10-543-135Paramedic to Nursing Clinical
Course Information
Description
This course emphasizes basic nursing skills and application of nursing process to clients and families across the lifespan. Emphasis placed on assessment, relationships, communication, data collection, documentation, and medication administration.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Integrate professional nursing identity reflecting integrity, responsibility, and nursing standards
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    practice within agency and school policies, state laws, industry standards and the ethical frameworks of nursing
    protect client rights and treat all individuals with dignity and respect
    practice professional behaviors
    demonstrate accountability for learning and client care
    examine practices consistent with evidence-based standards, policies, and procedures

  2. Communicate comprehensive information using multiple sources in nursing practice
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    demonstrate appropriate verbal, non-verbal, and therapeutic communication strategies within a team
    demonstrate communication strategies based on clients’ age, developmental level, disability and/or culture and team characteristics
    collect relevant data from health record and a variety of professional sources to provide client care
    provide accurate information to clients, families, peers, instructor, and health care team
    document accurate, pertinent information in a timely manner using electronic or agency standard documentation systems
    use appropriate terminology, spelling, and grammar in all communications independently

  3. Integrate theoretical knowledge to support decision making
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    apply theoretical knowledge to assist in the management of clients
    maintain a questioning and open mind while providing client care as part of a team
    participate in quality improvement strategies to decrease risk of adverse outcomes in the management of client care
    relate clients’ health status to assessment findings, medications, laboratory and diagnostic test results, pathophysiology medical and nursing interventions

  4. Integrate the nursing process into client care across diverse populations
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    collect client assessment data as part of a team
    differentiate between relevant and irrelevant data to identify potential etiologies with the team
    develop a plan of care based on client diversity and analysis of data
    implement nursing interventions based on individual client needs within the team under supervision
    evaluate achievement of client outcomes in collaboration with supervisor

  5. Function as a healthcare team member to provide safe and effective care
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify and report real and potential safety concerns in a timely manner
    plan actions that contribute to collaboration and conflict resolution
    organize and prioritize client care activities
    implement principles of delegation to meet client needs