1162Clinical - Licensed Practical/Vocational Training (vnsg 1162)

A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. This course provides for the clinical application of content provided in Nursing 1330. Students gain experiences in using the nursing process in the patient-centered care of the childbearing client and their families. The emphasis is on the assessment and management of a childbearing patient from antepartum, intra-partum, postpartum and the neonate experiencing The patient’s individual needs are assessed and incorporated into the plan of care which is devised to support and strengthen the adaptive response of the patient. The role and competencies of the professional nurse as they relate to caring, safety, patient advocacy, and teaching are applied to the childbearing patient and family within the context of the health- care team. Clinical settings include hospitals, clinics, and other site as appropriate.