Hi Sarah,
I'm getting reading to capstone in mid-October, then graduate in December with my MSHI.
Good luck finding a preceptor or internship, I've had absolutely no luck, and I have lots of connections. Hopefully, your program offers another capstone option, such as a research project.
I think that everything that's happening with COVID makes it almost impossible. Yours is the third request I've seen in a week. I think we might be screwed, or at least I am. Luckily, you have more time. Things will likely improve in the new year.
Best of Luck:
Chrislynn Sharp, BSN, RN
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Chrislynn Sharp RN
Instructor
Carrollton TX
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-18-2020 08:27
From: Sarah Weemes
Subject: Practicum preceptor and site needed
Hello all.
I started my MSN in Informatics in January and am needing to select (and apply for) a practicum site and preceptor. My program is a flex path course all online, so there is not a definitive time that I will be starting my practicum; however, I anticipate around the first quarter of 2021. As part of the program requirement, I am needing to establish this location now. I was hoping to choose my current employment; unfortunately, we are scarce on Master-prepared nurses, and the ones that we do have are not currently working in the field of Informatics. If anyone could point me in a good direction or contacts, I would greatly appreciate it!
Many thanks!
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Sarah Weemes RN
Midlothian TX
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