NUR 271Adv Nur Proc Clin

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This clinical course provides an opportunity for the student to consolidate theory and skills developed in previous levels and to implement new Level 4 theory and skills. The student collaborates with members of a diverse multidisciplinary healthcare team to care for hospitalized patients with complex needs. They will function interdependently to establish priorities for a group of patients, delegate and assist others with nursing care, and provide continuity of care, discharge planning, and referrals. The level-4 student also functions interdependently to maintain standards, develop relationships, and assume responsibility for self and others. The student applies the nursing process, considering previous illness, to develop and implement a plan of care for a group of patients. Students will spend 56 hours in clinical practice activities; in addition, students will be expected to spend substantial time preparing for and following up after each clinical day. Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in Nursing, permission of department