NURS4410

In Nursing IV, the student increases skills in applying the nursing process to a group of clients with chronic and/or critical health problems. The student develops his/her professional role as a leader and manager and is prepared for the transition from student to graduate. Nursing IV involves the student in specialty areas such as the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit and Community Agencies. Major health areas which are investigated include, but are not limited to: Endocrine, Neurology, Cardiac, Respiratory, Obstetrical and Trauma Emergencies. To develop the role as a professional, the student participates in a group leader rotation. Clinical experiences include a variety of settings. A pediatric experience and a two day preceptorship are included. Students continue to focus on prevention and health education in the clinical and community setting. In the clinical lab, the student cares for a group of clients with more critical and complex situations.