NURS 296 - Preceptorship

4 Total Credits
Prerequisite(s): Practicum designed with independent practical learning and hands-on learning
experience in a clinical setting under the guidance and mentorship of experienced registered nurse (RN).
Taken during the final quarter of nursing program and involves working closely with a registered nurse
(RN) and other health care providers. Focuses on integrating theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, and
learned laboratory and clinical skills into nursing practice. Provides opportunities to develop advanced
clinical skills, critical thinking, professionalism, patient safety, communication, documentation, and legal
and ethical issues in nursing practice. Overall, this course is a vital component of nursing education,
providing students with valuable hands-on experience and preparing them for their future careers as
registered nurses.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate clinical competence.
Apply knowledge and theory to provide safe, appropriate client care in clinical setting.
Demonstrate nursing professional identity.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
Manage patient care; delegate aspects of client care to qualified assistive personnel and evaluate outcomes.