D. The student will demonstrate critical-thinking problem solving by applying clinical knowledge to provide safe, culturally appropriate patient and family-centered care.
Course Outcome:
- Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to implement the nursing process while caring for patients with medical/surgical conditions.
Course Objectives: The student will:
- Continue to demonstrate growth in assessment/data collection for adult clients using the LPN scope of practice.
- Recognize medication drug interactions and nursing interventions related to patients with medical/surgical conditions.
- Under the LPN Scope of Practice, calculate and administer medications to patients with medical/surgical conditions.
- Complete nursing interventions safely and caring with patients with medical/surgical conditions.
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, the student will be able to articulate therapeutic communication techniques for the patient and family with medical/surgical conditions.
Course Objectives: The student will:
- Document care accurately and consistently.
- Report changes in patient’s condition promptly to the instructor and 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 the student will be able to demonstrate the role of the licensed practical nurse while caring for patients with medical/surgical conditions.
Course Objectives: The student 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 interdisciplinary team.
- Maintain 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:
- Upon completion of this course the student will be able to use technology within the clinical setting while caring for patients with medical/surgical conditions.
Course Objectives: The student 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.
5. Course Outcome: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform the LPN responsibilities in the clinical site.
Course Objectives: The student will:
1. Demonstrate the LPN role caring for medical/surgical patient’s.
