I.    Course Title: Clinical Practicum for ABSN I
II.    Course Number: NURS 358C
III.    Credit Hours: 4 credits
IV.    Prerequisites: NURS 300
        Corequisites: NURS 354
V.    Course Description:
                                 
                                 During this practicum, students participate in clinical experiences that complement
                                    the accompanying nursing theory courses.  Students reach the novice level of clinical
                                    performance.
VI.    Course Objectives:
                                 
                                 Upon successful completion of this clinical practicum, the student will perform the
                                    following objectives at the novice 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:  2-12-10 ,
                                 
                                           Revised 12-7-12