NURS1201 Foundations II (On Hold)
This clinical course provides opportunity for the student to apply skills and nursing theory in an acute, sub-acute or rehabilitation patient care setting under faculty supervision. Students provide nursing skills, designated medical treatments and medication administration for patients between the ages of 18 and 65 + years. Development of organizational skills in the management of a multiple patient care assignment (2 or more patients) is required during this clinical rotation. This course will cover the characteristics of hazardous wastes and its safe handling, storage, and disposal.
Prerequisite
NURS1141,
NURS1161, NURS1191,
NURS1103 and
HLTH2001. Prerequisite or concurrent
NURS1222, and
NURS1261. Current CPR or BLS for Health Care Provider or professional rescuer. Successful completion of pre-clinical math test with a score of 100%. Current TB skin or blood test or Chest X-ray. Current clear criminal background study
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Collect physical client data
Collect psychological client data
Administer client medications accurately
Administer client delegated medical treatments accurately
Evaluate client's need for medications accurately
Evaluate delegated medical treatments accurately
Determine appropriate nursing interventions
Evaluate results of nursing interventions
Interpret client's plan of care
Demonstrate therapeutic communication techniques
Prioritize client's cares
Document client data accurately
Demonstrate effective problem solving skills
Demonstrate principles of client safety
Demonstrate professionalism
Report pertinent client data to health care team
Demonstrate effectiveness with management of multiple clients
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Disability Services assists students with disabilities who need accommodations to access programs, services and college activities. If this applies to you, please contact the DS Office on your campus to initiate the accommodations process.
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Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus
Eden Prairie Campus
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Credit Details