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.
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Identify correct interventions for abnormal vital signs or physical assessment findings. (POC.1)
- Demonstrate assessment and care of an uncomplicated postpartum couplet. (POC.1)
- Explain “Sterile conscience” and its importance. (POC.1)
- Identify and demonstrate skills commonly performed in the medical and surgical clinical setting. (POC.1)
- Demonstrate safe peripheral administration of Intravenous fluids utilizing a variety of delivery systems. (POC.1)
- Perform urinary catheterization and its associated skills. (POC.1)
- Practice documentation of interventions implemented. (C)
- Demonstrate basic teaching skills for perioperative care (POC.2)
IO1 Communication: Communicate effectively to deliver relevant, accurate and complete information to patients, families, and the healthcare team.
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
- 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.
Assess PO4 Deliver safe and effective physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual care to the whole person in a variety of settings.