NURS 1140 Nursing Skills Lab
Description
Nursing Skills Lab introduces students to basic assessment and nursing skills to be demonstrated in the lab setting. The course will include the following skills areas: vital signs, activity/mobility, oxygenation, medication administration, injections, elimination, and assessment.
Credits
2
Prerequisite
Acceptance into the Practical Nursing Program
Corequisite
None
Topics to be Covered
1. Infection Control
2. Vital Signs
3. Respiratory Focused Assessment with Treatments
4. Cardiac Focused Assessment
5. Medication Administration
6. Elimination Skills
7. Wound Care Skills
8. Head to Toe Physical Assessment
9. Dosage Calculations
Learning Outcomes
1. Accurately document the provision and outcomes of patient care in the lab setting.
2. Recognize reliable information related to pharmacology that support patient care, reduces reliance on memory, and enhances competency within the practice setting.
3. Demonstrate nursing skills related to a multidimensional patient using proper techniques and measures that ensure patient safety.
4. Demonstrate professional communication and actions in the lab setting.
5. Demonstrate safe nursing practice when performing skills in the lab settings.
6. Practice effective teamwork and collaboration when working with interprofessional team members.
Credit Details
Lecture: 0
Lab: 2
OJT: 0
MnTC Goal Area(s): None