Summary of PNUR105 Lab “At-a-Glance” Schedule – Winter 2024

Week Content Theme Assigned Activities (subject to adjustments) Clinical Learning Suite (CLS)
*Remember, PNUR105 *NOTE: adjustment to course outline: Resources
Is a MANDATORY attendance
course! PRELAB Homework due by 2359h (11:59 pm) on Sunday
evenings prior to Monday labs
1 Overview of the Course. Learning COME TO THE COLLEGE FOR THE FIRST IN-PERSON LAB! (At assigned time according to Register, review CLS resources and
Materials and Resources student timetable) start working on content!
Jan 8 Student responsibilities & expectations  Wait outside room 260 (Health Studies Lab – Lab Instructor will call students into
(Accountability & Professionalism) lab when appropriate)
Course, College and Academic Policies  General orientation of lab and course overview for all students
Introduction to the Lab Setting, Lab  Section orientation and course expectations with assigned instructor
Policies & Procedures
Personal Introductions PRELAB PREPARATION
Student Success Questionnaire (Online Survey)
THIS WEEK: Acquire/register/orientate to required course resources by Friday, Jan 12
2 Infection prevention and control PRELAB PREPARATION Skill: Performing Hand Hygiene
practices Prelab Homework Study Guides & CLS quizzes due by 2359h on Jan 14 Skill: Using Personal Protective
Jan 15 COVID-19 Precautions Equipment
Safe Body Mechanics
Safety in the healthcare setting

Skill Demonstration: Hand hygiene and

PPE
3 Student Return Demonstrations: PRELAB PREPARATION Skill: Active Listening: Connecting with
Hand Hygiene and PPE Prelab Homework Study Guides & CLS quizzes due by 2359h on Jan 21 Others
Jan 22 Therapeutic Communication Obtaining Requisite Skills & Abilities Self Assessment due by 2359h on Jan 23 Skill: Taking Temperatures
Consent; Privacy and Confidentiality Group Video Critique (PPE) due by 2359h on Friday, Jan 26.
Infection prevention and control with
equipment and procedures
Video Critique Assignment: PPE

Skill Demonstration: Introduction to

vital signs (use of equipment to
prepare for home practice)
Measuring body temperature
4 Safe Patient Handling PRELAB PREPARATION Skill: Assisting with Moving a Patient in
Infection prevention and control Prelab Homework Study Guides & CLS quizzes due by 2359h on Jan 28 Bed
Jan 29 Lab Practice Evaluation (weeks 1-4) due by 2359h Tuesday, Jan 30 Skill: Assisting with Positioning a
Skill Demonstration: Mobility skills – Patient in Bed
positioning, body alignment, range of Skill: Performing Range-of-Motion
motion Exercises
Assessing and measuring pulses Skill: Using a Hydraulic Lift
Therapeutic communication Skill: Applying Elastic Stockings
Skill: Assessing Radial Pulse
5 Safe Patient Handling PRELAB PREPARATION Skill: Transferring from a Bed to a
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Feb 5 Infection prevention and control Prelab Homework Study Guides & CLS quizzes - due by 2359h on Feb 4 Stretcher
Falls Risk Assessment Skill: Transferring from a Bed to a
Wheelchair Using a Transfer Belt
Skill Demonstration: Mobility skills – STUDENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS (TBA) Skill: Assisting with Ambulation Using a
assisting patient to side of bed, Gait Belt
transferring, assisted walking with Skill: Assisting with the Use of Canes
assistive devices Walkers and Crutches
Anti-embolic stockings Skill: Assessing Respiration: Rate,
Assessing and measuring respiration Rhythm, and Effort
and oxygen saturation (pulse oximetry) Skill: Measuring Oxygen Saturation
Therapeutic communication with Pulse Oximetry

Weeks 1-5 interviews (individual TBA)

6 Student Return Demonstrations: PRELAB PREPARATION Review all content from weeks 1-5
Positioning, Transferring, Prelab Homework study guide & CLS quizzes – review from Week 4 & 5 lab related to Infection Prevention and
Feb 12 Providing passive range of motion Online Community of Learning initial post (Collaborative Practice) due by 2359h on Feb Control, Communication and Safe
exercises, ambulating with assistive 12 (note adjustment from course outline schedule) Patient Handling to prepare for Return
devices Demonstrations

Developing a learning plan

Ongoing vital sign practice
Therapeutic communication
7 FAMILY DAY – COLLEGE CLOSED NO IN-PERSON LAB
(student independent practise of skills)
Feb 19
Online Community of Learning response to peers (Collaborative Practice) due by 2359h
on Feb 23 (note adjustment from course outline schedule)

Feb 26 – Mar 1 Engagement Week

8 Vital Signs: Putting it all together! PRELAB PREPARATION Review content related to Taking
Temperature, Assessing Radial Pulse,
Mar 4 Skill Demonstration: Vital Signs Prelab Homework study guide & CLS quizzes - due by 2359h on Mar 3 Assessing Respiration and Measuring
Assessment including blood pressure Oxygen Saturation
Recording vital signs STUDENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS (TBA) Skill: Obtaining Blood Pressure by the
Therapeutic communication Midterm Practice Self-evaluation & Learning Plan due by 2359h on Tuesday, Mar 5 Two-Step Method
Therapeutic communication Skill: Making an Occupied Bed
Skill: Making an Unoccupied Bed
Midterm interviews

9 Oral Hygiene and Supporting PRELAB PREPARATION Skill: Measuring Intake and Output
Nutritional Needs Prelab Homework study guide & CLS quizzes - due by 2359h on Mar 10 Skill: Assisting with Meals
Mar 11 Skill Demonstration: Basic nursing skills Written Peer review completed by 2359h on Fri. Mar 15 (note adjustment from course Skill: Measuring Height and Weight
related to oral hygiene and nutritional outline schedule) Skill: Taking Aspiration Precautions
needs of the patient (Verbal feedback to peer done in lab) Skill: Cleaning Dentures
Measuring height and weight Skill: Performing Oral Hygiene for an
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Recording intake and output and Unconscious Patient

nutritional data

Skill Demonstration: Occupied

bedmaking (In-lab Peer Review) (note
adjustment from course outline
schedule)
10 Hygiene and Supporting Sensory and PRELAB PREPARATION Skill: Performing a Complete or Partial
Elimination Needs Prelab Homework Study Guides & CLS quizzes due by 2359h Mar 17 Bed Bath
Mar 18 Skill Demonstration: Basic nursing skills Assisting with Meals Video reflective questions due by 2359h Mar 18 Skill: Assisting with a Tub Bath or
related to hygiene, comfort, sensory, Shower
and elimination needs of the patient. Skill: Assisting with a Bedpan
Skill: Assisting with a Urinal
Skill: Assisting with a Gown Change
Skill: Performing Back Massage
Skill: Performing Hair Care and
Shampooing in Bed
Skill: Performing Nail and Foot Care
Skill: Shaving a Male Patient
Skill: Performing Perineal Care for a
Female Patient
Skill: Performing Perineal Care for a
Male Patient
11 Student Return Demonstrations: PRELAB PREPARATION Review resources, as needed
Hygiene, Bedmaking and Elimination Prelab Homework Study Guides & CLS quizzes – review from Week 9 & 10 lab
Mar 25 Needs
12 Student Return Demonstrations: PRELAB PREPARATION
Hygiene, Bedmaking, and Elimination Prelab Homework Study Guides & CLS quizzes – review from Week 8 and 10 labs
Apr 1 Needs
(Easter Self-Reflection “Building a Culture of Safety” due by 2359 Tuesday, Apr 2
Monday
College
is
OPEN)

13 Student Return Demonstrations: PRELAB PREPARATION

Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, BP, Prelab Homework study guide & CLS quizzes – review from prior vital signs labs – Wk 3,
Apr 8 Oxygen Saturation 4, 5 & 8
Final Practice Self-evaluation with updated Learning Plan due by 2359 Tuesday, Apr 9
Retesting, if needed
14 Final student interviews FINAL EVALUATIONS

Apr 15 Retesting, if needed

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*Home equipment supplies substitution for at-home practise:

Skill In-person Lab supply Home supply substitution

PPE Gown Bathrobe/Long dress shirt (open to back)
Gloves Gloves (rubber gloves/winter gloves)
Mask Mask
Goggles/Shield Sunglasses
Body alignment, Peer role-playing a patient Build-a-body model:
Positioning, ROM Hospital adjustable bed Long sleeve shirt
Linens (including draw sheet) Sweatpants
Pillows Gloves (with fingers)
Socks (recommended with toes)
Ball for head
Bed or table
Linens
Pillows
Applying anti-embolic Anti-embolic stockings Full support pantyhose (cut for legs only)
stockings Build-a-body model
Bedmaking Hospital bed Bed or large table
Linens (2 sets) Linens (2 sets)
Soaker pads Towel (as soaker pad)
Peer role-playing a patient Build-a-body model
Bathing a patient Hospital bed Bed or table
Linens (2 sets) Linens (2 sets)
Disposable Towels/washcloth Towels/washcloth
Wash basin Large Bowl (as washbasin)
Patient’s Gown Change of shirt
Peer role-playing a patient Build-a-body model
Peri care All for Bathing a patient plus Build-a-body perineum:
Male and female perineum models large sponge (female)
(no peer role-play) large sponge with toilet paper roll and
ping pong or golf balls in nylon (male)