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Nursing Schools Placement Request
For Nursing School Faculty and Nursing Students
The Nursing Education and Professional Development (NEPD) department at Children’s National Hospital welcomes you. NEPD is the preeminent provider of pediatric healthcare education for nursing professionals and the healthcare workforce across the learning continuum. Our team facilitates learning through the core values of the organization (Compassion, Commitment and Connection).
Our program supports clinical learning experiences for undergraduate clinical group and practicum student by providing robust learning opportunities in the practice based environment.
Important COVID-19 Information
Due to COVID-19, requests for clinical placement will follow the “Guidelines for Nursing Schools Safe Return to Practice-based Learning Environment (PDF)." This information will be updated on a regular basis.
Nursing Faculty and Nursing Students
Review the following:
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Requests must be made electronically via the Undergraduate Clinical Groups Request Form.
Requests submitted past the request deadline will not be reviewed or approved for placement. Approval of requests may be limited due to location and safety measures. All requests must be made based on semester by the request deadline.Requests must not exceed five students per clinical group.
Deadlines
- May 1 - Fall
- October 1 - Winter/Spring
- March 1 - Summer
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Requests must be made electronically via the Undergraduate Practicum Placement Request Form.
Requests submitted past the request deadline will not be reviewed or approved for placement. Approval of requests may be limited due to location/safety measures. All requests must be made based on semester by the request deadline.
Deadlines
- May 1 - Fall
- October 1 - Winter/Spring
- March 1 - Summer
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Requests must be made electronically via the Graduate Non-Clinical Practicum Placement Request Form.
Requests submitted past the request deadline will not be reviewed or approved for placement. Approval of requests may be limited due to location/safety measures. All requests must be made based on semester by the request deadline. Request deadlines must be submitted at least 45 days prior to anticipated start date.
Deadlines
- May 1 - Fall
- October 1 - Winter/Spring
- March 1 - Summer
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Learn about our
Advanced Practice Graduate Student Nursing Clinical Rotation, including our semester deadlines and clinical rotation list.
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(PDFs)
- Orientation for Faculty of Affiliating Schools of Nursing
Policy | Procedure
- Treatment and Medication Administration Nursing Students and Instructors
Policy | Procedure
- Affiliating Schools of Nursing Request for Clinical Experience – Undergraduate Students
Policy | Procedure
- Affiliating Schools of Nursing Request for Clinical Experience – Graduate Students
Policy | Procedure
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There is no onsite parking for students. Shuttle service is available from the Columbia Heights Metro Station, Brookland Metro Station and Union Station. There is very limited on-street parking on Michigan Avenue between North Capital Street and the Shrine but this is not guaranteed. Street parking at meters is strongly discouraged.
For questions or further information contact:
Kathy DuBois, MSN, RN, NPD-BS, HEC-C
Professional Development Specialist
Phone: 202-476-5032
Fax: 202-476-5935
Advanced Practice Graduate Nursing Clinical Rotation Students
We welcome your interest in our program. Children’s National Hospital is a highly sought-after clinical site for graduate nursing student rotations. Learn more about the requirements for advanced practice graduate nursing clinical rotation students.
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Children's National Free Metro Shuttle Services
Children's National provides free shuttle bus service between the Hospital and the Brookland Metro Station (Red Line). The shuttle runs regularly throughout the day and is free for employees, parents and visitors. Learn more about the Children's National Metro Shuttle Service.
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