NUR 295: Work-Based Learning Practicum

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Class Program
Nursing
Credits 1 3 Lab Hours 33 99
A supervised work experience in the allied healthcare field designed to enhance the application of learned nursing theory and lab skills. Area of learning must be approved by instructor.

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

NUR 297
Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:

  1. Experience working in the health care field as a potential intermediate level nursing employee.
  2. Acquire future employment contacts.
Course Content Outline
  1. STUDENT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
    1. Identify learning goals.
    2. Evaluate work experience and employer/employee relationships
    3. Evaluate clinical facilities
    4. Self-evaluation
  2. SUPERVISOR’S EVALUATION OF MID-TERM AND FINAL EVALUATION BETWEEN STUDENT AND AGENCY SUPERVISOR
  3. STUDENT JOURNALING-DAILY JOURNALING OF EACH PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE INCLUDING:
    1. Experience
    2. Duties
    3. Analysis
    4. New information
Department Guidelines
  • Attendance and participation in the seminar are taken into consideration in the evaluation process. Pass/Fail course.
  • Demonstrates professional behaviors and adheres to the guidelines addressed in the Student Handbook.

The outcomes for the Nursing program are based on the Core Concepts: Communicator (C); Provider of Care (POC); Manager of Care (MOC); and Professional (P). Progress is assessed throughout the 2-year program culminating in a professional portfolio.

  1. Communicate effectively to deliver relevant, accurate and complete information to patients, families, and the healthcare team. (C)
  2. Deliver safe and effective physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual care to the whole person in a variety of settings. (POC.1)
  3. Plan, initiate, and evaluate patient teaching including assessment of current knowledge, use of appropriate materials and techniques. (POC.2)
  4. Demonstrate clinical decision-making from a theoretical knowledge base utilizing the nursing process to develop patient care plans that ensure safe, effective care in a variety of settings. (MOC)
  5. Assume responsibility and accountability in the practice of registered nursing as defined by the professional standards and codes of nursing. (P.1)
  6. Participate as a member of the healthcare team for educational and institutional growth. (P.2)

Additionally, a Dosage Calculation Exam must be passed each quarter with a score of 90% or greater to continue in the program. A student may retake this exam one time only. The Dosage Calculation Exam score is not included in the “Unit Tests” grade.