PNC220 - Practical Nursing and Clinical
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Subject Title
Practical Nursing and Clinical
Subject Description
This course will apply theoretical concepts in a clinical practice setting. Students will work with healthcare professionals and clients and positively contribute to the health and healing of individuals and families.
Credit Status
One credit towards the Practical Nurse Diploma Program.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:
Upon completion of this course, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
1. Absenteeism (for any reason) impacts a student's ability to demonstrate meeting the clinical competencies and learning outcomes which results in the risk of unsafe clinical practice and patient care.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and skill in assessing, planning, and providing safe and organized basic care, in a timely manner, for one stable client with multiple health needs.
3. Report and document client care in a clear, accurate, and timely manner, in a variety of formats.
4. Demonstrate the knowledge, and the ability to develop and evaluate a therapeutic nurse-client relationship, when providing care, while respecting confidentiality, privacy, and client’s rights.
5. Consult and collaborate with peers, clinical supervisor, and healthcare team members to provide client care.
6. Articulate and utilize nursing and health sciences knowledge and research when assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating client care.
7. Develop an appropriate nursing plan of care, respecting client independence in collaboration with the client, client’s family, or designate.
8. Reflect on their practice, and that of others, to uncover new meaning and insights.
9. Make clinical decisions that are supported by research to ensure safe client care.
10. Practice in a self-regulated, professional, and ethical manner in compliance with the CNO Code of Conduct, CNO Practice Standards, and practice setting.
Essential Employability Skills
• Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.
• Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.
• Execute mathematical operations accurately.
• Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.
• Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.
• Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.
• Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
• Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.
• Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.
• Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.
• Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.
Academic Integrity
Seneca upholds a learning community that values academic integrity, honesty, fairness, trust, respect, responsibility and courage. These values enhance Seneca's commitment to deliver high-quality education and teaching excellence, while supporting a positive learning environment. Ensure that you are aware of Seneca's Academic Integrity Policy which can be found at: http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academic-integrity-policy.html Review section 2 of the policy for details regarding approaches to supporting integrity. Section 2.3 and Appendix B of the policy describe various sanctions that can be applied, if there is suspected academic misconduct (e.g., contract cheating, cheating, falsification, impersonation or plagiarism).
Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.
Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecapolytechnic.ca.
Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.
Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.
Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.
By attending live classes, students are consenting to the collection and use of their personal information for the purposes of administering the class and associated coursework. To learn more about Seneca's privacy practices, visit Privacy Notice.
Prerequisite(s)
Pre-requisite: All Module 100 and Module 200 level courses
Topic Outline
The focus of PNC 220 is developing nurse-client therapeutic communication skills and relationships, performing detailed physical assessments, planning for safe nursing care, providing basic nursing care, evaluating nursing interventions and documenting client care.
Mode of Instruction
Modes of instruction will be varied and include but are not limited to the following:
Mentoring Role Modeling Presentation Discussion
Group Work Independent Study Demonstration Experiential Learning
Overview of Practicum Placements
Clinical days are Saturdays or Mondays each week. 10 hours per week x 12 weeks = 120 hours
Prescribed Texts
Astle, B. J., Duggleby, W., & Potter, P. A. (2018). Fundamentals of Canadian nursing (6 Ed). ISBN: 9781771721134
Lewis, S. L., McLean Heitkemper, M., Ruff Dirksen, S., Barry, M. A., Goldsworthy, S., & Goodridge, D. (2018). Medical-surgical nursing in Canada. (4th Cdn Ed). Toronto, ON: Elsevier.
Skidmore-Roth, L. (2018). Mosby’s 2018 nursing drug reference. (31st Ed). St. Louis MO: Mosby.
Access to: College of Nurses of Ontario. (2015). Standards & guidelines. Retrieved from http://www.cno.org/learn-about-standards-guidelines/publications-list/standards-and-guidelines/
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Reference Material
Ackley, B. J.; Ladwig, G. B. & Flynn Makic, M.B. (2017). Nursing Diagnosis Handbook. (11th ed.) Maryland Heights, MO: Mosby Elsevier.
Jarvis, C. (2018). Pocket companion for physical examination and health assessment. (3rd Cdn Ed). Toronto, ON: Saunders
Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions (10th ed.). (2018). St. Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier.
Required Supplies
Students are required to:
- Provide their own books and supplies for assignments.
- Have a Seneca college picture ID clip-on from the one card office. Some agencies also require agency-specific Identification cards.
- Wear complete uniform according to Seneca College dress code, and purchase a watch with second hand, pens, pencils, notepaper, stethoscope, penlight, pupil gauge and, lock for locker if required.
Expenses
Students are responsible for all costs related to transportation and parking at the assigned clinical agency.
Student Progression and Promotion Policy
http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/student-progression-and-promotion-policy.html
Grading Policyhttp://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/grading-policy.html
| A+ | 90% to 100% |
| A | 80% to 89% |
| B+ | 75% to 79% |
| B | 70% to 74% |
| C+ | 65% to 69% |
| C | 60% to 64% |
| D+ | 55% to 59% |
| D | 50% to 54% |
| F | 0% to 49% (Not a Pass) |
| OR | |
| EXC | Excellent |
| SAT | Satisfactory |
| UNSAT | Unsatisfactory |
For further information, see a copy of the Academic Policy, available online (http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academics-and-student-services.html) or at Seneca's Registrar's Offices. (https://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/registrar.html).
Modes of Evaluation
An interactive review process between student and clinical faculty is used throughout the course to review student progress. To achieve a satisfactory grade, students must:
· Achieve the PNC 220 Learning Outcomes
· Achieve individualized learning outcomes
· Comply with the overriding principles outlined for PNC220
· There is NO Medication administration in PNC220 as outlined in the PND program handbook
Students will participate in self and peer evaluation. The clinical faculty will provide weekly written feedback, midterm and a final evaluations based on the clinical competencies. Formative verbal feedback is provided at regular intervals.
- An interactive review process between student and clinical supervisor is used throughout the course to review student progress.
- Formative verbal feedback is provided at regular intervals.
- The clinical supervisor will provide biweekly written feedback plus midterm and final written documentation based on progress on the learning outcomes.
- Students will participate in self and peer evaluation.
- A copy of the biweekly feedback plus the midterm and final performance clinical documentation will be submitted to the Clinical office.
Students must demonstrate accountability and responsibility through:
Attendance and punctuality - 100% mandatory
Participation in pre and post conference
Contributions to a positive group dynamic
Timely completion of quality assignments
Open and timely communications with the professor
Students must provide a safe physical and psychosocial environment for the client including:
Competent practice of nursing assessments, interventions and rationales
Knowledge of agency policies and procedures
Knowledge of the client’s experience/history
Appropriate physical set-up of the environment
Maintenance of confidentiality
Freedom from racism, sexism, discrimination, harassment, and other non-caring behaviours