PRACTICUM

Catalog description

This course integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes that are essential to the practice of nursing. Nursing interventions applied to patients with healthcare problems of the highest prevalence are discussed with a focus on different cultures, integrating evidence -based practice. Concepts of patient safety, quality care, maintenance and health promotion are discussed in the different categories of care. Relevant aspects regarding the roles of provider of care, professionalism, coordinator and manager of care, and user of the nursing process are integrated into practice. The course includes two (2) class hours and twelve (12) hours of clinical practice per week.