PNC220 - Practical Nursing and Clinical

Subject Title
Practical Nursing and Clinical

Subject Description
This course will apply theoretical concepts in a clinical practice setting. Students will work with healthcare professionals and clients and positively contribute to the health and healing of individuals and families.
 
This course focuses on the application of theory from all semester one courses and:
· PNH 201: Healing Practices for the Practical Nurse 2
· PNE 203: Health Assessment for the Practical Nurse
· PNL 210: Skills Lab for the Practical Nurse II
· PNA 200: Anatomy & Physiology for the Practical Nurse II  

 

Credit Status
One credit towards the Practical Nurse Diploma Program.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

Upon completion of this course, the student will demonstrate the ability to:  

1. Demonstrate knowledge and skill in assessing, planning, and providing safe and organized basic care, in a timely manner, for one stable client with multiple health needs. 

2. Report and document client care in a clear, accurate, and timely manner, in a variety of formats. 

3. Demonstrate the knowledge, and the ability to develop and evaluate a therapeutic nurse-client relationship, when providing care, while respecting confidentiality, privacy, and client’s rights. 

4. Consult and collaborate with peers, clinical supervisor, and healthcare team members to provide client care. 

5. Articulate and utilize nursing and health sciences knowledge and research when assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating client care. 

6. Develop an appropriate nursing plan of care, respecting client independence in collaboration with the client, client’s family, or designate. 

7. Reflect on their practice, and that of others, to uncover new meaning and insights. 

8. Make clinical decisions that are supported by research to ensure safe client care. 

9. Practice in a professional manner, which complies with the college expectations, standards of the nursing regulatory body, and practice-setting’s policies and procedures. 

CNO Entry to Practice Competencies 
This course meets the following CNO Entry to Practice Competencies: 
1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 25, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 51, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 61, 63, 64, 66, 68, 73, 74, 76, 78  

Essential Employability Skills

    •  Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

    •  Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

    •  Execute mathematical operations accurately.

    •  Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.

    •  Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.

    •  Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.

    •  Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

    •  Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.

    •  Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

    •  Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

    •  Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

Academic Integrity
Seneca upholds a learning community that values academic integrity, honesty, fairness, trust, respect, responsibility and courage. These values enhance Seneca's commitment to deliver high-quality education and teaching excellence, while supporting a positive learning environment. Ensure that you are aware of Seneca's Academic Integrity Policy which can be found at: http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academic-integrity-policy.html Review section 2 of the policy for details regarding approaches to supporting integrity. Section 2.3 and Appendix B of the policy describe various sanctions that can be applied, if there is suspected academic misconduct (e.g., contract cheating, cheating, falsification, impersonation or plagiarism).

Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecapolytechnic.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

By attending live classes, students are consenting to the collection and use of their personal information for the purposes of administering the class and associated coursework. To learn more about Seneca's privacy practices, visit Privacy Notice.