Maricopa Community Colleges  NUR151   20084-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/11/07
NUR151 20084-99999 LEC
LAB
10 Credit(s)
0 Credit(s)
5 Period(s)
15 Period(s)
Nursing Theory and Science I
Introduction to fundamentals of nursing theory and practice utilizing critical thinking based on the nursing process and principles of evidence based practice. Focus on meeting basic human needs within the wellness/illness continuum. Theoretical concepts related to holistic care of well, geriatric, and adult clients. Provides safe nursing care to clients with selected alterations in health. Introduction to professional nursing practice. Applies concepts of health promotion, disease/illness prevention. Provides care based upon integration of pathophysiology, nutrition, communication and physical, biological, and psycho-social sciences. Uses information technology in performing and evaluating client care.
Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
NUR151   20084-99999 Nursing Theory and Science I
1. Explain concepts of basic and therapeutic communication in the nurse-client relationship. (I)
2. Demonstrate caring behaviors using therapeutic communication skills and techniques. (I)
3. Identify nursing strategies that promote a therapeutic environment. (I)
4. Identify caring behaviors for adult and geriatric clients (I, II)
5. Describe nursing process relevant to care of adult and geriatric clients with selected alterations in health. (I, II)
6. Identify basic critical thinking skills and problem-solving to provide holistic nursing care to clients with alteration in health. (II)
7. Describe normal and abnormal assessment data related to care of clients with selected health alterations. (II, V, VI)
8. Evaluate effects of nursing interventions during client care. (II)
9. Describe the role of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in professional nursing practice. (II)
10. Apply basic health promotion, disease/illness prevention, and health restoration strategies for adult and geriatric clients. (I, II)
11. Demonstrate ability to implement a teaching plan for clients and families. (I, II)
12. Describe nursing interventions that provide basic care and comfort measures. (II, VI)
13. Describe pathophysiologic processes involved in selected health alterations. (II)
14. Describe types, classifications, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamic properties of selected drugs. (II)
15. Apply principles of safe medication administration for adult and geriatric clients. (II, VI)
16. Calculate medication dosages safely and accurately. (II, VI)
17. Describe developmental theories and learning needs across the lifespan as related to adults and elderly clients. (III)
18. Identify nutritional concepts that support wellness and nutritional needs. (III)
19. Explain concepts of the wellness to illness continuum as it applies to client care. (III)
20. Apply effective elements of the plan of care for adult and geriatric clients to meet holistic needs. (III)
21. Apply elements of technology and information management to practice to include documentation, use of online databases, web-based enhancements, and library resources. (IV)
22. Document client findings and conditions through recording and reporting. (I, II, IV, VI)
23. Apply the nursing program philosophy using the core values when providing client care. (V)
24. Describe the role of the nurse as a member of the healthcare team. (V)
25. Provide client care within the legal and ethical guidelines of professional nursing practice. (V, VI)
26. Apply the Standard of Care to safeguard client health and well-being. (V, VI)
27. Describe behaviors in accordance with standards of practice of the registered nurse. (V)
28. Perform selected clinical skills/procedures for clients within the guidelines of professional practice. (III, IV, VI)
29. Provide safe and competent care to clients within the scope of professional nursing practice. (III, V, VI)
30. Describe the role of the nurse in emergency preparedness plans. (V, VI)
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NUR151   20084-99999 Nursing Theory and Science I
    I. Caring
        A. Communication Skills
        B. Nurse-Client Relationship
        C. Therapeutic Communication
        D. Therapeutic Environment
        E. Nursing Care of Adult/Geriatric Clients
          1. Acute Settings
          2. Long Term Care Settings
          3. Health Promotion
          4. Alterations in Health
      II. Critical Thinking
          A. Basic Elements in Nursing Practice
          B. Nursing Process Elements
            1. Assessment
            2. Nursing Diagnosis/Client Problems
            3. Planning
            4. Implementation
            5. Evaluation
          C. Documentation
          D. Reporting
          E. Problem Solving
          F. Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
          G. Plan of Care
          H. Pathophysiology Related to Selected Health Alterations
          I. Pharmacology
            1. Pharmacokinetics
            2. Pharmacodynamics
            3. Selected Drug Classifications
            4. Principles of Medication Administration
            5. Dosage Calculations
            6. Client Teaching
        III. Holism
            A. Wellness/Illness Continuum
            B. Biological, Psychosocial, Cultural, Spiritual Health Perspectives
            C. Life Span Development
              1. Basic Client Needs
              2. Growth and Development for Adult/Geriatric Client
              3. Family Life Cycle
              4. Response to Illness
            D. Health Promotion
              1. Healthy/Lifestyle Activities
              2. Health Screenings
              3. Sleep/Exercise/Stress
              4. Lifestyle Choices
            E. Health Maintenance
            F. Disease Prevention
            G. Health Restoration
            H. Nutrition Concepts
            I. Teaching-Learning Theory
          IV. Information Management and Technology
              A. Basic Elements of Technology in Nursing
              B. Information Management
              C. Documentation
              D. Online Databases
              E. Web-Based Enhancements
              F. Library Resources
            V. Role Development
                A. Standards of the Nursing Program
                B. Nursing Program Core Values
                C. Professional Nursing Practice
                  1. Standard of Care
                  2. Scope of Practice
                  3. Legal and Ethical Guidelines
                  4. Professional Boundaries
                  5. Professional Image
                D. Healthcare Delivery Systems
                E. Educational Opportunities in Nursing
                F. Nursing Care
                  1. Client Safety
                  2. Client Rights
                  3. Client Education
                  4. Nurses' Roles/Responsibilities
              VI. Safe Nursing Practice
                  A. Standards of Care for Adult/Geriatric Clients
                  B. Collaborative Care
                  C. Reporting and Communicating
                  D. Accident/Injury Prevention
                  E. Environmental Safety
                  F. Infection Control
                  G. Medication Administration
                  H. Emergency Preparedness
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