How to prepare for your nursing practicum

Preparation is mostly operational: documents, schedule, communication, and a plan for logs. Clinical skill grows during the rotation; paperwork delays happen before day one.

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Before the first day

Complete university and site onboarding items that are still open.
Confirm dress code, EHR access, parking, and arrival time.
Send a short introduction and your learning goals to the preceptor.
Set up whatever hour-log system your program requires.

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Tell PreceptorFinder what your program requires. A team member reviews your request and works to identify preceptor options based on specialty, location, hours, and university rules.

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