NUR 131: Beginning Nursing Practicum II

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Class Program
Nursing
Credits 5 Lab Hours 110

Practical application in the clinical setting of nursing theory and skills taught in previous nursing courses and introduced in NUR 130 and NUR 137. Practicum focuses on nursing care to a variety of patients across the lifespan, and will include experience in the inpatient mental health environment.

Prerequisites

NUTR& 101 with a 2.0 G.P.A or above.

Quarters Offered
Spring
Course Outcomes

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

  1. Develop the plan of care using age and developmentally-specific criteria. (MOC)
  2. Employ age and developmental specific communication techniques into patient/client care. (C)
  3. Demonstrate advancing proficiency in nursing documentation. (C)
  4. Identify effectiveness of one’s own communication skills. (P.1)
  5. Prioritize nursing diagnoses and patient goals in developing a plan of care for individuals across the lifespan. (MOC)
  6. Demonstrate patient teaching in a variety of settings. (POC.2)
  7. Demonstrate retention of previous skills and concepts. (MOC)
  8. Incorporate cultural considerations in planning care for families. (POC.1)
  9. Identify at least two community resources available to families experiencing health deviations. (POC.2)
  10. Demonstrate behavior consistent with standards of performance appropriate to the Level I ADN student nurse role. (P.1)
  11. Organize age and developmentally appropriate care for 2-3 patients/clients. (POC.1, MOC)
  12. Delegate tasks appropriately. (P.1)
  13. Demonstrate clinical judgment skills in providing care for patients/clients and families. (MOC)
  14. Apply principles of health promotion in the plan of care. (POC.2)
Institutional Outcomes

IIO1 Communication:  Students will be able to 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
  1. Care for patients throughout the lifespan in a variety of settings
  2. Focused care for patients including gastrointestinal and hepatic disease, pediatrics, sensory/neuro alterations, renal and urinary system disorders, cardiac dysfunction, psychiatric disorders, and endocrine imbalances
  3. Ethical considerations
  4. Use of self-reflection tool for self-awareness and management of stress