BSN425 - Professional Practicum II

Subject Title
Professional Practicum II

Subject Description
This clinical practicum experience builds on knowledge and skills developed in previous courses. The student will continue to develop their professional nursing practice while applying decision-making and clinical skills through the application of the nursing process.  The student will integrate theoretical knowledge and use a relational practice approach to collaborate with clients, families and members of the health care team to provide safe and ethical care to medical surgical clients facing a variety of health challenges.

Credit Status
3 credits

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

All professional practicums are on a continuum from the student requiring assistance to the student performing independently to meet the learning outcomes.
 
Students will be expected to meet the learning outcomes as follows:
Knowledge Application:

1. 1. At a novice level, with significant guidance articulate and utilize nursing and health sciences knowledge and research when assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating client care.

 

2. 2. With significant guidance, for 1 stable client, applies appropriate knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document safe, competent, accurate, timely and culturally relevant nursing care by utilizing previously learned nursing skills such as therapeutic communication techniques; vital signs; basic comfort and hygiene and health promotion strategies.

 
Collaborative Relationships:
3. At novice level, begins to communicate and collaborate with peers, instructors, and health care team members in a professional manner, listening to and acknowledging others’ perspectives.
 
4. With significant guidance, engages in developmentally and culturally appropriate therapeutic and caring relationships with clients and families intentionally utilizing therapeutic communication techniques while respecting confidentiality, privacy and client’s rights.
 
Clinical Judgement:
5. With significant guidance, completes a holistic nursing assessment and formulates a nursing plan of care for one stable client.
 
6. With significant guidance, makes appropriate clinical decisions using relevant and accurate data and modifies the plan of care as appropriate based on the client’s response to previous nursing interventions.
 
Professionalism:
7. With significant guidance demonstrates use of Professional Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics to inform safe nursing care in the skills lab and in the clinical setting.
 
8. Practices in a professional manner, which complies with the college expectations, standards of the nursing regulatory body and practice-setting’s policies and procedures.
 
Social Justice:
9. With significant guidance identifies and considers principles of social justice and determinants of health as they relate to health outcomes, the environment (ecological, economic, global, etc.) for individuals and families.
 
10. With significant guidance Is aware of personal values and biases and how they may affect one’s nursing practice.

Essential Employability Skills

    •  Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

    •  Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

    •  Execute mathematical operations accurately.

    •  Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.

    •  Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.

    •  Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.

    •  Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

    •  Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.

    •  Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

    •  Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

    •  Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

Academic Integrity
Seneca upholds a learning community that values academic integrity, honesty, fairness, trust, respect, responsibility and courage. These values enhance Seneca's commitment to deliver high-quality education and teaching excellence, while supporting a positive learning environment. Ensure that you are aware of Seneca's Academic Integrity Policy which can be found at: http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academic-integrity-policy.html Review section 2 of the policy for details regarding approaches to supporting integrity. Section 2.3 and Appendix B of the policy describe various sanctions that can be applied, if there is suspected academic misconduct (e.g., contract cheating, cheating, falsification, impersonation or plagiarism).

Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecapolytechnic.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

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