Course Title: Entry into Nursing Practice and Practicum 2 (clinical 1)
Title Abbreviation: NURS ENTRY INTO PRAC CL1
Department: NURS
Course #: 295
Credits: 2
Variable: No
IUs: 3
CIP: 513801
EPC: 323
REV: 2018
Course Description
Focuses on factors impacting entry into practice. Examine challenges faced in today�s workplace and how to prepare for them. Power, leadership, communication and collaboration are viewed as key factors in helping the nurse be effective in the healthcare environment. Analyzes the safety and well-being of the patient and the nurse. The concepts of context and environment, knowledge and science, personal and professional development, quality and safety, relationship centered care and teamwork are integrated throughout. (Section two of a two-part course.)
Prerequisite
Prerequisite: NURS 287, 288 with a minimum C grade (2.0) in each. Concurrent enrollment in PHIL 294.
Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)
Lecture: 0
Lab: 0
Other: 0
Systems: 0
Clinical: 44
Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:
Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate
Equivalencies At Other Institutions
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
General Education Learning Values & Outcomes
Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.
1. Information Literacy
Definition: Recognizing when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.
Outcomes: Students will be able to . . . 1.5 Effectively integrate and use information ethically and legally to accomplish a specific purpose.
3. Communication
Definition: Understanding and producing effective written, spoken, visual, and non-verbal communication.
Outcomes: Students will be able to . . . 3.1 Recognize, read, and comprehend academic and/or professional writing.
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