NURS 9500 - Practicum in Forensic Nursing

3 cr.

In this capstone course students select one or more areas of nursing practice to pursue in greater depth after consultation with faculty. Students find a clinical experience that gives them the opportunity for role negotiation and role development in the forensic nursing practicum. During the practicum, priority is placed on the development of leadership roles and interpersonal and psycho-motor skills needed to serve a selected client population under the preceptorship of an advanced practice nurse or related professional.

Prerequisite(s): All courses Corequisite(s): Co-requisite, nursing research or project.