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 211). The content is based on theoretical nursing knowledge taught in NUR 210.
Prerequisites
Admission into the Level II ADN Program
Quarters Offered
Fall
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Perform a peripheral intravenous catheter insertion (POC.1)
- Demonstrate safe management of central venous access devices (POC.1)
- Demonstrate safe administration of medications through intravenous push (IVP) route (POC.1)
- Explain key safety principles related to high risk infusions (POC.1)
- Describe the procedures for obtaining and verifying physician orders (POC.1)
- Apply clinical judgment to selected scenarios (MOC)
Institutional Outcomes
IO1 Communication: Communicate effectively to deliver relevant, accurate and complete information to patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Course Content Outline
1. Review Level I skills checkoff
2. IV starts
3. Advanced IV skills
4. Central Line Management
5. TPN and Blood administration
6. Physician Orders
7. Critical Thinking scenarios