10-543-111Nursing Intermediate Clinical Practice
Course Information
Description
This intermediate level clinical course develops the RN role when working with clients with complex health care needs. A focus of the course is developing skills needed for managing multiple clients across the lifespan and priorities. Using the nursing process, students will gain experience in adapting nursing practice to meet the needs of clients with diverse needs and backgrounds.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Integrate professional nursing identity reflecting integrity, responsibility, and nursing standards
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    incorporate agency and school policies, state laws, industry standards and the ethical frameworks of nursing
    support client rights and treat all individuals with dignity and respect
    differentiate professional behaviors
    compare and contrast responsibility and accountability for learning and client care
    summarize practices consistent with evidence-based standards, policies, and procedures

  2. Communicate comprehensive information using multiple sources in nursing practice
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    initiate appropriate verbal, non-verbal, and therapeutic communication strategies in increasing complex client situations
    evaluate effectiveness of communication strategies for clients based on clients’ age, developmental level, disability and/or culture and team characteristics
    incorporate information from health record and a variety of professional sources to manage care of multiple clients with complex needs
    provide accurate, concise, and complete information to clients, families, peers, instructor, and health care team in basic and complex heath situations
    document complete, accurate, concise information in a timely manner using electronic or agency standard documentation systems
    integrate appropriate terminology, spelling, and grammar in all communications

  3. Integrate theoretical knowledge to support decision making
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    incorporate theoretical and evidence-based information to support clinical decisions
    develop an inquisitive approach while analyzing information
    analyze data to monitor the outcome of care process(s) in quality improvement
    compare pathophysiology of disease(s) to clients' assessment findings, medications, laboratory and diagnostic test results, medical and nursing interventions

  4. Integrate the nursing process into client care across diverse populations
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    perform focused assessment based on prioritization of individual client needs
    explain relevant data, etiologies and provide suggestions to the healthcare team
    prioritize client problems for development of an individualized plan of care
    prioritize nursing interventions for clients, validating complex decisions with supervision
    evaluate achievement of client outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care and make suggestions for revisions

  5. Function as a healthcare team member to provide safe and effective care
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify and evaluate actions in response to safety concerns
    collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for problem-solving and decision making
    plan and implement care for complex client needs
    use principles of delegation to address needs of complex clients