LNUR 1165 - Introduction to Clinical Skills

Credit Hours: 1.00

D. The student will demonstrate critical-thinking problem solving by applying clinical knowledge to provide safe, culturally appropriate client and family-centered care.

Course Outcome:

1. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to use the nursing process while caring for adults with a variety of health issues.

Course Objectives: In a simulated clinical setting the student will:

1. Identify the nursing process in problem solving the care of adults with a variety of health issues.
2. Demonstrate competency in accordance with the LPN Scope of Practice, assessment and data collection.
3. Perform patient-centered, nursing interventions in a safe, effective, and timely manner.
4. Correctly compute drug calculations.

LPN End of Program Student Learning Outcome:

F. The student participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team using effective communication.

Course Outcome:

2. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate therapeutic communication techniques in the simulated clinical setting.

Course Objectives: In a simulated clinical setting the student will:

1. Verbalize a patient’s physical/mental status to the interdisciplinary team.
2. Document accurately on all patient records and assignments.
3. Therapeutically communicate and demonstrate appropriate nonverbal behavior.
4. Communicate client issues effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
5. Teach clients based on identified learning needs, as directed by the interdisciplinary team.

LPN End of Program Student Learning Outcome:

G. The student will demonstrate information literacy when delivering patient care.

Course Outcome:

3. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to use basic technology within the simulated clinical setting.

Course Objectives: In a simulated clinical setting the student will:

1. Perform nursing interventions safely.
2. Utilize technology to obtain and record relevant adult patient data, including nursing care and patient response.

LPN End of Program Student Learning Outcome:

A. The student will provide professional care within the legal scope of practice.

Course Outcome:

4. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse in the simulated clinical setting.

Course Objectives: The student will:

1. Practice within the ethical and legal framework of nursing (NALPN Scope and Standard of Practice).
2. Maintain confidentiality of information.
3. Provide care with sensitivity and respect for human diversity.
4. Promptly report unsafe, illegal, or inappropriate incidents to the interdisciplinary team.
5. Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and conduct.
6. Recognize their own limitations, seek assistance from interdisciplinary team, and assume responsibility for their own learning and professional growth.
7. Be receptive to and use constructive feedback to improve performance.

LPN End of Program Student Learning Outcome: At the end of this course the student will:

E. The student identifies roles/responsibilities of health care team members.

5. Course Outcome: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify the LPN, RN’s and CNA’s role in performing clinical skills.

Course Objectives: The student will:

1. 1. Articulate the LPN role in performing clinical skills.
   2. Articulate to CNA’s role in performing clinical skills
   3. Articulate the RN role in delegation of clinical skills

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.