Adult Health Practicum

Catalog description

This Practicum is a clinical course designed to provide students with practical experience and skills in the care of adult patients across various healthcare settings. The course focuses on the application of learned assessment skills and evidence-based nursing interventions, and the development of clinical reasoning and clinical judgment skills specific to adult health. Students will have the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge gained in previous coursework to real-world clinical and simulated healthcare settings. The practicum aims to enhance students' competence in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for adult patients while promoting patient safety, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professionalism and advocates for a holistic and person-centered approach. Emphasis is also placed on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to older adults in various healthcare settings.