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For students taking NU497 / NU498
For students taking NU497 / NU498
Course Breakdown
Course Breakdown
NU497: Chronicity Within Nursing Care – Practicum (approximately 30 hours*)
NU498: Bachelor's Capstone in Nursing – Systems Practicum (approximately 30 hours**)
Total required practicum hours: 60 hours
What counts toward practicum hours?
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Students should expect to spend approximately 30 hours per practicum course in on site activities for a total of 60
practicum hours in the program. On-site activities will include the assessment, development, implementation, and
evaluation of the practicum project. The practicum course will include detailed information about the required direct
care practicum activities.
All practicum hours must be supervised by the preceptor during the academic term in which you are registered for the practicum course. Your practicum hour logs must accurately reflect the dates, times, and hours you were present at your approved practicum site and engaged in practicum activities under the supervision of the preceptor. Any instance of fabricated information in your hours or patient encounter logs can result in disciplinary action under the university’s code of student conduct.
NU497 - Chronic Patient Focus
NU497 - Chronic Patient Focus
You will work one-on-one with a patient managing a chronic condition. Your plan of care evolves over time based on patient response and engagement in self-care.
Must use the same patient for the entire course.
Preceptor must be BSN-prepared RN, PA, NP, MD, or DO.
Requires 2 in-person patient visits (preceptor must be present).
Includes 2 preceptor-student-instructor meetings.
* On site activities may include assessment of the patient, delivery of information to the patient, meeting with preceptors/team, and project development.
If your patient is discharged before completion, you must start over again with a new patient.
NU498 - Systems-Level Focus
NU498 - Systems-Level Focus
In this capstone experience, you will develop a systems-level, evidence-based project that addresses healthcare improvement for a client population.
Not focused on a single patient
Can use the same site/preceptor as NU497 if appropriate
30 practicum hours working within the system to implement a change
** On site activities may include assessment of the health care system, delivery of information, meeting with preceptors/team, and project development.
Appropriate Practicum Sites
Appropriate Practicum Sites
Recommended for NU497:
Recommended for NU497:
Independent/Assisted living facilities
Home Health (pediatric and adult)
Oncology
Wound care
Telehealth
Office settings (psychiatric office, Cardiovascular, etc.)
Prison settings (not short-term jail)
Avoid for NU497:
Avoid for NU497:
Acute care inside the hospital (short stay)
Memory care
Hospice
What You Need To Do Each Term
What You Need To Do Each Term
Plan Early: Review your practicum 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 practicum 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 practicum steps:
Need Help?
Need Help?
Find your Clinical Student Manager (CSM) by Program & State for any practicum questions.
Contact your Student Success Manager (SSM) at 866-522-7747 for any enrollment/registration questions.
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