Complex Adult Health Practicum

Catalog description

This Practicum is designed to provide students with advanced practical experience and skills in the nursing care of adult and older adult patients who have multiple health issues and complex needs or who are experiencing life-threatening conditions. Building upon the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in previous courses, this clinical course focuses on the application of advanced assessment, evidence-based nursing interventions and the development of clinical competence in managing complex healthcare needs. Students will be provided the opportunity to improve their organizational skills by experiencing the expanding complexity of patient acuity levels and workloads in demanding real-life and simulated healthcare settings. The practicum emphasizes clinical judgment, technical skills, and interdisciplinary collaboration while promoting patient safety, holistic care, and professionalism.