Nursing 438C
I. Course Title: Clinical Practicum TBSN IV
II. Course Prefix/Number: NURS 438C
III. Credit Hours: 3 credits
IV. Prerequisites: NURS 426
Corequisites: NURS 427
V. Course Description:
During this clinical practicum, students participate in supervised clinical experiences and selected observational clinical experiences that complement the accompanying nursing theory courses. This is the capstone (final) course in a series of four clinical practicum courses whereby students progress toward achievement of the program outcomes. In this course, students are expected to reach the self-directed level of clinical performance.
VI. Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this clinical practicum, the student will be able to perform the following objectives at the self-directed level
- Provide safe, quality patient-centered care while integrating cultural competence, and evidence-based practice.
- Integrate knowledge and skills in informatics and patient care technology into the delivery of patient-centered care.
- Demonstrate skills in leadership, quality improvement, and patient safety to provide high quality care within interprofessional teams.
- Incorporate strategies to improve and promote individual, family, and population health in a variety of healthcare settings.
- Examine the impact of socio-cultural, legal, economic, regulatory, and political factors influencing healthcare delivery and practice.
- Demonstrate a commitment to professionalism, professional values, and lifelong learning.
VII. Date of Syllabus Approval: 10/10/05;
Revised: 2/9/07, 11/3/09, 2/9/10, 3/19/10, 12/7/12