Master Resource Outline 

Credits: 1-2 credits, course will be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits

Semesters offered: F, Sp, Su

Course Description

This course brings together learning and nursing theory in a simulation- based environment. It includes the application of nursing principles, concepts and related skills for care of a variety of patient populations and their families. The clinical decision making process will be utilized in the provision of nursing care in simulation scenarios.

Catalog Course Description:  This course integrates clinical learning and nursing theory in a simulation-based environment. It includes the application of nursing principles, concepts, related skills, and clinical decision making specific to the scheduled patient populations each semester.

Course Objectives

  1. Utilize clinical decision making through the nursing process for a variety of clients.
  2. Incorporate concepts of health promotion, cultural sensitivity, safety, and advocacy in the provision of care across the lifespan.
  3. Demonstrate accurate written and verbal communication with team members and clients.
  4. Integrate teaching-learning principles in the care process.
  5. Demonstrate utilization of information technology.
  6. Demonstrate clinical judgement in an evolving patient situation.
  7. Establish a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship.
  8. Demonstrate accountability for care delivery.

Course Learning Outcomes: The student will:

  1. Communicate effectively during simulation with team members.
  2. Identify problems that arise in the simulation environment through use of critical thinking and clinical judgement skills.
  3. Intervene therapeutically when communicating and delivering nursing care to patients in the simulation environment.
  4. Demonstrate safe nursing care.

Development of AACN Competencies 

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the discipline of nursing’s distinctive perspective and where shared perspectives exist with other disciplines (Domain I).
  2. Demonstrate clinical judgement founded on a broad knowledge base (Domain I).
  3. Engage with the individual in establishing a caring relationship (Domain 2).
  4. Communicate effectively with patients (individuals, families, and groups) (Domain 2).
  5. Perform an assessment (Domain 2).
  6. Diagnose actual or potential health problems and needs (Domain 2).
  7. Develop a plan of care (Domain 2).
  8. Demonstrate accountability for care delivery (Domain 2).
  9. Evaluate outcomes of care (Domain 2).
  10. Contribute to a culture of patient safety (Domain 5).
  11. Contribute to a culture of provider and workplace safety (Domain 5).
  12. Communicate in a manner that supports a partnership approach to care delivery (Domain 6).
  13. Perform effectively in different team roles, using principles and values of team dynamics (Domain 6).
  14. Use knowledge of nursing and other professions to address the healthcare needs of patients and populations (Domain 6).
  15. Work with other professions to maintain a climate of mutual learning, respect, and shared values (Domain 6).
  16. Use information and communication technologies and informatics processes to deliver safe nursing care to diverse populations in a variety of settings (Domain 8).
  17. Use information and communication technology to support chronicling of care and communication among providers, patients, and all system levels (Domain 8).

Required Content and Concepts

  1. Safety
  2. Assessment
  3. Patient teaching
  4. Therapeutic communication
  5. Documentation
  6. Communication and delegation in a team setting (SBAR)
  7. Cultural awareness and sensitive communication
  8. Prioritize Nursing Assessment
  9. Medication delivery

Activities

Refer to associated simulation curriculum content