1415: Nursing Role Transition
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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 the role of the registered nurse in processes in place for quality improvement in acute, long-term care, or community settings. (QI)
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RN role in quality improvement measures and safety initiatives
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No medications
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Locate an article in a nursing journal that relates to the role of communication to reduce errors in health care settings of any type. Summarize the key points of the article. Describe how the information in the article can be used in your health care facility to improve nursing care
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Utilize effective communication principles in the role of registered nurse as a member of an interdisciplinary team (T/C)
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Read the AR Nurse Practice Act and
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SBAR
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Hand off
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Effective communication skills with HCT
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Documentation
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Delegation
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Therapeutic & non-therapeutic communication techniques
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No medications
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Complete the ASBN activity on Bb
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Communication skills through role play in class.
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Practice documentation in medical record.
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Demonstrate professional behaviors in physical classroom and online classroom.
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Complete a Health Literacy Assessment on adults. Be prepared to discuss in class.
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Testing
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Practice care plan
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1415: Nursing Role Transition
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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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Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes of patient centered care through simulation and case study activities. (PCC)
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Foundational Concepts
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Quality Improvement
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Teamwork/Collaboration
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Patient Centered Care
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Informatics
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Evidence Based Practice
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Safety
HUMAN NEEDS: Physiological and Psychosocial
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Oxygenation
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Fluid & Electrolytes
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Safety
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Elimination
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Nutrition
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Rest & Activity
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Comfort
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Sexuality
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Spirituality
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Human Interaction
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Learning
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Describe the role of the RN to promote safety in patient care.
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No medications
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Access UALR Library databases
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Complete a plan of care:
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Perform a physical assessment on partner in class. Document on assessment form
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Develop individualized plan of care (use forms in course handbook)
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Analysis of articles for professional examples
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Use information technology to communicate and support lifelong learning. (I)
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Technology utilization
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No medications
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Blackboard activity
Complete “RN Essentials: Test-Taking”
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Testing
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1415: Nursing Role Transition
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Course Content
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Medication
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Learning Activities
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Evaluation Methods
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Differentiate current practice role from that of registered nurse in implementation of evidence based practice. (EBP)
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Review Course Handbook
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Review UALR DON Policy/Procedure Manual
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No medications
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Complete Experiential Resumé
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Self Reflection-Identify personal lifestyle risk factors and interventions to improve overall health
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Case Studies
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Complete Scavenger Hunt Activity
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NCLEX 4000 Fundamentals: Basic Physical Assessment and The Nursing Process
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Visit the Healthy People website: healthypeople.gov
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1415: Nursing Role Transition
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Course Content
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Medication
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Learning Activities
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Evaluation Methods
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Review safety standards as they relate to the role of the registered nurse to reduce harm to patients and providers in clinical settings. (S)
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Medication Safety
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No specific medications
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Calculate using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division to administer:
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Oral medications (tablets, capsules, liquids)
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Liquid Injectibles (including reconstitution)
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IV infusion rates (primary and secondary infusions)
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Describe the role of the RN to promote safety in patient care.
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Foley
IV management and initiation
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2410: Obstetric & Reproductive Health Nursing
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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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Structure organized nursing care of patients and families in the childbearing years that are experiencing the normal and abnormal progression during this part of the lifecycle in a manner that reflects the principles of patient-centered care.
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Trends in women’s health
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Health promotion and sexually transmitted infections
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Contraception and abortion
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Antenatal care
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High-risk antenatal care: gestational diabetes, pre-gestational diabetes, gestational hypertensive disorders (gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia, HELLP syndrome), hemorrhagic disorders (miscarriage, ectopic, placenta previa, abruption placentae, DIC)
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Intrapartum care
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High-risk intrapartum care: premature labor, fetal distress, cesarean section, induction of labor, operative vaginal birth, should dystocia, malpresentation
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Newborn
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High-risk newborn: prematurity, sepsis, SGA, LGA, IUGR, post-term
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Post-partum
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High-risk postpartum: hemorrhage, infections, post-partum depression
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Pitocin
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Mag Sulfate
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Colace
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Ibuprofen
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Toradol
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Percocet
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Rubella Vaccine
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RhoGAM
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Vitamin K
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Erythromycin (Opthmalmic)
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Hep B Vaccine
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Surfactant
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Ampicillin
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Gentamycin
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Folic Acid
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Rocephin
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Zithromax
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Valtrex
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Vibramycin
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Benzathine PCN
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Z-Pack
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Suprax
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Flagyl
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Phenergan
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Demerol
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Stadol
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Marcaine
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Lidocaine
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Ephredrine
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Fentanyl
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Gardasil
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Heparin
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FFP, Cryo
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Diflucan
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Cytotec
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Cervidil
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Celestone
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Brethine
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Procardia
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Methergine
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Hemabate
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Lecture content
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Simulation lab: IV therapy & management; care/skills of the laboring, postpartum, and newborn clients
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Simulation lab: NOELLE simulation experiences
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Student Evolve Resources (each chapter): Quizzes, videos, learning modules, critical thinking exercises
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Testing
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Grading rubric and feedback from instructor
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Grading rubric and feedback from instructor
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Discussion with peers & instructors; testing
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Relate nursing care and assessments provided to patients and families in the childbearing year to other team members by collaborating through written, oral and electronic formats.
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Demonstrated through learning activities
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No specific medications
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Lecture content
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Simulation lab: IV therapy & management; care/skills of the laboring, postpartum, and newborn clients
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Simulation lab: NOELLE simulation experiences
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Student Evolve Resources (each chapter): Quizzes, videos, learning modules, critical thinking exercises
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Testing
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Grading rubric and feedback from instructor; evaluations from in-service attendees
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Grading rubric and feedback from instructor
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Grading rubric and feedback from instructor
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Discussion with peers & instructors; testing
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Integrate evidence-based practice in nursing care of the childbearing family.
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Demonstrated through learning activities
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No specific medications
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Lecture content
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Simulation lab: IV therapy & management; care/skills of the laboring, postpartum, and newborn clients
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Simulation lab: NOELLE simulation experiences
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Student Evolve Resources (each chapter): Quizzes, videos, learning modules, critical thinking exercises
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Grading rubric and feedback from instructor
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Grading rubric and feedback from instructor
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Discussion with peers & instructors; testing
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Practice safe nursing care for the childbearing family utilizing the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetrics, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) standards of care.
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Demonstrated through learning activities
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Lecture content
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Simulation lab: IV therapy & management; care/skills of the laboring, postpartum, and newborn clients
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Simulation lab: NOELLE simulation experiences
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Student Evolve Resources (each chapter): Quizzes, videos, learning modules, critical thinking exercises
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Grading rubric and feedback from instructor
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Grading rubric and feedback from instructor
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Discussion with peers & instructors; testing
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Demonstrate the nurse’s role in quality improvement while caring for the childbearing family.
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Demonstrated through learning activities
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Lecture content
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Simulation lab: IV therapy & management; care/skills of the laboring, postpartum, and newborn clients
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Simulation lab: NOELLE simulation experiences
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Student Evolve Resources (each chapter): Quizzes, videos, learning modules, critical thinking exercises
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Grading rubric and feedback from instructor
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Grading rubric and feedback from instructor
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Discussion with peers & instructors; testing
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Utilize informatics to support learning in a professional forum.
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Demonstrated through learning activities
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Lecture content
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Develop a Public Service Announcement video with partner and post to course YouTube page
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Student Evolve Resources (each chapter): Quizzes, videos, learning modules, critical thinking exercises
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Grading rubric and feedback from instructor
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Grading rubric and feedback from instructor
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Discussion with peers & instructors; testing
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