This course provides opportunities for actual hospital experiences to ensure that competencies are developed in the nursing care management of clients with problems in oxygenation (Respiratory), fluid, electrolyte and acid base balance, inflammatory process, immunologic reactions, infection, cellular aberrations, pain and stress.
Knowledge and understanding:
1.Famliarized with the different units of exposures and get abreast with the protocol and set up of each unit.2.Determine the various medical equipment and monitoring apparatus of the different units as well as the functions .
3.Recognize nursing responsibilities related to standard nursing practice and values. 4.Apply nursing process to individual cases in the area: identifying signs and symptoms.application of appropriate nursing measures and treatment and evaluating the results of nursing care.
Mental skills:
1.Discuss individual cases found in the area: S/S. risk factors, diagnostic test, medical intervention as well as nursing measures done and health teachings given.2.Formulate nursing diagnosis according to priority.
3.Identify preparations needed by clients for procedures and the rationale involved,
4.Analyze and use critical thinking in implementing all concepts of nursing practice especially proper assessment , clinical rationale and decision making
5.Relate core competencies to any situation during clinical duty and show confidence with mastery.
Scientific and professional skills:
1.Establish a good working relationship with the members of the health team and significant others.2.Develop mastery and perform competently nursing procedures
3.Utilize and apply nursing process at all times with the knowledge and skills in managing health needs of patients.
4.Recognize the importance of referral system and team work and Collaborate with other members of health team in the plan of care of the patient.
5.Demonstrate sense of responsibility , show readiness and competence
General skills:
1.Exhibit appreciation and value of nursing care to other members of health team.2.Develop ability to deal with different kinds of clients and paramedical team in the care of clients with specific health needs or problems.
3.Demonstrate the ability to educate and assist clients in the promotion and maintenance of health in the different areas of varied setting.
4.Participate in the plan of care with other members of health team and respond appropriately to the diverse needs of patients of different units.
