In this course students will provide care for a broad spectrum of patients in a variety of healthcare settings. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a senior practicum experience, where they will refine their nursing practice.
By permission only.
Acceptance into WVC Nursing Program with concurrent enrollment in NURS 203, NURS 223, NURS 263, PHIL 203
Course Learning Outcomes
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Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingLevelIntermediate -
Demonstrate respect for diversity, equity, and inclusivity when providing care to individuals across the life span.
LevelIntermediate -
Apply therapeutic communication when collaborating with the patient, family, community, and members of the healthcare team.
CommunicationOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionLevelIntermediate -
Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.
LevelIntermediate
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Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingLevelIntermediate -
Demonstrate respect for diversity, equity, and inclusivity when providing care to individuals across the life span.
LevelIntermediate -
Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.
LevelIntermediate
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Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingLevelIntermediate -
Apply therapeutic communication when collaborating with the patient, family, community, and members of the healthcare team.
CommunicationOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionLevelIntermediate
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Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning, innovation, and evidence-based practice.
InquiryInformation LiteracyResearchLevelIntermediate -
Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.
LevelIntermediate
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Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.
LevelIntermediate
Core Topics
Clinical nursing practice in the following possible areas:
- Acute care setting
- Community health
- Community based
- Long-term care
- Sub-acute