vcc.ca
NURS 3370: Clinical Consolidation 3
Effective date
January 2023
Department
Baccalaureate Nursing
School
Health Sciences
Description
The intent of the consolidated clinical experience is to support the integration of theory and practice from all previous terms. The nurse’s role in the interdisciplinary team is emphasized.
Credits
6.0
Year of study
3rd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
NURS 3262, NURS 3263, NURS 3264, NURS 3266.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate professional responsibility and accountability to standards 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
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 180
Total Hours: 180
Total Hours: 180
Instructional Strategies
Professional practice experience in acute medical surgical units with higher acuity patients
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
An average of 72% on all clinical assignments is required to pass the course.
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
S/U |
Structured Journal |
|
Participation |
S/U |
Moodle forum |
|
Other |
S/U |
Clinical Self and Instructor Evaluation |
Course topics
- Clinical practice experience in acute medical surgical units with higher acuity patients
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.