Advanced Practice Provider Student Clinical Rotations
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles offers a competitive and rewarding program for advanced practice providers (APPs) in training. Our APP clinical rotations are designed for nurse practitioner (NP), physician assistant/associate (PA) and student registered nurse anesthetist (SRNA) students. Observation hours are also available for Pre-PA students who need job shadow hours as a requirement of enrollment in an accredited PA program.
Requirements for APP Students Interested in a Clinical Rotation
- Verify with your placement coordinator or program director that your school has a current student clinical experience agreement with CHLA.
- Obtain an active California state RN license. You cannot apply for student placement until your California RN license has been issued. (Does not apply to PA students.)
- Complete the APP Student Clinical Placement Request form. Students may only apply for one rotation at a time.
- For nonclinical capstone work, practicums, and MSN rotations, please complete the Graduate Student Request Form. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
APP Student applications are batched each quarter. Please consult the chart below for your application due date. All applications will be reviewed against a matrix, and clinical rotations will be offered to the most qualified applicants. You will receive notification of your acceptance within two months of the application deadline.
APP Student Application Due Dates
| Clinical Rotation | Applications Open | Application Due |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | September 2, 2024 | October 4, 2024 |
| Summer 2025 | January 6, 2025 | February 3, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 | April 28, 2025 | June 2, 2025 |
| Winter 25/26 | July 1, 2025 | August 4, 2025 |
For additional information on these programs, email CollaborativePartnerships@chla.usc.edu.
Please do not contact CHLA providers directly regarding your placement application.
Requirements for Pre-PA Job Shadow Opportunities
As APP students in training, PA shadow and observer candidates need to:
- Be in the process of applying to an accredited PA Program
- Have interest in working with the pediatric population
- Complete the Pre-PA Observation Request form. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Job shadow rotations for Pre-PA observers are limited to 40 hours.
