Week 1
Module I: Introduction to Professional Issues
In Module I, Re-entry Nurse will receive an introduction to the program and complete an individual learning needs assessment. Courseweb, with hands-on training, will be explained so the Re-entry Nurse will have access to self-learning modules and be able to review course paperwork. Professional issues will be discussed, and pharmacology pre-test will be administered.
Week 2
Module II: Pharmacology Part 1 and Medical Surgical Nursing Overview
Part 1 of Pharmacology will update the Re-entry Nurse in theory and treatment modalities so that she/he may safely administer antimicrobial agents and selected cardiac therapies. A pharmacology post-test will be administered. A review of current therapies for adult health conditions such as stroke and cardiac disease will be presented.
Week 3
Module III: Pharmacology Part 2 and Clinical Decision Making
Part 2 of Pharmacology will update the Re-entry Nurse in theory and treatment modalities so that she/he may safely administer diuretics, insulin and selected cardiac medications. A pharmacology post-test will be administered. The first of two clinical simulation modules will include a review of physical assessment techniques and the management of the adult who experiences an acute or complex illness with an alteration in multiple body systems. The Re-entry Nurse’s ability to apply the nursing process, using critical thinking skills, is expanded through classroom and clinical activities. Learning activities will take place in the Learning Skills Lab and the WISER Simulation Center.
Week 4
Module IV: Clinical Decision Making and Medical Surgical Nursing Overview
The second simulation module will expand on Module III and incorporate common admitting diagnoses of the adult client. A nursing skills review session will augment learning needs. Additional medical surgical nursing topics will be explored. Learning activities will include the lectures, Learning Skills Lab and WISER Simulation Center scenarios.
Week 5
Module V: Current Trends and Issues
This class will prepare the Re-entry Nurse for entry into practice in the acute care environment. Professional issues, patient safety, patient care and cultural diversity are selected topics covered in classroom lectures and Courseweb on-line learning.
Week 6
Clinical Practicum
Each Re-entry Nurse will work side-by-side with a Clinical Coach according to the Clinical Coach’s schedule. This practice is designed for the Re-entry Nurse to gain knowledge and experience in the clinical setting. This individualized precepted practicum experience provides an opportunity to be a member of the health team and organization while applying updated knowledge and interventions in the provision of client care.
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