NRS 224A Integrative Practicum

This course is designed to formalize the clinical judgments, knowledge and skills necessary in safe, registered nurse practice. The preceptor model provides a context that allows the student to experience the nursing work world in a selected setting, balancing the demands of job and life long learner. Faculty/preceptor/student analysis and reflection throughout the experience provide the student with evaluative criteria against which they can judge their own performance and develop a practice framework. Required for AAS and eligibility for RN licensure.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

NRS 222A and NRS 222B and admission into the Nursing Program

Corequisite

NRS 224B

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Incorporate novice level management skills while providing client-centered care that is based on the unique needs of a culturally diverse population

2. Plan nursing care that minimizes risk or harm to clients, self, and others, and use data to monitor and improve client outcomes

3. Formulate clinical judgments when providing nursing care based on current evidence, clinical expertise, and client preferences, needs and values

4. Communicate effectively and collaboratively in a self-directed manner with clients, families, and members of the healthcare team in a way that promotes inclusivity and a sense of belonging

5. Generate nursing care that reflects integrity, accountability, and legal and ethical practice while modeling the professional roles of coordinator-of-care, educator, advocate, and leader

6. Formulate nursing care using current technology and client information to maximize safety and optimize health