MCCCD Program Description

Orientation to Nursing Program

Course: NCE214OP

First Term: 2019 Summer

Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 75.0 Period(s) 5.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: R - Nursing Load

Description: Overview of the philosophy, mission, vision, Nurse of the Future Competencies, student learning outcomes, and the constructivist framework of the MaricopaNursing program. Student expected to be prepared with basic concepts of therapeutic communication, the nursing process, pharmacology, introductory concepts of intravenous therapy and knowledge of fundamental concepts.
Primary content areas: nursing process, with emphasis on the use of the nursing process to develop a plan of care; utilization of critical thinking skills; problem-solving strategies, the communication process; psychiatric nursing competencies and role transition between LPN and RN scope of practice.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the philosophy, mission, vision, Nurse of the Future Competencies, student learning outcomes, and the constructivist framework of the MaricopaNursing program. (I) 2. Apply the nursing process and problem-solving strategies when providing culturally congruent nursing care to medical-surgical adult patients and patients with mental health disorders. (II) 3. Demonstrate therapeutic communication techniques and caring behaviors with mental health and adult medical-surgical patients, families, and colleagues to promote positive health outcomes. (III) 4. Describe role transition strategies to move from the LPN to the RN scope of practice. (IV) 5. Practice as a healthcare team member to provide patient/family care. (V) 6. Perform selected clinical skills and procedures safely according to established care protocols or plans. (V, VI) 7. Utilize evidence-based practice when caring for patients with mental health disorders. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. MaricopaNursing Governance A. Philosophy, mission, vision B. Nurse of the Future Competencies C. Student Learning Outcomes D. Constructivist Framework II. Patient-Centered Care A. Nursing process in care of adult patients B. Family focused C. Wellness/illness continuum D. Bio-psycho-social-spiritual and cultural aspects E. Developmentally appropriate F. Self-care III. Communication A. Patient teaching / health literacy B. Anticipatory guidance C. Therapeutic use of self D. De-escalation techniques E. Caring and therapeutic milieu F. Self-evaluation/analysis G. Patient/family education and discharge planning H. Community education and referrals I. Counseling and relapse prevention IV. Role Development A. Conflict/Negotiation Management B. Professionalism C. Delegation D. Scope of Practice E. Arizona Nurse Practice Act F. Standards of Practice for the Practical and Professional Nurse V. Teamwork and Collaboration A. Member of care team B. Team communication and interaction C. Safety D. Plan of care E. Medication administration and skills overview F. Reporting and communication G. Accident and injury prevention H. Environmental safety I. Infection control VI. Evidence-Based Practice A. Strategies for implementation B. Barriers to implementation

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: March 22, 2016

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.