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

MSN preceptor and practicum support for University of Saint Mary

When the student's current MSN pathway or course requires a preceptor, mentor, or practicum site, we can help students at University of Saint Mary prepare an approval-ready proposal. We do not decide eligibility, and the national accreditation record does not reveal a concentration, hour total, modality, or placement model.

University of Saint Mary MSN students: the Kansas NP practice environment (AANP) and the 750-hour NP direct-care floor
University of Saint Mary sits in Kansas. NP practice authority and the 750-hour NP direct-care floor; non-NP tracks vary.

University of Saint Mary MSN program snapshot

  • Program: Master of Science in Nursing
  • School: University of Saint Mary
  • Directory location: Leavenworth, Kansas (KS)
  • Accreditation evidence: CCNE
  • Roster verified: July 21, 2026
  • Approval authority: University of Saint Mary

Accreditation is the basis for listing University of Saint Mary, but accreditation is not a course instruction. A student still needs the current catalog, degree audit, handbook, and placement materials to verify pathway, course design, required hours, location limits, deadlines, and candidate qualifications.

Confirm the current University of Saint Mary MSN requirements

As of the July 21, 2026 source review, CCNE records supported an accredited master's nursing degree at University of Saint Mary. That is a useful verification point but a limited one. It cannot be used to infer available specialties, delivery method, field-experience hours, approval deadlines, mentor rules, or placement assistance.

Do not begin with a generic MSN placement template. Begin with the current course and ask the program to verify the pathway, required role, learning objectives, eligible setting, geography, credential standard, paperwork, compliance items, affiliation needs, and deadline. That keeps the candidate screen tied to the student's actual requirement.

Match the supervisor and site to the MSN pathway

A direct-care NP course can require a clinical site and a nurse practitioner or physician whose certification and patient population align with the student's focus. Programs may examine licensure, board status, practice activity, supervision, patient access, conflicts, and site paperwork. Nothing in the accreditation record shows that University of Saint Mary offers an NP concentration, so the student must first confirm the pathway and its current rules.

Education and leadership experiences should not be screened as NP rotations. An education course may call for a mentor involved in teaching, simulation, professional development, or clinical instruction. A leadership course may align with operations, administration, quality, or executive practice. The current program must confirm the pathway, person, and site because accreditation establishes none of those offerings for University of Saint Mary.

Informatics may call for a nurse informaticist or clinical systems professional working with analytics, implementation, workflow, or technology. Public health, community health, clinical nurse leader, care coordination, quality, and other pathways can point to still different mentors and settings. Use the MSN pathway guide to frame the distinction, then let the student's current program define the eligible role.

Confirm practicum hours instead of assuming a total

The safe answer to the hours question is program confirmation. Required MSN hours vary by pathway, course, school, and catalog year, and the accreditation record provides no total. Have University of Saint Mary identify the controlling handbook, current degree audit, course instructions, and approved distribution before building a placement request around any number.

The MSN clinical hours guide explains the difference between direct-care and other applied experiences without assigning an unsupported total to this institution. Once the program confirms the exact course requirement, the search can focus on the hours, setting, supervision, and objectives that actually need approval.

Plan an approval-ready search in Kansas

Use Leavenworth, Kansas as directory context only. A student's actual search area should come from current University of Saint Mary guidance about authorized states, course location, site eligibility, and affiliation. Even inside an approved area, a willing professional or organization is not automatically an eligible match.

Use the Kansas MSN placement overview to think through local setting categories and practical geography. It does not establish an authorization or approval rule for University of Saint Mary; only the current program can do that.

Before submission, organize the candidate's professional role, active credentials, relevant experience, site, availability, relationship to the student, and fit with each course objective. Attach the current school forms rather than a generic template. The program may still need contracts, compliance materials, authorization checks, or other institutional approvals.

Use a current-course readiness checklist

Confirm these items before outreach: the exact MSN pathway and course; whether an applied experience is required; the approved hours and dates; the eligible state and setting; the required preceptor or mentor credentials; the course objectives; any prohibited relationships; the affiliation and compliance process; every school and site form; and the submission deadline for the student's active term.

Independent MSN placement support for University of Saint Mary students

Our independent sourcing process starts with the verified requirement packet, not a school-policy assumption. We look for a candidate whose role and setting appear aligned, document the relevant facts, and submit them to the program's process. Use the request form when the current instructions are ready.

Nothing on this page is issued by University of Saint Mary. MSNPreceptor is an independent service, is not affiliated with or endorsed by the institution, and cannot approve the student's preceptor, mentor, site, or paperwork. We also cannot guarantee that a match will be found or accepted.

Questions

Frequently asked

When does MSN placement support apply to University of Saint Mary 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. University of Saint Mary makes every approval decision.

Does accreditation show which MSN pathways University of Saint Mary 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 University of Saint Mary 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 University of Saint Mary?

No. MSNPreceptor is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Saint Mary. 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.