Indus College of Nursing and Midwifery

Semester VIII

CLINICAL PRACTICUM                                     5 CH

Course Description:

This course will enable learners to review and integrate previously learned concepts in the various clinical setting. It will prepare learners for the beginning practice of professional nursing in a variety of clinical settings. It responds to the needs of society by helping persons, families, and communities through therapeutic nursing care, which encompasses health teaching, health maintenance, and health promotion. The learner uses clinical judgment to assist clients in achieving optimal health and adapting to altered states of health.

  Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, learners will be able to

 

1.     Prepare for role transition to bedside nurse.

2.     Utilize learned concepts in a clinical setting.

3.     Enhance the Clinical practice which provides the opportunity for students to become skilful through implementing theoretical knowledge into practical situation.

4.     Develop professional growth and advancement through acquired knowledge and experience.

5.     Augment continuous personal growth and development.

 

Teaching learning strategies

PBL (Problem Based Learning), group discussions, presentation.

Evaluation Criteria

Evidenced based project

Presentation                                                20%

Paper writing                                               20%

Portfolio                                                       20%

Problem Based Tutorials                             20%

Clinical Punctuality and attendance              10%

Clinical feedback from clinical Area              10%

Total                                                                      100%