Practicum requirements

Practicum requirements

For FNP students

1. FNP students will complete 600 supervised hours (225 hours in fall and in spring semesters and 150 in summer semester) of direct patient care in the FNP role to satisfy requirements for graduation and certification eligibility.
2. Students may have a few hours of observation to become oriented to the clinical site and preceptor’s workflow. It is important for student and preceptor to understand that the best learning happens while doing, not observing.
3. Students should present all patient cases to the preceptor including pertinent historical data, physical findings, differential diagnosis list, and plan.
4. The student maintains accurate records of clinical hours on the clinical passport (signed daily by preceptor) and in the electronic clinical tracking database. The student completes a record in this database for every patient encounter. These are reviewed and approved by practicum faculty. Students should not be entering this data while in the practicum setting.
5. The student arranges for preceptor's supervision when performing procedures, as appropriate.

During each student's practicum, faculty/supervisor

1. Meets with the preceptor and student during the semester for evaluation purposes.
2. Provides consultation and support of the preceptor when problems are reported.
3. Acquires preceptor input regarding the student’s performance.
4. Evaluates and documents the student’s progress by grading clinical course assignments including input data into the electronic clinical tracking system.