• Use safe, patient-centered nursing care when caring for patients. (PSLO 1) Mid-term Grade Final Grade Evaluation Tool S NI U S U DECS Demonstrates application of standard Observation IIIB precautions and/or isolation precautions as Discussion with appropriate to the assigned clients. faculty DECS Identifies client prior to all client Observation IIIB interaction. Discussion with faculty DECS Implements measures to ensure physical Observation IIIB and environmental comfort and safety of Clinical the client, self, and others. documentation Discussion with faculty DECS Complies with safety standards and policies Observation IIE of facility, local, state, and federal regulatory Discussion with agencies. faculty DECS Performs nursing skills in accordance with Observation IIID evidence-based practice. Discussion with faculty Course Student Learning Outcomes: • Demonstrate caring behaviors when providing nursing care to patients. (PSLO 2) Mid-term Grade Final Grade S NI U S U DECS Provides care in a non-judgmental and Observation IID nondiscriminatory manner. Discussion with faculty and peers DECS Demonstrates compassion for clients by Observation IID displaying a caring attitude. Discussion with faculty and peers DECS Performs nursing actions to help meet the Observation IIB client’s basic needs or to alleviate client Clinical problems. documentation Discussion with faculty and peers DECS Respects privacy and dignity of the client. Observation IID Discussion with faculty and peers Course Student Learning Outcomes: • Practice effective communication skills when caring for patients. (PSLO 3) Mid-term Grade Final Grade S NI U S U DECS Uses therapeutic communication when Observation IVA interacting with client and family. DECS Communicates in a timely manner with Observation IVA members of the interdisciplinary healthcare
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team to promote and maintain optimal Discussion/report health status of clients and their families. with faculty and peers DECS Collects client data accurately and Clinical IIH independently through assessment, documentation client/family interview, and medical record Discussion with review. faculty Course Student Learning Outcomes: • Apply clinical judgment to ensure safe, quality outcomes when caring for patients. (PSLO 4) Mid-term Grade Final Grade Evaluation Tool S NI U S U DECS Organizes data collected and uses to plan Clinical IVD and deliver care; completes clinical documentation documentation packet according to its criteria. DECS Contributes to the development of a client’s Observation IIE plan of care. Clinical documentation Discussion with faculty and peers DECS Identifies, discusses, and documents client Observation IIC problems. Clinical documentation Discussion with faculty and peers DECS Identifies interventions related to client Observation IIC problems. Clinical documentation Discussion with faculty and peers DECS Identifies anticipated outcomes of nursing Observation IIC care and discusses with nursing instructor. Clinical documentation Discussion with faculty and peers DECS Uses self-evaluation, reflection, peer and Observation ID faculty feedback to modify and improve Clinical practice. documentation Discussion with faculty and peers DECS Demonstrates flexibility by adapting to Observation IA changes in priorities and/or assignments. Clinical documentation Discussion with faculty and peers DECS Implements evidence-based care as Observation IIA discussed and practiced in theory and Clinical learning lab. documentation Discussion with faculty and peers
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Course Student Learning Outcomes: • Examine relationships needed to provide and improve care for patients. (PSLO 5) Mid-term Grade Final Grade Evaluation Tool S NI U S U DECS Actively participates in pre and post Discussion with IC conference to enhance knowledge. faculty and peers DECS Demonstrates teamwork by working with Observation IVA staff, peers, and faculty. Discussion with faculty and peers DECS Collaborates with the healthcare team in Observation IVA the modification of a plan of care. Discussion with faculty and peers Clinical Documentation DECS Collaborates with clients and families to Observation IIB accommodate individual preferences. Discussion with faculty and peers Clinical Documentation Course Student Learning Outcomes: • Examine leadership skills required to provide care for patients. (PSLO 6) Mid-term Grade Final Grade Evaluation Tool S NI U S U DECS Demonstrates initiative and seeks out Observation IIID clarification and assistance to improve or Discussion with learn new skills. faculty and peers DECS Demonstrates responsibility for own Observation IB behavior and institutes chain of command Discussion with as needed. faculty and peers DECS Demonstrates respect and ability to Observation IC maintain professional boundaries and Discussion with behaviors with clients and families, staff, faculty and peers and peers. DECS Functions within the student nurse’s legal Observation IA scope of practice and in accordance with Discussion with the policies and procedures of the School of faculty and peers Nursing and the healthcare practice setting.