NURS 495A BH Transition into Professional Practice II: Senior Independent Practicum for RN
Provides the licensed RN to BS student with a transitional opportunity to apply formal and informal leadership and followership skills expected of the baccalaureate graduate. Students work side-by-side with a registered nurse serving in a leadership-management position in a healthcare or academic setting. Students gain an understanding of and appreciation for the role of leader-manager as indirect care provider, change agent, role model, and professional and public advocate. Students are expected to fully engage with their preceptors in shaping the practice or practice environment by actively participating and contributing to select projects and processes that contribute to the improved population health/health outcomes, quality of the patient experience, and cost-effectiveness.
Prerequisite
Completion of all other nursing degree requirements.