Clinical practice is the heart of nursing education at GRUNI. Our comprehensive clinical program provides students with hands-on experience in real healthcare settings, preparing them for professional practice while ensuring patient safety and quality care.

Clinical Progression

Year 1: Foundation Skills

Students begin with fundamental nursing skills in controlled environments:

• Basic patient care and hygiene
• Vital signs assessment
• Communication skills with patients and families
• Infection control practices
• Basic medication administration

Year 2: Medical-Surgical Nursing

Introduction to acute care settings:

• Medical-surgical units
• Patient assessment and care planning
• Medication administration and monitoring
• Documentation and reporting
• Team collaboration

Year 3: Specialized Areas

Exposure to specialized nursing fields:

• Pediatric nursing
• Maternal-child health
• Mental health nursing
• Community health
• Critical care observation

Year 4: Advanced Practice

Capstone clinical experience:

• Preceptorship with experienced nurses
• Independent patient care management
• Leadership and management skills
• Research project implementation
• Professional role development

Clinical Settings

Hospital Settings

• Medical-Surgical Units: General patient care and recovery
• Emergency Department: Acute care and triage
• Intensive Care Units: Critical care nursing
• Operating Rooms: Perioperative nursing
• Pediatric Units: Child and adolescent care
• Maternity Units: Labor, delivery, and postpartum care

Community Settings

• Community Health Centers: Preventive care and health promotion
• School Health Programs: Child health and wellness
• Home Healthcare: Patient care in home environments
• Public Health Departments: Population health initiatives
• Occupational Health: Workplace health and safety

Specialized Facilities

• Mental Health Facilities: Psychiatric nursing care
• Rehabilitation Centers: Recovery and therapy support
• Long-term Care Facilities: Chronic care management
• Hospice Care: End-of-life care and support

Clinical Skills Development

Technical Skills

• Patient assessment and physical examination
• Medication administration (oral, IV, IM, SC)
• Wound care and dressing changes
• Catheterization and tube care
• Vital signs monitoring and interpretation
• Emergency procedures and CPR

Critical Thinking Skills

• Clinical decision making
• Problem identification and resolution
• Care planning and evaluation
• Evidence-based practice application
• Risk assessment and management

Communication Skills

• Patient and family education
• Interprofessional communication
• Documentation and reporting
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness
• Conflict resolution

Clinical Supervision and Support

Clinical Instructors

Experienced registered nurses with advanced degrees provide:

• Direct supervision and guidance
• Skill demonstration and practice
• Feedback and evaluation

Preceptors

Senior nurses in clinical settings offer:

• One-on-one mentoring
• Role modeling
• Professional development guidance

Faculty Support

Nursing faculty provide:

• Clinical coordination
• Academic-clinical integration
• Problem-solving assistance

Clinical Evaluation

Students are evaluated on multiple dimensions:

• Clinical Performance: Direct observation of patient care
• Professional Behavior: Ethics, accountability, and teamwork
• Documentation: Accuracy and completeness of records
• Critical Thinking: Clinical reasoning and decision making
• Communication: Effectiveness with patients and team members

Safety and Quality

Patient safety is paramount in all clinical experiences:

• Strict adherence to infection control protocols
• Medication safety practices
• Patient identification and verification
• Incident reporting and learning
• Continuous quality improvement