Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course introduces essential concepts of safe and effective nursing care for patients across the lifespan, utilizing the nursing process and evidence-based practice. It focuses on the introduction of the wellness/ illness continuum and the core competencies of clinical practice. The competencies include communication, leadership, patient-centered care, professionalism, safety, teamwork and collaboration, evidence- based practice, informatics and technology, and quality improvement. The clinical experience is designed to facilitate the fundamental acquisition of the core competencies of clinical practice. Emphasis in clinical is placed on health assessment across the lifespan, recognition of alterations from the norm, safety for patients and providers of care, interpersonal communication, patient-centered care, ethics, and safe, evidence-based technical skill interventions. The course consists of the following hours: theory 81, applied theory 199, clinical hours 125 and out of course work 164. Applied theory refers to the utilization of theoretical concepts in real-world situations or practical settings. This approach bridges the gap between theory and practice, allowing for the effective application of theoretical knowledge to real-life situations.Usually HeldThu Fri, Tue 8:00am–12:15pm, Tue 8:00am–12:35pm, Thu Fri 6:30am–3:30pm 