Learn about a variety of issues which impact nursing practice
Assignments may include interviewing a relative or friend re: a health care experience, and/or interviewing a classmate re: a different culture's health beliefs
In this clinical practicum, students work with older adults in a variety of settings such as senior centers, assisted living facilities, and adult daycare
Take vital signs and physical assessments on their clients
Students do teaching projects to groups, and individual nursing care to inpatient clients
As students advance throughout the program, they have increasing responsibility for the care of patients
Students care for hospitalized patients with acute and chronic illnesses, including those who are having or have had surgery
Students also interact with patients' family members, and help teach patients and their families in preparation for their discharge from the hospital to home
In this clinical practicum, students may experience inpatient and/or outpatient interactions as the therapeutic agent with individuals and groups of clients experiencing psychiatric/mental health problems
Students also investigate outpatient resources available to these clients, such as AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) and community mental health agencies
In this clinical practicum, students move back into the hospital to care for adults of all ages with acute and chronic complex illnesses, including consideration of the impact on their families
In this capstone course, each student works with a nurse manager / nurse leader in a clinical setting of her/his choice
Examines theories, issues, and concepts related to contemporary nursing practice, with an emphasis on the application of principles of leadership and professionalism
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