The practicum course guides the student in a synthesis of content from nursing and related sciences and the application of this knowledge to the role of the nurse in leadership and management experiences. Emphasis will be placed on the student's clinical engagement in management initiatives requiring critical assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation activities using theoretical models and management tools. Students in the practicum experience are expected to progress throughout the clinical practicum from requiring assistance to becoming primarily independent.
Outcomes: 1) Apply knowledge of selected concepts, models, and theories from nursing and management sciences to achieve high quality nursing care and effective healthcare team coordination in a variety of settings; 2) Apply knowledge of healthcare policy, finance and regulatory environments to identify clinical questions, implement safety initiatives, and monitor patient outcomes; 3) Incorporate effective communication techniques to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care; 4) Analyze and evaluate healthcare organization structure, mission, and philosophy as they relate to the standards of care, staffing and performance, development and marketing of programs and projects; 5) Evaluate the use of information technology to improve patient care outcomes and create a safe care environment; 6) Apply legal, ethical principles to the nursing role of leadership and management.
Outcomes: 1) Apply knowledge of selected concepts, models, and theories from nursing and management sciences to achieve high quality nursing care and effective healthcare team coordination in a variety of settings; 2) Apply knowledge of healthcare policy, finance and regulatory environments to identify clinical questions, implement safety initiatives, and monitor patient outcomes; 3) Incorporate effective communication techniques to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care; 4) Analyze and evaluate healthcare organization structure, mission, and philosophy as they relate to the standards of care, staffing and performance, development and marketing of programs and projects; 5) Evaluate the use of information technology to improve patient care outcomes and create a safe care environment; 6) Apply legal, ethical principles to the nursing role of leadership and management.