Integrative Practicum (NRS 224B)
Integrative Practicum (IP) is the final clinical course of the Registered Nursing (RN) Program at Lane Community College. Each student is paired with a working registered nurse at a hospital or facility in the community who serves as the student's preceptor for the term. The student provides direct patient care under the preceptor's supervision, integrating the nursing skills and knowledge obtained in all previous nursing courses. LCC nursing instructors maintain a meaningful presence throughout the term, frequently visiting and providing support to the student and preceptor while ensuring that nursing program learning outcomes are met. Successful completion of IP indicates that the student is well-prepared to begin independent professional practice following graduation, passage of the NCLEX-RN exam, and attainment of nursing licensure.
The Integrative Practicum Program relies on the generous participation of the many experienced and talented register nurses who serve as preceptors each spring term. If you are a staff nurse providing direct patient care for at least 24 hours per week, have at least two years full-time experience (or less, with management's approval), and are interested in sharing your expertise with a student, please consider applying to be a preceptor by completing the form below.
If you are already an IP preceptor, you can access the IP Preceptor Orientation Manual here.
If you'd like more information about becoming a preceptor or want to know more about the Integrative Practicum Program, please contact:
Jennifer Tavernier, DNP, RN, CCM
Associate Dean/Director of Nursing
541-463-5753
tavernierj@lanecc.edu