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Hello. I'm currently a MSN - Informatics student at Chamberlain College/University. I am in need of trying to find a clinical site/mentor for my practicum. I am trying to do Orlando Health since I work as a nurse there and they are affiliated with Chamberlain. Anyone have any recommendations for practicum? My clinical coordinator at Chamberlian has not responded to me and I have emailed twice already.

Much appreciated.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

If you work there, can you contact your informatics department directly?

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I have tried to send email to the manager but no luck so far. The education department provided me with information to who to contact.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
I have tried to send email to the manager but no luck so far. The education department provided me with information to who to contact.

Managers get a ton of emails; not a good route, you're going to have to make a little more effort. Call and set up a meeting. Dress nicely, bring your CV. You can do it! :)

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Specializes in Outpatient/Clinic, ClinDoc.

For my Informatics capstone I just asked around for recommendations as to who in the informatics dept both had an MSN AND would be likely to give me the time of day. :)

I wrote that person directly describing my school, the preceptor requirements, etc.

Easy to go right to the person you would like - worst case is they say no and you move on. My school (WGU) stated they WOULD find me a placement should I not be able to find one - but obviously I'd need to strike out first. :)

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Specializes in orthopedic/trauma, Informatics, diabetes.

My advisor found me my placement. The first one fell through and she found me another. Not all schools do that. but I think your school promises to help

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