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Preceptors, APRNs & Faculty Fellows

Earn $6K–$8.5K Per Semester

Stipends, certification reimbursement, corporate housing, and comprehensive benefits — four pathways to join the Acuity Rise faculty network.

What Each Party Gains

What Preceptors Get

  • Stipends: $6,000–$8,500 per semester per 4-student cohort
  • 100% certification reimbursement (CNE/CNEcl/CNEn/CPHQ)
  • Premium corporate housing near clinical sites
  • Comprehensive group benefits and flexible work

What Acuity Provides

  • End-to-end credentialing management
  • Student matching and cohort assignment
  • Complete compliance infrastructure
  • Access to Autonomous Practice Suites

From Application to Honoraria

A 7-phase onboarding and deployment model — from digital application gate to stipend disbursal and recognition.

1
Application

Digital Portal & Application Gate

Comprehensive digital intake; automated credential checks via Nursys/NPPES. Begin the onboarding journey.

2
Training

Self-Paced Training

Interactive modules: FQHC/University compliance, technology platform, custom SOP frameworks. Learn at your pace.

3
Bootcamp

Fellowship Bootcamp

1-Day In-Person session: facility pairing, executive networking, "First Responder" training. Mandatory for Expert Elite track.

4
Activation

Operational Authority Activation

Contractually vested to manage student conduct on clinical floor. Full operational authority established.

5
Matching

Student Match & Orientation

Matched with cohort, oriented to facility and EHR. Begin the clinical deployment journey with your students.

6
Deployment

Clinical Deployment

Phase 1-3 progressive integration at assigned facility. From scribing to collaborative care to autonomous operations.

7
Honoraria

Honoraria & Recognition Cycle

Stipend disbursal: 20% initial (48 hours), 40% midpoint (Week 8), 40% final (semester completion). Plus performance bonuses.

See the Workflow in Action

Video Explainer — Coming Soon

A detailed walkthrough of the preceptor onboarding and deployment workflow is in production.

Who Qualifies

Active License

Active, unencumbered APRN or RN license in good standing.

Graduate Degree

Conferred MSN, DNP, or PhD in Nursing from an accredited program.

Clinical Experience

Minimum 2 years post-graduate clinical experience.

Board Certification

Active clinical specialty board certification.

Four Routes to Faculty Fellowship

Whether you're an experienced educator or a retired nurse seeking new opportunities, there's a pathway designed for your credentials and career stage.

1. Direct Network Alignment

No pre-existing privileges required. Acuity manages end-to-end credentialing, onboarding, and facility privileging lifecycle.

2. Accelerated Expert Elite

Pre-credentialed (CNE, CNEcl, CNEn, CPHQ). Senior Faculty Fellows. 1-Day Bootcamp mandatory for activation.

3. Fellowship Advancement Track

Without faculty board certifications. Enterprise corporate subscriptions for discounted certification prep. 100% corporate reimbursement upon completion of first full semester.

4. Seasoned & Retired Nurse Pathway

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).

Earn What You Deserve

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

Mobilization Schedule

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.

Where You'll Precept

Diverse clinical settings including rural mobile clinics — deploy your expertise across the full healthcare spectrum.

FQHCs & Community Health

Federally Qualified Health Centers and Community Health Centers serving underserved populations.

Hospital Networks & Urgent Care

Hospital networks and regional urgent care facilities across multiple specialties.

Behavioral Health & Acute Psych

Behavioral health clinics and acute psychiatric wings for PMHNP-track preceptors.

Long-Term Care & Rehab

Long-term care, rehabilitation, and assisted living facilities for geriatric specialties.

Community Pediatric Wings

Community pediatric wings and OB/GYN maternal health facilities.

Rural Mobile Clinics

Rural mobile clinics and community outreach programs — bringing care to underserved areas.

Benefits via PillarPoint Holdings

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.

Foolproof Answers to Common Questions

Do I need pre-existing clinical privileges to apply?

No. Acuity manages end-to-end credentialing, onboarding, and facility privileging lifecycle.

What are the minimum requirements?

Active unencumbered APRN or RN license, MSN/DNP/PhD, 2+ years post-graduate experience, active clinical specialty board certification.

How much do I earn?

$6,000 (Standard), $7,500 (High-Scarcity), or $8,500 (Multi-Specialty) per semester per 4-student cohort. Plus performance bonuses and certification reimbursement.

How does the credentialing cost refund work?

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.

I'm a retired nurse — can I still participate?

Yes. The Seasoned and Retired Nurse Pathway offers roles as In-House Compliance Consultants, Teaching and Tracking resource providers, and LPN Faculty preceptors.

Can I precept at my current work site?

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.

What rotation environments are available?

FQHCs, hospital networks, behavioral health clinics, long-term care, rehab, assisted living, pediatric wings, OB/GYN, and rural mobile clinics/community outreach programs.

What benefits are available?

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.

How does the disbursal schedule work?

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.

What is the 10-mile geographic restriction?

Preceptors shall not establish clinical rotation infrastructure within a 10-mile radius of assigned Acuity partner clinical station without authorization.

Ready to Join the Faculty Network?

Visit acuityriseeducation.solutions to begin your application. Choose your pathway and start earning competitive stipends with full benefits.

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