The emerging role of the professional nurse is explored. A clinical course which integrates theories and concepts from all nursing courses and provisions for practice in predominantly distributive healthcare settings. Emphasis is on the utilization of the nursing process, the prevention of illness, maintenance of health, and the restoration of wellness of individuals, families, and communities, experiencing adaptation to complex health problems. Management skills and techniques are utilized in the delivery of holistic nursing care. Activities are provided which facilitate the role transition from student to professional nurse.
Clinical experiences occur in a variety of distributive health-care settings.
18 clinical hours. Faculty and student collaborate on the selection, development, and evaluation of an individual project or topic in an area of nursing or health. Copyright Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, Arkansas. All trademarks herein belong to their respective owners.