Although similar to problem based learning, IBL is a more flexible process for students in several ways and allows faculty to be facilitators at appropriate stages. BS nursing students participate in both nursing disciplinary and multiprofessional activities in community settings. A multiprofessional tutorial involves BS nursing, medical, public health and social work students in an ongoing community-oriented project. Group activities include focusing on communication and interpersonal skills and developing awareness of the contributions of different health professions to improving the health of communities. Integrated multiprofessional clinics provide BS students with multiprofessional team experiences focusing on managing a caseload of clients with complex health needs in the community.
Students provide services in selected communities served by the community health centers.
These services relate to health assessment, health care coordination, health needs assessment and provision of nursing care. BS nursing students spend the majority of their clinical time in the community. MS students will graduate as nurses with advanced degrees. Student evaluation and grading is done by the same clinical faculty who supervise the other portions of students' practicums. MS students are also enrolled in nursing discipline tutorials, either on campus or on-site.