Capstone Research Companion

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Walden University

Master of Science in Nursing

NURS 6600 Practicum Experience Journal

Student Name:

Email Address:

Practicum Placement Agency's Name:

Preceptor’s Name:

Preceptor’s Telephone:

Preceptor’s Email Address:

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NURS 6600 Practicum Experience Journal

You must submit a journal entry in each assigned week, even if you are not on-site that week. If you are not on-site for a week in which a journal entry is due, reflect on experiences from any of the previous weeks of this course. Journal entries are due in Weeks 3, 7, and 11.

Begin each journal entry on a new page. The template has a “new page” command inserted before each weekly label. Be sure to delete any blank pages that appear between the weekly entries. Note: This document will serve as a cumulative journal. For each submission, you will add to the document so it contains all of your journal entries. Students are to submit the journal in the template provided. This allows Faculty to view progress made across the duration of the practicum.

Guidelines for Journal Entries

· Numerically list practicum objectives for each entry from those listed on page 1. Objectives can change based upon opportunities that may present in the practicum setting.

· For each entry, follow the instructions in Blackboard to analyze a problem, situation, or issue you have observed at your practicum site.

· Place the references for each week’s entry immediately after that week’s content. Remember to use APA Style when writing your journal entries and listing references.

Guidelines for the Time Log

· Consistently document practicum hours in the Meditrek® system. It is recommended that you document hours after each day in the practicum setting. If you are having issues with the Meditrek® system, please contact the College of Nursing Field Experience Office at [email protected].

Please see the rubric for additional guidance on journal and time log expectations.

Journal Entry 1 (Week 3)

Objective(s) – numerically list*

*Specifically list the objectives that you are working on for this time frame.

Type your journal entry here.

References (APA formatted)

Journal Entry 2 (Week 7)

Objective(s) – numerically list

*Specifically list the objectives that you are working on for this time frame.

Type your journal entry here.

References (APA formatted)

Journal Entry 3 (Week 11)

Objective(s) – numerically list

*Specifically list the objectives that you are working on for this time frame.

Type your journal entry here.

References (APA formatted)

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