NUR 4945L: Senior Clinical Practicum at Florida International University (FIU) is a four-credit undergraduate course that provides students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned throughout the nursing program in a real-world clinical setting. The course is designed to prepare students for the transition from student to professional nurse.
Students in NUR 4945L will be assigned to a preceptor, who is an experienced nurse who will supervise and mentor them throughout the course. Students will work alongside their preceptor to provide care to patients in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and community health centers.
The course covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Comprehensive patient assessment
- Development and implementation of individualized care plans
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of common health problems
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Ethical and legal considerations in nursing practice
In addition to providing direct patient care, students in NUR 4945L will also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of other activities, such as:
- Attending case conferences and other educational sessions
- Leading patient education sessions
- Conducting research
- Participating in community outreach programs
Prerequisites: All other nursing courses in the BSN program.
Recommended text: Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, by Perry, Hockenberry, Potter, and Griffin, 9th edition, Elsevier.
