NURS 1295 PN Integration

Description

PN Integration facilitates the transition of the learner to the role of an LPN. Concepts related to leadership and management are presented, as well as career development options that enhance career mobility. Standards of practice and the importance of practicing according to state regulations and statutes for the scope of practice for the LPN are examined.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Acceptance into the Practical Nursing program and successful completion of Semester 1 and 2 for Summer/Maymester OR successful completion of Semester 1 and current passing grades in all didactic and clinical courses by midterms in semester 2. Semester 1 Courses: NURS 1100, NURS 1120, NURS 1130, NURS 1140, NURS 1180 Semester 2 Courses: NURS 1220, NURS 1230, NURS 1250, NURS 1280

Corequisite

None

Topics to be Covered

1. Nursing Process

2. Assessment

3. Nursing Interventions

4. Evaluation of Interventions

5. Therapeutic Communication

6. Patient Education

7. Collaboration

8. Prioritization

9. Nursing Skills

10. Charting via EHR

Learning Outcomes

1. Choose the effective use of human, physical, financial, and technological resources for the individual patient. (NLN: MANAGING CARE).

2. Analyze the skills needed in assigning and monitoring tasks/activities to UAP’s and in assigning tasks/activities to LPN’s and maintain accountability of nursing care assigned to others. (NLN: MANAGING CARE).

3. Utilize the nursing process to identify needs and deliver safe, appropriate care to clients requiring assistance with human needs. (NLN: PATIENT/RELATIONSHIP CENTERED CARE).

4. Utilize professional communication skills when reporting data and concerns pertinent to clients, and when documenting in client records. (NLN: PATIENT/RELATIONSHIP CENTERED CARE).

5. Demonstrate ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks within the scope of the nursing practice. (PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY AND BEHAVIORS).

6. Illustrate quality improvement processes that interprofessional teams use to improve healthcare. (QUALITY IMPROVEMENT).

7. Operate as a member of the interprofessional team collaborating and communicating with other health care providers to promote safe, quality, patient centered care. (NLN: TEAMWORK/COLLABORATION).

Credit Details

Lecture: 0

Lab: 0

OJT: 2

MnTC Goal Area(s): None