Prerequisite/Corequisite Key
| P = Course must be taken previously | C = Course must be taken concurrently | E = Course can be taken previously or concurrently |
| (RQ) = Required | (RM) = Recommended |
NURSP 221
Introduction to Clinical Practice
1 credit hour
C: NURS-215, NURS-220
This course emphasizes the integration of assessment, communication, clinical reasoning skills and documentation in a variety of clinical settings. Through the development of therapeutic relationships, students apply concepts learned at the sophomore level. Professional behavior, patient safety, and appropriate uses of resources will be demonstrated. (45 hours lab/clinical). Offered fall, spring and summer (summer is limited to students in BSN/ACC program).
NURSP 332
Clinical Practice I
3 credit hours
C:
NURS-333
P:
NURS-215, NURS-218, NURS-220, NURSP-221
Concepts essential to the provision of nursing care and application of nursing skills are explored and applied to clients in diverse clinical settings. The evidence-based knowledge gained at the Junior 1 level forms a bases for clinical reasoning and decision making as students develop their nursing skills. Professional behavior, patient safety, and appropriate uses of resources will be demonstrated in administration of medications and application of nursing interventions. (135 clinical/simulation hours). Offered fall and spring.
NURSP 377
Clinical Practice II
3 credit hours
C:
NURS-376
P:
NURS-333, NURS-349, NURS-395, NURSP-332
Concepts learned at the Junior 2 level addressing the provision of nursing care are applied in maternal-obstetric, pediatric, and community health settings. Students will apply evidence-based nursing care to childbearing individuals, newborns, children, adolescents, adults, and families across diverse healthcare environments. Clinical experiences will focus on labor and delivery, postpartum care, pediatrics, growth and development, and community-based health initiatives.
NURSP 434
Clinical Practice III
3 credit hours
C:
NURS-433
P:
NURS-376, NURS-379, NURSP-377
Concepts learned at the Senior 1 level addressing the provision of nursing care are applied to adult clients in clinical settings, including mental health facilities. Evidence-based practices, clinical reasoning, professional behavior, patient safety, and appropriate use of resources will be demonstrated in the use of technology and application of nursing interventions in the care of patients with acute and chronic physical/mental health illnesses.
NURSP 479
Clinical Practice IV: Capstone
4 credit hours
C:
NURS-478
P:
NURS-399 NURS-433 NURSP-434
Concepts addressing the provision of nursing care in complex situations across the lifespan are applied to clients in select settings. Synthesizing knowledge gained throughout the program, clinical reasoning and decision making are enhanced and refined. Professionalism, interprofessional collaboration, and patient centered care are integrated to ensure safe and effective care. (180 clinical/simulation hours). Offered fall, spring and summer (summer is limited to students in BSN/ACC program).