NURS 210L-AB

Utilize critical thinking skills in the evolution of oneself as an LVN/LPN student transitioning to a professional registered nurse.

Discuss the effects of a person’s gender, age, culture, lifestyle, attitude, and values on the morbidity and mortality of selected acute and chronic health problems.

Demonstrate knowledge and competence of health assessment and diagnostic result in order to identify the presence or risk of health problems.

Apply critical thinking and decision-making when selecting evidence-based preventative measures and intervention associated with patient-centered care.

Apply the nursing process and accurate dosage calculation in the administration of medications.

Determine privacy and safety measures pertinent to patient care.

Assess the learning needs of patients and applies effective teaching/learning principles during patient education.

Collaborate with the healthcare team in the management of patient care.

Demonstrate competency in performing nursing skills including, but not limited to, IV catheter, Foley catheter, NG tubes, medication administration, and regulation of IV fluids.

Use evidence-based practice to retrieve nursing clinical data for the nursing process, therapeutic care, and developing a plan of care.