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 demonstrate the use of the nursing process while caring for patients experiencing psychiatric/mental health problems.
Course Objectives: The student will:
- Demonstrate proficiency in assessment/data collection (i.e., labs, diagnostics, medications, etc.) as it pertains to the LPN scope of practice.
- Implement nursing diagnoses based on assessment data under the direction of the interdisciplinary team.
- Recognize medication drug interactions and nursing interventions related to patients with psychiatric/mental health conditions.
- Under the LPN scope of practice, calculate and administer medications to patients with psychiatric/mental health conditions.
- Perform nursing interventions safely, in a timely manner.
- Provide care with sensitivity and respect for human diversity.
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 psychiatric/mental health conditions.
Course Objectives: The student will:
- Document care accurately and consistently.
- Report changes in client’s condition promptly to the instructor and RN.
- Communicate therapeutically with the patient and family.
- Communicate patient-care issues with other health care professionals.
Course Outcome:
- Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to articulate therapeutic communication techniques for the patient and family with geriatric conditions.
Course Objectives: The student will:
- Document care accurately and consistently.
- Report changes in client’s condition promptly to the instructor and RN.
- Communicate therapeutically with the patient and family.
- Communicate patient care issues with other health care professionals
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 in the psychiatric mental health clinical setting.
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 faculty and/or staff.
- Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and conduct.
- Recognize their own limitations, seek assistance from faculty/staff, and assume responsibility for their own learning and professional growth.
- Be receptive to and use constructive feedback to improve performance.
Course Outcome:
- Upon completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate the role of the licensed practical nurse in the geriatric clinical setting.
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 faculty and/or staff.
- Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and conduct.
- Recognize their own limitations, seek assistance from faculty/staff, and assume responsibility for their own learning and professional growth.
- Be receptive to and use constructive feedback to improve performance.
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 demonstrate the use of basic technology within the clinical setting while caring for patients experiencing psychiatric/mental health conditions.
Course Objectives: The student will:
- Use equipment safely.
- Use technology to obtain and record relevant client data including nursing care and client response.
Course Outcome:
- Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate the use of basic technology within the clinical setting while caring for patients experiencing geriatric conditions.
Course Objectives: The student will:
- Use equipment safely.
- Use technology to obtain and record relevant client data including nursing care and client 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.
8. Course Outcome: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform the LPN responsibilities in the mental health/geriatric sites.
Course Objectives: The student will:
1. Demonstrate the LPN role caring for mental health patients.
2. Demonstrate the LPN role in caring for geriatric patients
3. Articulate the RN role in delegation of clinical tasks.
4. Knows the CNA’s role in caring for mental health patients.
5. Knows the CNA’s role in caring for geriatric patients.
