Looking for a clinical preceptor in Virginia? Precept Now connects nurse practitioner (NP/APRN), physician assistant (PA), MD and DO students with licensed preceptors who are open to taking students, and helps Virginia clinicians who want to precept find students who are a good fit.

Find a preceptor as a student or join free as a preceptor.

Clinical rotations in Virginia

Students and preceptors on Precept Now come from across Virginia, including Northern Virginia, Richmond, Virginia Beach–Norfolk, Roanoke, Charlottesville and Lynchburg. You can search for preceptors by specialty and location, then reach out directly to arrange paperwork, schedules and site requirements with your school.

Major areas for rotations in Virginia

Northern Virginia: Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria and Loudoun, part of the D.C. market.
Richmond: the capital and an academic health system.
Hampton Roads: Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Newport News, with civilian and military health care.
Charlottesville: an academic medical center serving central Virginia.
Roanoke and Southwest Virginia: a regional medical hub and Appalachian communities.

Northern Virginia and Richmond are competitive for clinical placements, while Southwest Virginia’s rural communities often welcome students.

Virginia NP practice environment

Virginia is classified as a restricted practice state by AANP, which means NPs need physician supervision, delegation or team management for at least one element of practice. Virginia NPs practice as part of a patient care team with a physician. After several years of full-time experience, NPs can apply for autonomous practice.

Practice laws change often. Confirm current rules with the Virginia Board of Nursing and AANP’s State Practice Environment map.

How Precept Now works for Virginia students

Subscribe monthly or yearly on the student subscription page.
Search licensed preceptors by specialty and location in Virginia or anywhere in the U.S.
Connect with preceptors who accept your request, then arrange the agreement and paperwork your school and the clinical site require.

Precept Now is a meeting place: agreements, schedules and any fees for fee-for-service precepting are arranged directly between students and preceptors. See our FAQ for details.

Become a preceptor in Virginia

Licensed NPs, PAs, MDs and DOs in Virginia can join Precept Now for free and choose to precept free of charge or fee-for-service. Your license is verified before your membership is activated. Join as a preceptor.