NUR 136: Nursing Skills Laboratory

Class Program
Credits 1 Lab Hours 22

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 121). The content is based on theoretical nursing knowledge taught in NUR 120.

Prerequisites

BIO1& 260 with a 2.0 G.P.A or above.

Quarters Offered
Winter
Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:

  1. Identify correct interventions for abnormal vital signs or physical assessment findings. (POC.1)
  2. Demonstrate assessment and care of an uncomplicated postpartum couplet. (POC.1)
  3. Explain “Sterile conscience” and its importance. (POC.1)
  4. Identify and demonstrate skills commonly performed in the medical and surgical clinical setting. (POC.1)
  5. Demonstrate safe peripheral administration of Intravenous fluids utilizing a variety of delivery systems. (POC.1)
  6. Perform urinary catheterization and its associated skills. (POC.1)
  7. Practice documentation of interventions implemented. (C)
  8. Demonstrate basic teaching skills for perioperative care (POC.2)
Institutional Outcomes

IO1 Communication: Communicate effectively to deliver relevant, accurate and complete information to patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Course Content Outline

1.    Sterile Technique and Surgical Asepsis
2.    Wound Management
3.    Newborn and Postpartum Assessment
4.    Urethral Catheterization 
6.    Intravenous Management – IV Infusion Set-Up and Monitoring
7.    IV Medication Administration
8.    Pain and PCA Assessment and Management
9.    Diabetic Assessment Education Pre and Post OP Teaching