NURS 251: Nursing Clinical IV

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Class Program
Nursing
Credits
4
Lab Hours 80 Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
8
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description

In this course, students will apply nursing health and illness concepts to the care of patients and family members in the community health and/or psychiatric/mental health setting. 

By permission only. 

Grading Basis
Pass / No Pass
Prerequisites

Acceptance into WVC Nursing Program with concurrent enrollment in NURS 201, NURS 231, NURS 241, NURS 261, NUTR 202, PHIL 201, PSYC 203 

Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 201: Health and Illness II
NURS 231: Health Promotion in Nursing
NURS 241: Nursing Skills Lab II
NURS 261: Nursing Simulation IV
NUTR 202: Nutrition In Healthcare IV
PHIL 201: Ethics and Policy In Healthcare II
PSYC 203: Psychosocial Issues In Healthcare III

Course Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Intermediate

  2. Demonstrate respect for diversity, equity, and inclusivity when providing care to individuals across the life span.

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Intermediate
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Intermediate

  2. Demonstrate respect for diversity, equity, and inclusivity when providing care to individuals across the life span.

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Intermediate
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Intermediate
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Intermediate

  2. Demonstrate respect for diversity, equity, and inclusivity when providing care to individuals across the life span.

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Intermediate
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Intermediate

  2. Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning, innovation, and evidence-based practice.

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy
    Research
    Level
    Intermediate

  3. Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.

    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Intermediate
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Intermediate

  2. Apply therapeutic communication when collaborating with the patient, family, community, and members of the healthcare team.

    Communication
    Oral Expression
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration
    Level
    Intermediate

  3. Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.

    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Intermediate

Core Topics

Clinical nursing practice in one or more of the following areas: 

  • Mental health nursing care 
  • Community health/community-based nursing  
  • Acute care setting