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Practicum III

Code: 106122
Credits: 12
2026/2027
Degree programme Type Course
Nursing PR 3

Contact lecturer

Name :
Raúl Lopez Salas
Email :
raul.lopez.salas@uab.cat

Teaching staff

David Téllez Velasco
Mireia Balza Bielsa
Carolina Watson Badia

Group languages

You can consult this information at the end of the document.

Prerequisites

ACADEMIC RECOMMENDATIONS
It is highly recommended to have passed Practicum I and II prior to advancing in competency acquisition.
Two practicums cannot be undertaken simultaneously.

STUDENT COMMITMENTS

  • Maintain confidentiality, professional secrecy, and fulfill student responsibilities (regulations available at: www.uab.cat/medicina → Nursing Degree → Practicum).

  • Submission of a negative certificate from the Central Registry of Sexual Offenders is mandatory to begin the practicum. Students must present this certificate at their assigned Center/Hospital/Service upon request (typically at the start of the practicum, but timing may vary by teaching unit).

PRACTICUM CENTER REQUIREMENTS

  • Compliance with Occupational Risk Prevention and Preventive Medicine regulations.

  • Valid student identification card.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION
Some institutions may require:

  • Signed confidentiality agreements.

  • Institutional ID card.

  • Specific practicum agreement.

Always consult the Virtual Campus for specific regulations.

Important note: It is the student’s responsibility to verify and fulfill all requirements before the practicum begins.

Objectives

General Purpose :

Practicum III must allow the student to integrate and apply the contents They have worked on previously on the different subjects, incorporating new knowledge, abilities and attitudes through real contact with the nurse profession within the welfare field and its complexity.

Specific Objectives :

  • To allow the students to go into depth in the cares initiated in Practicum I, those that are part of the day-to-day life of a nurse, and initiatie themselves in those complex cres that are carried out in the hospital units. 
  • Incorporate the nursing process of attention as scientific methodology.
  • Develop the dimensions of the collaborative and autonomous roles.
  • Offer nursing care adapted to Medical needs, guaranteeing quality nursing care, directed to the patient and the family with an integral vision that contemplated the biological, psychological and social need of the patients.
  • Develop communication skills with the person they are taking care of, his family and the work team

  

Learning outcomes

  • CM11 (Promote the right to information, participation and promotion of autonomy in the decision-making of the people served, according to their way they experience their health and disease process.) Promote the right to information, participation and promotion of autonomy in the decision-making of the people served, according to their way they experience their health and disease process.
  • CM21 (Apply palliative measures and health technologies in the final stage of life of people in home, healthcare and social settings.) Apply palliative measures and health technologies in the final stage of life of people in home, healthcare and social settings.
  • CM25 (Act in life-threatening situations according to clinical practice guidelines.) Act in life-threatening situations according to clinical practice guidelines.
  • CM26 (Establish respectful, assertive and effective communication with people, their families and teams of health professionals.) Establish respectful, assertive and effective communication with people, their families and teams of health professionals.
  • CM27 (Work in health and social settings in collaboration with other professionals, forming multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams to improve the health and care of individuals, groups or the community.) Work in health and social settings in collaboration with other professionals, forming multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams to improve the health and care of individuals, groups or the community.
  • CM28 (Apply comprehensive and continuous nursing care in healthcare and social settings which guarantees the health and well-being of individuals, their families or the community, based on available scientific evidence, clinical practice guidelines and current legislation, to guarantee well-being, quality and safety.) Apply comprehensive and continuous nursing care in healthcare and social settings which guarantees the health and well-being of individuals, their families or the community, based on available scientific evidence, clinical practice guidelines and current legislation, to guarantee well-being, quality and safety.
  • CM29 (Establish a non-judgmental relationship with people considering physical, psychological and sociocultural factors to ensure respect for their opinions, beliefs and values and guarantee their right to privacy through confidentiality and professional discretion.) Establish a non-judgmental relationship with people considering physical, psychological and sociocultural factors to ensure respect for their opinions, beliefs and values and guarantee their right to privacy through confidentiality and professional discretion.
  • CM30 (Use health promotion and education strategies in health and social settings that encourage self-care and preventive and therapeutic behaviours, favouring the health and well-being of community members and minimising suffering, risks and disabilities.) Use health promotion and education strategies in health and social settings that encourage self-care and preventive and therapeutic behaviours, favouring the health and well-being of community members and minimising suffering, risks and disabilities.
  • CM31 (Develop nursing leadership in care and on teams within the health and social system.) Develop nursing leadership in care and on teams within the health and social system.
  • SM01 (Use scientific evidence in professional practice.) Use scientific evidence in professional practice.
  • SM04 (Choose the uses, indication and mechanisms of action of drugs and medical devices that may be prescribed or indicated by the nurse in accordance with current legislation.) Choose the uses, indication and mechanisms of action of drugs and medical devices that may be prescribed or indicated by the nurse in accordance with current legislation.
  • SM06 (Analyse people's interactive behaviour based on gender and other social determinants, taking into account their implications for health and disease processes in a social and multicultural context.) Analyse people's interactive behaviour based on gender and other social determinants, taking into account their implications for health and disease processes in a social and multicultural context.
  • SM11 (Design care organisation systems for individuals, their families or the community.) Design care organisation systems for individuals, their families or the community.
  • SM19 (Design nursing care by exchanging information, resolving difficulties, taking on responsibilities and contributing to the integration of processes and continuity of care.) Design nursing care by exchanging information, resolving difficulties, taking on responsibilities and contributing to the integration of processes and continuity of care.
  • SM36 (Plan nursing care aimed at individuals, their families or the community and oriented towards health outcomes.) Plan nursing care aimed at individuals, their families or the community and oriented towards health outcomes.
  • SM37 (Develop clinical judgments based on clinical and care practice guidelines and applying diagnostic and therapeutic reasoning in the provision of care.) Develop clinical judgments based on clinical and care practice guidelines and applying diagnostic and therapeutic reasoning in the provision of care.
  • SM38 (Identify physical, psychological and social problems derived from abuse throughout the life cycle, especially in childhood and old age, and act in favour of prevention and early detection for both care and rehabilitation.) Identify physical, psychological and social problems derived from abuse throughout the life cycle, especially in childhood and old age, and act in favour of prevention and early detection for both care and rehabilitation.
  • SM39 (Identify physical, psychological and social problems stemming from gender-based violence, and act in favour of prevention and early detection for the care and rehabilitation of women victims of gender-based violence.) Identify physical, psychological and social problems stemming from gender-based violence, and act in favour of prevention and early detection for the care and rehabilitation of women victims of gender-based violence.
  • SM40 (Use the technologies and information systems available in the health and social system to obtain relevant data and information to implement quality nursing care.) Use the technologies and information systems available in the health and social system to obtain relevant data and information to implement quality nursing care.

Contents

The contents of this practicum integrate knowledge from different subjects taught throughout previous courses. During the placement period, students must select the necessary content to identify needs and address the health problems of the individuals receiving care in the healthcare setting, under the supervision of nursing staff.


The following contents are highlighted:


  • Application of nursing models and/or Virginia Henderson’s model in patient care.
  • Methodological foundations for planning and delivering nursing care.
  • Application of the teaching–learning process in providing care to individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Nursing care plan.
  • Code of ethics, as well as the rights and duties of patients within the healthcare system.
  • Continuous improvement of the quality of nursing care.
  • Clinical practice guidelines and protocols.
  • Healthy nutrition and therapeutic diets for patients.
  • Factors influencing patients’ learning processes: educational needs, learning objectives, educational strategies, and expected outcomes.
  • Nursing care focused on health promotion and disease prevention.
  • Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of commonly prescribed medications, as well as patients’ educational needs.
  • Therapeutic communication.
  • Conflict management.
  • Risk management regulations to ensure patient safety.
  • The Catalan healthcare system.

Learning activities and methodology

Title Hours ECTS Learning outcomes
HUMAN CARE CLINICAL PRACTICE (PEXT) 291 11.64
Job preparation / Personal study / Reading articles 9 0.36

Clinical Practices (PEXT):

Clinical practices span approximately 8 weeks. The healthcare service and practice schedule will be assigned through the selection system established in SIA.

During the clinical practice period, students will integrate into hospital healthcare units. Here, they will develop knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values in a real, complex professional environment, always supervised by a clinical nurse (clinical tutor). This professional will:

  • Guide and oversee the individualized learning process

  • Conduct continuous formative monitoring

  • Perform the final evaluation of the practice period

The clinical associate professor will ensure proper implementation of practices through regular visits to healthcare services. They will:

  • Facilitate and coordinate evaluative activities

  • Manage incidents affecting students' learning

  • Serve as the academic-institutional liaison

Clinical practices provide a key opportunity to:

  • Adapt to real hospital dynamics

  • Acquire professional competencies

  • Develop autonomy with tutor support

Healthcare institutions are dynamic entities subject to change. While service assignments follow SIA's selection system, organizational factors beyond the university's control may require last-minute student relocation to alternative services.

Reflective Journal (QR):


A documented collection of practice experiences that elicited significant emotional responses (positive/negative) impacting the learning process. Submitted fortnightly as written assignments via Campus Virtual.

Annotation: within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.

Assessment

Continuous assessment activities

Title Weight Hours ECTS Learning outcomes
EVALUATION DURING INTERNSHIPS AT THE CARE CENTER 70% 0 0 CM11, CM21, CM25, CM26, CM27, CM28, CM29, CM30, CM31, SM01, SM04, SM06, SM11, SM19, SM36, SM37, SM38, SM39, SM40
REFLECTIVE RECORDS 30% 0 0 CM11, CM21, CM25, CM26, CM27, CM28, CM29, CM30, CM31, SM01, SM04, SM06, SM11, SM19, SM36, SM37, SM38, SM39, SM40

Nursing Degree Practicum Guidelines

Within the Nursing Degree curriculum, the Practicum courses form part of the External Practice subject. The competencies and learning outcomes of the External Practice subject will be developed and assessed throughout the different practicums according to their specific clinical contexts. From 2nd to 4th year, all clinical practice competencies will be progressively achieved during the clinical placements.

Final Grade Composition:

  • 70% Clinical Practice (PEXT) evaluation
  • 30% Reflective Journals evaluation
  • Important: To pass the course, students must achieve a minimum grade of 5 in both clinical practice competencies and reflective journals.

Attendance Control:

  • \"Tracking Sheet\": The supervising nurse must sign this daily document verifying completed practice hours. Students are solely responsible for maintaining accurate records and must submit the completed form (scanned) via Moodle at the end of the practicum period. This document may be requested for verification at any time by practicum coordinators.

Attendance Requirements:

  • Full attendance during the scheduled period is mandatory
  • Absence categories:
  • a) Justified absences: (family bereavement, medical appointments, acute illness, official exams) - Requires documentation and hour recovery
  • b) Unjustified absences: Results in 1-point deduction per missed day (even if hours are made up)
  • c) Strikes/Protests: Mustbe notified in advance - Counts as completed hours
  • d) Unreported absences: May lead to course failure
  • e) Tardiness: More than 5 late arrivals/departures may result in failure

Clinical Practice Evaluation (PEXT):

  1. Formative Midterm Evaluation: Students request interim feedback from their supervising nurse, discussing strengths and areas for improvement
  2. Final Evaluation: Supervising nurses complete a competency assessment, which students discuss alongside their self-evaluation

Reflective Journals:

  • Biweekly submission is mandatory (late submissions = 0)
  • Evaluates: Critical reflection, respect for diversity, and identification of learning improvement strategies
  • Must follow presentation guidelines (style, grammar, structure) per the provided rubric

Grading Scale:

  • Fail: <5
  • Pass: 5-6.9
  • Good: 7-8.9
  • Excellent: ≥9
  • Honors: ≥9
  • Non-assessable: Applies when students fail to meet minimum requirements

Special Circumstances:

  • Extensions (max 5 days) may be granted for medical/technical issues (1-point penalty applies)
  • Academic misconduct (plagiarism, falsification) or unprofessional behavior will be reviewed by the Practicum Committee
  • Exceptional cases will be evaluated by a special committee when necessary

MPORTANT NOTES:

For this course, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is permitted exclusively for support tasks and text correction.

The student must clearly identify which parts have been generated using this technology, specify the tools used, and include a critical reflection on how these tools influenced the process and final outcome of the activity.

Failure to transparently disclose the use of AI in this evaluable activity will be considered academic dishonesty.

Any sign of academic dishonesty (such as plagiarism or manipulation of assessment documents, etc.) or any discriminatory, violent, or disrespectful attitude towards patients, professionals, peers, and/or instructors, will be referred to the Practicum Committee. This committee will analyze the incident and establish a consensual resolution.

At the request of the course coordinator and/or the Practicum Coordinator of the Faculty (UD), an evaluation committee may be constituted to assess special, personal, and/or extraordinary situations not addressed in this guide or in documents published on the Practicum website.

This course does not include a single assessment system. If you fail this subject, given its specific characteristics, recovery/resit is not possible.

**From January 2024, as a result of a legislative change, all students who do care internships contribute to social security. Any change in timetable (justified absence) must be communicated to the academic management of the teaching unit (Royal Decree-Law 2/2023 on Social Security contributions for students on unpaid training placements). Unjustified Absences, in addition to having an impact on the final grade of the practicum, may lead to fraud of the law in accordance with the aforementioned regulations for non-compliance with working hours.**

Bibliography

Alfaro-LeFevre, R. (2020). Applying nursing process: A step-by-step guide to clinical reasoning (10th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.

Herdman, T. H., Kamitsuru, S., & Lopes, C. T. (2023). NANDA International nursing diagnoses: Definitions and classification 2021–2023. Thieme.

Moorhead, S., Johnson, M., Maas, M. L., & Swanson, E. (2023). Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) (7th ed.). Elsevier.

Bulechek, G. M., Butcher, H. K., Dochterman, J. M., & Wagner, C. (2023). Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) (8th ed.). Elsevier.

Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2022). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare (5th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.

Berman, A., Snyder, S., & Frandsen, G. (2021). Kozier & Erb’s Fundamentals of Nursing (11th ed.). Pearson.

Huber, D. L. (2021). Leadership and Nursing Care Management (7th ed.). Elsevier.

World Health Organization (WHO). (2021). Global patient safety action plan 2021–2030.

Arnold, E. C., & Boggs, K. U. (2020). Interpersonal relationships: Professional communication skills for nurses (8th ed.). Elsevier.

Institut Català de la Salut (ICS). Guies clíniques i 3clics. Disponible a: https://www.ics.gencat.cat

Software

-During the internship period, students will use various digital tools and platforms necessary for the management and development of training and administrative activities. The main software used will include:

  • Moodle: for submitting reflective journals, accessing documents, and communicating with teaching staff.
  • Healthcare Information System (SIA): to check assigned shifts and schedules, as well as to record activities related to clinical practice.
  • Office applications (Microsoft Word, PDF, etc.): for preparing reports, assignments, and other required documents during the internship.
  • Institutional communication tools (institutional email, hospital intranet): to maintain communication with the clinical tutor and the healthcare team.
  • Specific software of the training center (HCIS, Gacela, ARES, etc.): depending on the field and service, clinical software may be used for patient documentation and follow-up (e.g., electronic health record management).

It is essential that students become familiar with these software tools before or during their internships to ensure proper development of activities and the achievement of learning objectives.

Course groups and languages

The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE

Type of teaching Group Language Semester Shift
(PEXTintern) Pràctiques externes i pràcticum (amb supervisió interna) 99 Catalan annual morning-mixed