NURS 212 - Practicum V: Special Populations

5 Credits

This course applies theory content in the clinical setting with focus on health and illness across the lifespan. Emphasis is on application of concepts and synthesis of evidence-based practice in relation to nursing care of special populations. Additionally, student will have the opportunity to apply clinical skills in a simulated clinical environment participating in the care of clients of special populations across the lifespan.

Pre-requisite(s) NURS 211
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NURS
FeesAllied Health Liability Insurance Nurse Consortium Fee Nursing Lab Fee Allied Health Simulation Fee

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day, Evening, Weekend
Winter Day, Evening, Weekend
Spring Day, Evening, Weekend

Designed to Serve Fifth quarter RN students
Active Date 20240402T10:35:13

Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit
Class Limit 28
Contact Hours: Clinical 110
Total Contact Hours 110
Invasive Procedure Used Yes

Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Assessment
Safety
Professional Behaviors
Clinical Reasoning
Collaboration
Communication
Reproduction
Family Development

Student Learning Outcomes
Provide rationale for nursing clinical decision making while caring for clients with expected and unexpected outcomes.

Demonstrate care of clients of special populations utilizing established protocols and practice standards for that specialty.

Follow communication practices that minimize risks associated with handoffs among providers and across transitions in care.

Utilize technology to document patient care, events, notify care team when there is a change in status within a clinical and simulation settings.

Anticipate variations in client needs within special and culturally diverse populations.

Describe strategies to empower patients or families in all aspects of the health care process.

Adapt plan of care to meet physical and emotional needs associated with unique lifespan and specialty needs of the client.

Describe factors that create a culture of safety and mitigate risk of harm within scope of practice.

Demonstrate effective use of technology and standardized practices that support safety and quality.

Utilize and model professional collaboration and teamwork within a clinical and simulation setting.