NURS 127 - Nursing Foundations Practicum II

2.0 Credits
Second in a two-course series teaching nursing care of clients in skilled nursing and outpatient settings. Emphasis on continued development of communication, assessment skills, intermediate procedures, use of nursing process to plan/deliver care. Prerequisite: NURS 123, NURS 124, NURS 125. Co-requisite: NURS 126 and NURS 128. Permit code required.

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, student will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of the legal scope of practice of members of the healthcare team and the concept of appropriate delegation. [REASON]
Use the nursing process at an intermediate level to plan, implement, and document nursing care. [ACT]
Perform and document health assessment using effective techniques for collecting and documenting data. [ACT]
Safely perform beginning to intermediate nursing procedures adhering to legal and regulatory standards and agency policies. [ACT]
Demonstrate intermediate level professional communication skills in both oral and written format when interacting with clients, families, and members of the healthcare team. [COMMUNICATE]
Work collaboratively with peers and members of the healthcare team to provide safe nursing care. [ACT]
Display sensitivity for cultural and social differences, privacy, and confidentiality when planning and providing care. [EXPLORE]