Course | Madison College Outline of Instruction

10-543-182Military Medic RN Skills Theory

Course Information

Description

The course provides students with the opportunity to learn nursing theory behind skills commonly delegated to and within the scope of practice of the Associated Degree Nurse. The course will include the concepts of data collection and reporting patient responses relative to designated skills; skills include but are not limited to: utilization of the nursing process in collaboration with other health care team members and patient/families to address health care needs of individuals/ families across the lifespan; communication both verbal and written; the use of information technology; drug calculation and administration of medications within the ADN scope of practice.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Demonstrate integrity, responsibility, and ethical practices when in the role of a nurse

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you comply with agency and school policies, state laws, and industry standards

you treat all individuals with dignity and respect

you follow the health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA) to protect patient rights (privacy, autonomy, confidentiality)

you practice within the legal and ethical frameworks of nursing

you demonstrate professional behaviors (attendance, appearance, honesty, attitude, acceptance of feedback, punctuality, boundaries, self-reflection, etc.)

you accept responsibility and accountability for your learning and patient care

you identify evidence-based standards, policies and procedures that affect quality care

you identify fiscally responsible care
Demonstrate appropriate written, verbal, and non-verbal communication in a variety of clinical contexts

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you explore therapeutic communication that expresses respect, patience, and sensitivity

you explain the purpose of non-verbal communication strategies to: reinforce information, convey additional information or meaning, provide feedback, and regulate the flow of information in written work

you can describe communication strategies based on patient age, developmental level, disability, and/or culture

you complete documentation according to agency guidelines (format, timing, abbreviations, etc.)

you use professional terminology, spelling, and grammar in written communications that conveys the intended message

you accurately provide information to patients and families

you explain the therapeutic communication techniques to assist patient/families in attaining healthcare goals

you identify patient support systems

you promote independence in patient self-care activities

you demonstrate principles of teaching and learning when reinforcing healthcare teaching
Incorporate knowledge of social, mathematical, and physical sciences, pharmacology, and disease processes in clinical decision making

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you apply theoretical knowledge to assist in the care of patients

you maintain a questioning and open mind to consider new approaches, ideas and best practices

you provide a rationale for decisions used in the provision of safe, quality care

you explain patient medication information including classification, indication, action, dosage, side effects, interactions, compatibilities and nursing implications

you determine different techniques in skills assessments across the lifespan

you integrate patients’ health status to assessment findings, medications, laboratory and diagnostic test results, medical and nursing interventions

you differentiate between relevant and irrelevant data

you differentiate between object and subjective assessment data
Investigate unsafe situations involving patients, members of the healthcare team, and self by performing safely and participating in system effectiveness

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you provide safe and effective care

you apply local, state and national standards in protecting patient, self and others from injury, infection, and harm

you plan and implement strategies to promote a safe, effective care environment

you request assistance when needed

you report and take action on potential safety concerns

you identify established quality improvement activities
Use information and technology to communicate, manage data, mitigate error, and assist with decision-making

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you document complete, accurate, pertinent information in a timely manner using electronic or agency standard documentation systems

you identify references from professional sources to assist in providing safe patient care

you adhere to security measures to protect the confidentiality of all health information

you use technology to provide quality safe patient care

you use resources to assist with identifying current evidence based practice

you contribute to the development of a care plan for patients with basic needs
Calculate dosages/measurements/capacity related to clinical practice

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you correctly complete calculations that include the use of decimals, fractions, percentages, ratios, and/or proportions

you correctly convert solutions correctly between the metric, household, and apothecary systems

you complete all essential components of the calculation correctly and completely

you complete calculations within established time frame

you complete calculations that show evidence of reflection and checking work

you label all calculations appropriately
Apply the nursing process principles to basic skills

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you identify significant deviations from blood pressure norms

you identify difference between aseptic and medical asepsis

you identify the types of wounds

you explain different stages of wounds

you discuss why cultures are obtained

you explain why a tracheostomy tube is inserted

you explain when suctioning is needed

you discuss when a nasogastric tube is used for tube feedings, suctioning, and irrigation

you discuss when an enema is administered

you discuss when a Foley catheter needs to be inserted

you discuss when a general survey is performed

you describe when oxygen is applied

you describe nursing interventions implemented to increase oxygenation

you collect assessment data using correct techniques for health assessment and validate findings