NURS 211 - Practicum IV: Complex Care4 Credits NURS 211 is the fourth in a series of clinical practicum courses. The nursing process is used as an organizational framework for the care of complex psychiatric and medical surgical clients. Examination of functional health patterns and alterations thereof from a holistic perspective. Application of theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, psychomotor and communication skills in a variety of clinical settings.
Pre-requisite(s) NURS 113 Credit or acceptance into the LPN to RN Bridge Program Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NURS FeesAH HG NA PO
Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day
Designed to Serve First quarter LPN-RN students and fourth quarter RN students Active Date 20220405T16:41:20
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Class Limit 36 Contact Hours: Lab 22 Clinical 99 Total Contact Hours 121 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Clinical Practicum:- Safety and risk reduction
- Cultural values, beliefs and practices
- Nursing process
- Client advocacy
- Delegation
- Communication
- Legal and ethical principles related to client care in clinical practicum environments
Lab Practicum/Simulation: - Intravenous Peripheral Catheter Insertion
- CVAD Dressing Change
- Nasotracheal suctioning
- Advanced cardiac care
- Mental health crisis
Student Learning Outcomes Critical Thinking: Evaluate methods of analysis in problem identification and decision making.
Communication: Demonstrate culturally responsive therapeutic communication based on clients’ individual needs and abilities.
Diversity: Discuss how own and others’ cultural values, beliefs and practices influence nursing care.
Nursing Process: Organize and perform nursing care for multiple clients, using the nursing process as a framework.
Safe Practice: Implement safety promotion and risk reduction strategies in the care of clients with complex medical and/or psychiatric conditions.
Professionalism: Integrate RN roles and responsibilities related to delegation and client advocacy into clinical practice.
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