NUR 380 : Cooperative Work Experience Nursing III

Transcript title

CWE Nursing III

Credits

1-10

Grading mode

Pass/No Pass grades

Total contact hours

30-300

Other hours

30-300

Course Description

Provides an opportunity for students with active RN licenses to obtain college credit for providing care in an occupational health care setting while enrolled in the BSN program. Requires the submission of a professional portfolio, which will be assessed based on documentation of the job description, level and variety of tasks assigned, skills performed, and description of the healthcare environment. The number of hours worked will be verified through timecard reports or similar documentation from the supervisor. Requires formal reflection on how the work experience supported student’s learning and professional goals. Thirty hours of documented RN work equals one credit. P/NP grading.

Course learning outcomes

1. Engage in clinical experience that applies established and evolving knowledge and builds on nursing skills previously attained and practiced in the student's course of study.
2. Apply clinical and professional communication concepts in the care of patients from diverse backgrounds in various health care settings.
3. Enhance the development of professional skills through critical thinking, collaboration, time management, and prioritization appropriate for the clinical setting.

Content outline

  1. Review of professional portfolio including job description, level and variety of tasks, skills performed, and description of healthcare environment.
  2. Submission of formal reflection on how work experience supports the student’s learning and professional goals.

Required materials

Materials not required.

Outside of
expected

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