1505: Adult Nursing I
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Course Content
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Medications
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Learning Activities
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Evaluation Methods
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Implement actions that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of basic principles of patient centered care for older adults. (PCC)
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Unit I. Fundamental Clinical Decision Making:
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Needs
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Nursing Process
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Prioritization
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Legal/Ethical/Standards of Practice
Unit II. Fundamental Nursing Knowledge
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Health Assessment & Pulse Oximetry
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Documentation
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Change of Shift Report
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Pharmacology (Focus on changes in aging affecting pharmacologic processes)
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Fluid/Electrolytes: Na, K, Ca, Glucose, CBC (WBC, RBC, H/H, Plt), BUN, Creatinine, PT/PTT, INR
Unit III. Nursing Care of the Older Adult with Comfort Needs
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Pain Assessment and Management
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CRHP: Osteoarthritis
Unit IV. Nursing Care of the Older Adult with Psychosocial Needs
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End of life/postmortem care
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CRHP: Basic distinction between Delirium, Dementia, Depression
Unit V. Nursing Care of the Older Adult with Rest and Activity Needs
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Immobility/Physical Impairment Management
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Sleep & Rest
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CRHP:
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Osteoporosis
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Parkinson’s Dz,
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Hip Fx & Replacement
Unit VI. Nursing Care of the Older Adult with Safety Needs
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Skin Integrity & Wound Care
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Infection Control & Isolation Protocols
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Restraints
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CRHP:
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Nosocomial Infections
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Decubitus ulcers
Unit VII. Nursing Care of the Older Adult with Oxygenation Needs
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CRHP:
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COPD
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Chronic HF
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Pneumonia
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TB
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Chronic Hypertension
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CAD
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Unit VIII. Elimination
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Bowel & Bladder Training
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CRHP:
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Pylonephritis
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Cystitis
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Bowel/Bladder Dysfunction
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Constipation, Diarrhea
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Urinary
Incontinence
Unit IX. Sensory Perception & Impairment
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CRHP:
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CVA
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TIA
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Cataracts
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Glaucoma
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Macular degeneration
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Hearing loss
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Unit I. Fundamental Clinical Decision Making:
No meds
Unit II. Fundamental Nursing Knowledge
No meds
Unit III. Nursing Care of the Older Adult with Comfort Needs
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NSAIDS: Ibuprofen, ASA
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Analgesics: Tylenol
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Opioids: Demerol, Percocet
Unit IV. Nursing Care of the Older Adult with Psychosocial Needs
No meds
Unit V. Nursing Care of the Older Adult with Rest and Activity Needs
No meds
Unit VI. Nursing Care of the Older Adult with Safety Needs
No meds
Unit VII. Nursing Care of the Older Adult with Oxygenation Needs
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Statins: Lipitor, Lovastatin, Zocor
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Steroids: Solu-Medrol
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TB Meds: INH, Rifampin
Unit VIII. Elimination
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Anti-BPH: Finasteride (Proscar)
Unit IX. Sensory Perception & Impairment
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Benadryl
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Percocet
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Ibuprofen
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Tylenol
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Demerol
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Nitrostat
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Timolol
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Lovastatin
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Lipitor
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Zocor
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ASA
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Reclast
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Fosamax
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Caltrate
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Systane
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Proventil
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Vasotec
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Lisinopril
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Captopril
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Levodopa
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Cardura
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Atenolol
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Metoprolol
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Coreg
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Digoxin
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Metamucil
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Colace
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Dulcolax
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Metformin
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Proscar
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INH
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Rifampin
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Rocephin
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Cipro
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Amoxicillin
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Levaquin
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Zosyn
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Flagyl
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Vancomycin
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Gentamycin
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Penicillin
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Coumadin
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Plavix
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Lovenox
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Heparin
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Lasix
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HCTZ
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Potassium Supplements
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Aricept
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Cognex
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Namenda
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Exelon
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Razadyne
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Lecture content & case studies
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Designated lecture on QSEN Competencies
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Geriatric Portfolio
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Evaluate patient’s medical history to plan for client care with optimal outcomes
SKILLS LAB:
DAY 1:
50 minutes: Tube Feedings (N/G, Peg)
10 minutes: Specimen collection/C&S Protocol
2 hours: N1300 Skill Review
3 hours: Health Assessment
DAY 2:
Medication Math Calculations (pump & gravity for primary & secondary IVs)
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Testing
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Testing
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Grading rubric and instructor feedback
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Communicate with health care team members in a professional manner in a variety of health care settings. (T/C)
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Demonstrated through learning activities/clinical
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No specific medications here.
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Lecture content & case studies
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Designated lecture on QSEN Competencies
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Geriatric Portfolio
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Identify tasks that can be delegated
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Identify dynamics of health care team, noting when conflict management is necessary
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Identify barriers and facilitators of team functions on the Clinical Decision Making Tool
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Testing
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Testing
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Grading rubric and instructor feedback
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Demonstrate best practice at a basic level for the care of older adults in acute, long term care, and the community. (EBP)
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Demonstrated through learning activities/clinical
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No specific medications here.
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Lecture content & case studies
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Designated lecture on QSEN Competencies
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Geriatric Portfolio
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Clinical Exemplars require an EBP Internet resource
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Testing
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Testing
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Grading rubric and instructor feedback
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Instructor grading and feedback
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Recognize and begin to use national patient safety goals and institution/practice standards to reduce harm to patients and providers in a variety of settings. (S)
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Demonstrated through learning activities/clinical
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No specific medications here.
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Lecture content & case studies
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Designated lecture on QSEN Competencies
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Geriatric Portfolio
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Patient care in Clinical setting
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Clinical Exemplar: must list interventions performed to maintain a safe environment for the patient
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Simulation lab for skills
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Testing
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Testing
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Grading rubric and instructor feedback
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Recognize indicators of quality and safety in nursing care of the older adult. (QI)
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Demonstrated through learning activities/clinical
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No specific medications here.
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Lecture content & case studies
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Designated lecture on QSEN Competencies
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Geriatric Portfolio
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Testing
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Testing
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Grading rubric and instructor feedback
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Demonstrate ability to navigate institution’s information systems and medication delivery systems. (I)
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Demonstrated through learning activities/clinical
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No specific medications here.
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Lecture content & case studies
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Designated lecture on QSEN Competencies
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Geriatric Portfolio
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Clinical Exemplars require an EBP Internet resource
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Testing
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Testing
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Grading rubric and instructor feedback
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Instructor grading and feedback
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1410: Adult Nursing II
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Course Content
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Medications
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Learning Activities
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Evaluation Methods
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Recognize processes in place to promote quality improvement in the acute care setting (QI)
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Unit I. Fundamental Psychomotor Skills:
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Glucometer
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Starting IVs
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Dressing changes
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Reconstitution
Unit II. Nursing Care of the Perioperative Patient
Complications:
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DVT
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PE
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Dehiscence
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Evisceration
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Hemorrhage
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Blood administration
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Staple removal
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Drain care/removal
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Basic ABG interpretation
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Advance directives
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Living wills
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Power of attorney
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Informed consent
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Type and cross
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Fasting glucose
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ALT/AST, LDH, Bilirubin
Unit III. Nursing Care of the Middle Aged Adult with Nutrition/Elimination Needs:
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CRHP:
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Crohn’s
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Ulcerative colitis
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Diverticulitis
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Hernias
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Polyps
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Hemorrhoids
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Appendicitis
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Ulcers
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Fecal ostomy
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Cholelithiasis
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Cholecystitis
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Renal calculi
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EGD
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Colonscopy
Unit IV. Nursing Care of the Middle Aged Adult with Fluid/Electrolyte Needs:
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Diabetes Insipidus
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SIADH
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Hyperthyroid
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Hypothyroid
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Hyperparathyroid
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Hypoparathyroid
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Addison’s
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Cushing’s
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DM
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DKA
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HHNS
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Neuropathies
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Hgb A1C
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Amylase
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Lipase
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TSH, T3, T4
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Phosphorous
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Pheochromocytoma
Unit V. Nursing Care of the Adult with Cancer (Comfort) Needs:
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Tumor staging and grading, detection, prevention, causes, treatments, side effects of treatment
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Cancers:
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Breast
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Colorectal
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Bladder
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Lung
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Prostate
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Leukemia
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Hodgkin’s/non-Hodgkin’s
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Multiple Myeloma
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CT biopsy
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Mylanta
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Reglan
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Ginger
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Carafate
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FiberCon
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Tagamet
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Pepcid
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Zantac
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Protonix
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Prilosec
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Lovenox
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Restoril
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Demerol
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Stadol
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Morphine
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Fentanyl
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Phenergan
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Vistaril
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Atropine
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Robinul
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Narcan
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Romazicon
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Rolaids
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Prevacid
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Nexium
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Garamycin
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Biaxin
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Flagyl
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Cisplatin
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Cytoxan
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5-FU
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Trexal
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Adriamycin
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Idamycin
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Vincristine
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Taxol
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Zofran
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Emend
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Versed
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Ativan
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Valium
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Zoladex
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Testing
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Communicate effectively in verbal and written manner, adapting to the needs of the team and situation (T/C)
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Demonstrated through learning activities/clinical
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No specific medications
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Lecture content and case studies
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Perioperative Case Study
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Requirement to identify two QI projects to improve patient outcomes
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Identify delegated tasks that can be delegated
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Identify dynamics of health care team, noting when conflict management is necessary
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Identify barriers and facilitators of team functions on the Clinical Decision Making Tool
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Assignment for essays to compare/contrast OR, PACU, and floor nurses’ roles and level of autonomy
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Clinical: include teaching interventions plus one health care team teaching intervention
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Collaborative project for an oncology presentation
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Testing
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor, team member evaluation
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Provide compassionate care that recognizes patient and family preferences, values, and needs (PCC)
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Demonstrated through learning activities/clinical
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No specific medications
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Lecture content and case studies
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Perioperative Case Study
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Requirement to identify two QI projects to improve patient outcomes
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Identify special accommodations in PACU to decrease patient anxiety levels
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Designate priority short- and long-term goals
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Prioritize six nursing interventions, including EBP rationales
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Clinical: include teaching interventions plus one health care team teaching intervention
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Evaluate patient’s medical history to plan for client care with optimal outcomes
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Testing
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Navigate the institution’s information systems and medication delivery systems (I)
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Demonstrated through learning activities/clinical
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No specific medications
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Lecture content and case studies
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Perioperative Case Study (Internet resources)
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In Clinical, use of: PYXIS medication and supply station, facility Intranet, patient monitoring equipment, electronic medical record
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Testing
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Differentiate between evidence-based and experience based practices in the delivery of care to middle aged adults with acute and/or chronic health problems (EBP)
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Demonstrated through learning activities/clinical
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No specific medications
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Lecture content and case studies
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Perioperative Case Study
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Requirement to identify two QI projects to improve patient outcomes
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Designate priority short- and long-term goals
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Prioritize six nursing interventions, including EBP rationales
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Post-conference in clinical: Deliver presentations on assigned content topics
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Collaborative project for an oncology presentation
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Testing
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Practice safe nursing care through the use of national patient safety goals and institution and practice standards to reduce harm to patients and providers in acute care settings (S)
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Demonstrated through learning activities/clinical
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No specific medications
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Lecture content and case studies
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Perioperative Case Study
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Requirement to identify two QI projects to improve patient outcomes
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Patient care in Clinical setting
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Clinical Exemplar: must list interventions performed to maintain a safe environment for the patient
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Simulation lab for skills
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Describe time-out process used in clinical procedures
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Testing
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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Grading and feedback from instructor
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