MCCCD Program Description

Nursing Theory and Science I

Course: NUR152

First Term: 2015 Fall

Lecture 9 Credit(s) 4 Period(s) 4 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S- Standard

Description: Introduction of Nurse of the Future competencies as a foundational framework for development of the professional nurse. Basic care concepts and the nursing process are utilized to meet the needs of adult and older adult patients.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Utilize the nursing process when providing basic care to culturally diverse adults with an emphasis on older adult patients. (I) 2. Employ professional behaviors consistent with legal and ethical guidelines. (II) 3. Describe principles of effective leadership. (III) 4. Identify the major patient care delivery systems. (IV) 5. Identify elements of technology and information management used to document patient care and promote safety. (V) 6. Demonstrate basic therapeutic communication and caring behaviors toward colleagues and culturally diverse adults, with an emphasis on older adult patients. (VI) 7. Describe the role of the nurse as part of the healthcare team. (VII) 8. Employ established safety protocols and plans for selected clinical skills and procedures. (VIII) 9. Identify quality care indicators used to achieve positive patient outcomes. (IX) 10. Explain the influence of evidence on nursing practice. (X)
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. Patient-Centered Care A. Nursing process in the care of adult and geriatric patients B. Family focused C. Wellness-illness continuum D. Bio-psycho-social-spiritual, and cultural aspects E. Developmentally appropriate F. Pathophysiology G. Comfort H. Health promotion, maintenance and restoration I. Nutrition J. End-of-life care II. Professionalism A. History of professional nursing B. Standards of nursing practice C. Professional boundaries D. Legal, ethical and regulatory requirements III. Leadership A. Fundamental patient plan of care B. Critical thinking and problem-solving C. Qualities of a leader D. Role of follower IV. System-Based Practice A. Healthcare delivery systems B. Overview of microsystems V. Informatics and Technology A. Basic elements of technology in nursing B. HIPAA, regulatory requirements C. Multiple databases D. Computer documentation VI. Communication A. Communication skills B. Nurse-patient relationship C. Therapeutic communication D. Principles of caring E. Teaching-learning basics F. Patient learning needs VII. Teamwork and Collaboration A. Member of the team B. Team communication and collaboration VIII. Safety A. Standards of care for adult and older adult patients B. Medication administration C. Pathophysiology application D. Reporting and communication E. Accident/injury prevention F. Environmental safety G. Infection control IX. Quality Improvement A. Introduction to quality improvement B. Nurse sensitive indicators X. Evidence-Based Practice A. Introduction to evidence-based practice B. Appropriate and reliable resources

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: May 26, 2015

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