MCCCD Program Description

Developing the Nurse`s Role I

Course: NUR185

First Term: 2004 Summer I

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

Description: Overview of roles in nursing with emphasis on transition from nursing assistant to practical nurse. Includes introduction of the core values of the MCCD nursing programs, nursing history, standards, and scope of practice. Introduces concepts and skills required of the practical nurse, and application of communication techniques and delegation to teamwork and leadership

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Relate the Maricopa County Community College District Nursing Programs (MCCCDNP) core values to the nursing role in practice. (I) 2. Identify key historical developments in the nursing profession. (II) 3. Describe the changes in role needed to transition from nursing assistant to practical nurse. (III) 4. Describe the application process for the licenceed practical nurse (LPN) licensure. (IV) 5. Identify the scope of practice for the practical nurse. (V) 6. Examine legal issues related to the practical nurse role. (VI) 7. Apply skills of communication, delegation, and conflict management appropriate to the LPN role. (VII) 8. Develop strategies to maintain current knowledge of health care trends and issues that impact nursing. (VIII) 9. Describe professional credentialing and accreditation within nursing. (VII) 10. Examine conflict of role expectations in nursing. (VIII)
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. Core Values of the MCCCDNP A. MCCCDNP Core Values (Caring, Holism, Critical thinking, Role development, Safety) B. American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics and Values of the Professional Nurse II. Nursing History A. Historic evolution of nursing B. Nursing in the 19th century C. Nursing in the 20th century D. Nursing in the 21st century III. Role Transition A. Role and responsibilities B. Use of the nursing process C. Collaboration of client care D. Reality shock, burn-out and self-care IV. Licensure process A. Applications B. Fees C. Limitations D. National Council Licensure Examination-Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN) Examination V. Scope of Practice for the LPN A. Arizona Nurse Practice Act B. Standards of practice for the Practical Nurse C. Policy and procedures D. Collaboration as a team member VI. Legal Issues A. Ethical considerations of client care B. Legal considerations of client care VII. Communication, Delegation and Conflict management skills A. Application of communication and conflict management skills B. Delegation in the LPN role VIII. Health Care Trends and Issues A. Available resources B. Current issues in and relating to nursing VIII. Conflict of Role Expectations A. Reality shock B. Burnout C. Self-care strategies D. Self-esteem

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/27/2004

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.