NUR 202B Nursing Practice During Critical Transitions

The fifth course in the lab series. Applies theory from the didactic portion of the curriculum to nursing practice experiences in simulation and direct client care in a variety of settings. Consistent safe application of skills and principles from previous terms is expected. Emphasizes clinical judgment, communication, collaboration and supervision with direct client care. Nursing care planned, implemented and evaluated is to be client-centered, evidence-based and reflect quality, safety, legal and ethical standards of nursing. Required: Admission to Nursing program.

Credits

Prerequisite

NUR 201A Advanced Medical-Surgical Care, NUR 201B Advanced Medical-Surgical Practice, and NUR 268D Drug Therapy & Nursing Implications with a grade of C or better.

Corequisite

NUR 202A Critical Transitions in Care.

Notes

Career Technical Education (CTE) Course

Outcomes

Provide nursing care in a variety of settings ensuring that it is safe, compassionate, culturally and age-appropriate. Collaboratively manage and direct the care of two or more clients, providing safe and evidenced-based nursing care in a timely manner. Develop nursing care plans with at least four nursing diagnoses, implement, and evaluate outcomes of care based on evidence, clinical judgment and client preferences. Recognize principles of ethics, quality improvement, patient safety and legal aspects of nursing in provision of nursing care. Incorporate the use of information systems and patient care technologies into nursing practices.