College of San Mateo
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Date:
Department:
nursing
Number: 235
Course Title:
Nursing Skills Lab III
Units:
Hours/Week:
Lecture:
Lab: 1.5
0.5
Length of Course
By Arrangement:
Grading
Semester-long
Short course (Number of weeks
Letter
)
Open entry/Open exit
1.
Credit/No Credit
Grade Option (letter or Credit/No Credit)
Prerequisite (Attach Enrollment Limitation Validation Form.)
Completion of NURS 222 or equivalent.
2.
Corequisite (Attach Enrollment Limitation Validation Form.)
Concurrent enrollment in NURS 231 and NURS 232.
3.
Recommended Preparation (Attach Enrollment Validation Form.)
4.
Catalog Description (Include prerequisites/corequisites/recommended preparation.)
skills with competency evaluation of the skills identified for the concurrent nursing courses.
Prerequisite: Completion of
NURS 222, Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in NURS 231 and NURS 232.
5.
Class Schedule Description (Include prerequisites/corequisites/recommended preparation.)
This course provides for nursing skill development and competency testing for skills identified for
concurrent nursing courses.
6.
Student Learning Outcomes (Identify 1-6 expected learner outcomes using active verbs.)
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
* Identify and assess the healthcare needs of patients/clients using the tools and framework
appropriate to the clinical setting (Program SLO #4)
* Engage in and disengage from therapeutic relationships through the use of effective
interpersonal and counseling skills. (Program SLO #8)
* Describe current legal and professional standards for nurses in relation to common clinical
problems (Program SLO #11)
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* Appraise own professional performance accurately (Program SLO #13
7.
Course Objectives (Identify specific teaching objectives detailing course content and activities.
For some courses, the course objectives will be the same as the student learning outcomes. If
this is the case, please simply indicate this in this section).
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to
A. Perform a through psychosocial assessment, demonstrating effective and therapeutic communication
techniques.
B. Utilize information concerning psychotropic pharmaceutical agents in patient teaching.
C. Demonstrate competency in performing the necessary nursing assessments and utilization of sterile
technique in
providing care for the pre, peri, and post operative patient.
D. Demonstrate competency in the preparation and administration of parenteral/intravenous
medications and fluids.
8.
Course Content (Brief but complete topical outline of the course that includes major subject
areas [1-2 pages]. Should reflect all course objectives listed above. In addition, you may attach
a sample course syllabus with a timeline.)
A. Therapeutic use of self, establishing a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship
B. The nurse-patient relationship in psychiatric nursing
C. Mental Health assessment techniques
D. Assessment of the surgical patient
E. Teaching skills for the Diabetic patient
F. Sterile technique for the surgical patient
G. Parenteral medication administration and Chemotherapy/IV therapy
H. Traction and cast care
9.
Representative Instructional Methods (Describe instructor-initiated teaching strategies that
will assist students in meeting course objectives. Include examples of out-of-class assignments,
required reading and writing assignments, and methods for teaching critical thinking skills.)
Skill demonstration, discussion, multimedia instruction and skill competency practice.
10.
Representative Methods of Evaluation (Describe measurement of student progress toward
course objectives. Courses with required writing component and/or problem-solving emphasis
must reflect critical thinking component. If skills class, then applied skills.)
Competency evaluation of skills identified for concurrent nursing courses.
Lab attendance.
11.
Representative Text Materials (With few exceptions, texts need to be current. Include
publication dates.)
Altman, et al, (2000) Delmar’s Fundamental and Advanced Nursing Skills. San Francisco, CA:
Delmar Co.
Readings as assigned in preparation to practice and develop competency for identified nursing
skills.
Completion of written documentation related to the nursing skill for concurrent nursing course..
EVALUATION:
Written course evaluations by students, faculty feedback both formative and summative at team
meetings and at end of semester
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curriculum meetings.
Prepared by:
(Signature)
Email address:
ryan@smccd.net
Submission Date:
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