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 with a CRG and PNUR 200, PNUR 201, PNUR 202, PNUR 203, and PNUR 204 all with a minimum of 70%
Corequisite: PNUR 207, PNUR 208, PNUR 209, PNUR 210
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 | 7 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 20 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | ~3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Discuss professional self‐regulation and the implication for individual responsibilities and accountabilities of the Practical Nurse in the acute care practice settings
- Demonstrate knowledge of the legislation—including scope of practice, professional standards and practice expectations—as it relates to practice in acute care practice settings
- Identify and advocate for the influence of interprofessional collaborative relationships on a quality practice environment in the acute care setting
- Demonstrate the ability to access and assess current, relevant, scholarly resources to prepare for caring for clients with acute illness
- Formulate and articulate a professional practice perspective about cultural humility and cultural advocacy
- Discuss the importance of respecting cultural diversity and inclusivity
- Apply and analyze ethical decision making to determine strategies for solving ethical dilemmas in nursing practice in acute care practice settings
- Demonstrate self‐reflection and reflective journal writing to enhance learning and nursing practice
Teaching and Learning Approach
Instructors provide direction of learning in preparation, in course activities, and in reflection of the content. The
instructor acts as a facilitator and 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.Learning Resources
Required:
Potter, P. A., Perry, A. G., Stockert, P., Hall, A., Astle, B. J., & Duggleby, W. (2018). Canadian Fundamentals of
Nursing (6th ed.). Elsevier.Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Unit 1: Legislation Governing Practical Nursing Practice in Acute Care Environments Unit 7: E - Portfolio Development - PebblePad Workbook
2. Unit 2: Practical Nursing Professional Practice in Acute Care Environments
3. Unit 3: Practical Nursing Ethical Practice in Acute Care Environments
4. Unit 4: Leadership in Practical Nursing Practice in Acute Care Environments
5. Unit 5: Interprofessional Practice in Acute Care Environments
6. Unit 6: Diversity and Cultural Humility Practical Nursing Practice in Acute Care Environments
7. Summative AssessmentAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Reflective Practice Narrative(s) Inter-professional Practice: Annotated Bibliography | 1,2,5,6,7,8 1-7 | 30 % 30% |
| Professional Portfolio (Pebble Pad) | 1-8 | 10% |
| Summative Assessment | 1-8 | 30% |
| 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.