Experience a clinical rotation with CVS Health®

Our premier rotation opportunities are designed to educate students about clinical processes as well as retail clinics and their role in the changing world of heath care. You will also gain a glimpse of the limitless career paths available with CVS Health.

RN-to-BSN Student Rotations

This program aims to develop RN-to-BSN students to be ready for the real world through both clinical rotations and project experiences. CVS Health accomplishes this goal by meeting the academic standards of the school and by providing students with a well-rounded experience that includes specialized online training, patient interaction, visibility to our EMR and the opportunity to work in a unique setting in health care.

Our preceptors have a passion for teaching and sharing their knowledge. All of our RNs have exceptional clinical skills and have worked hard to become experts in the specialty skills required to treat infusion patients in their own homes. Given this experience, they provide an outstanding educational experience to their students.

To participate, students must be enrolled in an RN-to-BSN program that has an executed Affiliation Agreement with CVS Health, must have an RN license in the state in which they wish to precept, and must have at least one year of experience as an RN.

To check the status of your school’s affiliation with CVS Health, please contact us at rncollege@cvshealth.com

  • Students must apply 6 weeks prior to their requested start date to ensure ample time for our placement process.
  • Completing a full application is the first step in our process. All students (or placement coordinators on behalf of students) must apply online.
  • Any hours arranged from outside of this online application process will not be honored – please do not go to our preceptor RNs directly.
  • A CV/resume is required. Applications not containing a resume will not be forwarded for consideration.
  • We will do our best to communicate with you within 10 business days regarding your application.
  • You will receive information regarding your placement status via email. During the time you are waiting to hear from us, please check your spam box as many emails come from automated systems. Please add these URLs to your safe-sender list: RNcollege@cvshealth.com and applicationstation@certiphi.com.
  • Students who precept with us must complete two to three hours of mandatory online modules before starting their rotation. An email (that will include the link to the modules, username, and password) will be sent to students at least three weeks prior to the scheduled start date.

It is the responsibility of the school to verify that the students:

  • Have an annual skin test, CXR or other appropriate test for TB.
  • Are current on their immunization.
  • Are properly licensed and are in good standing in the state where they apply for a preceptorship.
  • Are CPR certified.
  • Have undergone criminal background checks and have a clean record.

Family Nurse Practitioner Student Rotations

MinuteClinic® has partnered with Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) programs throughout the nation to provide a premier preceptor program for students. Our preceptor program is designed to educate students about clinical processes as well as about retail clinics and their role in the changing world of heath care.

The application portal is only open three times a year: August 1-14, December 1-14 and April 1-14.

To participate, students must be enrolled in a family nurse practitioner program that has an executed MinuteClinic Preceptor Agreement, and must have completed at least one semester of a Master’s, post-Master’s or Doctoral program.

The application portal is only open three times a year: August 1-14, December 1-14 and April 1-14. You will apply in one of these months depending on what time of year you are looking to participate in the program. Use the guide below to help you determine when you should apply.

  • MinuteClinic Preceptor Spring Program (Jan – April)
    • The application portal is open for the first two weeks of August. Students are notified of placement by the end of the first week in October.
  • MinuteClinic Preceptor Summer Program (May – August)
    • The application portal is open for the first two weeks of December. Students are notified of placement by the end of the first week of February.
  • MinuteClinic Preceptor Fall Program (September – December)
    • The application portal is open for the first two weeks of April. Students are notified of placement by the end of the first week in June.

Please remember these important items when applying for a preceptorship with MinuteClinic:

  • Apply for only the specific semester(s) in which you are interested in precepting.
  • All students must apply online while the application portal is open.
  • Completing a full application is the first step in our process. We ask that you (or your school) do not contact our providers directly.
  • A CV/resume is required. Applications not containing a resume will not be forwarded for consideration.
  • You will receive information regarding your placement status via email.
  • During the time you are waiting to hear from us, please check your spam box as the email will come from an automated system. We will do our best to communicate to you as soon as possible regarding your application. We understand that you need to be able to make alternative arrangements if we are not able to accommodate you.
  • Clinical rotations are confirmed through our Corporate Office; please do not contact providers directly.
  • Students who precept with us must complete mandatory online modules (HIPAA, Workplace Violence and Code of Conduct) before starting their rotation. An email (that will include the link to the modules, username and password) will be sent to students at least 3 weeks prior to their scheduled start date.

The application portal is only open three times a year: August 1-14, December 1-14 and April 1-14)

**Please note that this application is for our NATIONWIDE locations. Please disregard that the location is listed as “Salem, Oregon.”

Physician Associate Student Rotations

MinuteClinic has partnered with select PA programs to provide premier clinical rotation opportunities for PA students. Our preceptor program is designed to educate students about clinical processes as well as about retail clinics and their role in the changing world of heath care.

Our preceptor program offers the most unique experience available because students do more than enhance their clinical skills. Students receive:

  • An understanding of how a corporation relates to and supports the advancement of clinical practice
  • Flexible schedules — clinics are open 7 days a week, allowing for a variety of clinical rotation sites and times
  • Practical education including clinic operations, public relations, marketing, insurance procedures and use of evidence-based guidelines
  • Exposure to the retail health care model of service delivery and an understanding of how the clinics fit into the future of health care

To participate, students must be enrolled in a physician associate program that has an executed MinuteClinic Preceptor Agreement, and must have completed at least one semester of a Master’s, post-Master’s or Doctoral program.

Apply for only the specific dates in which you are interested in precepting.

Please remember these important items/dates when applying for a rotation with MinuteClinic:

  • Completing a full application is the first step in our process. We ask that you (or your school) do not contact our providers directly.
  • Please remember that a CV/resume is required. Applications not containing a resume will not be forwarded for consideration.
  • You will receive information regarding your placement status via email. During the time you are waiting to hear from us, please check your spam box as the email will come from an automated system.
  • PA students must apply 3 months prior to their requested start date to ensure ample time for our placement process.
  • We will do our best to communicate to you as soon as possible regarding your application. We understand that you need to be able to make alternative arrangements if we are not able to accommodate you.
  • Clinical rotations are confirmed through our Corporate Office; please do not contact providers directly.
  • Students who precept with us must complete mandatory online modules (HIPAA, Workplace Violence and Code of Conduct) before starting their rotation. An email (that will include the link to the modules, username and password) will be sent to students at least 3 weeks prior to their scheduled start date.

Questions? Send an email to MCCollege@CVSHealth.com

Corporate Point of Contact:

Amy Waggoner, BSN, MSN | Clinical University Relations Senior Manager

Frequently Asked Questions

No, they are not paid. These are externships for students.

We offer clinical externships for students based on where we have available preceptors.

If you have any questions about FNP and PA student rotations, please contact Clinical University Senior Manager Amy Waggoner at MCCollege@CVSHealth.com

If you have any questions about RN student rotations, please contact Clinical University Manager Grace Couture at RNCollege@CVSHealth.com

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