NURS 261 - Pre-Professional Nursing Preceptorship

4 CR

Formerly NURS 222Z.
This course assists students in the transition of nursing student role to the role of a professional nurse. Students working with a registered nurse (RN) preceptor apply previous knowledge to execute the clinical judgment model recognizing cues of concern and best practices for escalating care as it relates to teamwork and standardized communication Students apply concepts of Quality Safety Education in Nursing (QSEN) and WA state Department of Health (DoH) Clinical Decision Tree Scope of Practice to prioritize and provide safe patient care to multiple patients. Students engage in reflective practice to gain confidence in management of patient care and clinical judgment. Grading: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 254 and NURS 256 with a grade of C or better, and NURS 255 and NURS 257 with a grade of credit.

Course Outcomes

Prioritize delegation and management of patient care using Scope of Practice and evidence-based practice.
Apply previous knowledge to execute the clinical judgment model and provide safe patient centered care.
Utilize informatics to plan care, analyze data to reduce safety risks, and document to increase accuracy of clinical records.
Incorporate input from other health care team members to improve individual and team performance.

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