UofM's clinical systems, one guide each

Updated September 27, 2026 · Reviewed by the Memphis Preceptor placement team

UofM's graduate clinicals turn on a few named pieces: practicums in your local area, the preceptor agreement form approved before day one, rotation rules for each NP track, Complio and myClinicalExchange, and a seven-week minimum for every practicum's hours. Each guide below covers one of them from the 2026-27 catalog, the LCON Academic Bulletin and the program pages, and notes where they disagree.

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UofM's clinical systems, one guide each. UofM's graduate clinicals turn on a few named pieces: practicums in your local area, the preceptor agreement form approved before day one, rotation rules for ea — Every University of Memphis nursing clinical guide in one place: the preceptor agreement form, rotation rules, hours, courses and compliance.

Which UofM source comes first

The 2026-27 graduate catalog carries the program requirements and course descriptions. The LCON Academic Bulletin carries the clinical rules, from the preceptor agreement form to absences, and the plans of study set the term-by-term order.

When a question goes beyond what UofM publishes, each guide names the title that answers it, usually your clinical faculty or track coordinator. Start with the placement process, or the state authorization guide if you live outside Tennessee.

Placement and approval

Clinical placement processHow a University of Memphis MSN practicum comes together: Complio, a preceptor who fits your track, the agreement form, myClinicalExchange and your schedule.Preceptor agreement formUofM's preceptor agreement form: the Bulletin rule, approval by the Office of Community Partnerships and Practice, and what to gather before your first day.Preceptor and rotation rulesUofM's NP rotation rules: an NP preceptor for at least one rotation, FNP family practice and residency settings, and the 60-hour specialty cap in residency.Clinicals in your local areaWhat UofM means by MSN clinical practicums in your local area, for students in Memphis, across Tennessee, in Mississippi and Arkansas, and in other states.Clinical schedule and site changesUofM's clinical schedule rule: due to clinical faculty by Monday of week two, changes in writing a week ahead, and written approval for any site change.Clinicals where you workUofM bars practicum hours at your current employer unless compelling circumstances prevail. How the rule reads, who approves an exception, and your options.Backup preceptorsWhen a UofM preceptor or clinical site falls through: the approvals a replacement must clear, the seven-week clock, and how a backup plan protects your term.NP on-campus intensivesUofM's online NP tracks include up to three short on-campus intensives. Who must attend, the January 2027 session, and how to plan clinicals around it.Who does what at LCONThe titles behind UofM's clinical approvals: the Office of Community Partnerships and Practice, clinical faculty, track coordinators, advisors and more.

Hours, logs and grades

Clinical hours by UofM programClinical hours in every University of Memphis nursing program: NP practicums, Education and Leadership immersions, BSN practicums, and where the figures differ.NP clinical hours: 750, 730, 720, 780Why University of Memphis NP documents show 750, 730, 720 and 780 clinical hours, which sources win for FNP, AG-ACNP and PMHNP, and how to plan preceptor time.What counts as clinical hoursThe University of Memphis rules that decide whether a clinical hour counts: the seven-week floor, approved schedules, breaks, absences and specialty caps.Grades and progressionUniversity of Memphis MSN grade rules for students in clinicals: a B in every practicum, companion courses, repeats, probation and the five-year limit.Your first clinical courseWhen the first precepted practicum falls in each University of Memphis nursing program, from FNP to Leadership, and how early to line up a preceptor.2026-27 academic calendarUniversity of Memphis 2026-27 dates for nursing students: Fall, Spring and Summer terms, the seven-week halves, breaks, and the drop and withdrawal windows.

Courses

FNP practicumsThe three UofM FNP practicums in order: NURS 7643 acute care, NURS 7646 chronic care and the NURS 7649 residency, with hours, settings and preceptor fit.AG-ACNP practicumsUofM's AG-ACNP practicums, NURS 7622, 7624, 7626 and the 7629 residency: inpatient and critical care settings, the 750 vs 780 hours, and preceptor fit.PMHNP practicumsUofM's four PMHNP practicums, NURS 7612, 7614, 7616 and 7619: 750 hours, lifespan assessment, outpatient then inpatient psychiatric care, and preceptor fit.NP residencyHow UofM's Roles and Transition to Practice residencies work in the FNP, AG-ACNP and PMHNP tracks: hours, settings, the 60-hour specialty cap and timing.Nursing Education immersionsUofM's MSN Nursing Education immersions, NURS 7207 (120 hours) and NURS 7209 (240 hours): timing, the 360 vs 500 hours conflict and the new-site rule.Nursing Leadership immersionsUofM's MSN Nursing Leadership immersions, NURS 7917 (120 hours) and NURS 7919 (240 hours): first-term timing, the preceptor rule and the 360 vs 500 hours.

Clearance, licenses and accreditation

DISA ComplioHow DISA Complio works for University of Memphis nursing students: what LCON expects on file, how renewals are timed, and what happens when an item lapses.myClinicalExchangeHow University of Memphis nursing students use HealthStream myClinicalExchange: site orientation modules, document uploads, approval status and timing.Background check and drug screenUofM nursing screening rules: the yearly criminal background check, the drug screen due within 30 days of each practicum, retests and how to time them.Immunizations, TB and BLSUofM nursing immunization rules: MMR, Tdap, hepatitis B, varicella, yearly TB and flu, AHA BLS, and why Tdap, MMR and varicella waivers are not considered.RN license requirementsUofM nursing needs an RN license in Tennessee or an approved clinical state. How the compact, an unrestricted license and your preceptor's license fit together.State authorizationWhere UofM's online nursing programs are authorized: not California, a 16-state list, and broader licensure disclosures. How to confirm your state with LCON.Malpractice coverageHow malpractice coverage works for University of Memphis nursing clinicals: LCON's group policy, how it is billed, and what to tell a site that asks about it.Nursing accreditationUofM nursing accreditation: SACSCOC for the university, CCNE for the BSN, MSN and APRN certificates through 2030, and full Tennessee Board of Nursing approval.UofM student systemsThe UofM systems nursing students rely on: myMemphis, umMail, Canvas, Navigate, UMDegree and the umTech Service Desk, plus where clinical tools fit in.

Questions UofM students ask

Where are UofM's clinical rules written down?

Mostly in the Loewenberg College of Nursing's Academic Bulletin, which covers the preceptor agreement form, clinical schedules, site changes and absences, alongside the 2026-27 graduate catalog.

Which UofM steps matter most before a first practicum?

An approved preceptor agreement form and current Complio items. Start with the preceptor agreement form.

Does UofM use Typhon?

One older UofM page mentions it, but the current Academic Bulletin names Complio and myClinicalExchange. Your course's Canvas site shows the tools in use for your term. See student systems.

ProcessClinical placement processHow a University of Memphis MSN practicum comes together: Complio, a preceptor who fits your track, the agreement form, myClinicalExchange and your schedule.HoursClinical hours by UofM programClinical hours in every University of Memphis nursing program: NP practicums, Education and Leadership immersions, BSN practicums, and where the figures differ.StatesState authorizationWhere UofM's online nursing programs are authorized: not California, a 16-state list, and broader licensure disclosures. How to confirm your state with LCON.GuideUofM nursing programsEvery University of Memphis nursing program with practicum hours: the FNP, AG-ACNP and PMHNP MSN, certificates, Education, Leadership and the BSN.GuideUofM programs by stateLiving outside Tennessee and weighing the University of Memphis? Fifty state guides: local-area clinicals, licenses, UofM's state lists and board rules.

Last checked 2026-09-27

We check these pages against UofM's 2026-27 catalog, the LCON Academic Bulletin, program pages and licensure disclosures. Your clinical faculty and your plan of study have the final word.

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