Maricopa Community Colleges  NUR285   20016-20042 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/26/01

NUR285  20016-20042

LEC

1 Credit(s)

1 Period(s)

Developing the Nurse's Role II

Emphasis on synthesis of previously learned concepts to generate a plan for lifelong, professional role development. Concepts include role transition, professional organizations, legal issues, and licensure. Prerequisites: (NUR261, NUR263, NUR267, and NUR269), or NCE214OP, or Integrated Competency Assessment Network (ICAN) placement.

 

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

 

NUR285  20016-20042

Developing the Nurse's Role II

 

1.

Compare and contrast nursing leadership and management. (I)

2.

Explain the use of conflict management appropriate to a health care leader. (II)

3.

Create a personal definition of nursing. (III)

4.

Generate an individualized plan for lifelong professional development. (III)

5.

Describe the significance of nursing organizations to the nursing professional. (IV)

6.

Outline the steps of application for registered nurse licensure. (V)

7.

Describe the impact of the Arizona Nurse Practice Act for the professional nurse. (V)

8.

Explain implications of malpractice issues for the professional nurse. (VI)

 

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

 

NUR285  20016-20042

Developing the Nurse's Role II

 

 

I. Leadership and Management

A. Leadership styles

B. Motivation

C. Power and authority

II. Conflict Management

A. Process

B. Strategies

C. Resolution process

D. Factors influencing choice of response

III. Professional role development

A. Personal definition of nursing

B. Plan for professional development

C. Role transition from student to graduate

IV. Nursing Organizations

A. Types

B. Purpose

C. Benefits of membership

D. Certification

V. Licensure

A. Preparation for the NCLEX- RN

B. Arizona Nurse Practice Act

C. Continuing education

D. Advanced practice

VI. Legal Issues

A. Malpractice and standards of care

B. Risk management

 

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