This course provides for the practice of nursing skills in a controlled setting in order to gain proficiency for delivery of nursing care in the clinical setting (NUR 111). The content is based on theoretical nursing knowledge taught in NUR 110.
Prerequisites
Admission into the Level I ADN Program.
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Demonstrate the skills performed by the NAC. (POC.1)
- Perform beginning nursing skills such as specimen collection, elimination and bowel care, and pressure ulcer care. (POC.1)
- Demonstrate an efficient basic physical assessment of an adult patient/client. (POC.1)
- Explain normal and abnormal findings of the physical assessment. (POC.1)
- Demonstrate safe medication administration procedures for a variety of routes. (POC.1)
- Explain factors which impede or aid in wound healing. (POC.1)
- Explain preventative and therapeutic interventions for patient/client care. (POC.1)
IO1 Communication: Communicate effectively to deliver relevant, accurate and complete information to patients, families, and the healthcare team.
1. NAC Skills
2. Physical Assessment
3. Specimen Collection
4. Elimination/Urinary and Bowel Care
5. Medication administration (excluding intravenous administration)
6. Pressure Ulcer Care
- Pass/Fail course
- Demonstrates professional behaviors and adheres to the guidelines addressed in the Student Handbook.
- Demonstrates proficiency in specific skills as outlined in the individual skills syllabus.
- Remediate failed Skills Laboratory class within one week.
The outcomes for the Nursing program are based on the Core Concepts: Communicator (C); Provider of Care (POC); Manager of Care (MOC); and Professional (P). Progress is assessed throughout the 2-year program culminating in a professional portfolio.
- Communicate effectively to deliver relevant, accurate and complete information to patients, families, and the healthcare team. (C)
- Deliver safe and effective physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual care to the whole person in a variety of settings. (POC.1)
- Plan, initiate, and evaluate patient teaching including assessment of current knowledge, use of appropriate materials and techniques. (POC.2)
- Demonstrate clinical decision-making based on best current evidence, clinical expertise, and the nursing process to develop safe plans of care in a variety of settings. (MOC)
- Assume responsibility and accountability in the practice of registered nursing as defined by the professional standards and codes of nursing. (P.1)
- Demonstrate effective collaboration within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve educational and institutional growth (P.2)
Additionally, a Dosage Calculation Exam must be passed each quarter with a score of 90% or greater to continue in the program. A student may retake this exam one time only. The Dosage Calculation Exam score is not included in the “Unit Tests” grade.
PO4 Deliver safe and effective physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual care to the whole person in a variety of settings.