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DAKOTA NURSING PROGRAM
Bismarck State College • Dakota College at Bottineau •
Lake Region State College • Williston State College
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EVIDENCE-BASED
PRACTICE AND
NURSING
JUDGEMENT:
Implement
nursing judgment to make
safe, effective, and
evidenced-based decisions
that integrate science and
the nursing process in
providing holistic client
care.
7.
Identity the evidence-based
practices involved in clinical
decision-making to
prioritize safe nursing care.
8.
Interpret results of
diagnostic studies for
patients with chronic, acute,
and complex healthcare
needs.
•
ATI resources and exams
•
Skills return demonstrations
(IV skills, medication
administration, blood
administration and central
lines.
•
Lab activities ECG, chest
tubes)
•
Dosage calculations in
clinical/lab and on exams
•
Clinical/Simulation
performance and paperwork
•
Clinical reasoning
•
Prioritization
•
ATI Exam
•
Skill return demonstration
•
Dosage calculation exams
•
Clinical performance evaluation
•
Clinical reflection in post-paperwork
•
Patient assessment documentation
•
Concept map
•
Simulation lab performance
•
Group and individual presentations
QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT AND
SAFETY:
Incorporate a
spirit of inquiry to make
evidence based clinical
judgments and management
decisions to improve the
safety and quality of care
across a variety of systems.
9.
Examine individual
performance and system
effectiveness to improve the
safety and quality of care.
10.
Implements safe practices
and sound judgment in the
administration of
medications and treatment.
11.
Identify potential/actual
patient complications and
respond appropriately.
•
ATI resources and exams
•
Skills return demonstrations
(IV skills, medication
administration, blood
administration and central
lines
•
Lab activities ECG, chest
tubes)
•
Dosage calculations in
clinical/lab and on exams
•
Clinical/Simulation
performance and paperwork
•
Client satisfaction
•
Safety
•
ATI Exam
•
Skill return demonstration
•
Dosage calculation exams
•
Clinical performance evaluation
•
Clinical reflection in post-paperwork
•
Patient assessment documentation
•
Concept map
•
Simulation lab performance
•
Group and individual presentations
INFORMATICS:
Integrate
current technology to
support decision-making
and manage information in
the delivery of client care.
12.
Incorporate appropriate
technology to communicate
effectively and manage
information in the delivery
of client care.
•
Clinical/Simulation
performance and paperwork
•
Documentation/Confidentiali
ty
•
Technology – safety
equipment
•
ATI Exam
•
Clinical performance evaluation
•
Clinical reflection in post-paperwork
•
Patient assessment documentation
•
Concept map
•
Simulation lab performance
•
Group and individual presentations
GRADE BREAKDOWN:
Weekly lab assignments –
(Math & IV worksheets, re-demos, simulation, quizzes, and LaCharity) 10%
ATI practice & ATI skills modules
5%
Exams
10%
Clinical paperwork
35%
Clinical behaviors
35%
ATI Proctored Exam Average
5%
100%
GRADING POLICY:
The following grading scale is used:
92.0 - 100.00 = A
84.0 - 91.99 = B
76.0 - 83.99 = C
68.0 - 75.99 = D
Below 68
= F
There will be no rounding up of grades for any reason.
There is no extra credit offered.
NCLEX REVIEW PROGRAM NURSING REVIEW PROGRAM:
The Dakota Nursing Program requires students to purchase and complete an ATI Nursing Review
Program. This program is complete with the review modules (Books or eBooks, Skills Modules, Online