This course is designed to bridge the gap from NUR 120, Nursing Two, to an opportunity to take the NCLEX-PN ® exam. It emphasizes the Nurse of the Future competencies and emphasizes role development of clinical judgment appropriate for practical nursing. The focus is on the components of nursing care for child and family units, newborns, and childbearing patients not covered in the first two semesters of the program. Emphasis is placed on delivering comprehensive, holistic nursing care that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of these patient populations and prepares the student to apply and test for the NCLEX-PN ® exam.
Prerequisites
NUR 110 with a grade of “B” or higher, HCE 240 with a grade of "C" or higher, and concurrent enrollment or a grade of “B” or higher in NUR 120.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Patient-Centered Care: The student will provide individualized nursing care to childbearing patients and family units.
- Communication: The student will demonstrate effective communication with diverse patient populations and with other healthcare professionals.
- Professionalism: The student will exhibit professionalism and practice within legal and ethical guidelines and the scope of practice for a practical nurse.
- Teamwork and collaboration: The student will operate as an integral member of the healthcare team, recognizing the roles of other members and one’s scope of practice.
- Safety: The student will apply safety principles in nursing care for all populations and in multiple healthcare settings.
- Quality Improvement: The student will contribute to the quality improvement of nursing care in various healthcare settings.
- Evidence-Based Practice: The student will identify evidence-based practices for improved patient outcomes.
- Informatics: The student will utilize informatics as appropriate with various patient populations and across multiple healthcare settings.