Semester long clinical course focused on the practice of pediatric nursing in the community.

Semester long experience working in teams with a community organization to address a current public health issue. Learning focuses on working in teams to develop a strategic understanding of the identified public health issue and to design, implement, and evaluate a targeted intervention project.

The course explores the dynamic nature of the healthcare system and practice environments that impact nursing. Emphasis is placed on relationship of ethics, power, change, conflict, communication and politics in health care systems. Focus is placed on the use of models of leadership and management to effectively negotiate change, provided safe quality care, and promote professional practice in the delivery of relationship-centered care.

This course further develops and refines critical thinking skills by student participation in clinical scenarios and de-briefings. Students prepare for the care of patients with complex illness and engage in health assessment, psychomotor skills, and implementing the nursing process to develop a plan of care. May be waived with special circumstances.