NUR 206 - Nursing Care of Adult I Practicum

Clinical application of the Nursing Care of the Adult I theory course includes a laboratory, simulation, and a direct care component. Opportunities to learn and practice selected complex skills of a professional nurse are provided in lab experiences; here the student can critically examine development of his/her psychomotor, communication, and decision-making skills. The student has the opportunity to apply Core Competencies© to the care of patient with medical/surgical and mental health problems.

At the completion of the course, the student will:

Apply the multiple dimensions of patient-centered care to the holistic and coordinated care of the patient with medical/surgical and mental health problems.
Minimize risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance in the medical/surgical and mental health settings.
Use leadership skills to facilitate the achievement of shared goals.
Analyze the best current evidence coupled with clinical competence to make practice decisions.
Use advanced technology in order to make decisions that optimize patient outcomes in the medical/surgical and mental health settings.
Interact effectively with patients, families, and the health care team to enhance health outcomes.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of NUR 155, NUR 156, NUR 160, BIO 232, and ANT 101.
Corequisite(s): BIO 235, MAT 177, NUR 205
Note(s): NUR 205 must be taken concurrently with NUR 206. Open to Nursing students only.

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