VNSG 1260 - Clinical I

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours - External: 8
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; Corequisite: VNSG 1400
Student Learning 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 theory regarding the physical, mental, and emotional changes associated with the aging process. 4 - Demonstrate interventions which meet identified physiological needs of clients across the life span. 5 - Demonstrate the basic interventions to support the client and family during life stages including death and dying.