Access the DNP Practicum Resource page and review the basic practicum requirements for your program.
During your practicum, you will be required to submit artifacts and documents for successful course completion. This will include practicum documentation, time logs, discussions, progress reports, oral presentations, and site evaluations unique to your program.
Doctoral Project and Practicum
The doctoral project and associated practicum are the culminating components of your professional doctoral degree. It is essential that you begin thinking about your project and practicum, even in this first course, so you are well prepared for your doctoral journey.
Instructions
Review the DNP Practicum Resource page. And take a screenshot to complete this assessment.
• For instructions on how to take a screenshot using a Mac, refer to "How to Take a Screenshot on Your Mac."
• For instructions on how to take a screenshot in Windows, "8 Ways You can Take Screenshots in Windows 10."
• Take some time to explore the Practicum/Capstone Resource page.
• Upload the screenshot of this page to complete this part of the assessment.
Practicum
Identify the basic requirements and explore facets of the practicum you want to think about as you begin planning for this experience.
• View the NHS Doctoral Program Journey media presentation for your degree program. This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of your doctoral program.
• Go to the Practicum page on Campus and find your program:
o Review the expectations and requirements to acquire a practicum site for your program.
• Learn more about Securing a Prospective DNP Practicum Site and Preceptor [DOCX].
• Complete the following Capella multimedia presentation:
o Capella SoNHS Introduction to Practicum.
• View Site-Based Learning Orientation - NHS & DHA [Video].
o In this orientation message, the site-based learning team offers an overview and information about your practicum and the process behind
DNP Practicum Resource
Full Answer Section
- Practicum preceptor: The practicum preceptor is a qualified nurse who will provide the student with guidance and supervision during the practicum. The preceptor must be approved by the program.
- Practicum documentation: The student must maintain a portfolio of practicum documentation. This documentation should include the following:
- Practicum log
- Time logs
- Discussions
- Progress reports
- Oral presentations
- Site evaluations
- Research project: The student may be required to complete a research project as part of their practicum. The research project should be related to the student's DNP specialization.
- Leadership project: The student may be required to complete a leadership project as part of their practicum. The leadership project should demonstrate the student's ability to lead and manage projects.
- Community service: The student may be required to complete community service as part of their practicum. The community service should be related to the student's DNP specialization.
Sample Answer
The DNP Practicum Resource page provides a wealth of information on the practicum requirements for DNP programs. The following are some of the basic practicum requirements that are common to many programs:- Practicum site: The practicum site must be approved by the program. The site should provide the student with the opportunity to gain experience in the area of their DNP specialization.
- Practicum hours: The number of practicum hours required varies from program to program. However, most programs require a minimum of 500 practicum hours.