PNC320 - Practical Nursing Clinical
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Subject Title
Practical Nursing Clinical
Subject Description
Students will apply theoretical concepts in a clinical practice setting. Working with health care professionals and clients they will make a positive contribution to the health and healing of individuals and families.
This course focuses on the analysis and application of theory from all courses in Semester one, semester two and:
- PNH 301: Healing Practices for the Practical Nurse 3
- PNR 300: Development of Role of Practical Nurse ? Ethical and Legal Issues
- PNP 301: Pathophysiology for the Practical Nurse 1
- PNM 300: Pharmacology
Credit Status
One credit in the Practical Nurse 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:
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill in providing safe and organized basic care for one or more patients with multiple health/self-care needs.
- Communicate effectively with the client and health care team to promote the health and safety of the patient.
- Use therapeutic communication to explore the lived experience of the client and to collaborate with the client to establish a plan of care.
- Utilize analysis of the patient’s lived experience and relevant knowledge from a variety of sources to guide the assessment, planning and implementation of care as well as health promotion and client teaching.
- Evaluate all intervention outcomes and client interactions to modify the plan of care as required.
- Promote the client’s rights and responsibilities (including dignity, consent, privacy, and confidentiality) ethically and legally.
- Practice in a self-regulated, professional, and ethical manner in compliance with the CNO Code of Conduct, CNO Practice Standards, and practice setting.
- Assess the appropriateness of medication practice by safely evaluating the client, calculating medications, administering them, and evaluating outcomes.
- Utilize research and reflective practice to improve care and promote a quality practice environment.
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)
Prerequisites: All module 100 and 200 courses which include: PNC220, PNA200, PNE203, PNH201, PNL210, PNR100; co-requisites: PNH301,PNP301, PNM300 PNR300.
Topic Outline
Independent Study: Students will prepare for their placement setting by accessing a variety of resources and interacting with the professor/instructor and others sharing the same clinical setting. Students will investigate client related information and prepare to integrate the 5 practice concepts studied independently, and in related nursing, and general education courses. Students who do not complete the necessary independent study or cannot prepare for the care required within a reasonable time frame will be considered unprepared for the clinical experience. For safety reasons, the professor/instructor may prohibit this student from providing patient/resident care and may require the student to leave the clinical area.
Mode of Instruction
Modes of instruction will be varied and include but are not limited to the following:
| Mentoring | Role Modeling | Presentations |
| Discussion | Supervised Practice | Demonstration |
| Independent Study | Group Work | |
Prescribed Texts
Jarvis, C. (2014). Physical examination and health assessment. (2nd Cdn. ed.). Toronto, ON: Saunders.
Kozier, B., Erb, G., Breman, A., Snyder, S., Buck, M., Yui, L., Leesberg Stamler, L. (2018). Fundamentals of Canadian nursing: concepts, process and practice. (4th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Canada
Lewis, S. L., McLean Heitkemper, M., Ruff Dirksen, S., Barry, M. A., Goldsworthy, S., & Goodridge, D. (2014).
Medical-surgical nursing in Canada. (3rd Cdn. Ed.). Toronto, ON: Elsevier.
Lilly, L. L., Collin, S. R., & Snyder, JS. (2016). Pharmacology for Canadaian healthcare practice. (3rd Cdn. ed.). St.
Lousi, MO: Mosby.
Skidmore-Roth, L. (2016). Mosby’s 2016 nursing drug reference. (29th ed. ). St. Louis MO: Mosby.
VanMeter, K.C., Hubert, R.J. (2023). Gould’s pathophysiology for the health professions (7th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN: 9780323792905
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. (2014). Pocket companion for physical examination and health assessment. (2nd Cdn. ed.). Toronto, ON: Saunders.
Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions (9th ed.). (2013). St. Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier.
OR
Venes, D (Editor) (2013) Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary (22nd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Davis.
Hopkins, T. (2011). Lab notes: Guide to lab and diagnostic tests (3rd. ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Davis
Required Supplies
Students are required to:
· Provide their own books and supplies for assignments.
· Access to a computer and the Internet daily to check e-mail and Blackboard.
· Have a Seneca college picture ID clip-on from the one card office. Some agencies also require agency-specific Identification cards.
· Provide complete uniform according to Seneca College dress code, watch with second hand, pens, pencils, notepaper, stethoscope, penlight, and pupil gauge.
· Provide a lock for the lockers in the Health Care Agency setting if necessary.
Expenses
Students are responsible for all costs related to transportation and parking at the assigned clinical agency.
Student Progression and Promotion Policy
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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 |
A grade of Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory is assigned for this subject.
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.
The student must meet all course competencies in order to achieve a grade of ‘Satisfactory’ in PNC320 – Clinical for the Practical Nurse and they must successfully pass the clinical math test with a minimum grade of 100%. Students with a grade of unsatisfactory will not proceed to PNC 420.
Modes of Evaluation
An interactive review process between student and instructor is used throughout the course to review student progress.
To achieve a satisfactory grade in PNC320, students must:
· Meet the PNC320 learning outcomes
· Comply with the overriding principles outlined for PNC320
· Achieve an 80% on the clinical math test before being permitted to administer medications in clinical as outlined in the PND program handbook. Students will have 3 opportunities to meet this Competency. Students who are unsuccessful after 3 attempts will receive an UNSAT in Clinical.
· Complete satisfactory teaching and discharge plans which include community resources
Students will participate in self and peer evaluation. The clinical instructor will provide written feedback and a midterm and final written evaluation based on progress on the learning outcomes. Formative verbal feedback is provided at regular intervals.
Overriding Principles – UPDATED SECTION
Students must demonstrate accountability and responsibility through:
Attendance and punctuality
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