Nursing practicum: empowering strategies

The concepts embodied by the practicum are best summarized by students themselves: "Through practicum, I have become more independent and my clinical instructor guided me to independence. I have grown in my own knowledge, skills, performance and confidence in myself." "This course was wonderful--it allows for independence in the clinical area and choice related to the area of study. It improved and developed my self-motivation." "Practicum promotes independence with guidance from faculty and preceptors when needed. The independence promotes decision-making by the student. The course pulls together a lot, if not all, the things taught in school." "I really liked writing my own learning contact and the opportunity to build confidence in my nursing practice."