NURS 125 - Practicum II

Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 12

Prerequisite(s): NURS 101, NURS 110, NURS 120, BIOL 220, ENGL 100 or ENGL 200
Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): NURS 115, and concurrent enrollment or completion BIOL 225 and PSYC 100

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 increasingly complex skills used in nursing care, incorporating essential quality and safety measures.
Integrate health related informatics in the care of the client.
Apply principles of client education that promote client wellness.
Demonstrate competency in drug dose calculation and medication administration.
Develop understanding of the nursing process incorporating plan of care.