NUCL 180 Practicum provides the learner with a consolidated clinical experience where they can apply theory from the Nursing Unit Clerk program. Students work full shifts with an experienced Nursing Unit Clerk.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of all theory courses in the NUC program: NUCL 146, NUCL 152, NUCL 154, NUCL 156, NUCL 162, NUCL 164, NUCL 166, NUCL 168 and NUCL 170.
Corequisite: None
Crosslisted: None
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | varies |
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| Total Credits | 4.00 |
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| Total Hours | 120 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Other | 120 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- communicate verbally using language appropriate to the situation.
- use active listening skills to record and relay verbal messages accurately.
- interact appropriately and efficiently with other hospital departments.
- correctly use technology associated with the job (e.g. computers, fax machines, photocopiers, and telephone).
- transcribe information accurately and legibly.
- accurately requisition/enter physicians’ orders.
- maintain patient charts and records, meeting legal standards.
- apply problem-solving techniques to effectively deal with a variety of situations.
- work collaboratively and cooperatively with the health team members on the unit.
- evaluate situations, make informed decisions, and initiate appropriate actions.
- transfer skills and knowledge from one situation to another.
- perform tasks within a reasonable time frame for a beginning NUC, showing organizational skills.
- cope effectively with assigned tasks amid usual distractions and stressors of the nursing unit.
- maintain ethical standards with respect to privacy, confidentiality and personal behavior.
- display a professional demeanor at all times.
Grading Table
| Grade |
Description |
| AAV |
ABOVE AVERAGE -The student has mastered all or most course objectives/requirements in a minimum time frame and has exemplified good work and study habits. |
| COM |
COMPLETE – denotes that the student has mastered a satisfactory number of course objectives/requirements in a non-credit course |
| CRG |
CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was satisfactory in a credit course. |
| NCG |
NO CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was unsatisfactory. |
| PCG |
PARTIAL CREDIT GRANTED – denotes that the student has successfully completed a portion of the course objectives in a credit course. |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
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.