NUR 2941L - Clinical Preceptorship-AS

96 clinical hours/over 4 weeks 2 Credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): All nursing courses and general education requirements for the A.S. Degree.
Co-requisite(s): NUR 2260L, NUR2530, NUR 2810
The focus of the clinical experience is on the progression of the student from the educational setting and student role, to functioning within the reality of the work place in a professional role. This Level 2 clinical Preceptorship teams a student with a registered nurse mentor for an in-depth clinical experience. Students are provided an opportunity to synthesize and utilize knowledge gained during their educational experience while functioning in the role of provider of care. Opportunities are provided for students to participate as a manager of client care, and to observe basic management functions. Students are required to complete this level 2, ninety-six hour clinical Preceptorship during the final month in the nursing program. This course may require some basic computer skills and WebCT.