NURS-62100 Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum 1

This course is first in a series of supervised clinical experiences for clinical nurse specialist students. This course provides the opportunity to explore and gain competency in the CNS role, with the guidance of faculty and the clinical preceptor in a healthcare setting. The student develops a contract in collaboration with the supervising faculty member and the clinical preceptor outlining the objectives, activities, outcomes, and timeline for completion of 180 clock hours. Opportunities are provided for direct care of a population of patients, as well as experiences in consultation, collaboration, education, mentorship, coaching, research, ethical decision-making, moral agency and advocacy, and systems leadership.

Credits

2

Corequisite

Departmental permission