NURS 103 - Sub-Acute Practical Nursing Lab/Clinical

(ECEC and TP/SS only)

Illustrates and reinforces the concepts discussed in NURS 102. Skills learning focuses on nursing needs in the sub-acute environment (e.g., rehabilitation) and ongoing focused assessment of patients in restorative care. The course consists of 100 laboratory and clinical hours. Clinical/Health requirements of hosting facilities include American Heart Association BLS CPR, physical exam, background check, drug/ alcohol screening, and immunizations. PREREQUISITE(S): NURS 100, NURS 101. COREQUISITE(S): NURS 102. Three hours lab and four hours clinical each week.

2 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Demonstrate compliance with legal and ethical standards specific to sub-acute and long-term care nursing practice, including end-of-life care.
Select appropriate interventions within an established plan of care for potential/actual complications of the older adult patient.
Apply knowledge of pharmacology, pathophysiology, and nutrition to the care of older adult patients with common health problems.
Perform medication calculations accurately and make clinical decisions regarding dosage.
Apply knowledge of growth and development, prevention, and early detection to provide holistic nursing care for patients, including end-of-life care planning and support.
Promote and support the emotional, mental, and social well-being of patients, with a particular emphasis on providing comfort and dignity in end-of-life care.
Provide compassionate assistance with activities of daily living, ensuring patient comfort and dignity, especially in end-of-life care.
Manage care for patients with acute, chronic, or emergent physical health conditions, including end-of-life symptom management and support.
Demonstrate effective interprofessional collaboration when reporting and documenting focused assessment findings and interventions utilized for the older adult patient in clinical and simulated lab settings.
Collaborate effectively with members of the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care, especially in end-of-life care planning and decision-making.
Utilize technology and informatics tools relevant to sub-acute and long-term care settings to enhance patient care and communication.
Administer medications and monitor patients receiving parenteral therapies, including those in palliative care, in a safe and effective manner.

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