LPN (pre-req) 1050 - Clinical I
Clock Hours: 36
Delivery Mode
on-ground
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student under the supervision of the instructor will be able to accomplish the following objectives as assigned by the instructor including, but not limited to the following skills lab competencies. The student must receive a satisfactory evaluation in the competencies assigned by the instructor for progression. An unsatisfactory evaluation will result in the student not being able to progress regardless of the academic average.
Competencies:
- Hand washing
- Performing CPR/ AED Use/Airway Management/ Heimlich Maneuver - all age groups, according to American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines
- Measuring vital signs
- Maintaining client safet
- Utilizing universal/ standard precautions
- Transferring clients
- Positioning clients
- Performing range of motion (ROM) exercises
- Bed making
- Performing hygiene measures
- Assisting with elimination
- Collecting specimens
- Applying anti-embolism stockings/devices
- Feeding
- Measuring Intake/Output
- Performing sterile procedures
- Supplying oxygen therapy
- Providing tracheostomy care
- Suctioning
- Administering a tube feeding
- Performing wound care
- Applying principles of the nursing process
- Performing post-mortem care
- Applying and removing restraints
- Performing urinary catheterization
- Use of pulse oximetry
- Assist in the assessment of emergency situations
- Application of bandages, binders, and splints
- Irrigation: urinary catheter, bladder, wound, ear, nose, or eye
- K-Pad application
- Urinary catheter: insertion, maintenance, care, and removal of
- Gastric tube: care and irrigation
- Ostomy Care
- Aseptic measures
- Initiating and maintaining isolation precautions
- Oral hygiene/denture care
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Patient assessment
CLINICAL/LAB/SIMULATION COMPETENCIES:
Upon completion of this course, the student under the supervision of the instructor will be able to accomplish the following objectives. The instructor will assign, monitor, and evaluate skills lab competencies. The student must receive a satisfactory evaluation in the competencies assigned by the instructor for progression. An overall unsatisfactory evaluation will result in the student not being able to progress regardless of the academic average.
- Administer medications per the “Rights” of administration.
- Safely calculates and/or converts dosages according to prescribed standards.
- Document accurately the administration of medications given.
- Implements appropriate safety measures in relation to medication administration.
- Selects and demonstrates appropriate use of equipment/supplies necessary for administration of medications.
- Describe the proper way to draw up and administer insulin.
- Demonstrates the ability to interpret and transcribe medication orders accurately.
- Apply critical thinking to the principles of medication administration.
- Demonstrate effective use of the time management skills with administration of medications.
- Outline the nursing action to be taken if complications occur from medication administration.
- Model safe use of selected IV equipment
- When given a prescribed quantity of fluid to be infused, calculates the flow rate correctly.
- Select appropriate sites for and demonstrate insertion of IV infusion devices.
- Correctly and aseptically starts an IV infusion.
- Demonstrate use of infusion pumps and controllers accurately.
- Demonstrate assembling and setting up IV solutions with tubing and needles.
- Discontinue an IV infusion and IV device safely.
- Employ safe, effective care of patients receiving IV therapy and discuss the signs and symptoms of complications
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