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    Welcome to Marian University MSN Program!


    We are excited that you are a member of our nursing team!  On this page you will find resources to help navigate your progression through the program.  

    Please be sure to read all modules and information provided to you.

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    • Important Dates and Details

      Subject to change - review frequently

      Updated 9/4/2025 (addition of Medical College of Wisconsin)

      Key:

      PRF = Preceptor Request Form

      a = employees only

      b = do not reach out directly to a preceptor

      c = resume & cover letter required

      FALL SEMESTER PRACTICUM PLANNING

      PRF Due Date Agency
      February 15 Ascension Aspirusab

      Advocate Aurorabc  Limited practicum experience available, $500/semester fee.  Contact Marian's Clinical Placement Coordinator to discuss.
      March 15 Preveabc Fort Health Care Primary Care Associates of Appletonb
      Gunderson Health Systembc
      April 1 Froedtertabc Thedacareab Marshfield Clinicb Medical College of Wisconsinbc Any other agencies not specifically listed
      April 15 SSM UW Healthbc Bellin Healtha    
      May 15 Children's Wisconsinc 
      		      

      SPRING SEMESTER PRACTICUM PLANNING

      PRF Due Date Agency  
      July 15 Preveabc Gunderson Health Systembc      
      August 15 Thedacareab Primary Care Associates of Appletonb Aspirusab Fort Health Care  
      September 1 SSM Froedtertabc Ascension Marshfield Clinicb Medical College of Wisconsinbc
      September 15 UW Healthbc Bellin Healtha Any other agencies not specifically listed
      October 15 Children's Wisconsinc Advocate Aurorabc Limited practicum experience available, $500/semester fee.  Contact Marian's Clinical Placement Coordinator to discuss.

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FNP Orientation Schedule

  • FNP Orientation Schedule

     

    Orientation for Family Nurse Practitioner students will be delivered as a series of throughout your time in the program.  These virtual sessions will be scheduled by the Graduate Program Director, Dean of Nursing, or Clinical Placement Coordinator as they are relevant.  Sessions are mandatory and ample notice will be given to allow students time to accommodate the session.  The time frame provided below is a general outline and may be adjusted when necessary.

    General Orientation to the Program - First Year, First Semester

      • Welcome!  Meet the Graduate Program Director, Dean of Nursing and Clinical Placement Coordinator.  
      • Virtual session, 1 hour long
      • Starting the FNP program in:
        •  Fall - orientation will be in August
        • Spring - orientation will be in January

    Practicum Placement Policies & Procedures Orientation - Second Year, First Semester 

    *DO NOT contact a potential preceptor until you have completed this orientation.*

      • The Graduate Program Director and Clinical Placement Coordinator will share detailed information regarding practicum and how to find a preceptor. 
      • Virtual session, 1 hour long
      • First practicum is:
        • Fall semester - orientation will be January of the same year (if your first practicum is Fall 2024, your orientation is January 2024)
        • Spring semester - orientation will be May of the year prior (if your first practicum is Spring 2025, your orientation is May 2024)

    Health, Safety & Compliance Workshop - Second Year, First Semester

      • The Clinical Placement Coordinator will discuss information you need to know to be in compliance with the healthcare systems.  You will create your ViewPoint account and start uploading documents.  These sessions will be in groups of 1 or 2 students.  
      • Virtual or in-person session, 90 minutes long
      • First practicum is: 
        • Fall semester - workshop will be in March of the same year (if your first practicum is Fall 2026, your workshop is March 2026)
        • Spring semester - workshop will be October of the year prior (if your first practicum is Spring 2026, your workshop is October 2025)

Academic Catalog and Handbooks
Health and Safety Policies and Procedures