MSN Practicum Conference Call Template
Date: Meeting Date
Attending: Student Name, Professor Name, Preceptor Name
Meeting objectives:
To describe the capstone project proposal, which deals with a nurse-led lifestyle change initiative targeting adults, explain the expectations of Assessment 1-6, verify the practicum hour documentation process, and describe subsequent steps of project development.
| Topic | Notes |
| Capstone Project Focus | The proposal is based on enhancing the management of hypertension in adult patients with a nurse-directed lifestyle change program that focuses on diet and physical exercise counseling. |
| PICOT Question Review | “Write your PICOT here” |
| Assessment Plan Overview | Assessment 1: Complete project template and initial proposal. Assessment 2: Develop a clear PICOT question and rationale. Assessment 3: Define one intervention (nurse-led lifestyle program). Assessment 4: Discuss implementation strategy. Assessment 5: Develop an evaluation plan to assess success. Assessment 6: Combine papers and prepare dissemination plan. |
| Practicum Hour Expectations | At least 40 hours at Assessment 2, 80 at Assessment 3, and so on. Hours need to be cumulative, and one sentence needs to be written at the end of every 2 hours logged. Should specify certain tasks (e.g., taking part in meetings, negotiating patient care plans). |
| Documentation Reminders | Submit an Excel log of hours with each assessment beginning with Assessment 2. Ensure preceptor confirms hours. Avoid vague descriptions like “shadowed preceptor.” |
| Preceptor and Site Engagement | Practicum activities will be mostly in-site, and moderated by preceptors; not more than 20 percent of hours can be remote (e.g., through Teams or Zoom). Look for possibilities to participate in leadership meetings or clinical improvement meetings. |
