Nursing practicum checklist

From planning through completion

1. Save the current practicum manual and deadline calendar.
2. Write hour, specialty, and credential requirements on one page.
3. Prepare a resume, license information, and immunization/onboarding records.
4. Build a list of potential sites and preceptors.
5. Contact prospects with dates, hours, and program rules.
6. Verify credentials and availability.
7. Submit the university application or nomination packet.
8. Finish site onboarding before the first clinical day.
9. Log hours and evaluations on the required schedule.
10. Report schedule changes immediately.
11. Submit final documentation and confirm the course is complete.