Advanced Practice Students – Clinical Placements
Today’s students become tomorrow’s colleagues.
At Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, we understand that hands-on clinical experience is an essential part of helping future healthcare professionals connect what they learn in the classroom to the meaningful work of caring for children and their families. As a teaching hospital, our goal is to prepare students to deliver compassionate, high-quality care by modeling best practices in every interaction – whether with a child, a parent or a team member.
Leading the way to healthy children through education and care.
Application Process
Clinical placements for nurse practitioner and physician assistant students are approved on a case-by-case basis. Students must:
- Complete the Placement Request Form
- Send a copy of your resume and a Statement of Interest to appstudents@etch.com.
Application Timeline
Spring Term: January 1 – April 30
Application deadline: Oct 1
Response from Dolly Children's no later than Nov 1
All required student documentation is due two weeks before the start of clinical rotation.
Summer Term: May 1 - July 31
Application deadline: Feb 1
Response from Dolly Children's no later than Mar 1
All required student documentation is due two weeks before the start of clinical rotation.
Fall Term: September 1 – December 31
Application deadline: May 15
Response from Dolly Children's no later than June 15
All required student documentation is due two weeks before the start of clinical rotation.
Complete the Placement Request Form
Questions?
If you have questions about this process, please feel free to reach out to:
Anna McKay
East Tennessee Children's Hospital Professional Development Coordinator
amckay@etch.com
Clinical Placement/Facility Expectation and Guidelines
- All clinical placements will follow Dolly Parton Children's Hospital guidelines. It is the educational institution's responsibility to ensure instructors and students know the facility expectations and guidelines.
- Faculty of the school, college, university, or institution is responsible for maintaining current student files and supporting documentation.
- Students who are also employees of Dolly Parton Children's Hospital should act within the parameters of their role. Employees should not use badge or work EHR access when on site as an instructor or student.
- Dolly Parton Children's Hospital is smoke-free.
- Badges must be worn at all times-above the waist.
- Minimal personal belongings should be brought on site.
- Students must not work the shift before clinical- 8hrs minimum between work and clinical.
- Students must not take any pictures of Dolly Children's patients, staff or facilities.
Complete the Placement Request Form
