NU 680 Clinical Nurse Leader Role Practicum
The immersion experience is divided over two modules: NU680 and NU681 constituting 6- credits in total. The two courses provide the opportunity for in-depth analysis of the CNL role within various health care settings and specialties through a guided role immersion practicum experience. The immersion experience focuses on the role of the clinical nurse leader as clinician, outcomes manager, client manager, client advocate, educator, information manager, systems analyst/risk anticipator, team member, member of the profession, and lifelong learner. Integration of prior coursework related to advanced assessment and pathophysiology, pharmacology, information systems, ethics, research, evidence-based practice and health care systems occurs through clinical role practice. A team of preceptors provide guidance and support as CNL students identify and confirm the role components of the CNL while analyzing the organizational context for this new role