10-543-115Nursing Advanced Clinical Practice
Course Information
Description
This advanced clinical course requires the student to integrate concepts from all previous courses in the management of groups of clients facing complex health alterations. Students will have the opportunity to further develop critical thinking skills using the nursing process in making clinical decisions. Continuity of care through interdisciplinary collaboration is emphasized.
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
    advocate for client rights and treat all individuals with dignity and respect
    incorporate professional behaviors
    evaluate responsibility and accountability for learning and client care
    distinguish 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
    adapt verbal, non-verbal, and therapeutic communication strategies in complex client situations
    modify communication strategies for clients based on clients’ age, developmental level, disability and/or culture and team characteristics
    integrate comprehensive information from health record and a variety of professional sources to manage care of multiple clients with complex needs
    convey accurate and concise information with clients, families, peers, instructor, and health care team in basic and complex heath situations
    document accurate, pertinent, and complex information in a timely manner using electronic or agency standard documentation systems
    adapt 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
    analyze theoretical and evidence-based information to support clinical decisions
    incorporate an inquisitive approach while organizing evidence and analyzing information
    recommend quality improvement strategies to improve client outcomes
    correlate 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 proficient comprehensive assessments for multiple clients with complex needs
    incorporate relevant data when making clinical judgements with the healthcare team
    develop a comprehensive plan of care in collaboration with the client
    prioritize interventions for multiple clients, validating complex decisions with supervision
    evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care, identify revisions

  5. Function as a healthcare team member to provide safe and effective care
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    plan and evaluate actions in response to safety concerns
    demonstrate leadership in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
    prioritize the care for multiple complex clients’ needs while adapting to changing scenarios
    use principles of delegation to address needs of multiple complex clients in changing scenarios