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NURS 4007: Transition to Preceptorship
Effective date
September 2019
Department
Practical Nursing
School
Health Sciences
Description
Transition to Preceptorship will prepare the learner for the final practice experience. A combination of instructor led simulation experiences and self directed learning will provide the learner with increased competence and confidence to practice in their final practice experience.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
NURS 4006.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Develop a learning plan to be shared with mentors in final practice experience.
- Competently apply knowledge and skills relevant to the final practice experience.
- Initiate, support, and develop respectful, supportive collaborative relationships in the practice environment.
- Be familiar with the established policies and procedures of agency where practice education will occur.
- Describe the leadership role within the role and scope for Practical Nurses.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 15
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 15
Total Hours: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 15
Total Hours: 30
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
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
Must achieve Satisfactory in all evaluative components
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Lab Work |
|
Self/peer/instructor assessments |
|
Assignments |
|
Learning plan & research for preceptorship |
|
Assignments |
|
Research binder |
|
Portfolio |
|
Professional portfolio |
|
Participation |
|
Participation |
|
Lab Work |
|
Formative Skills Assessments |
Course topics
- Student self evaluation of learning needs
- Preparation of learning plan appropriate to placement
- Review and practice of relevant knowledge, skills and abilities
- Simulated scenarios appropriate to selected area of practice
- Self-reflective practice and leadership; Review of interprofessional competencies
- Review of appropriate clinical practice guidelines and decision support tools; Agency orientation and introduction to practice education model
- Simulated scenarios appropriate to selected area of practice
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.