NURS 1375 Laboratory Application
Course Information
| Course Number | NURS 1375 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Laboratory Application |
| Description | This course facilitates preparation for the future role of a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Emphasis is placed on understanding concepts of organizational structure and managing care as it relates to the LPN role and practice. Students will demonstrate ability to function within a variety of simulated client situations across the lifespan. Information technology including evidence-based practice will be used to meet client needs. Time management, prioritization, and effective, professional communication will be used to manage client care, enhance teamwork, and provide accurate information as a member of the interdisciplinary team. (Prerequisites: Successfully complete all Semester 1 Courses in order to advance to Semester 2 Courses) |
| Total Credits | 2 |
| Total Hours | 64 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lab | 2 Credits, 64 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: Successfully complete all Semester 1 Courses in order to advance to Semester 2 Courses
Institutional Core Competencies
- Cultural Competence - Students will be able to demonstrate an attitude of personal curiosity, a rising knowledge of cultures, and an evolving range of skills for living and working among others with other worldviews and ways of life.
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility - Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage in the social responsibilities expected of a community member.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Determine differences of various health care institutions organizational structures and impact for LPN role and practice.
- Choose principles to promote professional relationships within the interdisciplinary team within a variety of health care settings and situations.
- Demonstrate problem-solving actions to take in emergency and non-emergency clinical situations.
- Relate care of client with complicated health care needs using the Nursing Process and evidence-based practice.
- Apply critical thinking abilities to manage care for a variety of client situations across the lifespan.
- Apply principles of fluid balance and associated equipment to provide safe client care.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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