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Practicum prepares students for beginning professional nursing practice. Students expected to synthesize knowledge and skills to manage and advocate for groups of clients in various settings. Concurrent with NURSING 490P. Prerequisite: successful completion of all Level I, II, and III nursing courses.

Clinical practicum focusing on application of the nursing process, public health theory, epidemiology, nursing theory, and selected social, cultural, political, economic, and environmental theories in selected communities for health promotion. Prerequisite: successful completion of all Level I, II, and III nursing courses.

This course will provide students with the opportunity to reflect on and integrate their learning and experiences in General Education courses and courses specific to the nursing major into real-world experiences in nursing, through the lens of nursing research. Skills, attitudes and knowledge from multiple sources and experiences will be discussed and used as a framework for student reflection.

The development of competencies in community-based care of clients in need of psychiatric mental health nursing services with the goal of promoting optimal mental health. Concurrent with NURSING 327. Prerequisite: successful completion of all Level I requirements.

The application of principles of therapeutic and professional communication, teaching-learning, anticipatory guidance, parenting safety, assessment and management of individuals and families, health and illness states, and professional development to affect the health of children, parents, families, and self. Concurrent with NURSING 326. Prerequisite: successful completion of all Level I requirements.

The experience of mental health and illness addressed from selected theoretical perspectives and theories upon which the clinical practice of community mental health nursing is based and considered. Concurrent practicum: NURSING 398G. Prerequisite: successful completion of all Level I requirements.