Clinical Integration Practicum

This course is designed to prepare the student for role transition to the practice of entry-level professional nursing. The student will collaboratively plan the experience with a faculty member and a professional registered nurse who has been approved to serve as a preceptor to the student. The experience can be arranged to focus upon one specific setting or to create an experience in which a variety of settings are merged where the student can practice the knowledge, skills, and attitudes in professional nursing and the caring relationship. Emphasis is on the application of advanced nursing concepts, skills, and personal, professional, and spiritual growth. (Prerequisites: All other nursing course except NUR 406; must be completed in students last semester immediately prior to graduation.) 2 hours of class per week and 135 clinical contact hours with 120 of these as precepted clinical experience completed in seven consecutive weeks.) Offered every Spring. BSN Only.