Capella 4065 Assessment 1

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BSN Practicum Conference Call Worksheet

The BSN Practicum Conference Call Worksheet documents the initial meeting between the BSN learner and practicum preceptor. The conference establishes the practicum goals, schedule, documentation process, and professional expectations. For this practicum experience, the discussion focuses on sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention, patient education, health promotion, screening, treatment, and coordination of care.

Learner and Preceptor Information

Learner Name: Lori
Preceptor: Lynette DeBellis, EdD, MA, RN, CMSRN, CNE
Practicum Location: Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY 12550
Contact: 845-569-3297
Email: Lynette.debellis@msmc.edu
Call Date: August 18, 2025
Attending Call: Not specified

Initial Practicum Conference Call

The initial conference call was conducted to establish a clear understanding of the practicum experience and its requirements. The discussion covered practicum goals, scheduling, documentation, communication, and expectations for professional conduct.

The practicum will emphasize prevention and education related to sexually transmitted diseases while supporting appropriate screening, treatment, follow-up, patient advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The objectives were reviewed and adjusted to remain consistent with the course requirements and the learner’s practicum activities.

Practicum Goals

The practicum goals are designed to strengthen evidence-based nursing practice and promote patient-centered sexual health care. The learner will focus on improving knowledge, communication, education, and coordination of care for individuals who may be at risk for or diagnosed with STDs.

The primary goals include:

Developing greater awareness of evidence-based practices for STD prevention and care.
Strengthening patient education and advocacy skills to address stigma and encourage safer sexual health behaviors.
Supporting improved screening, treatment, and follow-up for individuals at risk for or diagnosed with STDs.
Strengthening collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals involved in STD prevention and management.

The objectives were discussed during the conference and adjusted as needed to align with both the course objectives and the practicum requirements. Patient-centered care and health promotion remained central themes throughout the discussion.

Practicum Schedule

The practicum schedule will be coordinated weekly based on the availability of the learner, preceptor, and practicum site. A flexible scheduling approach will allow the learner to participate in appropriate observation, patient education, and care-coordination activities while accommodating site responsibilities.

The learner and preceptor will work together to establish practicum times and ensure that scheduled activities support the approved practicum objectives.

Action Item: The learner will finalize the practicum schedule with the preceptor and submit it for approval according to course requirements.

Practicum Documentation Requirements

Accurate documentation will be maintained throughout the practicum experience. Weekly records will summarize the learner’s activities, experiences, feedback, and progress toward the established practicum objectives.

Documentation will include relevant observations and learning experiences involving STD prevention, patient education, screening, management, communication, and follow-up. Because sexual health information can involve sensitive and confidential patient information, documentation will be handled securely and will avoid unnecessary identifying details.

Electronic documentation may be maintained in a secure Word document and shared with the preceptor and faculty through the approved communication or course submission system.

Action Item: The learner will complete weekly documentation and provide summarized information to the preceptor during feedback and follow-up discussions.

Professional Expectations During the Practicum

Professionalism, confidentiality, discretion, cultural sensitivity, and respectful communication are important components of the practicum experience. Sexual health discussions may involve sensitive personal information, making it particularly important for the learner to communicate in a nonjudgmental and patient-centered manner.

The learner is expected to participate appropriately in patient education, screening-related activities, care coordination, and communication with members of the interdisciplinary team. The learner should also seek clarification and feedback when needed and apply professional and ethical standards when addressing STD-related health concerns.

Patient Education and STD Prevention

Patient education is an important part of STD prevention and health promotion. Effective education can help individuals understand risk factors, screening recommendations, prevention strategies, treatment options, and the importance of follow-up care.

During the practicum, education activities may focus on helping patients understand:

Available STD prevention strategies.
The importance of appropriate screening and testing.
Medication and treatment adherence.
Follow-up care and communication with healthcare providers.
Ways to reduce transmission and protect sexual health.
The importance of seeking healthcare when symptoms or concerns arise.

Education should be individualized according to the patient’s needs, health literacy, circumstances, and preferences.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

STD prevention and management often require communication among multiple healthcare professionals. Collaboration can support continuity of care and help ensure that patients receive appropriate screening, education, treatment, and follow-up.

The learner will have opportunities to observe and participate in communication and coordination activities as permitted by the practicum setting. These experiences are intended to strengthen the learner’s understanding of how nurses contribute to interdisciplinary approaches to sexual health and disease prevention.

Practicum Feedback and Communication

Ongoing communication between the learner and preceptor will help monitor progress throughout the practicum. The learner is expected to provide regular updates, discuss completed activities, identify questions or challenges, and request feedback regarding professional performance.

Feedback will also help determine whether the learner is progressing toward the established practicum objectives and whether adjustments are needed during the experience.

Conference Call Summary

The initial BSN practicum conference call established a shared understanding of the practicum goals, schedule, documentation requirements, and professional expectations. The discussion also clarified the learner’s responsibilities and the importance of collaboration with the preceptor throughout the practicum.

The practicum will focus on STD prevention, patient education, health promotion, screening, treatment, follow-up, and coordination of care. The learner will maintain weekly documentation, communicate regularly with the preceptor, and demonstrate professionalism and sensitivity when addressing sexual health concerns.

The conference call resulted in one recorded practicum hour and provided a foundation for completing the remaining practicum activities in accordance with course and site expectations.

References

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). Sexually transmitted infections treatment guidelines, 2021. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/default.htm