31-543-304Nursing Intro Clinical Practice
Course Information
Description
This introductory clinical course emphasizes basic nursing skills and application of the nursing process in meeting the needs of diverse clients across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on performing basic nursing skills, the formation of nurse-client relationships, communication, data collection, documentation, and medication administration.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Integrate practical nursing identity reflecting integrity, responsibility, and nursing standards
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written 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
    demonstrate professional behaviors
    recognize responsibility for learning and client care
    identify practices consistent with evidence-based standards, policies, and procedures

  2. Communicate basic information using multiple sources in nursing practice
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    participate in basic verbal, non-verbal, and therapeutic communication strategies in basic client situations
    participate in communication strategies based on clients’ age, developmental level, disability and/or culture under supervision
    collect basic data from health record and a variety of professional sources to provide client care under direction
    provide basic and accurate information under direction to stable clients, instructor, and health care team
    document basic and accurate information in a timely manner using electronic or agency standard documentation systems
    identify appropriate terminology, spelling, and grammar in all communications with guidance

  3. Utilize theoretical knowledge to participate in decision making
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    describe basic theoretical knowledge when caring for clients.
    demonstrate a questioning and open mind
    identify quality improvement concepts
    explain client medication information including classification, indication, action, dosage, side effects, interactions, compatibilities, and nursing implications

  4. Apply the nursing process into basic client care across diverse populations
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    collect client assessment data using correct techniques
    identify abnormal data and changes in client condition
    participate in care plan development based on diverse client needs
    perform identified nursing interventions in the client plan of care under supervision
    identify the achievement of client outcomes with the supervisor

  5. Function as a healthcare team member to provide safe and effective care
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Performance Assessment
    Criteria
    adhere to safety measures in protecting client, self and others from injury, infection, and harm
    identify your role within the healthcare team
    participate in client care activities developed by the healthcare team
    identify guidelines of delegation