Must be taken concurrently with or following NSG 424. The Profession and the Professional III. 2 credits. Nursing Practicum V. 2 credits. Students synthesize and apply concepts, principles, theories and skills in the nursing care of adults or children experiencing moderate to multisystem challenges in health. On acute and critical care nursing units, students will work in small groups to plan and facilitate care for multiple clients.
Students provide nursing care in the home for persons and families experiencing chronic illness.
Using a case management theoretical framework, students coordinate and deliver services through visits with agency nurse case managers and direct caregiving responsibilities. Issues of chronic illness, coping and extended care are explored. Linked closely with NSG 423 and 444, this practicum provides opportunities for development of assessment and intervention skills within the multidisciplinary health care team in community-based health care. The focus is on assessing and meeting health needs of vulnerable individuals and groups. In this practicum students are provided an opportunity to learn and apply biopsychosocial concepts to the care of hospitalized individuals experiencing acute alterations in mental health.