PNUR 206 Professional Practice IV

School of Health and Human Services

PNUR 206 Professional Practice IV prepares learners for the role of the Practical Nurse in caring for clients with acute presentation of illness. Legislation influencing Practical Nursing practice, specific professional practice issues and ethical practice pertinent to Practical Nursing practice in acute care environments are explored. Practice issues that occur across the lifespan are considered. Collaborative practice with other health care team members and, specifically, the working partnership with RNs in the acute care setting are examined.

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Course Concepts

 

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

 

  • Legislation influencing Practical Nursing practice in acute care environments.
  • Practical Nursing professional practice.
  • Practical Nursing ethical practice.
  • Leadership in Practical Nursing practice.
  • Interprofessional practice.
  • Diversity in Practical Nursing practice.
  • Cultural humility and cultural advocacy.

Prerequisites: PNUR 205 and successful completion of all level 3 courses with a minimum of 70%.

Corequisite: PNUR 207, PNUR 208, PNUR 209, PNUR 210

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Transfer Agreements

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Course Details
Total number of weeks7
Total Credits
Total Hours20
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture~3

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. discuss professional self‐regulation and the implication for individual responsibilities and accountabilities of the Practical Nurse in the acute care practice settings.
  2. demonstrate knowledge of the legislation—including scope of practice, professional standards and practice expectations—as it relates to practice in acute care practice settings.
  3. identify and advocate for the influence of interprofessional collaborative relationships on a quality practice environment in the acute care setting.
  4. demonstrate the ability to access and assess current, relevant, scholarly resources to prepare for caring for clients with acute illness.
  5. formulate and articulate a professional practice perspective about cultural humility and cultural advocacy.
  6. discuss the importance of respecting cultural diversity and inclusivity.
  7. apply and analyze ethical decision making to determine strategies for solving ethical dilemmas in nursing practice in acute care practice settings.
  8. demonstrate self‐reflection and reflective journal writing to enhance learning and nursing practice.

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.