12/26/2024 3:20:55 PM	NRV 63L Course Outline as of Spring 2004	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  NRV 63L	Title:  PRECEPTORSHIP CLINICAL
Full Title:  Preceptorship Clinical for Part Time VN Program
Last Reviewed:3/24/2003

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	2.50	Lecture Scheduled	0		6 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	2.50	Lab Scheduled	0		5 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	20.00			Contact DHR	120.00
		Contact Total	20.00			Contact Total	120.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 120.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  P/NP Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

This is the final clinical course in the part time vocational nursing program. It is an individualized preceptorship course which offers each student an opportunity to choose and prepare for the role identity of an entry level new graduate vocational nurse. The clinical experiences are a 1:1 mentor/student relationship with faculty guidance throughout. Focus on critical thinking skills, leadership, conflict resolution and priority setting is emphasized.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of NRV 61L and Course Completion of NRV 62L

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

A final preceptorship clinical experience for the part time vocational nursing program. A 1:1 individualized clinical experience with a preceptor and faculty liaison as a guide. The focus of the experience includes the writing of individual learning objectives, critical thinking, role changes from student to entry level nurse and priority setting in varied settings.

(P/NP Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of NRV 61L and Course Completion of NRV 62L
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 2004	Inactive:	Spring 2010
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Under the following conditions:

1. The direct supervision of a 1:1 preceptor.

2. The indirect supervision of a faculty liaison.

3. Preparation of a planned 120 hour clinical experience at one clinical

setting of the student/faculty/preceptor's agreement.

4. Clinical experience to follow the attendance and active participation

in 18 hours of preceptorship theory.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Evaluate learning objectives for behavioral content and apply to the

patients' nursing care plans.

2. Prioritize the care of a full patient assignment in varied settings.

3. Appraise the level of accountability required for the care of each of

each patient.

4. Summarize their own personal growth and development.

5. Critique roles played in conflict resolution and identify areas for

self-growth and change in that experience.

6. Differentiate the stages of reality shock as a new graduate and form

plans of action to facilitate assuming the role of a licensed vocational

nurse.

7. Develop advanced levels of organizational and priority setting skills

in the care of multiple patients in a variety of clinical settings.

8. Revise and adapt previous skills learned to the individually assigned

clinical setting and evaluate the outcomes of care given.

9. Inventory their own personal needs for experiences beyond the range and

levels of prior semesters to complement their nursing practice.

10. Perform at a level of practice that is efficient, professional and

ethical.

Topics and Scope

1. Preceptor/mentor and preceptee roles.

2. Channels of communication through the faculty liaison.

3. A planned and individually scheduled 120 hour clinical experience in

one specific clinical setting.

4. Writing of individualized learning experiences to coincide with the

specific settings.

5. Advanced communication skills in varied clinical settings with a

focus on chain of command and policy guidelines.

6. Self-directed behavioral objectives, critical thinking skills and the

development of prioritizing and organizational skills.

7. Reality shock and role identity.

8. Conflict resolution.

9. Adult learning principles and outcome-based nursing.

10. Organizational structures, policies and rules/regulations.

Assignments:

1. Writing:

  a. Preceptorship contract with written weekly objectives (2-6 per week)

  b. Mid and final self evaluation report.

  c. Work sheet and planning tools for administration of nursing care.

2. Reading:

  a. Weekly research of relevant works for individual patient load.

3. Preceptorship contract:

  a. Completion of 15 shifts for the preceptorship contract over the

     course of a 6 week period with a 1:1 preceptor. Meeting a

     satisfactory performance level through the completion of contract.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 30 - 50%
Written homework, Self evaluation and planning tools.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 50 - 70%
Class performances, Field work
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 0%
None

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

PRECEPTORSHIP HANDBOOK: Instructor prepared materials.

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