Maricopa Community Colleges  NUR185   20016-20042 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/26/01
NUR185 20016-20042 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Developing the Nurse's Role I
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. Prerequisites: NUR161, NUR163, NUR167, NUR169, and admission into the nursing program.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
NUR185   20016-20042 Developing the Nurse's Role I
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. Identify the scope of practice for the practical nurse. (IV)
5. Examine legal issues related to the practical nurse role. (V)
6. Compare and contrast nursing leadership and management. (VI)
7. Apply skills of communication and delegation appropriate to a practical nurse. (VI)
8. Develop strategies to maintain current knowledge of health care trends and issues that impact nursing. (VII)
9. Describe professional credentialing and accreditation within nursing. (VII)
10. Examine conflict of role expectations in nursing. (VIII)
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NUR185   20016-20042 Developing the Nurse's Role I
    I. Core Values of the MCCDNP
        A. Caring
        B. Holism
        C. Critical thinking
        D. Role development
        E. Safety
      II. Nursing History
          A. Historic evolution of nursing
          B. Nursing in the 19th century
          C. Nursing in the 20th century
        III. Role Transition
            A. Role of the nurse
            B. Values of the professional nurse
            C. Role differentiation
            D. Transition from nursing assistant to practical nurse
          IV. Scope of Practice for the LPN
              A. Legal documents
              B. Standards of practice
              C. Code of ethics
            V. Legal Liability
                A. Elements of liability
                B. Legal complications related to practice
              VI. Nursing Leadership
                  A. Leadership and management
                  B. Delegation and communication
                  C. Conflict
                  D. Communication
                VII. Health Care Trends and Issues
                    A. Resources for maintaining current knowledge of health care and nursing
                    B. Current issues in and related to nursing
                    C. Nursing organizations and credentialing
                    D. Regulatory agencies for nursing practice
                  VIII. Conflict of Role Expectations
                      A. Reality shock
                      B. Burnout
                      C. Self-care strategies
                      D. Self-esteem
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