This course provides for the practice of nursing skills in a controlled setting in order to gain proficiency for delivery of patient care in the clinical setting (NUR 221). The content is based on theoretical nursing knowledge taught in NUR 220 and previous courses.
Prerequisites
PSYC& 200, with a 2.0 G.P.A or above.
UUpon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
1. Discuss the care and management of patients/clients receiving epidural anesthesia. (POC.1)
2. Demonstrate advanced wound care skills. (POC.1)
3. Prioritize nursing skills and knowledge to the care of a simulated patient in a variety of scenarios. (MOC)
4. Demonstrate advanced cardio-respiratory assessment and techniques. (POC.1)
IO1 Communication: Communicate effectively to deliver relevant, accurate and complete information to patients, families, and the healthcare team.
1. Epidural Management
2. Advanced Wound Management
3. Emergency Situations/Cardiac Arrest
4. Critical Thinking Utilizing Case Scenarios (MOC)
5. Tracheostomy Care and Suctioning
6. Chest Tube Insertion & Maintenance
- 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.
- 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, and 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.