Mar 17, 2026  
2025-2026 College Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2025-2026 College Catalog and Student Handbook
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RNUR 2060 - Clinical Judgement I


Academic Division: Nursing (01282)
1 Credit(s)
This course focuses on the development and incorporation of clinical judgement within the role of the registered nurse. Foundational principles of nursing assessment, analysis, inference, and decision-making to develop enhanced critical thinking skills are emphasized. Students will learn to integrate evidence-based practice, ethical considerations, cultural competence, and clinical reasoning into safe and effective nursing care. Focus will be placed on developing proficiency in pattern recognition, prioritization of care, and anticipation of potential complications. Throughout the course students will collaborate with peers and faculty to effectively evaluate and prioritize client care using case studies, concept mapping, clinical scenarios, and reflective practices. 0 Clinical Hour(s); 0 Cooperative Work Hour(s); 0 Directed Practice Hour(s);
0 Lab Hour(s)
1 Lecture Hour(s);
0 Practicum Hour(s); 0 Seminar Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): None

Required Concurrent Course(s): RNUR 2032m or RNUR 2034m or RNUR 2052m

Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): RNUR 2032m or RNUR 2034m or RNUR 2052m




College Wide Outcomes
 

College-Wide Learning Outcome

Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met

Communication – Written

 

Communication – Speech

 

Intercultural Knowledge and Competence

 

Critical Thinking

 

Information Literacy

 

Quantitative Literacy

 



Student Learning Outcomes for Course
 

Outcomes

Assessments – How it is met

& When it is met

  1. Discuss constructs of professionalism within principles of clinical judgement and decision- making. (III, V)

Throughout term utilizing discussion boards

  1. Formulate safe and effective nursing interventions utilizing evidence-based practice to promote positive client outcomes.  (II, III, IV, V)

Quiz/exams and Final project

Concept mapping

  1. Incorporate elements of empathetic and effective communication into interactions among peers and course faculty. (I, III, VI)

Throughout term utilizing discussion boards

 
  1. Interpret assessment and clinical data for the planning of optimal client and family-centered care.  (III, IV, V, VI)

Quiz/exams and Final project

Concept mapping

  1. Construct plans of care to reflect understanding of clinical judgement and prioritization. (II, IV, V)

Concept mapping

  1. Explore concepts of delegation and prioritization within the nursing role as a collaborative member of the interprofessional healthcare team.  (I, III, V, VI)

Quiz/exams

Throughout the term utilizing discussion boards



Standard Grading Scale
Undergraduate



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