Emergency Nursing - Clinical Practicum for the RN

The clinical component of the Emergency Nursing Program will provide the nurse with an opportunity to integrate the knowledge and skills learned in the preceding theory components of the Emergency Nursing Program. Emphasis will be on the management of life threatening emergencies of the cardiac, respiratory, and neurological systems. The Emergency Department and its effect on patients and health care providers will be assessed and the standards of Emergency Nursing practice will be emphasized. The student will be assigned a preceptor who will evaluate the student's nursing practice while in the clinical area. The preceptor will evaluate the student according to the clinical objectives and standards of Emergency Nursing.

The Emergency Nursing-RN clinical is 150 hours and must be completed within a 3-month term. Nurses are required to do two shifts weekly following their preceptor's schedule.  

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to the program, section, and/or semester.