A. Critical Thinking
1. definition
2. characteristics
3. decision-makingB.
Time Management
1. assessment of own time
management
2. benefits of effective time
management
3. Time management techniques
C. Documentation
1. principles of charting
2. types of charting
3. legal implications
D. Communication
1. Health Team Members
2. Cultural Implications
3. Giving Report to the RN
4. Acting as a patient advocate in communicating with team members
Readings:
Kozier et al C15 p. 244-254
C 20 p. 328-347
Winningham & PreusserC 1 p. 1-23 |
Demonstrate critical thinking given various nursing care
situations.
33-2 Ampules
33-3 Vials
33-7 Intramuscular injections
33-6 Subcutaneous injections
Justesen-Procedures Supplement
33-5 Intradermal injections
Readings:
Kozier et al p. 811-831
Videos:
Nur 104 Skills Video
Administering Injectable Medications
Avoiding Medication Errors
Computer Programs
Out of Class Assignment
Interactive video disk "Ethical Issues for the Elderly"
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Should you tell this patient about advanced directives?
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Should this patient be restrained?
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Dosages and Calculations Made Easy
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IM, Sub Q & Intradermal Medications
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Manage care of 1-2 clients considering how you
1. organize your time
2. make clinical judgments
3. communicate with staff
Document client care according to agency guidelines and principles of
charting.
Conference:
Critique your time management & charting skills. Give examples
& rationale for your clinical judgments. Critique examples of other
nursing students' judgments.
Winningham & Preusser- Case Study- Sample Case Study # 2, p.25-33
Videos (optional)Documentation: Protect Yourself; Standards, Requirements
& Reimbursements; What & WhereTime Management
Textbook Web Sites:
Lewis- http://evolve.elsevier.com/Lewis/medsurg
Kozier-
www.prenhall.com/kozier
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