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NURS 0120: Success in Practical Nursing 1
Effective date
September 2015
Department
Success in Practical Nursing
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course assists students to gain/maintain competencies of Level 1 prior to inserting into Level 2 or Access to PN programs. In this course, students will develop a personal learning plan that focuses on developing and demonstrating mastery of nursing competencies (knowledge, skills, attitude and judgment). Successful completion of this course is necessary prior to insertion into the program.
Credits
0.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate mastery of the nursing competencies identified in the approved personal learning plan.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12
Total Hours: 12
Total Hours: 12
Instructional Strategies
Instructor assistance with creation of Personal Learning Plan. Supervised Laboratory practice and evaluation sessions. Use of strategies such as scenarios, mind-mapping, care-planning will support critical thinking. Students are also encouraged to utilize VCC's learning centre and counseling.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
Satisfactory
Evaluation Plan
None
Course topics
- Developing an effective Personal Learning Plan
- Time management and organization.
- Self - directed learning.
- Problem solving and nursing care planning.
- Applying theory to practice.
- Effective communication skills.
- Reflective practice and self-evaluation.
- Giving and receiving feedback.
- Clinical skills mastery.
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.