including acute care, medical-surgical nursing, mental health nursing, informatics, pediatric and maternal child nursing, and community health. Courses are assigned based on faculty areas of expertise. Future faculty will be hired to add areas of expertise to teach in the on- campus laboratory and clinical experiences.
Faculty are academically and experientially prepared for the areas they teach. Faculty who are nurses maintain an active nursing license in the state where they live or practice.
II-F Preceptors (e.g., mentors, guides, coaches), if used by the program as an extension of faculty, are academically and experientially qualified for their role.
The culminating course of the BSN program is a practicum. The practicum course offers students an opportunity to apply newly developed skills and to relate theoretical content to real practice situations. Prior to this unique practicum course, the student has demonstrated understanding of the theoretical foundations and shown competency in knowledge and skills of the baccalaureate generalist nurse. This final, concentrated professional experience helps to further prepare students for the baccalaureate generalist nurse role. On a larger scale it allows the student to enhance skills in decision making, communication and collaboration, and leadership. The clinical coordinator provides students with an appropriate location and mentor for the practicum experience with the support of their assigned faculty. A resume or curriculum vitae and signed practicum agreement are submitted in the Canvas learning management system. The mentor meets qualifications as outlined below. Holds a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited institution. • Has a minimum of at least 1-year experience in nursing at the baccalaureate level. • Holds a current unencumbered nursing license in the state of practice. • Are willing to teach, coach and mentor students. • Willingness, interest, and motivation to accept the mentor responsibilities. • Demonstration of effective communication and interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in providing nursing care and performing nursing skills. • Provides support for the student during nursing care. • Must display qualities such as patience, empathy, flexibility, and understanding of realistic expectations. • Demonstrates an interest in sharing knowledge with students. • Provides support for the student during nursing care and skills without rescuing and seeks the “teachable moment.” In concurrence with the student’s assigned faculty member, a practicum agreement including expectations, student learning outcomes, and means of measuring success will be prepared. During the practicum, the student must advise the mentor of course requirements and personal goals. The student’s assigned faculty member is responsible for evaluating the student’s performance and all associated assignments completed during the practicum experience. The student is responsible for making travel arrangements and incurs all related expenses. Mentor qualifications: •
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