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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 6-28-05 |
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NUR169PN
2005 Fall – 2010 Summer I |
LAB |
5 Credit(s) |
15 Period(s) |
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Nursing
Science I |
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Development
of clinical competency in the performance of selected nursing skills and
procedures. Emphasis on basic data collection skills and promotion of
wellness by using holistic nursing principles for clients. Includes use of
healthy life style strategies for health promotion. Basic pharmacology
knowledge and skills to administer medications. Emphasis on developing the
role of the practical nurse using critical thinking skills for safe practice
in the administration of medications. Introduction and application of
mathematical concepts to drug dosage calculations. Participation in the care
of clients experiencing problems of alteration in health and selected mental
health disorders. Application of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology,
microbiology, and nutrition to health promotion, disease/illness prevention,
and health restoration of individuals. Emphasis on care of the elderly client
in long term care. Introduction of care of clients and families in acute and
community settings. Prerequisites: Admission into the Fast
Track Practical Nursing Program. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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NUR169PN 2005
Fall – 2010 Summer I |
Nursing Science I |
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Demonstrate basic critical thinking skills and basic
problem- solving to provide holistic nursing care to clients with alterations
in health. (I, II) |
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Implement interventions that relate to basic and holistic
client needs. (II, VI) |
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Perform basic health promotion, disease/illness
prevention, and health restoration nursing interventions that safeguard the
client's health and well-being identified in selected client plan of care.
(II, VII, VIII) |
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Perform appropriate data collection techniques for a
physical and mental assessment. (III, IV) |
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Demonstrate culturally sensitive care. (III) |
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Use therapeutic communication skills appropriate to
client's developmental level in caring for adults with alterations in health.
(III, IV) |
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Document client findings and conditions through recording
and reporting. (III, VIII) |
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Explain the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic
properties of drugs in relation to drug routes. (V) |
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Demonstrate safe drug dosage calculation and
administration of medications. (V, VIII) |
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Demonstrate behaviors that are in accord with accepted
standards of practice and ethical guidelines. (VII) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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NUR169PN 2005
Fall – 2010 Summer I |
Nursing Science I |
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I. Application of Critical
Thinking Skills A. Basic problem solving
skills B. Analysis of basic client
problems C. Prioritize care II. Nursing Process and
Participation in the Nursing Care Plan A. Assessment B. Planning C. Implementation D. Evaluation III. Communication Skills
for Clients with Alterations in Health A. Therapeutic
relationships B. Recording and reporting C. Caring behaviors D. Culturally sensitive
care E. Therapeutic environment IV. Data Collection of
Health Status for Clients Across the Life Span A. Types/components of
health history B. Health maintenance
activities C. Collection Techniques 1. Physical considerations 2. Psychosocial
considerations 3. Inspection 4. Palpation 5. Auscultation D. Data Collection 1. Physical integrity 2. Vital signs, height, and
weight 3. Skin, hair, nails, and
lymph nodes 4. Head and neck 5. Ear, eye, nose, mouth,
and throat 6. Chest 7. Abdomen 8. Musculoskeletal 9. Neurological/ Mental
Status 10. Male/female genitalia
and rectum E. Life span considerations
1. Adult 2. Elderly F. Diagnostic/screening
data 1. Normal values and
findings 2. Deviations and
significance: specific tests 3. Nursing responsibilities
4. Potential complications
of tests and procedures V. Introduction to
Medication Administration A. Drug preparations B. Medication supply
systems C. Medication orders D. Dosage calculations E. Preparation of
medications F. Medication
administration methods 1. Parenteral
2. Enteral
G. Documenting medication
administration and response VI. Nursing Care of Clients
A. The well client health
promotion B. Clients with alterations
in health C. Elder care D. Holistic care E. Discharge planning VII. Standards of Practice A. Scope of practice - role
development B. Legal guidelines C. Ethical guidelines D. Standards of nursing
program E. Delegation VIII. Safe, Effective Care
Environment A. Consultation with
members of health team B. Continuous quality
improvement C. Establish priorities D. Incident/Irregular
occurrence E. Referral procedures F. Accident/Error
prevention G. Standard Precautions H. Use of restraints I. Safe medication
administration J. Safe client procedures K. Reduction of risk
potential L. Potential complications
of diagnostic tests, procedures, surgery, and health alterations |
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