Jan 31, 2025  
2024-2025 Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Catalog

NSGP 131 - Essen Nrsg Prac Fam/Comm Clin


PREREQUISITES: NSGP 104 Essential of Nursing Concepts and Clinical Judgment, NSGP 108 Essentials of Nursing Practice I, NSGP 109 Essentials of Nursing Practice I Lab & Clinical, APHY 101 Anatomy & Physiology I, APHY 102 Anatomy & Physiology II

 
PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE: NSGP 121 Pharmacology and Dosage Calculations Lab, NSGP 130 Essentials of Nursing Practice Family and Community

CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
CLINICAL - NURSING HOURS MIN: 6
Demonstrates the role of the licensed practical nurse in providing safe, collaborative care for families across a variety of healthcare settings. Exhibits understanding of wellness/prevention, disease etiology, and pharmacology. Applies clinical judgment when caring for families across a variety of healthcare settings.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  1. Function within the role of the licensed practical nurse. (SLO 1, 2, 6)
  2. Apply clinical judgment while providing care of patients and families across a variety of healthcare settings. (SLO 2)
  3. Collaborate with intra- and interdisciplinary teams within the role of the licensed practical nurse.  (SLO 4)
  4. Integrate the use of technology in the healthcare settings to promote health and wellness for families. (SLO 5)
  5. Demonstrate proficiency in dosage calculations and medication administration. (SLO 1, 2, 5)
  6. Explore evidence-based resources to promote optimal outcomes for patients, families, and communities.  (SLO 3)


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
  • Caring
  • Communication
  • Clinical Judgment 
  • Evidence
  • Coordinated Care
  • Professionalism 
  • Safety 
  • Technology & Informatics 
  • Assessment 
  • Patient Education & Teaching
  • Diversity

 
GRADING POLICY
92.00  -  100       =    A

83.00  -  91.99    =    B

75.00  -  82.99    =    C

70.00  -  74.99    =    D

0         -  69.99    =    F