NURS 253: Nursing Clinical VI

Class Program
Credits
5
Lab Hours 100 Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
10
Course ID
089264
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description

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. 

Grading Basis
Pass / No Pass
Prerequisites

Acceptance into WVC Nursing Program with concurrent enrollment in NURS 203, NURS 223, NURS 263, PHIL 203

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
  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
  4. 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. 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. 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
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning, innovation, and evidence-based practice.

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy
    Research
    Level
    Intermediate
  2. 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. 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 the following possible areas: 

  • Acute care setting 
  • Community health 
  • Community based 
  • Long-term care 
  • Sub-acute