Students will explore the evolution of nursing and professional hopes and dreams for the future. Credit 2 hours. Exposure to settings where nurses practice health promotion and caring behaviors will promote the development of a positive view of nursing. Classroom and laboratory experience. Credit 4 hours.
Practice builds confidence and competent skills.
Caring Practicum 2 Application of the art of nursing in acute care facilities. Students develop the caring qualities of confidence and competence when providing nursing care to acutely ill clients. Credit 1 hour. Practice of nursing skills in safe, secure environment facilitates learning, thus building confidence and competence which are necessary caring behaviors. Students need opportunity to practice new behaviors, to perfect the art of caring and to be supported as they meet their own learning needs.