PNUR 105 Integrated Nursing Practice I

School of Health and Human Services

PNUR 105 Integrated Nursing Practice I emphasizes the art and science of nursing, focusing on the development of basic nursing care and assessment. Learners will apply nursing knowledge through the practice of clinical decision making, nursing assessment and nursing interventions aimed at promoting health, independence and comfort. A variety of approaches (e.g., simulation) are used to assist learners to integrate theory from other Level 1 courses.

Notes:

Course outcomes will be met through examination and exploration of the following:

 

•       Comprehensive health assessment of healthy adults.

•       Clinical decision making.

•       Basic nursing interventions.

•       Safety.

•       Principles of asepsis.

•       Universal precautions.

•       Musculoskeletal injury prevention.

•       Personal care.

•       Mobility assistance.

•       Prevention of complications of immobility.

•       Urinary elimination.

•       Fecal elimination.

•       Feeding.

•       Simple wound management (clean technique).

•       Introduction to pain management (non‐pharmaceutical).

•       Medication administration.

•       Principles of medication administration.

•       Rectal and topical medication.

•       Introduction to reporting and documentation.

•       Introduction to nursing care delivery models.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Practical Nurse Program Anatomy & Physiology for Practical Nurses.

Corequisite: PNUR 100, PNUR 101, PNUR 102, PNUR 103, PNUR 104,

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Transfer Agreements

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Course Details
Total number of weeks9
Total Credits
Total Hours135
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lab (lab, field, computer)15

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. demonstrate understanding of the Scope of Practice: Standards, Limits and Conditions (BCCNM, 2022), Entry-level Competencies for Licensed Practical Nurse (BCCNM, 2020), Professional Standards for LPNs (BCCNM, 2020) and Practice Standards (BCCNM, current editions).
  2. perform basic nursing assessment and interventions for predictable situations.
  3. demonstrate critical thinking, clinical judgment and knowledge of assessment to plan, implement and evaluate care of clients in simulated predictable situations.
  4. practice in collaboration with clients, the interprofessional health care team, peers and faculty.
  5. provide a caring environment for clients by connecting, sharing and exploring with them in a collaborative relationship.
  6. provide person‐centred care that recognizes and respects the uniqueness of each individual and is sensitive to culture and diversity.
  7. identify own values, biases and assumptions as a self‐reflective, responsible and accountable practitioner.
  8. identify own learning needs to enhance competence.
  9. practice safe medication administration.

Grading Table

Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table

Percentage Letter Grade GPA
90-100 A+ 4.33
85-89 A 4.00
80-84 A- 3.67
76-79 B+ 3.33
72-75 B 3.00
68-71 B- 2.67
64-67 C+ 2.33
60-63 C 2.00
55-59 C- 1.67
50-54 P 1.00
0-49 F 0.00
  DNW 0.00

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Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.