Accelerated BSN Clinical Rotations

No nursing education is complete without the real-life experiences you can only get working in actual healthcare settings. As a University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) Accelerated BSN student, you’ll learn first-hand what it takes to be a knowledgeable, compassionate nurse.

You will complete over 900 clinical hours at various clinical sites in and around San Antonio, including two of the most respected in Texas: CHRISTUS Health System and Methodist Healthcare System.

Due to the condensed format of our 16-month accelerated nursing track, you’ll begin clinical rotations during your first semester, ensuring you graduate with a wealth of diverse clinical experiences in several specialties.

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Real-World Nursing Experience

It’s normal to be nervous walking into your first round of clinicals, especially as a first-semester nursing student. Your clinical experiences correspond to your online coursework, skills labs and simulation labs, so you will enter these experiences with an understanding of what to expect and how clinicals support your learning objectives.

Due to our small clinical sizes, you’ll receive one-on-one attention from your clinical instructors and expert guidance from the registered nurses and other healthcare providers on staff. As you progress through your courses in the ABSN track, you will become increasingly independent.

These clinical experiences are invaluable in helping you to learn how to effectively:

  • Care for patients with varied and complex medical conditions.
  • Advocate for the mental, physical and spiritual needs of your patients.
  • Communicate with patients and their family members.
  • Manage and prioritize the needs of multiple patients.
  • Work as part of a multi-disciplinary care team.
  • Navigate the healthcare system and electronic records management systems.

Clinicals also provide the opportunity to network with nurses, doctors, hiring managers and other hospital staff, a significant benefit that can be very helpful when entering the workforce.

Valuable Academic Partnerships

UIW has partnered with CHRISTUS Health System and Methodist Healthcare System to provide students with diverse clinical experiences. Throughout the ABSN track, you’ll have the chance to explore various nursing areas, including:

  • Medical-surgical
  • Behavioral health
  • Obstetrics (maternity)
  • Pediatrics

For More Information

Contact us to talk to an admissions representative about clinical rotations and their critical role in your accelerated nursing education.

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