NUR 203B Introduction to Professional Practice
The final course in the lab series. Facilitates transition into professional practice through nursing practice experience that is supervised by a registered nurse Clinical Preceptor. Allows students to provide direct care to individuals and families under the direct supervision of the Clinical Preceptor with guidance from program faculty. Focuses on the role of the professional nurse while increasing their responsibilities and accountability in practice as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Placement options include acute, sub-acute, and community settings primarily in the Linn-Benton service district. Required: Admission to Nursing program.
Prerequisite
NUR 202A with a grade of C or better and successful completion of
NUR 202B.
Corequisite
NUR 203A
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Provide nursing care to diverse individuals and families across the lifespan in a variety of settings ensuring that it is compassionate, culturally and age-appropriate. Engage in multidisciplinary teams to work collaboratively in the provision of safe and evidence-based care. Utilize evidence, clinical judgment, interprofessional perspectives, and client preferences in planning, implementing and evaluating outcomes of care. Advocate for and provide nursing care using principles of ethics, quality improvement, client safety, and leadership. Demonstrate competency using patient care technologies, information systems, and communication devices that support safety, legal and effective nursing practice.