MSN FNP Practicum Preparation 2015 Chamberlain College of

Agenda • What is a FNP Practicum Course? • Practicum Application & Preceptor Profile • Practicum Site and Preceptor • Time Management • Practicum Coordination 2 © 2015 Chamberlain College of Nursing, LLC. All rights reserved. 0114 ccn

Curriculum Overview 5 Core Courses 5 FNP Practicum Courses 3 © 2015 Chamberlain College

What is a FNP Practicum Course? • Online coursework • Onsite practicum hours 4

Practicum Application • Identify practicum site (also identify preceptor) – Identify site based on your first practicum NR-511 • Fill out Practicum Application • Turn Practicum Application into admissions • Once application is reviewed and approved, register for first class 5 © 2015 Chamberlain College of Nursing, LLC. All rights reserved. 0114 ccn

Practicum Site Considerations • Patient exposure/population • Preceptor requirements • Scheduling and time management

Practicum Site Selection • Internal Medicine Office • Ob/gyn clinics • Pediatric clinics • Family Practice • Primary Care Offices • University Health Clinic © 2015 Chamberlain College of Nursing, LLC. All rights reserved. 0114 ccn

Patient Population Exposure 9 © 2015 Chamberlain College of Nursing, LLC. All rights reserved.

NR-511: Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care Practicum • Core Focus – Formulating differential diagnoses of individuals within the primary care setting • Practicum experiences include: – Processing client information – Interpreting lab studies – Cardiovascular risk assessment/management – Suturing 10 © 2015 Chamberlain College of Nursing, LLC. All rights reserved. 0114 ccn

NR-601: Primary Care of the Maturing and Aged Family Practicum • Core Focus – Common health problems and healthcare needs of the middle-aged and older adult – Further develop your skills related to patient education, protocol development, follow-up and referral • Practicum experiences include: – Older adult cognitive/functional ability assessment – Older adult nutritional assessment – Performance of primary care-related skills within scope of preceptor 11 © 2015 Chamberlain College of Nursing, LLC. All rights reserved. 0114 ccn

NR-602: Primary Care of the Childbearing and Childrearing Family Practicum • Core Focus – Healthcare needs of women and families throughout reproductive and childrearing years • Practicum experiences include: – Performing well-woman and well-child exams – STD diagnosis and treatment – Performing PAP smears and pelvic exams • A certified nurse mid-wife may be used for the women’s health portion of this course 12 © 2015 Chamberlain College of Nursing, LLC. All rights reserved. 0114 ccn

NR-603: Advanced Clinical Diagnosis and Practice across the Lifespan Practicum • Core Focus – Expand theoretical and practical knowledge of health assessment principles specific to the role of the FNP • Practicum experiences include: – Health promotion and prevention of illness – Diagnosis and management of health problems across lifespan – Performance of primary care-related skills within scope of preceptor 13 © 2015 Chamberlain College of Nursing, LLC. All rights reserved. 0114 ccn

NR-661: APN Capstone Practicum • Core Focus – Clinical management skills, case studies, chart reviews, and practice critique, with a capstone product evidencing increasing complex clinical management skills • Practicum experiences include: – Performance of primary care-related skills within scope of preceptor • Imbedded national certification exam review program – Developed by APEA, Advanced Practice Education Associates 14 © 2015 Chamberlain College of Nursing, LLC. All rights reserved. 0114 ccn

Can I complete my practicums where I work? • Site may be within the institution where you are employed • Preceptor cannot be your direct supervisor • Must provide necessary patient exposure © 2015 Chamberlain College of Nursing, LLC. All rights reserved. 0114 ccn

Preceptor Requirements May use NP, MD or DO in all; nurse mid-wife in NR-602 NP must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in Nursing, board certification and 1 year of practice Preceptor license and board certification must be submitted with the Preceptor Profile © 2015 Chamberlain College of Nursing, LLC. All rights reserved. 0114 ccn

Scheduling and Time Management 625 Hours • Total practicum hours 125 Hours • Per 8 week practicum 16 Hours • Average hours per week 17 © 2015 Chamberlain College of Nursing, LLC. All rights reserved. 0114 ccn

Why Start So Early? • Unplanned situations can occur – Scheduling conflicts with preceptors – Practicum sites not delivering as planned – Trouble finding appropriate patient exposure • Clinical Affiliation Agreement – Can take several weeks to months to obtain • Practicum Site Requirements 18 © 2015 Chamberlain College of Nursing, LLC. All rights reserved. 0114 ccn

Contacting Sites & Preceptors • Be Professional – These sites might look at you like a future employee • Be Prepared – Have your goals, preceptor requirements, practicum requirements, timeframe and expectations clearly outlined • These can be found in your FNP Practicum Handbook and Toolkit • Be Appreciative 19 © 2015 Chamberlain College of Nursing, LLC. All rights reserved. 0114 ccn

Practicum Coordination Team • Approve practicum site and preceptor • Secure contract agreement with site • Assist with questions and concerns 20 © 2015 Chamberlain College of Nursing, LLC. All rights reserved. 0114 ccn

Overview of Practicum Steps Step 1: Identify practicum site Step 2: Turn in Practicum Application to admissions and have approved Step 3: Identify a preceptor and turn in preceptor profile to your Practicum Coordinator for approval Step 4: Work with your Practicum Coordinator to secure contract with desired practicum site Step 5: Register for and begin your practicums with approved practicum site and preceptor 21 © 2015 Chamberlain College of Nursing, LLC. All rights reserved. 0114 ccn

Thank you! • Assigned practicum coordinator or FNPpracticum@chamberlain. edu • Admissions (if you have not started classes): 888 -556 -8226 or your assigned representative • Student Services Team (if in class): 888 -556 -8226 (option 3) © 2015 Chamberlain College of Nursing, LLC. All rights reserved. 0114 ccn