NURS 481L – Adv. Med- Surg, Nursing Practicum

NURS 481L – Adv. Med- Surg, Nursing Practicum Spring I 2017 W e s t C o a s t U n i v e r s i t y C o u r s e S y l l a b u s Revision Date: January 18, 2017 Page 1 Term: Spring I 2017 Course Name: Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing: Promoting Wellness in the Critically Ill Patient Practicum Course Number: NURS 481L Section A: I. Instructor’s Contact Information, Course Pre and Co-Requisites Instructor Information: See Virtual Office Course Prerequisites: NURS 201 and NURS 211L Course Co-requisites: NURS 480 II. Mission and Outcomes University Mission: At West Coast University, we embrace a student-centric learning partnership that leads to professional success. We deliver transformational education within a culture of integrity and personal accountability. We design market-responsive programs through collaboration between faculty and industry professionals. We continuously pursue more effective and innovative ways through which students develop the competencies and confidence required in a complex and changing world. Institutional Learning Outcomes: Institutional learning outcomes are designed by the University as a whole, taking into account the role that both instruction and student services play in contributing to a student’s success. Institutional learning outcomes assume achievement of the stated programmatic learning outcomes of one’s discipline. Upon graduating from a degree program offered by West Coast University, students will be able to: 1. Implement intellectual and practical problem solving skills through information assessment and critical thinking. 2. Demonstrate effective written communication skills. 3. Demonstrate effective oral communication skills. 4. Demonstrate computer proficiency and information literacy. 5. Describe ethical standards and legal guidelines associated with one’s chosen career field. 6. Explain why knowledge of and respect for the societal contributions of diverse cultures and perspectives is an important quality in one’s discipline. 7. Articulate the importance of working collaboratively with other healthcare providers in support of the client/patient. Program Mission: The mission of the College of Nursing is to provide evidence-based and innovative nursing education to culturally diverse learners; preparing nurses to provide quality and compassionate care that is responsive to the needs of the community and the global society.