NUR 252A Leadership/Administration Practicum

This is the first course in the Leadership/Administration practica series for students in the nursing Leadership/Administration track. This course is designed to assist the student in gaining practical knowledge skills and experience regarding the nursing leadership role in a variety of settings by precepting with a practicing nurse leader/administrator. The seminar portion of this course provides the student an opportunity to debrief and problem-solve with course faculty and other students. Current entry-level competencies and behaviors identified in the American Organization of Nurse Executives' Competencies (AONE) will be emphasized throughout the practica series. This practicum will concentrate on the competency areas of communication and relationship-building leadership, and professionalism. Prerequisites: Admission into the MSN program. Successful completion of NUR 201, NUR 203, NUR 241 (taken concurrently), NUR 247, NUR 253, NUR 254, and NUR 290.