Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Students are expected to demonstrate selected competencies prior to attending off campus clinical setting. Success on
selected proficiency check-offs are mandatory to progress to the off site clinical setting. Students care for patients with
instructor guidance. Clinical settings are utilized for students to demonstrate application of theory and laboratory
concepts being taught in other courses. Students in this course are Level 3 third semester of program.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures,
regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal
systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry.
2. Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills and appropriate
written and verbal communication kills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
3. Demonstrate the behavior and judgements needed to successfully perform as a member of the profession,
provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, and member of the health care team.
Methods of Assessment:
Direct Patient Care & Multi-patient Care Days
Outpatient Site Opportunities
Medication Competency
Campus Laboratory Activities / Simulation
Clinical Activity Portfolio
Final Clinical Evaluation
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
Lippincott Course Point for Nursing Concepts - Customized e-book package includes Texas Nursing
Concepts and Lippincott Nursing Advisor
DocuCare (electronic medical record software)
Suggested Course Maximum:
30
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
Off campus settings (inpatient, community settings), campus laboratory with internet access
Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
In-Patient Care Assignments: 70-90%
Lab/Simulation/Other Clinical Experiences: 10-30%
Total: 100%
