D. The student can demonstrate critical-thinking problem solving by applying clinical knowledge to provide safe, culturally appropriate client, and family-centered care.
Course Outcome:
- Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use problem-solving techniques for the nursing process for adult patients with a variety of health conditions.
Course Objectives: In a clinical setting students will:
- Demonstrate competency, and in accordance with the LPN Scope of Practice, assessment and data collection.
- Perform patient-centered nursing interventions in a safe, effective, and timely manner.
- Correctly compute and safely administer medications.
LPN End of Program Student Learning Outcome:
F. The student participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team using effective communication.
Course Outcome:
- Upon completion of this course students will be able to articulate therapeutic communication techniques in the clinical healthcare setting.
Course Objectives: In the healthcare setting students will:
- Verbalize a patient’s physical/mental status to the to the interdisciplinary team.
- Document accurately on all client records and assignments.
- Therapeutically communicate and demonstrate appropriate nonverbal behavior.
- Communicate patient issues effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
- Teach patients based on identified learning needs, as directed by the interdisciplinary team.
LPN End of Program Student Learning Outcome:
A. The student will provide professional care within the legal scope of practice.
Course Outcome:
- Upon completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate the role of the Licensed Practical nurse in the clinical setting.
Course Objectives: Students will:
- Maintain confidentiality of information.
- Practice within the ethical and legal framework of nursing (NALPN Scope and Standard of Practice.
- Promptly report unsafe, illegal, or inappropriate incidents to faculty and/or staff.
- Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and conduct.
LPN End of Program Student Learning Outcome:
G. The student will demonstrate information literacy when delivering patient care.
Course Outcome:
4. Upon completion of this course students will be able to use basic technology within the healthcare setting.
Course Objectives: In healthcare setting students will:
- Perform nursing interventions safely.
- Utilize technology to obtain and record relevant adult patient data, including nursing care and patient response.
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.
Course Outcome:
5. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to articulate the LPN, RN and CNA’s responsibilities in the clinical site.
Course Objectives: Students will:
1. Demonstrate the LPN role in providing patient care.
2. Articulate the RN role in delegation of clinical tasks.
3. Verbalizes the CNA’s role in providing patient care.
