Practical application in the clinical setting of nursing theory and skills taught in NUR 110 and NUR 135. Practicum focuses on nursing care to a variety of adult and geriatric patients.
Prerequisites
Admission into the Level I ADN nursing program.
Quarters Offered
Fall
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Demonstrate a basic head to toe assessment with minimal assistance. (MOC)
- Demonstrate the use of the nursing process in providing direct care to an adult and/or elderly adult patient. (MOC)
- Demonstrate beginning therapeutic interpersonal communication strategies in the healthcare setting. (C) Identify a cultural or spiritual factor that may impact health care delivery. (POC.1)
- Apply beginning skills in patient/client teaching. (POC.2)
- Demonstrate behavior consistent with standards of performance appropriate to the Level I ADN student nurse role. (P.1)
- Apply critical thinking principles related to nursing care delivery. (MOC)
Institutional Outcomes
IO1 Communication: Communicate effectively to deliver relevant, accurate and complete information to patients, families, and the healthcare team.
IO2 Quantitative Reasoning: Students will be able to reason mathematically using methods appropriate to the profession
Course Content Outline
- Care for geriatric and adult patients in a variety of settings
- Demonstrate therapeutic interpersonal communication strategies in the scope of cardiovascular, neurological, respiratory, gastrointestinal, skin/pressure ulcers, and similar focuses
- Use of self-reflection tool for self-awareness and management of stress