NURS213 — Pediatric Practicum
, 45 hours of clinical experience. Opportunities to apply clinical skills in the hospital and simulation lab are provided. Students will gain experience in organizing care, managing time, and utilizing the steps of the nursing process. Emphasis will be placed on the professional nurse’s role in communication, health education, growth and development, critical thinking, safety, and accountability. The importance of fostering a collaborative approach in managing the care of the pediatric patient will be stressed. Literature searches utilizing technology will be conducted. (45 of clinical experience) Enrollment in the 200 Level of Nursing (NURS) courses is limited to those students who have been selected and admitted to the program. Program courses are sequenced by semester and must be taken as a group each semester per program requirements and policies.
Prerequisites: NURS200, NURS200L, NURS201, NURS202, NURS205