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FAQ's regarding WGU’s PMHNP Clinical Internship, Sites and Preceptors
FAQ's regarding WGU’s PMHNP Clinical Internship, Sites and Preceptors
What to expect during your Clinical Internship.
What to expect during your Clinical Internship.
The WGU PMHNP program culminates with three clinical internship courses that together consist of 650 precepted direct patient care clinical hours. You will work with preceptors in clinics in your local community, as available, to train in the provision of behavioral health. To do so, you will need to be in clinical sites that allow you access to patients across the lifespan, with sufficient experiences in treating the wide variety of conditions and the full spectrum of complexity found in behavioral health .
Who covers the cost of travel and lodging during my clinical work?
Who covers the cost of travel and lodging during my clinical work?
The instructional cost of the multi-day clinical intensive workshop is included in your tuition. However, students are responsible for paying the travel, lodging, food, and other associated costs to attend and participate in the workshop as well as their clinical rotations.
If I find my own clinical sites and preceptors, does WGU need to approve them?
If I find my own clinical sites and preceptors, does WGU need to approve them?
Yes. Students will work with the Clinical Learning and Placement Support Team to submit potential clinical sites and preceptors for approval. WGU will evaluate the appropriateness of each clinical site and preceptor and provide approval as appropriate.
Can I be in a clinical site and preceptor anywhere in the country?
Can I be in a clinical site and preceptor anywhere in the country?
No, you can only complete clinical hours within the states where WGU’s PMHNP program is currently offered and where you possess a current unencumbered RN license.
Does the WGU PMHNP program qualify me to take the national certification exam?
Does the WGU PMHNP program qualify me to take the national certification exam?
Yes, the WGU PMHNP program prepares you to take the PMHNP national certification exam of your choice from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Certification Program.
How many clinical sites do I need to work at?
How many clinical sites do I need to work at?
The number of clinical sites that you need is based on how well each site prepares you to meet the core WGU PMHNP competencies. Collectively, the clinical sites must provide you with access to patients across the lifespan, with sufficient experiences in treating the wide variety of conditions and full-spectrum of complexity found in behavioral health. In order to provide you with a more robust practice experience, you will need a minimum of 2 different preceptors located in 2 separate sites. With no more than 2 sites and preceptors per internship.
Can I complete my clinical hours at my place of current employment?
Can I complete my clinical hours at my place of current employment?
Any clinical hours at your current place of employment must not be part of your regular employment responsibilities or schedule. While your current place of employment may be approved as a clinical site, your preceptor may not be your direct supervisor.
Course Content Related Questions
Course Content Related Questions
If you have questions about course content please reach out to your Program Mentor.
If you have questions about course content please reach out to your Program Mentor.
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