NURS 221 - Introduction to Nursing Practice

6 units (fi 12)(FIRST, 1-96C-2)

This practicum develops beginning knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide safe ethical patient care for adults with episodic and chronic health challenges. Intentional clinical learning activities integrate evidence-informed knowledge from NURS 220 and NURS 216. The focus is on assessment, communication, beginning professional practice, clinical reasoning, care planning, and documentation. Course includes 96 clinical hours total. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program. Prerequisite: NURS 116, NURS 124, NURS 125. Corequisites: NURS 216 (or NURS 206/NURS 207) and NURS 220.