May 01, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
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NU 485 - Senior Nursing Preceptorship

2 lecture hours 12 lab hours 6 credits
Course Description
This course focuses on the synthesis of professional nursing concepts. Through clinical immersion in a selected area of practice and under mentorship of a preceptor, students transition into the role of the professional nurse. (prereq: NU 4600 , NU 4710 )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• Provide competent, caring, holistic nursing care through analytical use of the nursing process (Level 4, Nursing Care)
• Synthesize research findings and knowledge from the humanities and sciences into professional nursing practice (Level 4, Knowledge Development)
• Provide leadership when collaborating with other health care team members (Level 4, Leadership)
• Consistently employ appropriate and effective communication skills in nursing practice (Level 4, Communication)
• Integrate principles of health promotion, maintenance and health restoration to empower clients to achieve optimal health (Level 3, Health Concepts)
• Integrate knowledge gained from historical perspectives into one’s nursing practice (Level 4, History)
• Assume a professional role that is responsive to the needs of society (Level 4, Professional Role)
• Establish a pattern of lifelong learning (Level 4, Life-long Learning)
• Integrate appropriate technology when providing professional nursing care (Level 4, Technology)
• Integrate critical thinking skills in the clinical arena (Level 4, Critical Thinking)
Prerequisites by Topic
None appended.
Course Topics
• Reflective practice
• Caring
• Emotional Intelligence
• Transitioning to practice
• Graduate Nurse Interviewing
Laboratory Topics
• Clinical Focus: Clinical Immersion
Coordinator
Josanne Wollenhaupt



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