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: PNUR 114, PNUR 100, and PNUR 101 all with a minimum of 70%
Corequisite: PNUR 102, PNUR 103, PNUR 104
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 | 9 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 135 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 15 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- 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)
- Perform basic nursing assessment and interventions for predictable situations
- Demonstrate critical thinking, clinical judgment and knowledge of assessment to plan, implement and evaluate care of clients in simulated predictable situations
- Practice in collaboration with clients, the interprofessional health care team, peers and faculty
- Provide a caring environment for clients by connecting, sharing and exploring with them in a collaborative relationship
- Provide person‐centred care that recognizes and respects the uniqueness of each individual and is sensitive to culture and diversity
- Identify own values, biases and assumptions as a self‐reflective, responsible and accountable practitioner
- Identify own learning needs to enhance competence
- Practice safe medication administration
Teaching and Learning Approach
Instructors provide direction of learning in preparation, in course activities and reflection of the content. The
instructor acts as facilitator and subject matter expert to promote an environment conducive for learning through
activities such as guided discussion, debate, audio-visual presentation, group activities, online activities, skill
building exercises and simulation.
This is a hands-on direct patient care experience supervised by instructors. The Level 1 competencies are
practiced and mastered.Learning Resources
BCCNM: Current British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM) documents
Stromberg, H.K. (2020). deWit's Medical-surgical nursing: Concepts & practice (4th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier
Saunders.
Potter, P. A. & Perry, A. (2019) Canadian fundamentals of nursing. (6th ed.). Toronto, ON: Mosby/Elsevier.
Vallerand, A. & Sanoski, C. (2019).
Davis’s Canadian drug guide for nurses. (17th ed.). Philadelphia: PA: F.A. Davis CompanyDetailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. - Orientation to Class and Lab - Team Based Learning - Fitness to Practice - Safety, POC - Principles of Asepsis - Universal precautions
2. - Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention - Mobility Assistance - Prevention of complications of immobility. Head to toe assessment Vitals Pain Assessment
3. Formative Skills Assessment - Head to Toe Neurological Assessment Integumentary Assessment
4. Asepsis Simple Wound Care Pain Management Formative Skills Assesssment - Aseptic technique and simple wound care
5. Abdominal Assessment Nutritional Asessment Elimination, Urinary and Bowel Repodutive System Assessment Bowel Protocol Principlans to Medication Administration, PR Meds, PO, Topical
6. S/C & IM Med Admin Respiratory assessment Inhaled Medication
7. Formative Skills Assessmrent - Med Admin Mental Health Assessment Personal care & Feeding
8. Cardiovascular System Assessment Review for written exam Final ExamAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Quiz #1 | 1-8 | 25% |
| Quiz #2 | 1-9 | 25% |
| Reflective Practice Narrative (RPN) | 1, 3-9 | 15% |
| Final Cumulative Exam | 1, 3, 7, 8 | 35% |
| Formative Skill Assessment x 3 | 1-9 | CRG/NCG |
| Total | 100% |
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 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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.