Maricopa Community Colleges  NUR164   19996-20005 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/22/99
NUR164 19996-20005 LEC 0.50 Credit(s) 0.50 Period(s)
Developing the Care-Giver Seminar I
Overview of roles in nursing with emphasis on the practical nurse. Includes nursing history, standards, and scope of practice. The five core values of the nursing program introduced. Prerequisites: Admission into the nursing program.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
NUR164   19996-20005 Developing the Care-Giver Seminar I
1. Identify personal/professional values, beliefs and attitudes as they relate to the nursing role. (I)
2. Describe the changes in role needed to transition from nursing assistant to practical nurse. (I)
3. Describe the five core nursing values and practice issues as a component of nursing role awareness. (II)
4. Identify key people and situations that influenced the development of the nursing profession. (III, IV)
5. Identify the scope of practice for the practical nurse. (IV)
6. Identify ethical codes of conduct for the practical nurse. (IV)
7. Develop sensitivity to other cultures. (V) Course Outline:
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
NUR164   19996-20005 Developing the Care-Giver Seminar I
    I. Awareness of Self and Nursing Role
        A. Values clarification: Personal
        B. Values of the professional nurse
        C. Role of the nurse as caregiver, communicator, teacher, counselor, leader, researcher, and advocate
        D. Role differentiation and socializing into the nursing role - Image and presence
        E. Transitions from nursing assistant into practical nurse
        F. Standards of practice and code of ethics for the practical nurse
      II. Core Nursing Program Values
          A. Caring
          B. Holism
          C. Critical thinking
          D. Role development
          E. Safety
        III. Nursing History
            A. Historical evolution/leaders in nursing
            B. Significant dates and events
          IV. Safe Practice Issues
              A. Professional/Legal documents defining scope of practice for practical/registered nurses
              B. Ethical principles
            V. Cultural Diversity and Sensitivity
                A. Cultural competence and norms of nurses
                B. Culture and ethnic/racial group attributes
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