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2014-2015 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

NUR 646 - Practicum in Nursing Education

Credits 3
Requirements: NUR 544 or 644
A guided practicum experience designed to develop teaching skill in academic, clinical teaching and health care practice settings. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse as educator in assessing and responding to identified needs, including the needs of diverse learners and populations, and evaluating learning outcomes. The focus is on the application of instructional design and teaching strategies based on theoretical knowledge and research. Course development was guided by the National League for Nursing Educator Competencies (2005) and the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of Practice for Professional Development (2000).