NSG 153 - Development of Nursing Practice II

Description: Applies theory that directs nursing skills and the development of nursing practice. Uses the nursing process to apply theory and the implementation of appropriate nursing interventions. Intermediate to advanced nursing skills are developed. 

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

Corequisite: NSG 151 , NSG 152 , NSG 154 , NSG 155 , and BIO 205  

Credits: 2
Lecture: 1
Lab: 3

Course Content:

1. Principles of nursing care related to tracheostomy maintenance
2. Principles of nursing care related to chest tube maintenance and oxygen therapy
3. Principles of nursing care related to venipuncture and phlebotomy
4. Principles of nursing care related to initiation and maintenance of intravenous catheter systems
5. Principles of nursing care related to management of central venous access devices
6. Principles of nursing care related to electrocardiogram operation and function

1. Perform holistic assessments including collection of subjective and objective data while performing intermediate to advanced nursing skills. (Patient-centered Care)(1-6)
2. Utilize the healthcare team to provide safe and effective patient care and appropriate delegation while performing nursing skills. (Teamwork and Collaboration)(1-6)
3. Apply principles of evidence-based practice when performing and documenting nursing skills. (Evidence-based Practice)(1-6)
4. Demonstrate the need for quality and system improvement when performing nursing skills. (Quality Improvement)(1-6)
5. Perform nursing skills successfully. (Safety)(1-6)
6. Use patient health record systems for documentation of care. (Informatics)(1-6)

1. Returned demonstrations of skills, exams, simulations.