NU 420 Clinical 2012 18- Develops a professional resume.- Utilizes E-Portfolio to contain at least theprofessional resume, but may include otherartifacts and professional products.- Develops clinical journals that integrate all aspectsof the nursing process.4.1 Independently demonstrates appropriate communicationboth verbal and non verbal with health care team,community, family and/or individuals. (This includesregular, intentional collaboration with the healthcare teamincluding for example, RT, PT, OT, discharge planner, socialworker, and physicians. It includes effective “Hand-off”communication. Outcome is achieved through journal,documentation, preceptor, and faculty observation, andunit presentation.)4.2 Demonstrates effective teamwork and collaboration.(journal, preceptor and self report)4.3 Identifies with unit staff, the unit management, orinterdisciplinary team topics relevant to the practiceenvironment and/or patient care. (journals, unitpresentation)4.4 Participates in agency IS training and uses informationtechnology for effective clinical decision making and theimplementation of patient care.4.14.24.34.4Outcome Number Midterm Evaluation 1-5 End of Semester Evaluation 1-5Outcome 4 Critical Thinking Defined: Demonstrates critical thinking focusing on: clinical reasoning, problem solving andeffective use of the nursing process.Demonstrate the following by the end of the senior yearCourseClinical4.1 Uses critical thinking in collecting, organizing, analyzing,prioritizing, and synthesizing information to guidenursing action. (preceptor and faculty observation,journals)4.2 Demonstrates a critical appraisal of the most relevantevidence in making decisions about nursing care.(journals, clinical meetings, unit presentation)4.3 Engages in self-reflection (journals)4.4 Engages in collegial dialogue about practice. (journals,attends staff meetings and participates, attends unitactivity, agency meetings, attends conferences, unitpresentation)4.5 Evaluates individuals, families and community outcomes.(unit care plans, documentation forms)4.6 Recognizes unexpected responses/unmet outcomes andrevises care. (journals, preceptor and facultyinteractions, documentation on unit, faculty interactions)4.7 Synthesizes pathophysiological changes in thepatient(s) relating the disease process to therapeuticmanagement. (journals, preceptor and facultyinteractions)
NU 420 Clinical 2012 194.14.24.34.44.54.64.7Outcome Number Midterm Evaluation 1-5 End of Semester Evaluation 1-5Outcome 5 Safe, Effective Care Defined: Demonstrates safe, effective care throughout the life span (and at the end of life)that is based on accepted principles and standards of nursing practice, reflects evidenced-based care and culturally competent.Demonstrate the following by the end of the senioryearCourseClinical- Inserts and removes a peripheral IV.- Satisfactorily completes the IV therapyassignments.- Passes IV med and IV test at 90% beforebeginning internship and engages in mathtutoring/practice if necessary untilmastery at 100% is achieved.4.1 Independently provides safe care.4.2 Relates skills and activities that are appropriate to delegate.4.3 Identifies problems and promptly notifies appropriate health caremember.4.4 Discusses ethical dilemma (s) with appropriate healthcare member.4.5 Recognizes situations with legal ramifications and takesappropriate action. (wasting narcotics, restraints, informedconsent, discharge teaching, interpreter services)4.6 Analyzes efficacy of pharmacologic and parenteral therapy andcan relate dosage, adverse effects and nursing considerations.4.7 Follows through with safety and infection control measures.4.8 Reduces risk potential for patient. (procedural sedation,diagnostic tests, fall risk)4.9 Implements health promotion, disease prevention strategies intopatient care.4.10 Recognizes and implements unit/agency quality and patientsafety initiatives. (journals, preceptor and faculty interactions, unitactivities)4.14.24.34.44.54.64.74.84.94.10Outcome Number Midterm Evaluation 1-5 End of Semester Evaluation 1-5MID INTERNSHIP EVALUATIONNumber of Clinical hours completed __________