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Program Status
Program Status
This version of the EL/NE program is for students currently enrolled in MN courses and is no longer accepting new students. If you are enrolled in NU courses, please visit the NU EL/NE Clinical Courses Overview page for current program guidelines.
MN Clinical Courses Overview
MN Clinical Courses Overview
This version of the EL/NE program was offered prior to 2024 under the MN courses.
Students complete 200 total clinical hours across two courses (100 per course).
Hours were tracked as a combined total (no direct/indirect split).
Placement & Project Focus
Placement & Project Focus
Students selected one site and preceptor to use across both terms.
Projects addressed and identified need in nursing education or executive practice.
Students conducted assessments, interventions, and evaluations in real-world settings.
Faculty and preceptors collaborated on student check-ins and final evaluations.
Projects must align with MN590/MN603 course objectives, such as leading change to improve quality care (MN590-3) or evaluating evidence-based interventions (MN603-3).
Course Objectives
Course Objectives
MN590: Applying Principles of Advanced Nursing Practice - Clinical
MN590: Applying Principles of Advanced Nursing Practice - Clinical
MN590-1: Utilize assessment findings and data to drive decisions.
MN590-2: Use leadership skills to design educational programs for patients, and/or their families, or communities and health care team members.
MN590-3: Lead change to improve quality care outcomes.
MN590-4: Employ concepts of health promotion, health literacy, and/or social determinants of learning in health promotion and quality improvement activities.
MN590-5: Translate evidence into practice.
MN603: Evaluating and Disseminating Principles of Advanced Nursing Practice - Clinical
MN603: Evaluating and Disseminating Principles of Advanced Nursing Practice - Clinical
MN603-1: Synthesize theories and concepts from nursing and other disciplines for application in advanced nursing roles.
MN603-2: Exert a professional leadership role that fosters improvement of health care outcomes.
MN603-3: Evaluate effectiveness of evidence-based practice interventions.
MN603-4: Utilize data and informatics to assess effectiveness of quality initiatives.
MN603-5: Advocate scholarly activities to disseminate practice-based information, advance self, and the profession.
What You Need To Do Each Term
What You Need To Do Each Term
Plan Early: Review your clinical course and begin site/preceptor planning 1-2 terms ahead.
Submit Paperwork: Upload all required documents in CORE ELMS by PeopleGrove before deadlines.
Get Approved: Wait for official approval via PG email before logging any hours.
Start & Track: Begin clinicals on the approved date and log hours weekly.
Stay Engaged: Attend check-ins and complete evaluations on time.
Next Steps
Next Steps
Use the links below to complete required clinical steps:
Need Help?
Need Help?
Find your Clinical Student Manager (CSM) by Program & State for any clinical questions.
Contact your Student Success Manager (SSM) at 866-522-7747 for any enrollment/registration questions.
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