4 credit hours. Consequently grades will be affected by class absences. All papers are to be submitted in APA format. Points will be deducted from papers if the format is not accurate. Two copies of the Change Paper must be submitted to the instructor.
Papers are due on the designated date.
An extension will be granted only with permission from the instructor prior to the due date. Preliminary Guidelines for clinical Placement for Independent Practicum Clinical Area Students may select a clinical setting, which is relatively new to them or one, where they would like to increase their present level of expertise. The setting should not be a facility where the student is employed. There must be a resource person in the clinical setting who holds a master s degree in nursing . Time Parameters Students are expected to devote 52 hours to the clinical practicum throughout the semester.