NURS 400: Acute Care Clinical

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Class Program

Nursing BSN

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

235431

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

This clinical course will focus on the delivery of nursing care and application of the nursing process in clinical facilities in North Central Washington. Emphasis on intermediate nursing skills, medication administration, communication and professional collaboration will be emphasized.

Grading Basis

Pass / No Pass

Course Learning Outcomes

Adequately perform focused assessments on a variety of conditions while caring for clients across the lifespan.

Prioritize safe, culturally competent client care for multiple clients with urgent/emergent health problems.

Develop and modify the plan of care in collaboration with the client and/or family.

Coordinate client care with other members of the healthcare team, including delegation of client care to appropriate team members.

Integrate effective communication into clinical interactions and patient education in a variety of settings and levels of acuity.

Integrate professionalism into individual nursing practice as it relates to client advocacy, safety and with professional boundaries.

Core Topics

Students will reflect on clinical experiences and provide safe, evidence-based care.