RNSG 1161: Clinical I

A method of instruction providing detailed education, training and work-based experience and direct patient/client care, generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement is the responsibility of the college faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Clinical experiences focus on the concept of caring while providing care within structured acute care settings: health promotion, RN assessment of adult and geriatric clients, application of a systematic problem solving process, multidisciplinary teamwork, and communication is incorporated. Computers are used in this course. Sixty-four clinical hours.