NUR 2811C NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM 3 credits

Prerequisite: NUR 2731L with a grade of "C" or better. The focus is on application of holistic nursing concepts and principles related to care of a group of patients with potentially life threatening problems. Clinical experiences may take place in hospitals or a variety of community settings. Demonstration of roles and competencies of the associate degree graduate nurse at entry level are expected. This course is essential for the successful transition from the role of student nurse to that of graduate nurse/registered nurse. This course contains a number of critical behaviors, including medication administration and all aspects of client safety, that must be performed without error by the end of the course to successfully pass the course. There will be 120 clinical hours over three weeks. The student will be placed with a Registered Nurse Preceptor and the student's clinical schedule will match the preceptor's schedule.