AY 2010-2011 NUR 2811L Nursing Course Outline
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2014-2015
COURSE TITLE: TRENDS, PRACTICES, AND ROLES
COMMON COURSE NUMBER: NUR 2811L
CREDIT HOURS: 2
CONTACT HOUR BREAKDOWN
(per 8 week term)
CLOCK HOURS: 0
Lecture: 0
Clinic: 112 hrs
Lab: 0
Other: 0
PREREQUISITE(S) NUR 1220/NUR 1220L, NUR 1310/NUR 1310L/1304L
NUR 1421/1421L/1400L, NUR 1520/1520L/1500L, NUR 2221/2221L, NUR 2222,
NUR 2222L
COREQUISITE(S): NUR 2811
PRE/COREQUISITE(S):
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The clinical focus of this course highlights the role of the Registered Nurse at the Associate Degree level
of functioning as an effective member of the health care team in acute health care settings and the legal,
ethical, holistic, and professional responsibilities of the Registered Nurse in roles as coordinator and
manager of care. Grounded in the core values of caring and ethical decision-making, the student
demonstrates a commitment to act in a participative and person-centered manner that affirms diversity
and inclusion, continuous growth and pursuit of excellence, advocacy and integrity. The student uses an
evidenced-based best practice and patient-centered approach to support optimal health outcomes and,
with guidance, assists in the conscientious, safe coordination of patient care activities as the patient
transitions through levels of care.
UNIT TITLES
1.0
2.0
3.0
TRENDS IN THE HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT
HOLISTIC NURSING PRACTICE IN THE ENVIRONMENT
A PROFESSIONAL ROLE FOR THE FUTURE
1
EVALUATION:
Testing
Presentations
Papers
Group work
Return demonstration
Course specific clinical evaluation
2
ADN Program Outcomes
Shared Concepts
Level One Program Outcomes
Competencies and Skills:
Course Outcomes
linked to Level One
Program Outcomes
NUR 2811L (Trends,
Practices, and Roles
Clinical)
1.1, 2.7, 3.9
Safe and Caring Environment
The student assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and
evaluates nursing care to protect patients and staff and
enhance the safe and caring environment.
Developmental Principles
The student assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and
evaluates nursing care of the patient that incorporates
developmental principles and strategies to manage and
maintain health.
Communication Techniques
The student utilizes the nursing process and effective
communication techniques to support the emotional, mental,
spiritual, and social well-being of the patient.
2.1
Health and Basic Care and
Comfort Needs
The student assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and
evaluates patients with alterations in health and basic care
and comfort needs.
3.7, 3.8
Compassionate, Coordinated,
and Culturally Competent Care
The student individually and as a team member provides
holistic, compassionate, coordinated, and culturally
competent care based on respect for patient’s preferences,
values, and needs.
1.5, 2.5, 3.13
Regulatory, Legal, and Ethical
Parameters
The student displays behaviors that demonstrate
responsibility, accountability, professionalism, advocacy,
and growth that adhere to regulatory, legal, and ethical
parameters in the care of patients in a variety of health care
settings..
Information Technology
The student utilizes information and technology to
communicate, manage knowledge, reduce errors, and support
decision making.
Evidence-Based Practice
The student integrates evidence-based best practices with
clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and values
for delivery of care.
Inter-professional Teams
The student functions within and manages nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering open communication, mutual
respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality
patient care and organizational objectives.
1.3, 3.14
1.2, 1.7, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6,
3.1, 3.2, 3.10
1.8
1.9, 3.5, 3.6, 3.11, 3.12
1.4, 1.6, 2.2, 3.3, 3.4
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UNIT 1: TRENDS IN THE HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT
1.0 General Outcomes:
Upon the completion of this unit the advanced nursing student will be able to appraise current and
changing trends in healthcare settings, health delivery, and nursing practice.
Specific Measurable Outcomes:
Upon Successful completion of this unit
1.1 The student will demonstrate awareness of basic all hazard preparedness principles in the healthcare
environment.
1.2 The student will value and employ the professional attributes that define the role of the registered
nurse.
1.3 The student will appraise the care delivery system utilized in the healthcare setting.
1.4 The student will analyze the organizational structure of the healthcare setting.
1.5 The student will compare and contrast the culture, goals, and economic structure of the healthcare
organization.
1.6 The student will determine sources of power within the healthcare organization and formulate
methods to acquire power for self.
1.7 The student will evaluate how changes in the health care industry have impacted physiological and
psychosocial patient outcomes.
1.8 The student will value and utilize nursing informatics and manage health care record information.
1.9 The student will apply principles of fiscal responsibility to practice.
UNIT 2: HOLISTIC NURSING PRACTICE IN THE ENVIRONMENT
2.0 General Outcomes:
Upon the completion of this unit the advanced nursing student will be able to apply holistic nursing
principles to achieve a successful transition from student to graduate nurse.
Specific Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Upon Successful completion of this unit:
2.1 The student will practice assertive and therapeutic communication strategies that promote
collaboration between the patient, family and health care team members.
2.2 The student will engage in non-linear problem solving to manage conflicts.
2.3 The student will identify and respect effective management/leadership strategies.
2.4 The student will analyze and develop personal organizational and management strategies.
2.5 The student will apply health promotion/disease prevention strategies that incorporate psychosocial,
spiritual, and cultural considerations.
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2.6 The student will implement principles and strategies of effective delegation that value the
perspectives, attributes and expertise of all health care members, including the patient/family.
2.7 The student will utilize standards of practice, patient safety goals, and quality improvement systems in
the provision of heath care.
UNIT 3: A PROFESSIONAL ROLE FOR THE FUTURE
3.0 General Outcomes
Upon the completion of this unit the advanced nursing student will be able to demonstrate behaviors of a
successful transition from the student to the graduate nurse role.
Specific Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Upon Successful completion of this unit:
3.1 The student will implement ethical principles and behaviors and ethical decision making that
demonstrates respect for all persons, and for human dignity, equality, and justice.
3.2 The student will value and comply with the legal parameters of nursing practice.
3.3 The student will utilize successful strategies to develop a positive preceptor/preceptee relationship.
3.4 The student will value the significance of the preceptor relationship and solicit input as a means of
successful transition from nursing student to graduate nurse.
3.5 The student will demonstrate self-direction and a spirit of inquiry by actively seeking learning
experiences.
3.6 The student will engage in self- directed activities, initiate requests for help when appropriate and
engage in self-reflection.
3.7 The student will collaborate and work cooperatively with others sharing responsibility for patient care
activities.
3.8 The student will employ decision making skills to show accountability for nursing judgment and
actions.
3.9 The student will apply principles of a healthy work environment.
3.10 The student will apply leadership style as appropriate to practice.
3.11 The student will value evidence based approaches to yield best practices for nursing.
3.12 The student will be open to new ideas and approaches.
3.13 The student will communicate effectively to minimize risks associated with handoffs among
providers and across transitions of care.
3.14 The student will function competently within one’s own scope of practice as leader or member of the
health care team and manage delegation effectively.
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UNIT 1: TRENDS IN THE HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT
Outcome 1.1 The student will demonstrate awareness of basic all hazard preparedness principles in the
healthcare environment.
Learning
Objectives:
• The student will demonstrate awareness of basic all hazard
preparedness principles in the healthcare environment.
Learning Activities:
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
Outcome 1.2 The student will value and employ the professional attributes that define the role of the registered
nurse.
Learning
Objectives:
• The student will value and employ the professional attributes that
define the role of the registered nurse.
Learning Activities:
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
Outcome 1.3 The student will appraise the care delivery system utilized in the healthcare setting.
Learning
Objectives:
• The student will appraise the care delivery system utilized in the
healthcare setting.
Learning Activities:
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
Learning
Objectives:
Outcome1.4 The student will analyze the organizational structure of the
healthcare setting.
• The student will analyze the organizational structure of the healthcare
setting.
Learning Activities:
Patient Care
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Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
Learning
Objectives:
Outcome 1.5 The student will compare and contrast the culture, goals,
and economic structure of the healthcare organization.
• The student will compare and contrast the culture, goals, and economic
structure of the healthcare organization.
Learning Activities:
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
Learning
Objectives:
Outcome 1.6 The student will determine sources of power within the
healthcare organization and formulate methods to acquire power for self.
• The student will determine sources of power within the healthcare
organization and formulate methods to acquire power for self.
Learning Activities:
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
Learning
Objectives:
Outcome 1.7 The student will evaluate how changes in the health care
industry have impacted physiological and psychosocial patient outcomes.
• The student will evaluate how changes in the health care industry have
impacted physiological and psychosocial patient outcomes.
Learning Activities:
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
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EMS
Learning
Objectives:
Outcome 1.8 The student will value and utilize nursing informatics and
manage health care record information.
Learning Activities:
• The student will value and utilize nursing informatics and manage
health care record information.
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
Learning
Objectives:
Outcome 1.9 The student will apply principles of fiscal responsibility to
practice.
Learning Activities:
• The student will apply principles of fiscal responsibility to practice.
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
Unit 2: HOLISTIC NURSING PRACTICE IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Learning
Objectives:
Outcome 2.1 The student will practice assertive and therapeutic
communication strategies that promote collaboration between the patient,
family and health care team members.
• The student will practice assertive and therapeutic communication
strategies that promote collaboration between the patient, family and
health care team members.
Learning Activities:
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
Learning
Objectives:
Outcome 2.2 The student will engage in non-linear problem solving to
manage conflicts.
• The student will engage in non-linear problem solving to manage
conflicts.
Learning Activities:
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
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Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
Learning
Objectives:
Outcome 2.3 The student will identify and respect effective
management/leadership strategies.
• The student will identify and respect effective management/leadership
strategies.
Learning Activities:
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
Learning
Objectives:
Outcome 2.4 The student will analyze and develop personal
organizational and management strategies.
• The student will analyze and develop personal organizational and
management strategies.
Learning Activities:
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
Learning
Objectives:
Outcome 2.5 The student will apply health promotion/disease prevention
strategies that incorporate psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural
considerations.
• The student will apply health promotion/disease prevention strategies
that incorporate psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural considerations.
Learning Activities:
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
Learning
Objectives:
Outcome 2.6 The student will implement principles and strategies of
effective delegation that value the perspectives, attributes and expertise
of all health care members, including the patient/family.
Learning Activities:
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• The student will implement principles and strategies of effective
delegation that value the perspectives, attributes and expertise of all
health care members, including the patient/family.
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
Learning
Objectives:
Outcome 2.7 The student will utilize standards of practice, patient safety
goals, and quality improvement systems in the provision of heath care.
• The student will utilize standards of practice, patient safety goals, and
quality improvement systems in the provision of heath care.
Learning Activities:
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
Unit 3: A PROFESSIONAL ROLE FOR THE FUTURE
Learning
Objectives:
Outcome 3.1 The student will implement ethical principles and behaviors
and ethical decision making that demonstrates respect for all persons, and
for human dignity, equality, and justice.
Learning Activities:
• The student will implement ethical principles and behaviors and ethical
decision making that demonstrates respect for all persons, and for human
dignity, equality, and justice.
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
Learning
Objectives:
Outcome 3.2 The student will value and comply with the legal
parameters of nursing practice.
Learning Activities:
• The student will value and comply with the legal parameters of nursing
practice.
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
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Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
Learning
Objectives:
Outcome 3.3 The student will utilize successful strategies to develop a
positive preceptor/preceptee relationship.
• The student will utilize successful strategies to develop a positive
preceptor/preceptee relationship.
Learning Activities:
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
Learning
Objectives:
Outcome 3.4 The student will value the significance of the preceptor
relationship and solicit input as a means of successful transition from
nursing student to graduate nurse.
• The student will value the significance of the preceptor relationship and
solicit input as a means of successful transition from nursing student to
graduate nurse.
Learning Activities:
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
Learning
Objectives:
Outcome 3.5 The student will demonstrate self-direction and a spirit of
inquiry by actively seeking learning experiences.
• The student will demonstrate self-direction and a spirit of inquiry by
actively seeking learning experiences.
Learning Activities:
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
Learning
Objectives:
Outcome 3.6 The student will engage in self- directed activities, initiate
requests for help when appropriate and engage in self-reflection.
• The student will engage in self- directed activities, initiate requests for
help when appropriate and engage in self-reflection.
Learning Activities:
Patient Care
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Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
Learning
Objectives:
Outcome 3.7 The student will collaborate and work cooperatively with
others sharing responsibility for patient care activities.
Learning Activities:
• The student will collaborate and work cooperatively with others sharing
responsibility for patient care activities.
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
Learning
Objectives:
Outcome 3.8 The student will employ decision making skills to show
accountability for nursing judgment and actions.
• The student will employ decision making skills to show accountability
for nursing judgment and actions.
Learning Activities:
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
Learning
Objectives:
Outcome 3.9 The student will apply principles of a healthy work
environment.
• The student will apply principles of a healthy work environment.
Learning Activities:
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
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Learning
Objectives:
Outcome 3.10 The student will apply leadership style as appropriate to
practice.
• The student will apply leadership style as appropriate to practice.
Learning Activities:
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
Learning
Objectives:
Outcome 3.11 The student will value evidence based approaches to yield
best practices for nursing.
• The student will value evidence based approaches to yield best
practices for nursing.
Learning Activities:
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
Learning
Objectives:
Outcome 3.12 The student will be open to new ideas and approaches.
Learning Activities:
• The student will be open to new ideas and approaches.
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
Learning
Objectives:
Outcome 3.13 The student will communicate effectively to minimize
risks associated with handoffs among providers and across transitions of
care.
• The student will communicate effectively to minimize risks associated
with handoffs among providers and across transitions of care.
Learning Activities:
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
13
EMS
Learning
Objectives:
Outcome 3.14 The student will function competently within one’s own
scope of practice as leader or member of the health care team and
manage delegation effectively.
• The student will function competently within one’s own scope of
practice as leader or member of the health care team and manage
delegation effectively.
Learning Activities:
Patient Care
Hospital Setting
Campus Lab
Text Readings
Simulation
Internet Activities
Documentation
EMS
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