NURS-W 471 . Clinical experience focuses on the role of the nurse in providing health and nursing care to groups of clients. Authority, accountability and responsibility are studied as is power in the attainment of individual and organizational goals. Nursing process is the basic framework, clinical pathways are studied. Quality improvement and the evaluation of outcomes of care are the focus of a major project applying principles of planned change.
Students continue to refine their teaching skills and the ability to apply theory to practice.
The themes of evaluation and feedback are emphasized. All students are required to take two credits of nursing electives. Three to five courses are offered each semester. Most courses are 2 credits, a limited number have variable credit. NURS 324 .