Academic Calendar 2015/2016 - Clinical Practicum - Nursing Healthy Individuals

NURS 1026  Clinical Practicum - Nursing Healthy Individuals

Corequisites:

NURS 1016

Restrictions:

This course is restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Hours:

Three hours of laboratory work and four hours of clinical practice per week for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

This course introduces students to the science and art of nursing. In the clinical setting, students will begin the socialization process into the nursing profession while shadowing a Registered Nurse. The students will focus on exploring major nursing concepts such as caring, communication, change, leadership, critical thinking and health perspectives. In the lab students will gain theoretical knowledge and practice related to basic nursing skills.