement Coordinator.

I hold a single state license in the state I live in. What do I need to do to practice in another state?

Please refer to your state's Board of Nursing to ensure that you have the appropriate licensure.

I want to apply for a multistate license. What should I do?

Please refer to your state's Board of Nursing to determine requirements. Additionally, please discuss with your Specialty Director.

How soon should I submit my preceptor and clinical placement site?

Due to the lengthy nature of this process, we strongly encourage you to identify your preceptor and submit your Clinical Placement Request as early as possible. click the following link to complete the Clinical Placement Request form.

How do I get started in finding a preceptor?

Please click the following link to visit the MSN Flex Post Licensure Online Portal for step-by-step instructions.

Can I only consider a facility that Emory already has a contract with?

You may submit a clinical placement with most healthcare facilities. However, you may not request a clinical rotation in New York, Tennessee, or Oregon. Please refer to the Out-of-State Rotation Map.

The site where I want to rotate says it does not have a contract with Emory. What do I do?

If you have a preceptor, who you have identified, you only need to complete the Clinical Rotation Request.

Should I be nervous that I will not find a placement?

Absolutely not! We have available resources to aide our students. There are certainly geographic areas in the U.S. that are more saturated with other nursing students or that have fewer facilities. However, you will be partnering with your Specialty Director and Clinical Placement Coordinator to brainstorm possibilities.

Am I able to relocate to another location while I am in the program?

If you are considering relocating, we strongly encourage you to first consult your Specialty Director and Clinical Placement Coordinator to identify any factors like state licensure that could possibly cause a delay in the start of your clinical rotation. Your Specialty Director can help you navigate all the different facets of a relocation.

What is a Clinical Placement Coordinator?

The Clinical Placement Coordinator is your partner in ensuring that you have a valuable clinical experience and helps you to navigate through the clinical placement process.

Are there any required visits to campus?

Yes! There will be on-campus intensives required for each specialty.

What are the requirements for a preceptor?

Click the following weblink to see requirements on Becoming a Preceptor.

Can I complete my clinical rotation at my place of employment?

Yes! Students are allowed to complete clinical rotation at their place of employment; however, you cannot complete a clinical rotation in the same unit or department that you work.

Clinical Compliance

All students are required to fulfill health requirements, background checks, and drug screenings for clinical agency placement. Clinical agencies may also require students to complete additional compliance and/or credentialing requirements. Students who are not in compliance by outlined deadlines, or who fall out of compliance during their program, will not be allowed to participate in clinical experiences. Click here to access the clinical compliance checklist.

Meet the Team

Cynthia Harris, MHA, BSN, RN
Director, Clinical Placement
cynthia.lorraine.harris@emory.edu

Monica Stokes, MBA
Sr Program Coordinator:  Post Licensure Programs
monica.stokes@emory.edu

Ashley Landers, MBA
Post-License Placement Coordinator: AGNP-AC & ENP
ashley.landers@emory.edu

Lakeitcha Jackson, MHA
Post-License Placement Coordinator: AGNP-PC
lakeitcha.jackson@emory.edu

Tamera Jacobs, NNP, PNP-PC, PNP-AC & WHNP
Post-License Placement Coordinator: NNP, PNP-AC, PNP-PC & WHNP
tamera.jacobs@emory.edu

Jaya Martin, CNM, MSN
Post-License Placement Coordinator: CNM, Mental Health
jaya.Martin@emory.edu

David Bell
Post-License Placement Coordinator: FNP
dwbell@emory.edu

Monique Brown, MHA
Post-License Placement Coordinator: CRNA
monique.brown@emory.edu

Jennifer Neely
Sr. Compliance and Graduate Student Credentialing Coordinator
jennifer.neely@emory.edu

Lorita Bellamy
Graduate Student Credentialing Coordinator
lorita.bellamy@emory.edu

Eliana Lillevik
Compliance Coordinator
eliana.lillevik@emory.edu

Catherine Stanback, MPA
Sr. Program Coordinator, Pre-Licensure Placements
catherine.stanback@emory.edu

Kenya Summerour, MBA
Pre-Licensure Clinical Placement Coordinator
kenya.summerour@emory.edu

Kimberly A. Thomas, MPA
Pre-Licensure Clinical Placement Coordinator
kimberly.a.thomas@emory.edu

Diminga Boglin
Sr. Affiliation Agreements Coordinator
diminga.boglin@emory.edu