Stipends, certification reimbursement, corporate housing, and comprehensive benefits — four pathways to join the Acuity Rise faculty network.
A 7-phase onboarding and deployment model — from digital application gate to stipend disbursal and recognition.
Comprehensive digital intake; automated credential checks via Nursys/NPPES. Begin the onboarding journey.
Interactive modules: FQHC/University compliance, technology platform, custom SOP frameworks. Learn at your pace.
1-Day In-Person session: facility pairing, executive networking, "First Responder" training. Mandatory for Expert Elite track.
Contractually vested to manage student conduct on clinical floor. Full operational authority established.
Matched with cohort, oriented to facility and EHR. Begin the clinical deployment journey with your students.
Phase 1-3 progressive integration at assigned facility. From scribing to collaborative care to autonomous operations.
Stipend disbursal: 20% initial (48 hours), 40% midpoint (Week 8), 40% final (semester completion). Plus performance bonuses.
Active, unencumbered APRN or RN license in good standing.
Conferred MSN, DNP, or PhD in Nursing from an accredited program.
Minimum 2 years post-graduate clinical experience.
Active clinical specialty board certification.
Whether you're an experienced educator or a retired nurse seeking new opportunities, there's a pathway designed for your credentials and career stage.
No pre-existing privileges required. Acuity manages end-to-end credentialing, onboarding, and facility privileging lifecycle.
Pre-credentialed (CNE, CNEcl, CNEn, CPHQ). Senior Faculty Fellows. 1-Day Bootcamp mandatory for activation.
Without faculty board certifications. Enterprise corporate subscriptions for discounted certification prep. 100% corporate reimbursement upon completion of first full semester.
In-House Compliance Consultants, Teaching and Tracking Resources, LPN Faculty Pathway (precept MSN-ED students at current work site — must be confirmed compliant by Acuity, must have institution's consent).
Transparent, tiered stipend structure based on specialty scarcity and dual certification. Plus performance bonuses and full certification reimbursement.
| Track | Stipend Per Semester | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Specialty Track | $6,000 | 4 students |
| High-Scarcity Track (PMHNP/Pediatrics/Graduate Nurse Educator) | $7,500 | 4 students |
| Multi-Specialty Certified Faculty Track (Dual FNP/PMHNP or DNP) | $8,500 | 4 students |
20% initial — within 48 hours of assignment
40% midpoint — upon Week 8 logs and mid-term rubrics
40% final — upon semester completion, including base balance, performance bonuses, and certification reimbursement
Credentialing Cost Refund: 100% corporate reimbursement for CNE/CNEcl/CNEn/CPHQ certification through the Fellowship Advancement Track.
Diverse clinical settings including rural mobile clinics — deploy your expertise across the full healthcare spectrum.
Federally Qualified Health Centers and Community Health Centers serving underserved populations.
Hospital networks and regional urgent care facilities across multiple specialties.
Behavioral health clinics and acute psychiatric wings for PMHNP-track preceptors.
Long-term care, rehabilitation, and assisted living facilities for geriatric specialties.
Community pediatric wings and OB/GYN maternal health facilities.
Rural mobile clinics and community outreach programs — bringing care to underserved areas.
Premium corporate accommodation near clinical sites. Direct clinical work opportunities (part-time RN shifts, QA/UR). Comprehensive group benefits: medical/dental/vision, short-term disability, professional liability. Earn-While-You-Learn Engine. Access to Autonomous Practice Suites under N.J.A.C. 13:35-6.17.
No. Acuity manages end-to-end credentialing, onboarding, and facility privileging lifecycle.
Active unencumbered APRN or RN license, MSN/DNP/PhD, 2+ years post-graduate experience, active clinical specialty board certification.
$6,000 (Standard), $7,500 (High-Scarcity), or $8,500 (Multi-Specialty) per semester per 4-student cohort. Plus performance bonuses and certification reimbursement.
Through the Fellowship Advancement Track, you get immediate access to Acuity's enterprise corporate subscriptions for discounted certification prep. 100% corporate reimbursement guarantee via secure corporate ACH upon successful completion of first full semester cohort assignment load.
Yes. The Seasoned and Retired Nurse Pathway offers roles as In-House Compliance Consultants, Teaching and Tracking resource providers, and LPN Faculty preceptors.
Yes — through the LPN Faculty Pathway, you can precept MSN-ED students at your current work site. Must be confirmed compliant by Acuity and must have your institution's consent.
FQHCs, hospital networks, behavioral health clinics, long-term care, rehab, assisted living, pediatric wings, OB/GYN, and rural mobile clinics/community outreach programs.
Via PillarPoint Holdings: premium corporate accommodation, part-time clinical work opportunities, comprehensive group benefits (medical/dental/vision, disability, professional liability), and access to Autonomous Practice Suites under N.J.A.C. 13:35-6.17.
20% initial mobilization within 48 hours of assignment, 40% midpoint upon Week 8 logs and mid-term rubrics, 40% final upon semester completion including base balance, performance bonuses, and certification reimbursement.
Preceptors shall not establish clinical rotation infrastructure within a 10-mile radius of assigned Acuity partner clinical station without authorization.
Visit acuityriseeducation.solutions to begin your application. Choose your pathway and start earning competitive stipends with full benefits.
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