WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Nursing 197B
Course Description and Outline |
NURS 197B: Apprentice Nurse Work Study
| Credits |
1–3 |
| Schedule of Classes |
Fall 2008
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years) |
| Academic Discipline |
Nursing
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| Academic Division |
Nursing and Allied Health |
| Prerequisites |
Successful completion of the first semester of the nursing program and consent of instructor |
| Transfer Information |
Courses with a 'B' Designator after the number: This course may apply toward a WNC degree or certificate program depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may not transfer or apply to programs at four-year universities within Nevada (UNR, UNLV). In some cases, this course may transfer and apply to programs at two and four year colleges within Nevada and may transfer to out of state schools. For information about how this course may transfer or apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor. |
2008-2009 | I : Catalog Course Description |
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| Provides nursing students with an opportunity to earn college credit through involvement in the Apprentice Nurse program at a participating regional health care facilities in Nevada. Offers students the opportunity to practice clinical skills and acclimate to the role of the professional nurse under the direction of a preceptor/s. The skills practiced will be in compliance with the accepted skill list identified by the Nevada State Board of Nursing. May be repeated one time up to six credits. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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Upon successful completion of NURS 197B, the student will be able to:
- Function as an apprentice nurse in a licensed hospital for acute care or a licensed hospital for long-term care by demonstrating the skills taught and evaluated in the first, second, third or fourth semester of nursing courses.
- Utilize the nursing process to facilitate safe patient care.
- Utilize effective communication skills with patients, families, and health care personnel.
- Organize and manage care of one or more patients.
- Evaluate self-learning needs and seek appropriate resources.
- Practice within the ethical and legal parameters of an apprentice
- Develop specific goals to accomplish during the course based on the level of clinical skills and work placement opportunities.
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| III : Course Linkage |
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| Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome. |
Linkage of course to the Associate of Applied Sciences Degree Mission and Outcomes, Nursing Program Mission, Nursing Program Outcomes and General Education Outcomes.
Link to the Associate of Applied Sciences Degree Mission and Outcomes
The purpose of the Associate of Applied Science degree is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a chosen field of study.
Students who complete programs in occupational areas are expected to demonstrate that they
1. Know subject area of the degree
2. Are able to acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement
Link to the Nursing Program Mission
The mission of the nursing program at Western Nevada College is to meet the nursing educational needs of the service area. The program prepares qualified students to function as entry-level registered nurses and transfer to higher degree programs.
Graduates are prepared to function in a variety of health care settings, providing culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to individuals and families across the lifespan. The nursing faculty supports graduate competency in an evolving and complex health care environment by facilitating the students' development of clinical judgement, promoting professional behaviors, and fostering the value of lifelong learning.
Link to at least one Nursing Program Educational Outcome
Integrate knowledge derived from the bio/psycho/social sciences, humanities, and nursing to achieve best practice outcomes.
Link to at least one general education outcome
Have appropriate technological skills, including computer skills. |
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