Clinical Practicum for Nursing Care of Adults with Acute and Chronic Illnesses

Clinical Practicum for Nursing Care of Adults with Acute and Chronic Illnesses
Clinical practicum in the nursing care of acutely and chronically ill adults in inpatient settings; professional behavior; illness implications for patients and families.
NURS
342
 Hours3.5 Credit, 0.0 Lecture, Arr Lab
 PrerequisitesCourses in Nursing Semester 2.
 Note10.5 clinical hours per week for 14 weeks (includes pre-assessment).
 TaughtFall, Winter
 ProgramsContaining NURS 342
Course Outcomes

Integrate the values of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as part of caring.

  • Value the importance of spirituality in the nursing process.
  • Respect religious beliefs of the client.
  • Utilize personal inspiration in clinical decisions as well as the learning process.

Demonstrate effective critical thinking and communication.

  • Demonstrate professional behavior when communicating with instructors, other health care providers, patients and families.
  • Provide safe, competent, professional nursing care of adults in inpatients settings experiencing acute or chronic illnesses.

Design, provide, and evaluate professional nursing care for individuals, families, and communities.

  • Participate in the peri-operative process as well as perform routines in aseptic and sterile technique.
  • Articulate and understand the implications of acute and chronic illness for patients and their families.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the performance of given technical skills.