NUR 231Nur Process Clin II

Catalog

This course provides an opportunity for the student to apply theory and skills mastered to date. The student functions in collaboration with the instructor to plan for the day of care for hospitalized adults, recognizing diverse characteristics. The student depends on the instructor for guidance with interactions with members of the healthcare team and seeks assistance when appropriate. The student depends on the instructor for guidance to maintain standards, develop relationships, and assume accountability for learning and self-evaluation. The student utilizes the nursing process to perform ongoing assessments, identify problems, select nursing diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate care of the day. Students will spend a total of 56 hours in clinical practice activities; in addition, students will be expected to spend substantial time to prepare for and follow up after each clinical day. Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in Nursing, permission of department.