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Emphasis courses: preparing baccalaureate students for transition to the workforce.

M E Mills1, L S Jenkins, C F Waltz

  • 1University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore 21201, USA.

Journal of Professional Nursing : Official Journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
|October 18, 2000
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The University of Maryland School of Nursing developed Clinical Emphasis Seminars and Practicum to enhance baccalaureate nursing graduates' workforce readiness. This program offers specialized clinical experience, benefiting students, employers, and patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Clinical Skills Development
  • Workforce Preparation

Background:

  • Identified need for improved baccalaureate nursing graduate preparedness for entry-level positions.
  • Existing curriculum lacked specialized clinical focus for workforce transition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To create, implement, and evaluate a novel educational model: Clinical Emphasis Seminars and Practicum.
  • To enhance nursing students' knowledge and skills in specific clinical areas.
  • To bridge the gap between academic preparation and the demands of the nursing workforce.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a 3-course sequence (5 credits) for the final year of the nursing curriculum.
  • Courses included 1-credit seminars and a 3-credit clinical practicum with a preceptor.

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  • Practicum involved a minimum of 9 hours/week with a preceptor over a 15-week semester.
  • Emphasis areas covered diverse clinical fields like cardiovascular, critical care, and community health.

    • Main Results:

    • Students gained in-depth knowledge and advanced clinical skills in chosen specialty areas.
    • Employers could assess students in a pre-employment setting, evaluating skill and attribute fit.
    • Provided "value-added" experience, enhancing student marketability.

    Conclusions:

    • The Clinical Emphasis model effectively prepares nursing graduates for the workforce.
    • This program offers significant advantages for students, employers, and patient care.
    • Specialized clinical training improves the transition from academia to professional nursing practice.