NURS 3264: Nursing Clinical Practice 6: Care of the Acutely Ill Adult
Effective date
September 2020
Department
Baccalaureate Nursing
Description
This course expands the professional practice themes including focused and comprehensive nursing assessment skills, self-regulation, knowledge application, psychomotor skills, evidence-informed care, collaboration, leadership, organizational skills, patient safety, and relational practice. Students apply the nursing process as a foundational framework for clinical reasoning and decision-making with highly complex persons experiencing multiple acute health issues in the acute care setting. Clinical practice including nursing labs, simulation and clinical experiences provides an opportunity for integration of theory. Theory from nursing science, other sciences and humanities informs practice.
Year of study
3rd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
NURS 3160, NURS 3163, NURS 3164, MATH 1111 or equivalent, NURS 3265.
Corequisites
NURS 3262, NURS 3263, NURS 3266.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Maintain professional responsibility and accountability in 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.
- Upholds and promotes 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: 102
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 168
Total Hours: 270
Instructional Strategies
This course is delivered through lectures with group discussions/exercises/online modules, laboratory (practice & simulated experiences) and clinical experiences. These professional practice experiences provide opportunities to safely apply knowledge gained in theory and laboratory course.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S =72% for theory and all other components of the evaluation plan must be *Satisfactory - See Below
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Clinical Examination
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S/U
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Laboratory:
Integration Assessments
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Other
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S/U
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Clinical Self and Instructor Evaluation
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Assignments
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S/U
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Lab and Clinical Assignments
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Exam
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S/U
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Theory:
Drug Calculation Exam
*Satisfactory = 100% (3 attempts in total)
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Quizzes/Tests
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60
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4-6 quizzes - Formative: Theory
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Final Exam
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40
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Theory:
Final Exam - Summative
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Course topics
- - Comprehensive and focused assessments for the acutely ill adult
- Airway and oxygenation management for the higher-acuity adult
- Management of the unstable client with chest pain, shock, and multiple trauma
- Managing complex IV infusions, central lines and fluid and electrolyte imbalance
- Managing complex pain
- Care for clients receiving chemotherapy and radiation
- Care for clients with acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease
- Managing care of the adult in palliative care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration during rapid changes in client status
- Participation in simulated and actual clinical pathways
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.