NUR 380-Fundamentals of Professional Nursing:
Spring 2022
Simluated Clinical, Concordia St. Paul, 36 hours
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, make clinical judgments, and decisions about patient care
Developed plan of care focusing on prioritization, implementation, and evaluation
Learned sterile technnique for intermittent catheterization of patients
NUR 380-Fundamentals of Professional Nursing:
Spring 2022
Avamere Hillsboro, Rehabilitation Center, 90 hours
Performed patient assessment and obtained vital signs and heart and lung sounds
Performed wound assessment on patients
Performed CBGs and administered correct dosage of insulin
NUR 384-Behavioral Health Nursing:
Summer 2022
Simulated Clinical, Concordia St. Paul, 45 hours
Developed assessment skills for those with mental health conditions
Educated patients and families on mental health conditions
Administered medications for patient experiencing acute episode
NUR 388-Population Health:
Summer 2022
NARA (Native American Rehabilitation Association), 90 hours
Administered COVID vaccines to patients
Developed proficiency in explaining informed consent to patients
Assessed community health needs and developed health promotion ideas to assist in meeting needs
NUR 390-Nuring Care of the Adult I:
Summer 2022
Virtual Clinical, Concordia St. Paul, 45 hours
Developed skills to complete a comprehensive health history, assess vital signs, and perform physical exams
Administered medications (oral, IM, IV)
Assessed patients and performed nursing interventions for patients with varied conditions including COPD and heart failure
NUR 390-Nursing Care of the Adult I:
Summer 2022
Simulated Clinical, Concordia St. Paul, 45 hours
Developed focused assessment skills on patients
Developed proficincy in administering insulin
Used SBAR format to communicate with team members
NUR 417-Nursing Care of the Adult II:
Fall 2022
Virtual Clinical, Concordia St. Paul, 60 hours
Performed assessments on adult patients with varied conditions
Enhanced therapeutic communication skills with patients and families
Developed understanding of what steps to take during emergent situations such as blood transfusion reactions and heart attack
NUR 417-Nursing Care of the Adult II:
Fall 2022
Simulated Clinical, Concordia St. Paul, 36 hours
Continued developing skills in using SBAR format to communicate with doctors
Developed skills in blood transfusion and assessment for complications
Performed assessments for pulmonary issues and treated for complications of pneumothorax and pulmonary embolism
NUR 418-Nursing Care of Childbearing and Childbearing Families:
Fall 2022
Simulated Clinical, Concordia St. Paul, 16 hours
Performed head-to-toe pediatric assessments
Assisted with simulated patients in labor
Assessed for, and implemented, plan-of-care for maternal complications such as prolapsed cord
NUR 419-Aging, Chonicity, and Palliative Care:
Fall 2022
Simulated Clinical, Concordia St. Paul, 20 hours
Used SPICES and Katz Index for assessment of patients
Educated clients on Advanced Directives, DNR, and Durable Power of Attorney
Assisted families and patients through the journey of end-of-life care
NUR 419-Aging, Chronicity, and Palliative Care:
Fall 2022
Virtual Clinical, Concordia St. Paul, 35 hours
Therapeutically communicated with patients and families about palliative care and end-of-life care
Assisted families in home visits to be able to better care for family members
Strengthened skills to educate and inform families through end-of-life transitions
NUR 424- Transition into Professional Nursing:
Spring 2023
Senior Practicum at Kaiser Sunnyside in Postpartum Care, 180 Hours
Performed head-to-toe maternal and fetal assessments, including vital signs and lab interpretation
Used EPIC to document patient information and determine patient trends
Strengthened ability to provide education to clients, admissions and discharge procedures, and manage time