Clinical Practicum I

This practicum utilizes virtual simulation technology to prepare students for safe and effective direct patient care in the subsequent practicums. The clinical practicum introduces students to simulation, where they practice essential concepts, skills, and attitudes needed to provide safe and effective care to patients across the lifespan. Virtual technology is used to introduce students to prioritization of care, professionalism, team collaboration, interdisciplinary communication using SBAR, therapeutic communication skills, documentation, applying early decision-making skills in gathering and analyzing client data, safe medication administration, and utilizing technology and informatics relative to patient-centered care.