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NURS 2002: Professional Practice 2
Effective date
September 2019
Department
Practical Nursing
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course examines the legislation influencing PN practice with clients experiencing chronic illness and those in complex care settings. Specific professional issues such as responsibility, accountability, ethical practice and leadership relevant to the PN role in residential care will be explored. Critical thinking and decision making specific to the care clients with chronical health challenges and interprofessional practice will also be addressed.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
NURS 1007.
Corequisites
NURS 2001, NURS 2003, NURS 2004, NURS 2005, NURS 2006.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain how British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP) Professional Standards for LPNs, legislation and practice expectations influence nursing practice in complex care.
- Discuss professional self-regulation and the implication for individual responsibilities and accountabilities of the Practical Nurse in complex care.
- Identify leadership responsibilities of the Practical Nurse when working with unregulated health care providers.
- Define the nursing care delivery models used in health care.
- Describe the influence of interprofessional collaborative relationships on a quality practice environment in complex care.
- Describe approaches to access others' skills and knowledge appropriately through consultation.
- Demonstrate the ability to access and assess current, relevant, scholarly resources.
- Discuss and explain professional responsibility in terms of the cultural diversity and inclusivity of clients, including cultural competency and trauma-informed care with aging populations.
- Apply ethical decision making to determine action for ethical dilemmas in nursing practice with clients experiencing chronic illness.
- Demonstrate self- reflection and reflective journal writing to enhance learning and nursing practice.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 21
Total Hours: 21
Total Hours: 21
Instructional Strategies
Course guides provide direction of learning in preparation, in course activities and reflection of the content. The instructor acts as facilitator and expert to promote an environment conducive for learning through activities such as guided discussion, debate, audio-visual presentation, group activities, online activities, skill building exercises and simulation.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Other |
30 |
Group Presentation on an ethical case study |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Paper on leadership or inter-professional practice |
|
Final Exam |
30 |
application of the BCCNP standards of practice for LPNs and the professional standards |
|
Portfolio |
10 |
|
Course topics
- Legislation influencing PN practice with chronic illness and complex care.
- Adult Guardianship
- Control Drugs and Substance Act
- Healthcare Care (consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act
- PN Professional Practice
- PN Ethical Practice
- Leadership in PN Practice
- Interprofessional practice
- Diversity in PN practice
- Cultural competency
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.