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Jan 15, 2025
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2020-2021 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]
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NSG 142 - Application of Nursing Theory I
Description: An introductory clinical course with application of theoretical concepts of wellness and illness; emphasis on basic nursing skills and application of nursing process in meeting the needs of diverse clients. Clinical practicum occurs in well-defined settings and integrates the competencies of nursing practice to include; patient centered care, professionalism, communication. teamwork and collaboration, safety, quality, informatics and evidence- based practice. Clinical group pre-conference and post-conference discussions occur with application of theoretical concepts.
Prerequisites: Admission to nursing program
Corequisite: NSG 140 , NSG 143 , NSG 144 , and NSG 145
Credits: 2
Lecture: 0
Lab: 4
Course Content:
- Application of basic nursing skills to care for the adult patient in the long term or rehab environment including assessment, medication administration, documentation, and care planning
- Application of principles of patient centered care in various healthcare settings
- Application of principles related to safety in various healthcare settings
- Application of principles related to effective communication in various healthcare settings
- Application of principles related to teamwork in various healthcare settings
- Application of principles related to quality improvement in various healthcare settings
- Application of principles related to evidence based practice in various healthcare settings
- Application of principles related to Informatics in various healthcare settings
Learning Outcomes:
- Patient-Centered Care - Perform a basic holistic assessment of an adult client, able to document findings and complete clinical worksheets, medication administration, and develop basic care plans. (1-8)
- Teamwork and Collaboration - Collaborate with members of the healthcare team, peers and faculty. Show awareness of self and effect on others when communicating. (1-8)
- Evidence-Based Practice - Base individualized care plan on patient values, clinical expertise, and evidence, utilizing the nursing process as a framework for decision making. (1-8)
- Quality Improvement - Seek information about quality improvement projects in the care setting. (1-8)
- Safety - Demonstrate effective use of strategies to reduce risk of harm to patients, self or others. (1-8)
- Informatics - Employ communication technologies to coordinate care for patients. (1-8)
Required Assessment:
- Healthcare setting observations
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