This course emphasizes clinical application of the nursing process, critical thinking, and clinical judgement to assist with caring for clients with complex health alterations. Learners prepare for the transition to practice utilizing therapeutic communication skills, nursing interventions and concepts of health promotion and wellness, including prevention in multidisciplinary healthcare environments. This course consists of 30 lab hours and 180 clinical hours with 84 of the clinical hours designated for preceptorship. Additional laboratory hours may be required.
Prerequisites: NUR 2460, NUR 2460L, NUR 2403, NUR 2403L