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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

NU 428 - Intro to Practicum (1)

This practicum introduces beginning nursing students to essential clinical skills and health assessments through hands-on practice. Students develop competencies in patient communication, vital signs, basic interventions, and documentation while applying theory to real-world care. The course emphasizes critical thinking, safe practice, and preparation for advanced patient care. Corequisites: NU 450 Development of the Professional Nurse , NU 425 Foundations of Health & Illness Concepts I , NU 453 Health Assessment , and NU 425 Foundations of Health & Illness Concepts I .