Oct 24, 2026  
Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog 
    
Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog

NUR 265 - Clinical Practice for NUR 264


Credits: 2.5

Prerequisite: NUR 263  
Corequisite: NUR 264  NUR 266  NUR 267  

Description: This course is the clinical component that supports NUR 264 . Students will be in the clinical environment under the supervision of their clinical instructor in which they will connect theory to practice using the knowledge gained in previous and concurrent courses. Students will be evaluated weekly, using QSEN competencies to ensure that course and student objectives are met. This course is a course only included in the Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) Program. This course if offered as pass/no pass.

Transferable
Transferable to CSU only

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Upon completion of this course, the student will demonstrate safe and appropriate care for the client with complex health issues
  2. Upon completion of this course The student will demonstrate use of professional and therapeutic communication that facilitates collaboration with the health care team and trust and empathy with patients with complex health issues
  3. Upon completion of this course, the student will demonstrate integration of the nursing process with patient care through the written care plan and discharge teaching for the patient experiencing complex health issues


Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 144
Course Duration (Weeks): 9
Clinical Hours In Class: 16