MCCCD Program Description

Orientation to Nursing Program

Course: NCE214OP

First Term: 2005 Spring

Lecture 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s) 1 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Overview of the philosophy, core values, policies, competencies and curricular components of the Maricopa Community College District Nursing Program. Basic concepts of therapeutic communication, normal growth and development, the nursing process, pharmacology, metrology, and concepts of intravenous therapy. Emphasis on the use of the nursing process, utilization of critical thinking skills, sound decision-making principles in the clinical setting, the communication process, time management and stress reduction, and the transition in role expectations between Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Nurse (RN). Review and evaluation of Practical Nursing skills included.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the philosophy, core values, policies and objectives of the Maricopa Community College District Nursing Program (MCCDNP). (I) 2. Discuss the clinical expectations of the Maricopa Community College District Nursing Program. (II) 3. Define the critical thinking process as it relates to clinical nursing issues. (III) 4. Discuss personal empowerment skills and behaviors to improve a student`s ability to accomplish goals. (IV) 5. Utilize the nursing process as the theoretical framework for the delivery of care to clients of diverse age groups, backgrounds and cultures. (V) 6. Develop a plan of care based on a given client scenario. (VI) 7. Apply skills of communication, delegation and conflict management to a given client scenario. (VII) 8. Describe role changes required to transition from LPN to RN. (VIII) 9. Demonstrate selected Practical Nursing skills according to specified criteria. (IX)
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. Philosophy, core values, policies and objectives A. Nursing as defined by the MCCDNP B. Philosophy, mission, and vision of the MCCDNP C. Core values II. Clinical expectations of the Maricopa Community College District Nursing Program A. Role of the student nurse vs. the role of the LPN B. Patient selection C. Safe practice D. Medication administration E. Evaluation process III. Relationship of the critical thinking process and clinical nursing issues A. Definitions of critical thinking B. Applications of theory to clinical practice C. Qualities/characteristics of a critical thinker IV. Personal empowerment skills and behaviors A. Time management B. Stress reduction techniques C. Self-defeating behaviors V. Theoretical framework for the delivery of nursing care A. Nursing process B. Client variables VI. Develop a plan of care based on a given client scenario A. Plan of care B. Revision or modification of plan of care VII. Communication, delegation and conflict management A. Basic principles of therapeutic communication and conflict management B. Principles of delegation VIII. LPN to RN transition A. LPN role B. RN role IX. Clinical skills within the scope of practice for the practical nurse A. IV insertion/venipuncture B. IV drip regulation/calculation C. Nasogastric intubation, maintenance & removal D. Foley catheter insertion/removal E. Tracheostomy care F. Suctioning G. Central line dressing change H. ECG electrode skin preparation and placement

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 2/22/2005

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.