Supervised Experiential Learning (SEL)

When planning to apply to the distance track of the MS-PNP, applicants are encouraged to pursue potential SEL sites and preceptors. A listing of SEL types can be found below, along with the Student SEL Schedule and the Preceptor Commitment Form. While completion of these forms is not required for program application, should a student have identified sites/committed preceptors, the completed forms should be uploaded to their DICAS application. 

Note: SELs cannot be secured at sites in Suffolk County, NY

Student-Identified SEL Sites

Required Forms for DICAS

Tips to Identifying SEL Sites and Preceptors

Provide a preceptor with the MS PNP Preceptor Orientation Guide which explains what is required of the preceptor and also provide this flier, Why Precept for Stony Brook University? which offers reasons they might want to precept for Stony Brook University.

  • Stony Brook University Graduate Nutrition Program has Clinical Affiliation agreements with many sites.  This listing can be found here.
  • AND Find-a-Preceptor database
  • Reach out to Diversity Dietetics
  • Reach out to nutrition departments in local hospitals, provider's offices (endocrinologists, diabetes educator, bariatric centers, etc.) long term care facilities, private practice RDs, local community nutrition sites (WIC, Head Start, Cornell Cooperative Extension, etc.)
  • DPD Program Director or other faculty in your undergraduate nutrition department
  • Consider relocating to a family/friend for a particular SEL if you are unable to find a preceptor in your area