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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 02-22-05 |
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NCE115 2005
Spring – 2009 Spring |
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Nursing Healthcare Transition and Safe Passage |
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Overview of American nursing practice, including
historical and current perspectives. Key components of transitioning to
Registered Nurse role in the |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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NCE115 2005 Spring – 2009 Spring |
Nursing Healthcare
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Explain historical and
current nursing practice in the |
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Describe the Arizona Nurse Practice Act. (II) |
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Identify professional and occupational nursing opportunities for career development. (III) |
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Describe the American health care workplace and role of registered nurse in health care system. (IV) |
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Explain key nursing competencies for safe, effective nursing practice in American health care settings, including organizational skills, communication modalities, and patient safety issues. (V, VI, VII) |
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Identify and demonstrate cultural competencies necessary for nursing practice. (VIII) |
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Contrast nursing practice
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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NCE115 2005 Spring – 2009 Spring |
Nursing Healthcare
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Evolution of American Nursing Practice in the A. Historical perspective B. Current roles II.
A. Nursing roles B. Scope of practice C. Legal responsibilities D. Malpractice and medico-legal responsibilities III. Career Development and Occupational Development A. Educational opportunities B. Professional associations 1. General nursing 2. Specialty nursing 3. Foreign nurse associations C. ANA American Nursing Association Code of Ethics IV. The American Workplace A. Organizational chart 1. Job descriptions 2. Performance evaluation 3. Departments 4. Working with team members B. Working with management C. Working with other organization departments D. Issues related to the American health care system V. Organizational Competencies A. Time management B. Asking for help C. Setting goals D. Clarifying expectations E. Organizational skills F. Critical thinking G. Delegation VI. Communication A. Vernacular B. Languages C. Key words D. Potential problem areas E. Review medical terminology F. Therapeutic communication VII. Patient Safety, Rights, and Responsibilities A. Advance directives B. Pain management C. Self-determination and advocacy D. Patient satisfaction E. Medication calculations F. Clinical issues such as restraints, infection control, and errors VIII. Cultural Competence A. Role development B.
Primary cultures in C.
Contrasting nursing practices in country of origin and |