NURS 241: Nursing Skills Lab II

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Class Program
Nursing
Credits
1
Lab Hours 20 Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
2
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description

This course focuses on the clinical application of advanced nursing concepts and skills in the nursing skills lab.   

By permission only.  

Grading Basis
Pass / No Pass
Prerequisites

Acceptance into WVC Nursing Program with concurrent enrollment in NURS 201, NURS 231, NURS 251, 261, PSYC 203, NUTR 202, PHIL 201

Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 201: Health and Illness II
NURS 231: Health Promotion in Nursing
NURS 251: Advanced Nursing Concepts I Practice Lab
NURS 261: Nursing Simulation IV
PSYC 203: Psychosocial Issues In Healthcare III
NUTR 202: Nutrition In Healthcare IV
PHIL 201: Ethics and Policy In Healthcare II

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

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy
    Research
    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
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

  3. 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
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

Performance of advanced nursing skills to include:  

  • IV insertion and care 
  • IV medication administration 
  • Management of IV pumps 
  • Chest tube care 
  • Advanced nursing skills