Practicum Setting Selection

The criteria for practicum site selection are as follows. The site should be able to provide: (1) a preceptor who is affiliated with the practicum site; (2) space and adequate resources for the student to complete the practicum experience according to the curricular requirements of the MSN track in which the student is enrolled; (3) completion of the documentation prior to the start of the practicum; and (4) support for the affiliated preceptor and student throughout the practicum experience. The student will submit all documentation relating to site/facility selection and preceptor for approval by the Nursing Practicum Coordinator, utilizing ProjectConcert for all submissions.

The Nursing Practicum Coordinator is dedicated to student success and is available to discuss appropriate sites for your Practicum experience. Here are some suggestions for the various specialty tracks of the MSN:

Administration and Management: All healthcare facilitates with MSN working in Administration positions, State professional organizations, hospitals and clinics, union headquarters, Magnet facilities, educational institutions, etc.

Forensic Nursing: Fire departments, EMSs, Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, Hospital emergency departments, correctional facilities, law offices, agencies that address risk management, Environmental protection agencies and departments, medical examiner's office, Certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners and trainers, and the court system, etc.

Informatics: Acute, sub-acute, ambulatory, outpatient, and community health, home health, and other health care service provider’s informatics department, Health Information Management service providers, etc.

Nursing Education: Nursing programs, online, state (public) schools, public universities, Allied Health programs, staff education in facilities, companies that create continuing education for nurses, public health departments, etc.

Public Health: Local health department, medical reserve corps, American Heart, MADD, home health agency, school nurse office, state health department, and population-specific outreach programs, etc.