Master of Nursing Practicum

Introduction

The Advanced Nursing Practicum courses (TNURS503 and TNURS 505) are essential parts of the MN program. The course gives students a chance to put the ideas they've studied during the program to use in the community, the healthcare system, or an academic environment. The practicum aims to prepare students for positions that demand graduate-level education. 

Students work with the Clinical Placement Manager to determine a practicum placement that aligns with the student's professional goals and interests.

Practicum Expectations

The Master of Nursing students are nurses who are interested in furthering their career outside of direct patient care. Practicum occurs in autumn quarter and winter quarter. The practicum runs for a duration of ten weeks each quarter; September – December and January - March. Students are expected to complete 90 hours (9 hours/week) of practicum each quarter. 

UW Tacoma Master of Nursing Practicum Learning Objectives

T NURS 503: At the completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Gain master’s level nursing practice experience within a defined setting.
• Apply master’s level nursing practice principles, incorporating theories and concepts from coursework.
• Apply ethical analysis and clinical reasoning to assess, intervene, and evaluate advanced nursing care delivery.
• Discuss mentoring and advocacy efforts to advance the careers of all members of the healthcare team.
• Describe how master’s level nurses can advocate for patients, families, caregivers, and communities. 

T NURS 505: At the completion of this course, students should be able to: 

• Gain master’s level nursing practice experience within a defined setting.
• Apply master’s level nursing practice principles, incorporating theories and concepts from coursework.
• Design strategies that promote lifelong learning, incorporating professional nursing standards and accountability.
• Integrate an evolving personal philosophy of nursing and healthcare into nursing practice.

Examples of Previous Projects

Quarter 1: Developed guidance for clinics and providers based on best practices for screening of certain cancers as well as heart disease and stroke.
Quarter 2: Developed training modules on aforementioned cancers & heart disease and stroke and decision-making tools to improve efficacy for clinic preapprovals.

Quarter 1: Develop curriculum and create modules for associate of nursing education.
Quarter 2: Teach and evaluate aforementioned curriculum and modules.

Quarter 1: Review nursing and CNA systems and processes in a hospital setting.
Quarter 2: Create and share recommendations and process improvement.