NUR 251: Preceptorship & Clinical

This clinical course requires students to utilize the knowledge and skills studied throughout their progression in the nursing program. Students engage one-on-one with a registered nurse or in a small clinical group within a healthcare setting; with an emphasis on advanced application of the nursing process, therapeutic communication, professionalism, and integration into patient-centered care. The major focus is on transitioning from a student nurse to a novice registered nurse and skills associated with clinical judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving while working as a member of the interprofessional team.