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Practical Nurse Bridge Course
Course: NUR150

First Term: 2014 Spring
 Lecture   8.0 Credit(s)   9.0 Period(s)   8.7 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S- Standard


Description: Designed to bridge previously gained healthcare knowledge, skills, and abilities of the military Veteran student and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) seeking to refresh knowledge in the role of the practical nurse. Course includes didactic, laboratory, and clinical experiences for practical nursing including concepts and theories related to care of geriatric, adult, pediatric, and childbearing clients. Areas of didactic and clinical focus include: role of the practical nurse collaborating with other members of the healthcare team; concepts of health promotion and disease/illness prevention; therapeutic communication techniques; nutritional concepts; medication administration to include pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of medications, nursing considerations in medication administration, and dosage calculation; documentation and concepts related to information technology. Emphasis in clinical practicum is on nursing care of pediatric and child-bearing families, and older adult residents of long term care facilities with selected alterations in health; concepts of delegation, prioritization and management of care for the practical nurse is integrated.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Discuss the differences between military healthcare role and practical nursing. (IV)
2. Demonstrate therapeutic communication skills and caring behaviors to clients and their families across the lifespan. (I, III, IV)
3. Demonstrate critical thinking skills and problem-solving to provide holistic nursing care to clients. (I, III)
4. Review types, classifications, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamic properties of selected drugs. (II)
5. Apply principles of safe medication administration for childbearing, pediatric, adult, and geriatric clients. (II)
6. Perform data collection techniques for childbearing, pediatric, adult, and geriatric clients. (I, II)
7. Implement the established plan of care for childbearing, pediatric, adult, and geriatric clients. (I, II, III)
8. Apply anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiologic concepts to the care of clients with selected health alterations across the lifespan. (II)
9. Apply integrated nutritional concepts that support health promotion and disease prevention to clients across the lifespan. (II, III)
10. Identify developmental stages and transitions for adult, child-bearing, pediatric, and geriatric clients. (II, III)
11. Demonstrate safe techniques and competent care in providing interventions for clients receiving intravenous therapy. (II)
12. Calculate medication dosages safely and accurately. (II)
13. Practice within the regulatory, legal and ethical frameworks of practical nursing. (I, II, III, IV)
14. Demonstrate safe performance of selected clinical skills/procedures. (II)
15. Communicate significant client findings and events to the registered nurse and other members of the healthcare team. (I, II, IV)
16. Demonstrate culturally sensitive care. (II, III)
17. Describe the role of the practical nurse in the management of a group of clients under the direction of a registered nurse using time management, interpersonal communication, delegation and organizational skills. (I, IV)
18. Apply elements of technology and information management to document and report client findings and conditions. (II, IV)
19. Demonstrate safe and competent care in providing nursing interventions for clients across the lifespan. (II)
20. Identify various healthcare roles that are part of the healthcare team and differentiate the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) role as defined by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. (I, IV)
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. Critical Thinking
   A. Nursing Process
      1. Data Collection
         a. Components of a Health History
         b. Full vs. Focused Assessment
      2. Planning
      3. Implementation
      4. Evaluation
      5. Documentation
   B. Caring for the Pediatric/Adult/Geriatric and Childbearing Patient
      1. Therapeutic Communication
II. Safe Nursing Practice
   A. Nursing Care of Adult/Geriatric Patients with Select Alterations in Health
      1. Disorders of the Cardiovascular and Peripheral Vascular System
      2. Disorders of the Respiratory System
      3. Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System
      4. Disorders of the Endocrine System
      5. Disorders of the Immune System
      6. Disorders of the Integumentary System
      7. Disorders of the Hematologic and Lymphatic System
      8. Disorders of the Reproductive System
      9. Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System
      10. Disorders of the Genitourinary System
      11. Disorders of the Neurologic System
      12. Fluid/Electrolyte and Acid/Base Imbalances
      13. Cancer
         a. Pathophysiology
         b. Applicable Laboratory and Diagnostic Examinations
         c. Medical Management
         d. Nursing Process
         e. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Applicable Medication Classifications
      14. Mental Health Disorders
         a. Anatomy/Physiology/Pathophysiology
         b. Applicable Laboratory and Diagnostic Examinations
         c. Medical Management
         d. Nursing Process
            (1) Behavior Management
            (2) Crisis Intervention
         e. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Applicable Medication Classifications
      15. Surgical Patient
         a. Applicable Laboratory and Diagnostic Examinations
         b. Nursing Process
            (1) Preoperative
            (2) Intraoperative
            (3) Postoperative
   B. Nursing Care of Pediatric Patients with Select Alterations in Health
      1. Pediatric Disorders of the Neurologic System
      2. Pediatric Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System
      3. Pediatric Disorders of the Respiratory System
      4. Pediatric Disorders of the Cardiovascular System
      5. Pediatric Disorders of the Hematologic and Lymphatic System
      6. Pediatric Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System
      7. Pediatric Disorders of the Genitourinary System
      8. Pediatric Disorders of the Integumentary System
      9. Pediatric Disorders of the Endocrine System
      10. Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances
      11. Communicable Diseases
      12. Pediatric Mental Health Disorders
         a. Anatomy/Physiology/Pathophysiology
         b. Applicable Laboratory and Diagnostic Examinations
         c. Medical Management
         d. Nursing Process
         e. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Applicable Medication Classifications
   C. Nursing care of the Antepartum Patient and Family
   D. Nursing Care of the Intrapartum Patient and Family
   E. Nursing Care of the Postpartum Patient and Family
   F. Nursing Care of the Neonate
   G. Selected Clinical Skills/Therapeutic Procedures
      1. Assisting with Activities of Daily Living
         a. Feeding
         b. Dressing
         c. Bathing
         d. Positioning
         e. Ambulating and Transferring Patients
         f. Toileting
         g. Grooming
      2. Vital Signs
      3. Internal and External Disaster Planning
      4. Handling Hazardous and Infectious Materials
      5. Ergonomic Principles
      6. Use of Restraint and Safety Devices
      7. Admission/Transfer/Discharge Procedures
      8. Wound Care
      9. Heat/Cold Therapy
      10. Oxygen Therapy
      11. Urinary Catheter
      12. Ostomy
      13. Nasogastric/Feeding Tube
      14. Chest Tube
      15. Care of the Patient Receiving a Blood Transfusion
      16. Tracheostomy
      17. Electrocardiogram/Cardiac Monitoring
      18. Wound Care
   H. Medication Administration
      1. Medication Orders
      2. Drug Preparations
      3. Dosage Calculations
      4. Preparation of Medications
      5. Medication Administration Methods
      6. Documentation
      7. Intravenous Infusion Therapy/Venipuncture
         a. Scope of the Practical Nurse
            (1) Arizona State Board of Nursing
            (2) Legal Implications
            (3) Documentation
         b. Blood Collection
         c. Principles of Intravenous (IV) Therapy
         d. Routine Care and Maintenance
            (1) Catheter Site Care
            (2) Flushing with Saline or Heparinized Saline
            (3) Client Evaluation
            (4) Equipment
         e. Complications/Adverse Reactions
            (1) Local
            (2) Mechanical
            (3) Systemic
         f. Insertion of Peripheral-Short IV Catheters
         g. Discontinuation of Peripheral IV Catheters
            (1) Peripheral-Short
            (2) Peripheral Midline
         h. Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics for Select IV Fluids and Medications
            (1) Hypo-/Iso-/Hypertonic Solutions
            (2) Premixed/Admixture Medications
         i. Dosage Calculations/Regulating Rates
         j. Administration of Select Intravenous Solutions
            (1) Un-medicated Solutions
            (2) Premixed/Admixed Medications
           k. Care and Maintenance of Central Line
       8. Clinical Skills/Therapeutic Procedures for the Child-Bearing Client/Family/Neonate
           a. Data Collection
           b. Use of Isolette/Warmer
       9. Clinical Skills/Therapeutic Procedures for the Pediatric Client
           a. Data Collection
   b. Medication Administration
III. Holism
   A. Religious and Spiritual Considerations
   B. Cultural Considerations
   C. Developmental Life Span Considerations
      1. Stages of Growth and Development for Pediatric/Adult/Geriatric and Childbearing Patients
   D. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for Pediatric/Adult/Geriatric and Childbearing Patients
IV. Role Development
   A. Role transition from Veteran healthcare worker to the role of the Practical Nurse
   B. Collaboration within the Health Care Team
      1. Communication
      2. Conflict Resolution
      3. Delegation
      4. Role in Patient Education and Discharge Planning
   C. Scope of Practice
      1. Standards of Practice for the Practical Nurse
      2. State Nurse Practice Act
      3. Agency Specific Guidelines
   D. Legal and Ethical Considerations in Patient Care
   E. Licensure Process
      1. National Council Licensure Examination
      2. State Board of Nursing
   F. Transition into Employment Sector
      1. Professional appearance
      2. Professional communication
      3. Resumes
      4. Interview skills
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: October 22, 2013

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