NURS 242 - Nursing Concepts 4

Number of Credits: 7
Facilitate entry into nursing practice at the generalist level. Engage in intensive clinical opportunities, apply previously learned concepts and leadership skills in selected practice situations. With supervision and guidance from faculty and an expert nurse preceptor, the student functions in the role of a novice registered nurse. Fifteen hours of lecture and two hundred seventy hours of clinical experience each semester. Additional $200 fee required. (Spring Term Only) Seven Credits. Seven billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): NURS 233.
Course Topics:
Leadership, Collaboration, Professional Identity, Evidence, Ethics, Health Care Organizations, Health Care Economics, and Health Law.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Use the nursing process to optimize client health. (PG1)
Assimilate into the profession of nursing. (PG2)
Provide patient-centered care. (PG3)
Engage in evidence-based practice. (PG4)