Clinical and Community Experience
Get hands-on clinical experience at sites throughout the region through a community-focused nursing practicum.
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By the very nature of the profession, a nursing education is hands-on.
In addition to interactive classes in simulation labs, nursing majors put learning into action through an immersive clinical field experience. While we officially call this a practicum, some may refer to it as a nursing internship.
Community Nursing Practicum
Gain real-world experience in a community health setting. We’ll help match you with a partner agency in Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito or San Luis Obispo counties. Site options include:
- hospitals
- home-health agencies
- hospice care
- public health departments
- nonprofit organizations
- schools
Wherever you’re placed, you’ll further develop your technical, communication and collaboration skills and make professional connections along the way.
True to CSUMB’s commitment to social justice, this community nursing practicum prepares students to respect differences, provide compassionate care and advocate for health equity.