NSG 1300 Foundations of Licensed Practical Nursing

Outcomes

• Apply foundational clinical judgment by recognizing patterns in patient data, distinguishing normal from abnormal findings, and identifying priority needs in low-complexity patient situations, as demonstrated through concept-based case studies, simulation, and clinical evaluations.
• Demonstrate safe nursing practice by consistently applying infection prevention measures, patient identification procedures, and basic medication safety principles during skills validation, simulation, and clinical experiences, with successful completion of required competency check-offs.
• Communicate patient information effectively by using structured communication tools (e.g., SBAR), therapeutic communication techniques, and accurate documentation and structured verbal reporting (e.g., SBAR) in lab, simulation, and clinical settings, as measured by faculty-developed rubrics.
• Apply components of the nursing process by collecting focused patient data, implementing basic nursing interventions, and reporting patient responses under appropriate supervision, as demonstrated through clinical evaluations, concept-based assessments, and simulation experiences.
• Integrate foundational nursing concepts (safety, comfort, nutrition, mobility, psychosocial support) to provide holistic, patient-centered care for individuals with uncomplicated health needs, as demonstrated through concept-based exams and clinical performance.
• Demonstrate professional role development by adhering to ethical principles, legal standards, and LPN scope of practice, and by seeking appropriate supervision, as measured by professional behavior and clinical evaluation tools.
• Support patient safety and quality care by identifying potential safety risks, reporting concerns or near misses, and participating in guided quality improvement discussions or reflections, as evidenced by simulation, debriefings, and reflective assignments.

Credit Hours: 7