Clinical Nurse Leader Immersion II Practicum

Catalog description

This is the second of two clinical courses designed to provide an immersion experience in the role of clinical nurse leader (CNL). Under preceptor supervision with a master's prepared CNL or advanced practice nurse, the student will integrate concepts gleaned from prerequisite graduate courses and scientific knowledge to enhance professional nursing practice. Nursing theory and research findings will be applied within the practice setting to address management of the care environment. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary care and team coordination, including group processes and conflict management, as well as planning, evaluating and managing care for clients with complex clinical problems; using benchmarking and other methods to measure clinical outcomes; analyzing research data as it relates to clinical outcomes, and developing quality improvement techniques. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.