10-543-116Nursing Clinical Transition
Course Information
Description
This clinical experience integrates all knowledge learned in the previous courses in transitioning to the role of the graduate nurse. The course promotes relatively independent clinical decisions, delegation, and works collaboratively with others to achieve client and organizational outcomes. Continued professional development is fostered.
Total Credits
2
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
    model professional behaviors
    integrate responsibility and accountability for learning and client care
    critique practices inconsistent 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
    assimilate verbal, nonverbal, and therapeutic communication strategies in complex client situations
    model effective communication strategies for clients based on clients’ age, developmental level, disability and/or culture and team characteristics
    independently assimilate comprehensive information from health record and a variety of professional sources to manage care of multiple clients with complex needs
    communicate accurate, concise, and comprehensive information with clients, families, peers, instructor, and health care team in basic and complex heath situations
    document comprehensive, accurate, pertinent information in a timely manner using electronic or agency standard documentation systems
    incorporate 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
    make independent clinical decisions based on theoretical and evidence-based information
    portray an inquisitive approach while examining the evidence and analyzing new insights
    plan and implement strategies promoting quality improvement in client care
    integrate nursing science to promote health promotion and maintenance, physiological and psychosocial integrity

  4. Integrate the nursing process into client care across diverse populations
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    perform proficient comprehensive assessments with multiple clients and prioritize their care
    incorporate relevant data when making clinical judgements in coordination with the client and healthcare team
    develop a comprehensive plan of care in collaboration with the client and healthcare team
    implement an individualized plan of care for multiple clients with supervision
    evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care and identify revisions in collaboration with members of the healthcare team

  5. Function as a healthcare team member to provide safe and effective care
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    create a safe environment and guide others in safe practices
    analyze the effectiveness of personal leadership committed to a collective goal
    coordinate the individual plan of care for multiple complex clients
    evaluate applied delegation skills to achieve complex client needs