NRSG 126 - Clinical Practicum 2: Introduction to Acute Care

2 Credits

This course expands the practice of clinical skills and assessments in a patient care environment. Opportunities for participation in the care of clients across the lifespan are provided that correlate with the concepts of assessment, communication, and care & comfort.

Pre-requisite(s) NRSG 116 with a CR grade
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NRSG
FeesAllied Health Liability Insurance

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

Designed to Serve Second quarter AAS-Registered Nurse program students.
Active Date 20250520T14:14:25

Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit
Class Limit 28
Contact Hours: Clinical 44
Total Contact Hours 44
Degree Distributions:

ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes

Course Outline
Concepts: Assessment, Safety, Prof Behaviors, Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, and Informatics

Exemplars: Mobility Techniques, CNA skills, and Personal Hygiene

Student Learning Outcomes
Describe examples of the impact of team functioning in a clinical setting.

Acknowledge own potential to contribute to effective team functioning.

Distinguish between patient priorities versus patient preferences and expressed needs.

Describe reliable sources for locating evidence reports and clinical practice.

Identify human factors that lead to unsafe practices.

Report any identified safety concerns to the health care team.

Participates in the care of a client with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience.

Identify aspects of human diversity and its impact on patient outcomes.

Demonstrate how to navigate the health record of a patient while participating in his/her care.

Explain essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care.