VNSG 1262 - Clinical II

2 Credits (11 hrs. ext.) A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. This course involves direct patient interaction for mastery of nursing skills and competencies performed in a variety of health care settings with a focus on acute care. Requires LSC liability insurance. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; VNSG 1160, VNSG 1260, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1323, VNSG 1400; Corequisite: VNSG 1409
Course Outcomes
1 - Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry.
2 - Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, communicating in the applicable language of the occupation and the business or industry.
3 - Apply knowledge of normal physiological functioning and pathologic variations in caring for the adult with common medical surgical health problems.
4 - Implement the steps in the nursing process and demonstrate how each relates to nursing care.
5 - Incorporate nutrition, drug therapy, diagnostic data, and nursing interventions in developing plans of care to meet the needs of the adult client experiencing common medical-surgical problems.