Course Objectives

By the end of the course the learner will be able to:

• Apply knowledge of A&P and pathophysiology to recognize changes in a patient status
• Perform a focused physical assessment, recognizing normal and abnormal findings
• Demonstrate management of a deteriorating patient
• Demonstrate effective communication via documentation and with physicians, nurses, unregulated HCP and patients/families
• Synthesize relevant patient information in escalation of patient concerns to physicians and report to nurses
• Demonstrate safe medication practices

Evaluation Method

Application Practice:

•  5 case study modules with quizzes
  (self-assessment quiz style)
• 2 branching modules mimicking real-life challenges (1 medical + 1 surgical)

Each practice and assessment virtual sim  have specific objectives.

For example:

For a sim around recognizing a deteriorating patient:

• Reflect on physical assessment findings to identify concerns
• Identify what pathophysiological process is occurring in the patient
• Prioritize nursing actions in management of a patient with a change in their status
• Select appropriate screening tools for a patient
• Analyze diagnostic results and identify relevant findings
• Demonstrate the escalation of patient concerns

Intended For

This comprehensive course is intended for:

• Nurses new to professional practice with little or no previous experience
• Hospital sponsorship for new-grad RNs undergoing orientation as in innovative strategy in the Nursing Graduate Guarantee Program– please email ce@michener.ca to enquire about hospital sponsorship.

Note:

This course is still being developed and is unlikely to be offered before Fall 2024. Please check back for further details and dates.

For hospital sponsorship enquiries please email: ce@michener.ca