In this course, students will review the importance of critical thinking for clinical decision-making to support safe, competent, and ethical nursing practice across a variety of health settings and with diverse client populations with a wide range of health challenges. Students will examine case studies using clinical decision-making frameworks and tools to apply clinical decision-making skills. Students will apply the required knowledge to implement evidence-informed clinical decision-making to effectively manage clinical issues and provide better-patient care. Prerequisites: Admission to the Return to Registered Nurse Practice Program or current BCCNM Registration, or permission of the Nursing Associate Dean or appropriate designate.
In this course, students will review the importance of critical thinking for clinical decision-making to support safe, competent, and ethical nursing practice across a variety of health settings and with diverse client populations with a wide range of health challenges. Students will examine case studies using clinical decision-making frameworks and tools to apply clinical decision-making skills. Students will apply the required knowledge to implement evidence-informed clinical decision-making to effectively manage clinical issues and provide better-patient care. Prerequisites: Admission to the Return to Registered Nurse Practice Program or current BCCNM Registration, or permission of the Nursing Associate Dean or appropriate designate.
