NURS 3002: Professional Practice 3
Effective date
September 2019
Department
Practical Nursing
Description
This course integrates the concepts from previous professional practice courses and introduces the learner to practice in the community. The role of the practical nurse as leader is emphasized in interactions with clients, families and other health disciplines.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
NURS 2007 or NURS 2107.
Corequisites
NURS 3001, NURS 3003, NURS 3004, NURS 3005.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Compare and contrast how British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP) Professional Standards for LPN's, legislation and practice expectations the continuum of care in community mental health care services.
- Identify and explain professional self-regulation and the implication for individual responsibilities and accountability of the Practical Nurse in the continuum of care.
- Explain and evaluate the influence of interprofessional collaborative relationships on a quality practice environment.
- Consider the roles of others in determining one’s own professional and interprofessional roles.
- Demonstrate the ability to access and assess current, relevant professional practice resources to prepare for nursing practice in community settings.
- Explain the professional and legal responsibility of fostering community partnerships, ensuring cultural safety and inclusivity.
- Apply and evaluate ethical decision making to ethical dilemmas in nursing practice of clients from across the lifespan in community settings.
- Demonstrate self-reflection and reflective journal writing to enhance learning and nursing practice.
- Explain the importance of self-care strategies for nurses.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 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)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Other
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30
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Group Presentation: ethical case study
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Other
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30
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individual presentation on leadership
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Assignments
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30
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leadership or interprofessional practice paper
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Portfolio
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10
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Portfolio submission
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Course topics
- Legislation influencing PN practice in the context of community care
- PN Professional Practice
- PN Ethical Practice
- Leadership in PN Practice
- Interprofessional practice
- Diversity in PN practice; Self care
- Cultural safety
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.