1. LEADS SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
Laboratory Practicum
Laboratory Preparation
Welcome to the Nursing Process 2 Lab and Simulation. The Skills Lab is where you will be introduced to new skills, be
expected to practice, and be evaluated on your skills. Mannequins, models and other equipment provide a non-
threatening, hands-on learning environment for skill acquisition.
As you travel through your nursing program, you will continue to spend time in the Nursing Skills Lab during each
course, whether you are learning new skills, reviewing previously learned skills, or being evaluated on your skills. You
all have your own style and pace of learning; therefore plan your time and needs accordingly. Practice is completed on
your own time. How much time you dedicate to practice is dictated by how quickly you learn and by the difficulty level
of the skills
The goal of the nursing skills lab is to provide an opportunity for you to become competent with your nursing skills and
thereby becoming a safe practitioner while working towards excellence in nursing. Your instructor will introduce you
to the new skill it is your responsibility to continue to practice on your own time to become proficient on the skill
Laboratory preparation is mandatory before coming for any lab practicum. Such preparation should
include:- reading the text material, viewing video tapes, listening to audiotapes and practicing new
procedures in preparation for test out. Students will be divided into study group. Students are to obtain their own
ran partner within the group to facilitate hand-on practice. It is the responsibility of each group to contact laboratory
coordinator to schedule a practice session in the laboratory. Laboratory attendance is mandatory but, in the
event of an emergency which may require an absence, any missed laboratory practice must be re-scheduled with the
instructor and made up within one week.
Students are to report to the nursing lab on the assigned day promptly at their designated lab time. Students are
expected to have read the assigned readings and be prepared for lab experience.
Procedure checklists for these skills will be posted on the web site. Students are expected to spend time in the school
lab in addition to scheduled lab hours. It is the students' responsibility to be ready for lab quizzes and test- outs.
No student should come to lab unprepared for the day's content.
Students must demonstrate their ability to perform Lab Skills prior to entering the clinical area. Students who fail a
skill test on the first attempt will be referred for remediation and schedule second chance. Failure on the second
attempt will result in a failure and such student will be dropped from clinical rotation. As a result, the student will be
required to drop the entire course. It is the responsibility of student to set up a time with the lab coordinator and
provide a lab partner as needed for lab practice.
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2. Laboratory Guidelines
The Nursing Skills Lab is an extension of your clinical and academic programs. Therefore, all the same requirements
for maintaining professional behaviors in
both Clinical and Academic settings apply:-
• No food or drink – may cause damage to equipment
• No children - risk of injury from equipment
• No cell phones in testing or student work areas -Can be very distracting to students
• Students should wear their student ID at all times while in the lab and follow the recommended dress
code of the school
• Students are strongly encouraged to practice skills for demonstration exams during scheduled lab and
open lab times.
Suggestion for Effective learning
• Start a Skills Lab Notebook at the beginning of your course – Organize all skills lab related information (i.e.
Procedure sheets, notes)
• Review all Skills Lab Policies and Procedures before coming for lab session
• Participate effectively in all group discussion
• Organize your schedule to have adequate time to practice lab skill
• Attend all lab session and demonstration time
• Submit your assignment on time
The Nursing Computer Lab
The nursing computer lab allows students to view computer assisted instruction programs and videos as
well as previous Power Point lectures. Students often use this time to reinforce information at their own pace
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3. Laboratory session:-Module 105-1
Purpose : The purpose of this module is to provide the student with guidelines for performing the fundamental
skills in nursing. This lab also prepares the student for patient assignments that will be encountered with
scheduled clinical assignments at various healthcare settings throughout the Delaware Valley.
Objectives Upon completion of this lab practicum the student will be able to:
• Demonstrate how to use the Nursing Process for a patient scenario
• Demonstrate documentation skills required to communicate the Nursing Assessment/Process.
• Prioritize nursing care for different types scenarios that present themselves to the hospital setting or
doctor’s office.
• Demonstrate how to use proper body mechanics while assisting patients with activities of daily living as
well as those with ambulation problems.
• Demonstrate how to provide basic comfort measures for a patient in need.
• Demonstrate how to document on forms provided for a patient that is discharged to go home. Determine
how to keep it simple when documenting the needed information in a concise manner.
Methodology
Module 105-1
1. Topics
a. The Nursing Process
b. Documentation
c. Bathing
d. Bed Making
e. Ambulation with assistive devices (crutch, cane,walker, safety belt)
2. Preparation
a) Before lab session
I. Watch the video:- basic nursing skills section (check with the admin)
• Nurisng Process
• Documentation
• Bathing
• Bed Making
• Vital Signs (Follow-Up)
II. Study group meeting (it is your responsibility to schedule your group lab meeting )
b) During Lab session –
I. Hands-on demonstration by the instructor
II. audio visual discussion
c) After lab session
I. Study group meeting 3
II. Contact your instructor for additional support needed as well as for monitoring

4. Module 105-2
1. Topics
a. Body Mechanics
b. Assisting a Patient with Ambulation
c. Transfering a patient
d. Positioning
e. Assistive devices for positioning
f. Nursing Care Plans
g. Enemas
2. Preparation
d) Before lab session
I. Watch the video:- basic nursing skills section:-
• Nursing Care Plans
• Body Mechanics
• Assisting a Patient with Ambulation
• Transfering a patient
• Positioning
• Assisitive devices for positioning
• Enemas
II. Study group meeting (it is your responsibility to schedule your group lab meeting )
e) During Lab session –
I. Hands-on demonstration by the instructor
II. audio visual discussion
f) After lab session
I. Study group meeting
II. Work on individual care plan assignment 301-2
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5. Module 105-3
1. Topics
a. Elimination
Intake and output measurement
Bed pan, Urinal, Foley bags measurement
b. Care plan assignment
c. Fire Extinguisher
d. Oxygen
2. Preparation
g) Before lab session
I. Watch the video:- for the above
II. Study group meeting (it is your responsibility to schedule your group lab meeting )
h) During Lab session –
I. Hands-on demonstration by the instructor
II. audio visual discussion
i) After lab session
I. Study group meeting
II. Work on individual care plan assignment 301-3
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6. Module 105-4
1. Topics
a. Identify the 4 stages of Wounds.
b. Determine how to document wound drainage.
c. Demonstrate how to apply different types of dressing using sterile technique.
d. Demonstrate wound irrigation.
e. Demonstrate how to apply a wet to dry dressing.
f. Demonstrate how to empty a wound drainage system.
2. Preparation
a) Before lab session
I. Watch the video
a. Stages of Wound
b. Determine how to document wound drainage.
c. Demonstrate how to apply different types of dressing using sterile technique.
d. Demonstrate wound irrigation.
e. Demonstrate how to apply a wet to dry dressing.
f. Demonstrate how to empty a wound drainage system.
II. Study group meeting (it is your responsibility to schedule your group lab meeting )
b) During Lab session –
I. Hands-on demonstration by the instructor
II. audio visual discussion
c) After lab session
I. Study group meeting
II. Work on individual care plan assignment and skills learned.
Lab Practicum Final Test Out
This is a Simulated Practicum Observation Test which will be set up in the following manner:-
a. Prior to testing students will receive series of case scenarios from which student will
b. demonstrate their skills during the testing procedure.
c. The student will perform the skills as the professor or instructor observes the critical
elements, principles, and safety related to the skill.
d. The instructor is not permitted to coach; feedback will be provided at the
e. end of the session.
f. The student will be graded according to procedure checklist that accompany the module
g. One repeat attempt is permitted.
h. If the student fails to meet the criteria he/she will be referred for remediation
i. The student will have a second opportunity to demonstrate the skill.
j. A second failing test will result in a failing grade.
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