NURS 120 - Practicum I

Credit Hours: 5
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 15

Prerequisite(s): None

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): NURS 110, NURS 101, BIOL 220 and ENGL 100 (completion or concurrent enrollment)

This clinical and lab based course emphasizes concepts of care of the ill client across the lifespan including caring behaviors and interventions, managing care, collaboration, palliation, safety, quality improvement and informatics. The nursing process is incorporated throughout this course as the foundation for nursing practice and the development of holistic client care. Evidence-based nursing practice will be integrated, including assessment skills, communication techniques, and competencies incorporating essential safety measures.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Perform evidence based care of the client using assessment skills, basic pharmacological principles, therapeutic communication, and collaboration with the healthcare team.
Perform beginning competencies and skills used in basic nursing care incorporating essential safety measures.
Utilize introductory health-related informatics in the care of clients.
Accurately calculate dosages for different types of drugs.
Develop understanding of the nursing process incorporating clinical documentation.