Apprenticeship ~ RN
Summary
Registered nurse apprenticeship providing hands-on patient care under supervision in a hospital setting.
The practical nurse apprentice will rotate up to 4-6 nursing areas of choice under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or the director of the department. The apprentice will spend 2-4 weeks observing and practicing direct nursing care to individual clients with a well-defined nursing diagnosis within the departments. The apprentice communicates with and on behalf of the client, and coordinates care with all health team members. The apprentice organizes those aspects of nursing care for which s/he is accountable in a specific work period. The apprentice will work flexible hours depending on the department, which may include weekends, holidays, and night shifts.