ALHS 1814 - Practical Nursing Practicum I

Credit hours: 8

Prerequisites: This is a required course in the AAS Health Science for a Practical Nursing. Department Approval granted through Articulation Agreement. As required by experience. The student will document completion of approved coursework, which includes a minimum of 320 contact hours along with professional certification.

Course Description:
Learning experiences in defined competencies, goals, and learning outcomes in the TCAT Practical Nursing program. A minimum of 47 contact hours per credit hour awarded. Documentation of approved departmental assessment is required. Not part of a TN Transfer.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Demonstrate competency in the specialty.
Demonstrate knowledge of nursing fundamentals.
Demonstrate competence in classification and administration of medications.
Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of principles surrounding medical surgical nursing and the care of surgical patients.
Describe and demonstrate the knowledge of the geriatric patient, the aging process and the nursing role in the process.
Demonstrate an understanding of normal nutrition.
Demonstrate and discuss knowledge of body structures and systems and the function of each system.
Describe the history, vocational aspects, and the role of practical nursing on the health team.
Externship (practicum) surgical care and geriatrics.