NSG 152 - Application of Nursing Theory II

Description: Beginning clinical experience requiring the integration of previously learned clinical concepts. Applies therapeutic interventions using the nursing process to adapt patient centered care to meet the needs of diverse clients within the healthcare system. Clinical practicum occurs in well-defined settings and integrates the competencies of nursing practice to include patient centered care, informatics, teamwork and collaboration, safety, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

Prerequisites: NSG 140 , NSG 142 , NSG 143 , NSG 144 , and NSG 145  

Corequisite: NSG 150 , NSG 153 , NSG 155 , and BIO 205  

Credits: 2
Lecture: 0
Lab: 4

Course Content:

1. Application of beginning nursing skills to care for the adult patient in acute care settings
2. Application of principles related to patient centered care
3. Application of principles related to safety in varied healthcare settings
4. Application of principles related to effective communication in various healthcare settings
5. Application of principles of teamwork in various healthcare settings
6. Application of principles related to quality improvement in various health care settings
7. Application of principles related to evidence based practice in various healthcare settings
8. Application of principles related to informatics in the various healthcare settings

1. Patient-Centered Care - Implement application of previous and current nursing principles to care for adult patients within culturally diverse populations. (1-8)
2. Teamwork and Collaboration - Function competently within own scope of practice as a member of the health care team. (1-8)
3. Evidence-based Practice - Determine reliable sources for locating evidence reports and clinical practice guidelines. (1-8)
4. Quality Improvement - Explain the importance of variation and measurement in assessing quality of care. (1-8)
5. Safety - Demonstrate effective use of strategies to reduce risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance. (1-8)
6. Informatics - Determine use of information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making. (1-8)

1. Healthcare setting observations