NURS 141: Foundations in Nursing Practice: Skills Lab I

Class Program
Credits
2
Lab Hours 4 Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
4
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description

This course introduces the nursing student to the application of concepts through the development of clinical skills in the laboratory setting.  Students will participate in supervised practice, and skills competency validation.

Grading Basis
Pass / No Pass
Prerequisites

Acceptance into WVC Nursing Program with concurrent enrollment in PHARM 101, NUTR 105, PSYC 105, PHIL 105, NURS 101, 121, 151 and 161. 

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

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy
    Research
    Level
    Beginner
  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
    Beginner
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
    Beginner
  2. Demonstrate respect for diversity, equity, and inclusivity when providing care to individuals across the life span.

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Beginner
  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
    Beginner
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
    Beginner
  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
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. 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
    Beginner

Core Topics

  • History, interview, and physical assessment techniques  
  • Sterile technique  
  • Medication administration  
  • Foundational nursing practice