MSN practicum requirements vary by pathway and program. Confirm the current course before sourcing a preceptor, mentor, or site.
Hofstra University MSN support

MSN preceptor and practicum support for Hofstra University

When the student's current MSN pathway or course requires a preceptor, mentor, or practicum site, we support Hofstra University students with candidate sourcing and documentation. Final review stays with the program, and accreditation confirms the master's degree rather than any particular pathway, hours, or placement procedure.

Hofstra University MSN students: the New York NP practice environment (AANP) and the 750-hour NP direct-care floor
Hofstra University sits in New York. NP practice authority and the 750-hour NP direct-care floor; non-NP tracks vary.

Hofstra University MSN program snapshot

  • Program: Master of Science in Nursing
  • School: Hofstra University
  • Directory location: Hempstead, New York (NY)
  • Accreditation evidence: CCNE
  • Roster verified: July 21, 2026
  • Approval authority: Hofstra University

The directory record answers one narrow question: why Hofstra University belongs in this MSN roster. It cannot establish concentration availability, modality, mentor qualifications, state authorization, hour requirements, or the institution's placement process. Confirm each of those points directly for the student's catalog year.

Confirm the current Hofstra University MSN requirements

The CCNE source included Hofstra University in its accredited master's nursing records when this roster was checked on July 21, 2026. That establishes the degree-level accreditation used here, not an NP concentration, education track, leadership track, informatics option, public health focus, exact hour total, modality, deadline, or placement policy.

Start with the documents controlling the student's actual term. The course number, pathway, objectives, dates, approved geography, setting type, candidate credentials, affiliation requirements, compliance items, and submission forms should all be confirmed before anyone contacts a potential site. Older catalogs or another university's rules are not reliable substitutes.

Match the supervisor and site to the MSN pathway

For a verified direct-care NP course, the supervisor profile often differs from a general mentor profile. Population fit, board certification, current practice, licensure, patient mix, supervision capacity, and the site's ability to support course objectives can all affect review. These are planning considerations only and should not be attributed to Hofstra University without its current instructions.

An educator course and a leadership course ask different questions of a proposed mentor. One may focus on teaching environments, curriculum, simulation, or staff development; the other may focus on operations, quality, administration, or executive work. Only current Hofstra University materials can establish whether either pathway exists and what qualifications apply.

Informatics, public health, community health, care coordination, quality, and clinical nurse leader courses cannot be reduced to one supervisor template. The relevant professional and site follow the approved objective, whether it involves systems, analytics, implementation, population work, or coordination. Our MSN specialty guide provides context but does not establish an offering at Hofstra University.

Confirm practicum hours instead of assuming a total

A master's nursing degree does not carry one universal field-hour requirement. The student's pathway, individual course, curriculum version, transfer history, and catalog year can affect what remains. Confirm the current Hofstra University handbook and degree audit, plus any course-specific placement instructions, instead of treating a generic number as a school rule.

Read how MSN practicum hours vary, then verify the active course with Hofstra University. Sourcing should begin only after the program confirms the amount, experience type, approved geography, supervisor role, setting, and forms attached to the requirement.

Plan an approval-ready search in New York

The accreditation directory locates Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, but a campus address does not establish where a student may complete an experience. Confirm state authorization and approved geography first. A proposed local or out-of-state site must still fit the course, support the required work, provide an eligible supervisor, and participate in the program's review.

For broader setting context, review the MSN practicum guide for New York. It can help identify categories of clinical, education, leadership, informatics, public health, and systems sites, while the student's current program remains the authority on what is allowed.

A complete proposal connects the current course to a specific person and setting. Document the candidate's credentials, role, experience, site, availability, supervision plan, and willingness to complete school paperwork. This preparation helps Hofstra University review the request but cannot replace its affiliation, compliance, authorization, background, or approval process.

Use a current-course readiness checklist

The student should be able to show the current course instructions, degree audit, confirmed hours, learning objectives, approved state, acceptable setting, supervisor criteria, affiliation information, compliance steps, forms, and review deadline. If any item comes from memory or an older term, check it again with the current program before outreach.

Independent MSN placement support for Hofstra University students

We source against confirmed requirements and document a possible match for school review. The steps are described on how it works. When the student can provide the current course, pathway, dates, location, role, setting, and forms, submit a sourcing request to begin.

Our role is limited to independent candidate sourcing and documentation. MSNPreceptor is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hofstra University, cannot waive any school or site requirement, and does not guarantee placement or approval. The current program determines whether the proposal fits the student's pathway and course.

Questions

Frequently asked

When does MSN placement support apply to Hofstra University students?

It applies when the student's current MSN pathway or course requires a preceptor, mentor, or practicum site and the student has the current requirements needed for sourcing. Hofstra University makes every approval decision.

Does accreditation show which MSN pathways Hofstra University offers?

No. The accreditation evidence establishes an accredited master's nursing degree on the verification date. It does not prove an NP concentration, education, leadership, informatics, public health, or another pathway, and it does not establish modality or placement policy.

How many MSN practicum hours does Hofstra University require?

There is no universal MSN practicum total. Required hours vary by program, pathway, course, and catalog year. Confirm the current handbook, degree audit, course instructions, and field placement office rather than relying on a generic number.

Who can serve as an MSN preceptor or mentor?

The answer follows the confirmed pathway and course. Direct-care NP, education, leadership, informatics, public health, quality, and other experiences can require different professionals and settings. The current program must approve the proposed role, credentials, site, and paperwork.

Is MSNPreceptor affiliated with Hofstra University?

No. MSNPreceptor is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hofstra University. We source and document possible candidates for program review and do not guarantee placement or approval.

Request a preceptor

Tell us your MSN pathway. We'll start sourcing.

No cost to request. An advisor reviews the current course, pathway, location, and approval requirements before candidate sourcing begins.

We do not guarantee placement. Final approval rests with your program.