NURS 195 — Geriatric Nursing Externship
This summer cl inical experience provides an opportunity to explore the specialty of geriatric nursing and the role of the registered nurse as a leader in the clinical environment. Students will demonstrate proficiency in assessment of the geriatric client, medical admi nistration, and clinical decision -making. Leadership and clinical decision -making are supported with evidence-based practice. The student will work with the preceptor's schedule for 32 hours/week for 10 weeks and attend clinical seminars during the 10 - week course. This elective does not change the clinical requirements for the nursing program. Students will work with a clinical preceptor in the clinical sites and under the direction of clinical faculty from SMCC. Students must meet criteria for selecti on set up SMCC and also apply for employement at the clinical facility and meet their employment requirements. Prerequisite(s): NURS-175, PSYC-220, department approval