LPNU 131L - AdultMedical-Surg.Clinical Lab

Institution:

New River Community and Technical College

Subject:

License Practical Nursing

Description:

This supervised clinical laboratory course focuses upon building competency in the utilization of nursing knowledge and skill taught in the pre-requisite and co-requisite nursing courses. Student laboratory assignments focus on providing care for groups of adults experiencing complex pathophysiological alterations in health. Students are given opportunities to develop leadership skills in team membership, team leading, and serving as the medication and treatment nurse for groups of 8 or more patients. Nursing process is used to continue development of critical thinking skills. Student participation in clinical performance evaluation is continued with emphasis on development of leadership characteristics. To provide meaningful clinical supervision and learning, a ratio of 1 instructor to no more than 10 students is maintained.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.newriver.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 929-6736

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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