I. Course Title: Clinical Practicum TBSN II
II. Course Prefix/Number: NURS 338C
III. Credit Hours: 3 credits
IV. Prerequisites: NURS 328C
Corequisites: NURS 327
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 second 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 assisted level of clinical performance.
VI. Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this clinical practicum, the student will perform the following
objectives at the assisted 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, 3-19-10, 12-7-12, 10-17-14