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NURS 1164: Nursing Clinical Practice 1
Effective date
September 2023
Department
Baccalaureate Nursing
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course introduces professional practice themes including nursing health assessment skills, self-regulation, knowledge application, psychomotor skills, evidence-informed practice, collaboration, organizational skills, patient safety, and relational practice. Students apply the nursing process as a foundational framework for clinical reasoning and decision-making in subacute/rehabilitation settings. Clinical practice including nursing labs, simulation and clinical placements provides experiences for integration of theory to practice. Theory from nursing science, other sciences and humanities informs practice.
Credits
6.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
NURS 1150, NURS 1161, NURS 1162, NURS 1153.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Maintain professional responsibility and accountability of nursing practice, and professional conduct.
- Apply clinical judgment in nursing practice based on evidence from nursing science, other sciences and humanities.
- Collaborate relationally with the interdisciplinary team to provide healthcare services in the best interest of clients.
- Uphold and promote the ethical standards of the nursing profession.
- Demonstrate consistent application of knowledge, skills, attitudes, judgment, and professional/ethical conduct to promote patient safety at an individual and system level..
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 90
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 105
Total Hours: 195
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 105
Total Hours: 195
Instructional Strategies
This course is delivered through lectures, laboratory and clinical experiences, small and large group discussions/exercises, and reflective exercises. The format of this course gives students an opportunity to practice thinking and acting like professional nurses.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
An average of 72% for the laboratory components and clinical assignments is required to pass the course.
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Final Exam |
40 |
Final Exam |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
60 |
4-6 quizzes |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
S/U |
Drug Calculation Exam |
|
Other |
S/U |
Clinical Self and Instructor Evaluation |
|
Assignments |
S/U |
Lab and Clinical Assignments |
|
Clinical Examination |
S/U |
Integrations |
Course topics
- - Principles of Patient Safety - Concepts of Infection control - Body mechanics/MSIP - Lifts and transfers - Thinking as a Nurse -Critical thinking/clinical reasoning/ Nursing Process - Evidence-informed practice - Understanding Frameworks for Assessment - Personal care of the patient - elimination - nutrition and hydration - Documentation and collaboration Systems - Introduction to Lab Values: preparation for diagnostic tests/specimen collection - Principles of Safe Medication Administration - foundational math - rectal & percutaneous medications
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.