Nurse Practitioner Trainees Struggle With Shortage of Clinical Mentors
Source Summary
Nurse practitioner students are facing a significant shortage of preceptors—experienced clinicians who provide required supervision during training. Many students are forced to pay thousands of dollars to secure clinical mentorship positions, creating a financial barrier to entering the profession.
Why it matters
The preceptor shortage directly impedes the pipeline of new nurse practitioners, potentially worsening healthcare workforce shortages in a field already facing significant staffing challenges.
