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About MatchNP

Built by an NP, for NPs

Established in 2021, MatchNP is an NP-owned concierge preceptor matching service dedicated to helping nurse practitioner students secure high-quality clinical placements — so they can graduate on time and confidently step into practice.

Our Mission

Every NP student deserves to graduate on time.

We exist to remove the barriers to clinical placements and deliver consistent, high-quality preceptor matches — so the next generation of nurse practitioners can confidently step into practice.

Our Story

From frontline frustration to a better system.

Cecilia Ravas

MSN, AGPCNP-C — Founder & CEO

MatchNP Founder and CEO Cecilia Ravas, MSN, AGPCNP-C, grew up inspired by healthcare, with a mother who worked as a labor and delivery nurse. As she pursued her own path to becoming a nurse practitioner, she quickly encountered one of the biggest challenges students face: finding preceptors.

Despite being enrolled in a program affiliated with her workplace, she was still responsible for sourcing her own clinical rotations. Countless calls, emails, and in-person visits made the process overwhelming and uncertain. Ultimately, the inability to secure certain specialty rotations impacted her career path.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the problem intensified. Students across the country were unable to complete clinical hours as sites shut their doors. Many delayed graduation or left their programs entirely.

That moment made one thing clear: without a better NP clinical placement system, the growing provider shortage would only worsen. MatchNP was built to solve that problem.

With a deep understanding of both student and clinical site needs, MatchNP delivers thoughtful, reliable placements that support students, preceptors, and the future of healthcare.

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What Makes Us Different

More than a marketplace.

Concierge-Level Support

We handle outreach, coordination, and logistics — so students can focus on their education.

Thoughtful Matching

Our proprietary matching process is backed by real human review to ensure quality and fit.

Nationwide Network

Access to a growing network of 7,000+ vetted providers across all 50 states.

Built by an NP, for NPs

We understand the stakes — because we've been there.

Proven Results

98%

Placement rate

1,000+

Students served

1,500+

Rotations secured

Our Team

Clinical expertise meets operational precision.

MatchNP is led by nurse practitioner Cecilia Ravas, MSN, AGNP-C, whose clinical background directly informs every aspect of the placement experience.

As a practicing nurse practitioner, Cecilia brings firsthand understanding of the realities students face in securing meaningful, high-quality clinical rotations. That perspective shapes a process built around real-world expectations: what students need to learn, what preceptors expect, and what it takes to graduate with confidence.

The result is an experience that feels different from traditional placement services — more personal, more responsive, and deeply invested in every student's success.