Practicum/Clinical Practice and Simulation

Catalog description

This capstone practicum provides senior-level nursing students with supervised clinical experience in their chosen specialty area (Medical-Surgical, Critical Care, Emergency, Parent-Child, Pediatrics, Mental Health, or Community Health). Building upon previous coursework, students will integrate knowledge and skills to provide safe, effective, and patient-centered care under the guidance of a qualified Registered Nurse preceptor. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practice, critical thinking, clinical judgment, interprofessional collaboration, and ethical decision-making. Students will assume responsibility for a group of patients, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and leadership abilities while adhering to professional standards and legal/ethical guidelines. Simulated clinical experiences will complement real-world practice, enhance skills development, and provide opportunities for reflection and improvement. Ninety (90) clinical practice and simulation hours. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 2110 , NUR 2121 , NUR 2122 , NUR 2123 , NUR 2311 , NUR 2312 , NUR 2321 , NUR 2322 , NUR 3131 , NUR 3132 , NUR 3121 , NUR 3123 , NUR 3141 NUR 3142 NUR 2330 NUR 4121 , NUR 4122 , NUR 4141 , NUR 4142 , Corequisite(s): NUR 4581 , NUR 4591