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   NUR 179 - Transition to Practical Nursing Clinical

2.0 Credits
Application of the theoretical basis and psychomotor skills for safe, quality nursing care within the scope of the practical nurse.  Includes experience providing culturally and developmentally appropriate nursing care to a diverse patient population in a variety of healthcare settings.  Integration of the practical nurse scope of practice in Colorado, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the roles of the nurse while collaborating with members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.  Application of professional communication when communicating with patients, families and members of the healthcare team.  Differentiates the roles and scope of practice of the Practical Nurse and the Practical Nurse as defined by the Colorado Nurse Practice Act with exploration of the safe and appropriate delegation.  Simulation may be utilized in this course for students to apply principals of the role of the practical nurse in a variety of healthcare situations involving principals of mental health nursing care, obstetric nursing care, pediatric nursing care, geriatric nursing and adult nursing care. 
CLIN 90 Clock hours



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