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ADN 135 - Practicum IV


This clinical course emphasizes evidence-based practice as the foundation for the care of diverse patients across the life span and the management of care of multiple patients experiencing various complex and critical alterations in health.  Students will be given the opportunity to increase their autonomy in planning and implementing safe care to meet optimal patient care.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prequisites:  ADN 221 Nursing III, ADN 225 Practicum III, and either BIO 150 General Microbiology or CLT 208 and CLT 209L Pathogenic Microbiology and Pathogenic Microbiology Lab

Corequisites:  ADN 231 Nursing IV and ADN 230 Dynamics of Professional Nursing

Prior to or concurrently:  SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology

Credits: 4
Hours
12 Clinical Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Apply professional nursing behaviors and leadership skills to include delegation and prioritization in the delivery of safe, effective patient care.
  2. Utilize critical thinking, clinical reasoning and clinical judgment to provide evidence-based patient-centered care respectful of the diversity and complexity of individuals and families.
  3. Employ professional communication and collaboration techniques with healthcare team members to promote shared decision making for safe, effective patient care decisions.
  4. Apply evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality improvement concepts to care for multiple patients in various settings.
  5. Utilize information technology to inform clinical judgment in the planning, delivery and improvement of safe and effective patient outcomes.