Senior Practicum

What is Senior Practicum (NUR 480)?

Practicum is a course taken during the last 7 weeks before graduation from the undergraduate nursing program. It has both a required weekly seminar and a clinical of approximately 22 hours per week in a location of student preference. Practicum provides a culminating intensive clinical experience that gives the opportunity to refine your clinical practice. Emphasis is place on integrating the multiple roles of professional nursing and serves as a vehicle for you to enhance your critical thinking and communication skills.

The primary purpose of this course is to develop your competency in nursing care, including organizational, prioritizing and decision-making skills. Topics explored include delegation, end-of-life and professional ethics as applied to a wider range of health care settings. All students will develop a capstone project which is presented orally and requires application of competent technical skills.

The seminar meets weekly for 2 hours with faculty. These seminars are MANDATORY. There are assigned readings and assignments for each class. The student presentations are scheduled during this seminar.

Guide to Choosing a Practicum Site

A Partial List of Possible Practicum Locations

What Else You Should Know about Practicum

Practicum Request Form (.doc)

Practicum Request Form (.pdf)

Please note: The deadline for spring 2013 has been extended.
The forms  will be posted soon.

Information for Preceptors