Dear RN to BSN student,

NRSE 4600 includes a clinical capstone project which you will implement into practice during the seven-week NRSE 4600 course. Please first complete the learning activity and post-test within the "COMPLETE FIRST" folder. Once you view the PowerPoint and complete the post-test answering all 8 questions (be sure to click on the submit button after finishing the test), the modules will then open to your view.

This capstone project consists of a 21-hour Experiential Learning project (ELP) in which you must seek guidance from a registered nurse preceptor who holds a BSN degree or higher.

You must spend 21 true hours over the 7 weeks of the course. Of these 21 hours at least 3 hours should be in working with your preceptor such as seeking advice or updating the preceptor on your progress, you may log a maximum of 6 hours on research of the topic (you will likely spend more time researching, but you may only log up to 6 hours), 1-2 hours spent in direct engagement/contact with patients and projected detail how your project impacts patient outcomes, and the remainder 10-11 hours should be completed in the implementation/development of your project. You will complete a log of these 21 true hours (time spent working on weekly assignments in the course may not be counted in your hours), which will be submitted in the final week (earlier if you complete your project earlier) of the course, signed by you and your preceptor. The goal of the capstone project is to facilitate your transition into baccalaureate nursing. The clinical log is submitted in Week 7 but may be submitted earlier when clinical time is completed-submitting early is encouraged for review purposes.

Keep in mind: You may not count scheduled work time on your log. Logged clinical time must be separate from work time. Check with your facility-you may be allowed to clock out (and back in when finishing student time) during your shift when completing clinical log time.

To be registered for this course you have already submitted your preceptor agreement and completed a survey. Keep in mind you are to use the preceptor that was approved, if you need to make a change notify the TA or faculty for the course.

All students must submit the project proposal, RN license verifications, COVID-19 forms, sex offender screening and Office of the Inspector General screening found under “assessments” in Module 1 in Canvas by the end of day Sunday of week one.

In week two you will have the opportunity to revise your documents if needed. Your project proposal MUST BE APPROVED AT THE END OF GRADING OF WEEK TWO TO MOVE FORWARD WITH YOUR PROJECT.

To be successful in your Module one assessments, complete the following steps in order:

STEP 1: Complete the learning activity (PowerPoint) and post-test in the "COMPLETE FIRST" module. Download the project proposal form. All forms are located under the assignments tab in Module 1. Once you have completed the test, all modules will be viewable: Modules 1-7, you cannot view the course modules until this first step is completed!

STEP 2: Fill out the project proposal form (Experiential Clinical Project (ELP) Goals and Objectives) before you meet with your preceptor.

STEP 3: Meet with your preceptor to discuss the proposal. Once you have a proposal idea also discuss this with the unit/practice manager to assure you have their permission as well.

NOTE: If your practicum site is any facility affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation (CCF) you must have your project topic approved prior to the beginning of your project.

STEP 4: Save and upload the electronically completed proposal form. Check your grade in Canvas for acceptance status (grading is completed within 72 hours following the due date)

STEP 5: Download/Print to PDF a Nurse License Verification for both Student and Preceptor. You MUST use the NURSYS License Verification (link provided in Canvas), do NOT upload copies of your license or any other verification methods. Submit both forms in Canvas via provided links.

STEP 6: Upload all competed forms for Module 1 or scan and submit signed forms.

Use the following Grading key for the Module 1 requirements project proposal, license verification, COVID, sex offender screening, Qualtrics Survey, The Office of the Inspector General screening and Clinical Log Form (the log is submitted in Module 7) forms:

A: Your documents have been Accepted/Approved.
R: Your documents need Revisions.
__: Your documents have not yet been reviewed if you do not see a letter grade

REMINDER: It is extremely important that you check your email for communications from your TA or faculty throughout the course!

I will provide a short review of the current week assignments and post these links in an announcement at the beginning of the course (for weeks 1-7), these links are also located in each module on the "Overview/To Do" sections of Canvas. It is strongly suggested that you listen to these recordings.

Every week of the course virtual office hours will be held on Wednesdays from 7-8pm EST. In virtual office hour I will answer questions from the students via Teams. Please let me know if other days and times are needed.

Best of luck with your Experiential learning project!

Mary

Mary E. Kibble-Leu DNP, RN, ACNS-BC
NRSE 4600
kibble@ohio.edu
School of Nursing
Ohio University

http://www.ohio.edu/chsp/nursing/

About the Capstone Project

Capstone Course Powerpoint

Review the PowerPoint on expectations for the Experiential Learning project (ELP) (capstone project) in this learning activity, and proceed to complete the required post-test (click the "Next" button below or navigate to Modules in the left-hand Course Navigation menu to locate it).