Program Objectives: 1) To prepare students to meet the requirements of the Florida Department of Health, Board of Nursing for Registered Nurse Education and eligibility for licensing exams, 2) To prepare students to work as Registered Nurses in a variety of settings in a safe and effective manner, 3) To prepare students to be well prepared to serve their fellow man/woman consistent with the role and scope of practice for Registered Nursing according to the current State of Florida Nurse Practice Act. After satisfactory completion of this program, students are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN Examination, 4) To obtain Professional Leadership Skills as they pertain to the field of Nursing and 5) To obtain the General Education Courses required of an Associate of Science Degree so that students may continue to further their education and/or advance in the health care field.
This program will include 1800 hours of laboratory, classroom and clinical practice for students wishing to be prepared to pass the National Licensing Exams for Registered Nurses and to be well prepared to serve their fellow men and women as Registered Nurses. The knowledge and skills taught are consistent with the role and scope of practice defined by the Florida Board of Nursing and are to be performed under the direction and guidance of a Registered Nurse, a licensed Physician, a licensed Osteopathic Physician, a licensed Podiatrist or a Licensed Dentist.
This program includes 282 hours/18.79 semester credit hours in the following General Education Courses: College Mathematics, Communications, Intro to Psychology, College Writing, and Biology (Micro).
This program is offered utilizing a non-traditional integrated curriculum designed to enhance students understanding and practical application of knowledge from the less complex and building to more complex concepts. It includes education in the areas of Medical/Surgical Nursing, as well as the special and unique nursing care needs of pediatric, obstetrical and geriatric patients. It includes nursing care skills and applications needed for a variety of settings such as acute, long term, and care in the home. It will cover such topics as the vocational role and functions for the Registered Nurse, Foundations and Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Infection control, Anatomy & Physiology, Human Growth and Development, Personal and Family Care in Multiple Environments, Mental Health Concepts, Nutrition, Pharmacology and Medicine Administration, Ethical and Legal Aspects of Practice, Interpersonal Relationships, Current Issues and Employability Skills. Students will be guided to be aware of the importance of lifelong learning, taking responsibility for learning and to use critical thinking skills via the SCANS model. Remediation opportunities will be made available and encouraged throughout the program. The State of Florida approved Curriculum Framework and Performance Standards for Registered Nurses are applied throughout.
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates are eligible to take the Florida Board of Nursing Exam for Registered Nursing.Description of Courses:| M-001 | College Mathematics – 56 Clock Hrs / 3.73 Credit Hrs |
| | Theory=56 hrs Lab=0 hrs Clinical=0 hrs |
This course is a developmental Mathematics course including step by step mathematics examples and strategies for avoiding mistakes. Students are taught concept connections and problem recognition to assist in problem solving, overcoming math anxiety and improve performance on math assessments. Students will utilize a math text and practice examples. Homework practice will be supplemented with a student solutions manual so that solution methodologies for each type of math problem can readily be practiced. Math concepts will include factorization, ratio and proportions, units of length, mass, capacity both U.S. and metric, and statistical solutions.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to meet the following objectives:
Solve problems involving exponents, square root and the order of operations
Multiply and divide mixed numbers including the order of operations
Solve problems utilizing decimals, ratio and proportion
Apply Tax, compound interest, commission, discount and mark up theory
Convert mass and capacity from U.S. to metric and visa-versa
Create a statistical report utilizing appropriate application of statistical methods
Construct linear equations for varied applications, ie verbal statements, consumer application, simplifying expressions
| COM-002 | Communications – 56 Clock Hrs / 3.73 Credit Hrs |
| | Theory=56 hrs Lab=0 hrs Clinical=0 hrs |
This course will assist students with a foundation for communication strategies, defining purposes for communication and strengthen comprehension and competence of communication. Students will learn thought patterns, recognize organizational patterns and define the author’s purpose, tone, argument, data and evidence. Students will examine figurative language, generalizations, speaker’s assumptions and manipulative language. Students will apply communication skills working with context, word parts, context clues, expression and communication tools. Key topics covered will be making inferences asking and answering critical questions to communicate effectively. There will be three speeches required a one minute, two minute, and three minute presentation using tools learned.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to meet the following objectives:
Distinguish between pre-reading and predicting
Define purpose for communication and comprehension
Strengthen comprehension following thought patterns and expression
Recognize organizational patterns and identify the authors purpose and tone
Analyze arguments and evaluate data.
Utilize context clues and word parts to expand comprehension of presentations
Understand and apply communication tools
Develop flexibility using varied types of communication skills
Define critical questions and answer the questions as a means to comprehend communication
Monitor concentration / memory / engagement of listeners
Identify connotative and figurative language, generalizations, assumptions and manipulative language
Avoid cyber plagiarism
PSYCH-003 Introductory Psychology – 56 Clock Hrs / 3.73 Credit Hrs
Theory=56 hrs Lab=0 hrs Clinical=0 hrs
This Introductory Psychology course assists students in learning psychology theory for application in their academic career and beyond into the world of work. The course covers thinking critically with psychological science, neuroscience and behavior, the nature and nurture of behavior, sensation, perception states of consciousness, learning, memory, motivation and work, emotion, stress and health, personality, and psychological disorders. Various therapeutic approaches are explored along with respect for human social needs and values without prejudice and recognition of work and dignity of each individual.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to meet the following objectives:
Differentiate between intuition, common sense, scientific attitude and method.
Understand correlation, experimentation and statistical reasoning.
Identify neural communication, the brain, the nervous system and the endocrine system as it relates to behavior.
Distinguish between behavioral genetics and environmental influences.
Identify the life stages throughout the continuum from pre-natal development through adulthood.
Identify the types of sensation, perceptions and states of consciousness
Determine the forms of learning memory, improving memory and thinking.
Apply motivational concepts, emotional expression and stress management.
Understand historical perspectives and contemporary research on personality.
Identify psychological disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders and related therapies
Apply concepts of conflict resolution, peacemaking, assuaging diffusing aggression and assuaging prejudice. Identify ethical values, recognition of worth and dignity of human beings.
WR-004 College Writing – 57 Clock Hrs / 3.80 Credit Hrs
Theory=57 hrs Lab= 0 hrs Clinical= 0 hrs
This course offers students a thorough understanding of the writing process and structure for college essays, reports and summaries. It will help the student make logical connections in their writing while using appropriate formatting and the basic principles of APA style and MLA style.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to meet the following objectives:
Understand the writing process and structure using revision, proofreading and formatting
Write descriptive, narrative and example essays
Make logical connections using comparison, contrast, cause and effect and argumentative styles of writing
Write a summary utilizing multiple sources of information, and cite sources
BIO-005 Biology (Micro) – 57 Clock Hrs / 3.80 Credit Hrs
Theory=57 hrs Lab= 0 hrs Clinical= 0 hrs
This course in microbiology will include the chemistry of life, cell structure and function, safety and laboratory techniques and micro-organisms. Each system of the body will be addressed as it relates to infections. This course will also include how microorganisms affect the human body throughout the life span. Microorganisms in the community environment will be covered and environmental safety will be stressed.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Define the scope of microbiology
Identify cell functions and structure
Identify bacteria, viruses and microorganisms
Understand the effect of infections as it relates to all the body systems including sexually transmitted diseases
Identify emerging infectious diseases
Identify physical and chemical methods of control
Understand anti-microbial pharmacotherapeutics
Understand the effect f micro-organisms on the human body as it ages
Delineate environmental safety methods as it relates to microorganisms in the environment
N102 Anatomy & Physiology – 105 Clock Hrs / 6.66 Credit Hrs
Theory=95 hrs Lab=10 hrs Clinical &/or Clinical Simulation=0 hrs
This course will provide students with knowledge of the total human body structure, systems, functions, growth and its development spanning the life stages. It includes laboratory hours to assist students to assimilate knowledge and understand relationships of systems and functions. It will offer students a foundation upon which to understand the effect, illness, disease and dysfunction has on the human body and the resultant inter relatedness of each part and system.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able:
To describe the structure and functions of the human body
To identify basic cell structure and function and its variations in tissue types
To describe and identify the body systems, their component parts, functions, and relationships
To demonstrate an understanding of metabolism and it's relationship to nutrition
To identify and describe the stages of human growth and development spanning to pre-school, school age through adolescence and the adult life span
N103 RN Role – 60 Clock Hrs / 2.67 Hrs
Theory=30 hrs Lab=0 hrs Clinical &/or Clinical Simulation= 30 hrs
This course includes an associated and related clinical practice experience in order to accomplish the learning objectives of this course. The RN Role course is designed to assist the student to transition into the professional nurse role. Concepts of past and present influences, nursing theory, nursing process, reflective thinking and judgment will be explored. Students will learn how to incorporate knowledge into practice and will learn the role of the professional nurse as communicator, teacher, and manager of care.
At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to:
Apply interpersonal relationship skills
Identify personal empowerment skills
Explain educational pathways to expanded roles
Understand Nursing Theory as a guide to professional practice
Understand the essential elements of Nursing Process
Identify the essential functions of the professional nurse
Identify the professional nurse as Manager of Care
Identify the professional nursing as a Health Teacher and Counselor
Identify the professional nurse as a member of discipline
Understand how the professional nurse utilizes research for evidence based practice
Identify ethical and legal considerations for the professional nurse
Understand the health-illness continuum from wellness, health promotion, prevention, primary, secondary, and tertiary health care throughout the life span.
N201 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice – 153 Clock Hrs / 6.48 Credit Hrs
Theory=67hrs Lab=9 hrs Clinical &/or Clinical Simulation=77 hrs
This course introduces students to nursing care practices, procedures, clinical settings, and basic care of patients. It provides students with the basic fundamental skills needed to provide care to patients through classes, lab practice, and clinical experiences. It includes physical comfort and safety, personal patient care, basic nursing procedures and skills, infection control, documentation and communication, and legal and ethical responsibilities. A background of nursing theory and the Nurses’ role and function is taught.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able:
To use appropriate verbal and written communications in the performance of nursing tasks
To apply legal and ethical principles specific to the role of the Nurse
To perform aseptic techniques
To perform physical comfort and safety functions
To provide personal patient care
To perform basic skills needed for nursing procedures
To apply principles of Infection Control
To demonstrate a compassionate, caring, responsible attitude
To utilize the nursing process as a basis for practice
To promote relaxation, rest, sleep, activity, and exercise via nursing interventions
To recognize the importance of the bio-physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the patient
N202 Pharmacology & Medication Administration – 24 Clock Hrs / 1.50 Credit Hrs
Theory=21 hrs Lab=3 hrs Clinical &/or Clinical Simulation=0 hrs
This course and lab is to teach the administration of medications with concern for being knowledgeable about medicines and their effects. It stresses the students need to be accurate and precise in procedures, observations, and documentation. Various medication distribution systems and record keeping systems are taught. Students will be taught how to use resources for vital information about medicines, their uses, side effects, adverse effects, availability, dosages, interactions and desired responses.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able:
To demonstrate accurate dosage calculation
To demonstrate the rights of administering medication
To observe and respond to patient's need for medication
To administer varied types of medications
To care for equipment and supplies used to administer medications
To document administration of medication and patient's response on medical record
To store medications properly
To appropriately teach and counsel patient and family regarding medications, doses, actions, interactions, untoward effects and monitoring needs
N203 Nutrition – 8 Clock Hrs / .46 Credit Hrs
Theory=6 hrs Lab=2 hrs Clinical &/or Clinical Simulation=0 hrs
This course and lab includes current nutritional concepts, application to health promotion and disease prevention. Therapeutic diets, resources, cultural diversity and key elements to consider for food serving preparation and storage are taught. The importance of nutrition to the human body and its functions throughout the life cycles is taught.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able:
To apply principles of nutrition
To explain regional, cultural and religious food patterns
To relate nutrition to wellness and illness states throughout the life cycles
To apply basic therapeutic diets and be knowledgeable of resource information
To list factors which must be considered when purchasing/obtaining food
To identify methods of food preparation and safe food storage
N301A Medical/ Surgical Nursing I – Basic - 210 Clock Hrs / 8.67 Credit Hrs
Theory=90 hrs Lab=0 hrs Clinical &/or Clinical Simulation=120 hrs
This course is offered for students to learn about and experience the nursing skills and tasks that are appropriate and necessary to care for medical/surgical patients within their role and scope of practice. At this point in the program, students begin to learn of the complex nursing care needs of patients and utilize knowledge of Asepsis, Diagnostics, Common Diseases and conditions, and Medical and Surgical Procedures. This course includes various illness states, admission, discharge, pre and post medical and surgical procedures and care. The complexity of the entire patient, family and cultural needs are taught. Students will begin to experience the changing routines associated with day, evening and/or night shift. They will be learning to apply their correct role and will learn about care planning for medical/surgical patients and for the promotion of health and wellness, with age and cultural considerations. There will be a strong emphasis on accurate documentation, monitoring and assessment. Critical thinking exercises are utilized to enhance learning. It is a further goal of this course for the student to begin to integrate knowledge from previous courses (Anatomy & Physiology, Fundamentals of Nursing, Pharmacology and Nutrition). This integration of knowledge is demonstrated in the clinical setting through care giving activities for patients with actual and potential health problems and through student’s assessment and care analysis assignments. The integration and retention of knowledge is measured in the didactic setting through Case Study exercises, Unit Exams, Stand Alone Tests of Med/Surg Nursing Process and Med/Surg Pharmacology.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able:
To perform physical comfort and safety functions as they apply to Medical/Surgical Nursing
To perform nursing skills as are applicable to Medical/Surgical Nursing
To provide personal patient care as it applies to Medical/Surgical Nursing
To demonstrate the importance of the nursing process related to Medical/Surgical patient’s needs
To use appropriate verbal and written communication and computer skills related to the performance of Medical/Surgical Nursing skills
To demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities
To utilize aseptic techniques related to Medical/Surgical Nursing
To administer medications as related to Medical/Surgical Nursing
To apply principles of nutrition as applies to Medical/Surgical Nursing
To apply principles of infection control as related to Medical/Surgical Nursing
To apply the principles of pain management as it relates to Medical/Surgical Nursing
To apply skills and tasks required for the pre-op and post-operative patient
To demonstrate the integration of knowledge and skills required of the nurse in the Medical/Surgical setting including Anatomy & Physiology, Fundamentals of Nursing, Pharmacology and Nutrition.
N301B Medical/ Surgical Nursing Il – Advanced - 140 Clock Hrs / 6.23 Credit Hrs
Theory=70 hrs Lab= 0 Clinical &/or Clinical Simulation=70 hrs
This course includes an associated and related clinical practice experience in order to accomplish the learning objectives of this course. Medical/Surgical Nursing II is designed to teach Medical Surgical Nursing considering human growth and development throughout the life span, various stages of disease, illness and treatment involving each body system, and stressing the health teaching and counseling skills of professional nurses. Beginning with Concepts in Nursing Practice and Assessment Skills, this course will proceed to the pathophysiological mechanism of disease and illness. Problems related to perioperative care, altered sensory input, oxygenation, gastrointestinal urinary, regulatory/endocrine, musculoskeletal and vascular/cardiac care will be included. Culturally competent care, health teaching and counseling, appropriate nutrition, pharmacotherapy administration and evidence based accountable care will be stressed as it relates to Medical Surgical Nursing.
At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to:
Identify components of contemporary nursing practice
Apply culturally competent care
Exhibit proficiency in physical assessment, health history, and physical examination
Demonstrate patient and caregiver teaching and counseling
Identify stress and apply stress management techniques
Identify sleep disorders and apply sleep management techniques
Apply and evaluate pain management nursing care
Understand the pathophysiologic mechanisms of disease
Perform perioperative nursing care
Demonstrate nursing care related to problems of altered sensory input
Management problems of oxygenation, ventilation, oxygen transport, oxygen perfusion
Demonstrate nursing care related to problems of ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination
Demonstrate nursing care related to problems of urinary function
Apply nursing management skills for care related to regulatory/endocrine problems
Demonstrate nursing management skills for care related to movement and coordination
N401 Obstetrical Nursing – 125 Clock Hrs / 5.53 Credit Hrs
Theory=62hrs Lab=0 hrs Clinical &/or Clinical Simulation=63 hrs
This course includes an associated and related clinical practice experience in order to accomplish the learning objectives of this course. Obstetrical Nursing is designed for the professional nursing student to learn and apply accountable obstetrical nursing care. The course will begin with foundations of obstetrical and maternity health nursing and the professional nurses role. It will continue through reproduction, pregnancy, nutrition, adaptations, birth, pain management, intra partum and post partum care and complications. This course will also include accountable nursing care for the fetus, newborn, and the childbearing family. General women’s health issues and nursing care will be included. This course will stress culturally competent, evidence based nursing care, critical judgment, and critical reflection, health teaching and counseling, appropriate nutrition and pharmacotherapy administration as it relates to Obstetrical Nursing.
At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to:
Apply the foundations of obstetrical /maternity health nursing
Identify the professional nurses role in obstetrical maternal health nursing in varied healthcare settings and in the community
Apply concepts of health and wellness promotion and adjustment to the child bearing and child rearing family
Understand the nursing care management of fertility and infertility
Identify the physiologic and psychosocial adaptations to pregnancy
Apply principles of healthy nutrition and wellness promotion
Teach and counsel related to prenatal diagnostic tests and intrapartum fetal surveillance
Demonstrate accountable nursing care during pregnancy, birth, and post partum
Demonstrate accountable nursing care during obstetrical procedures
Demonstrate accountable nursing care for the fetus, newborn, and high-risk newborn
Identify intra partum complications, complications of pregnancy, and post partum complications
N402 Pediatric Nursing – 125 Clock Hrs / 5.53 Credit Hrs
Theory=62hrs Lab=0 hrs Clinical &/or Clinical Simulation=63 hrs
This course includes an associated and related clinical practice experience in order to accomplish the learning objectives of this course. Pediatric Nursing is designed for the professional nursing student to learn and apply accountable pediatric nursing care. The course will begin with foundations of pediatric nursing, the professional nurses role and principles and procedures for nursing care of children. It will continue through health promotion for the developing child, early childhood, the school age child and through adolescence. Growth and development will include the influences of heredity and environment. Students will learn to communicate with children and families and physical assessment. Nursing care related to children in emergencies, chronic conditions, and terminal illness will be taught.
This course will stress culturally competent, evidence based nursing care, critical judgment, critical reflection, health teaching and counseling, appropriate nutrition and pharmacotherapy administration as it relates to pediatric nursing. This course includes nutrition pharmacotherapy administration for children with varied needs.
At the conclusion of the course, the student will be able to:
Apply the foundations, principles and procedures of pediatric nursing
Identify the professional nurses role in pediatric nursing
Apply physical assessment skills related to pediatrics
Apply concepts of health and wellness promotion and adjustment for children and families
Identify the physiologic and psychosocial growth and development from childhood through adolescence
Demonstrate accountable nursing care of the ill child in need of emergency care and hospital care and care in the community
Demonstrate accountable nursing care of the child with chronic or terminal illness
Apply principles of infectious disease prevention and containment
Demonstrate accountable nursing care of children with alterations of each body system
Understand the implications of nursing care for children with psychosocial disorders, cognitive impairments, and sensory alternations
N501 Mental Health Nursing – 100 Clock Hrs / 4.44 Credit Hrs
Theory=50 hrs Lab=0 hrs Clinical &/or Clinical Simulation=50 hrs
This course includes an associated and related clinical experience in order to accomplish the learning objectives of this course. Mental Health Nursing is designed for students to learn the professional nurses’ role in the varied aspects of psychiatric nursing in hospital and outpatient settings. Pharmacotherapy along with associated and concurrent therapies and treatments will be studied. Nursing skills along with communication with patient and family, teaching and counseling, individually and in groups will be used as vehicles to provide accountable nursing care for the complexities of this specialty. Substance abuse, family abuse, and violence are topics covered in this course along with the professional nurses’ role in fostering and encouraging prevention and treatment. Community resources for patients will be highlighted. Causative factors for disorders and associated client behaviors and influences will be taught. Included concepts to be learned include theoretical concepts for evidence based practice, nursing assessment and nursing process, psychobiological disorders, psychiatric disorders and emergencies. Psychiatric needs throughout the life span from children to older adults will be covered along with the legal and ethical basis for practice.
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:
Demonstrate the nursing process related to the mental health patients’ needs throughout the life span
Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities specific to professional accountable care for mental health
Apply foundations, principles and nursing process for safe and effective mental health nursing
Identify the professional nurses’ role in mental health nursing
Apply assessment skills related to emergency, abuse, sexual assault, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, anger, aggression, grief and loss
Demonstrate communication skills, clinical interview, and therapeutic relationship and boundaries
Provide accountable nursing care for patients with psychobiological disorders including cognitive disorders and addictive disorders
Demonstrate the integration of knowledge and skills required of the professional nurse in mental health care regardless of setting
N601 Geriatric Nursing – 150 Clock Hrs / 6.67 Credit Hrs
Theory=75 hrs Lab=0 hrs Clinical &/or Clinical Simulation=75 hrs
This course is offered for professional nursing students and is accompanied by clinical experience in a long term care facility. It is designed to be taken at a point in the curriculum when students will have an understanding of the complexity experienced in the nursing care of patients with multiple chronic illness, diagnoses and medications. It will include the concepts of: medical and post-surgical long term care, gerontological nursing care, and restorative care, physical comfort and safety measures, asepsis, infection control, nursing care procedures and nutrition in the long term care setting. Special needs and problems of advanced years in wellness and illness is taught along with the restorative care required for chronic health problems. Resources, family caretaker involvement and the professional nurses’ role and responsibility as it relates to the geriatric patient is studied. Health promotion, disease prevention and the importance of caregiver and patient teaching and counseling are stressed. Integration of knowledge continues in this course and is demonstrated in the clinical setting through care giving activities for patients with actual and potential health problems and through student’s assessment and nursing process assignments. This course includes gerontologic problems of each body system, rehabilitation, physical comfort and safety, personal patient care and nutrition.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to :
Demonstrate the nursing process affecting the health, safety, and well being of geriatric patients relative to the role of the professional nurse
Document changes in patient behavior, mental awareness, physical condition, and nutrition
Implement and adapt safety measures as related to the elderly
Identify attitudes and living habits which promote positive mental and physical health for the elderly
Demonstrate knowledge of resources and services available to the elderly in the community
Distinguish between fact and fallacy regarding the aging process
Identify signs and symptoms of common disorders/diseases of the older adult
Provide and involve patients in rehabilitative activities
Identify common alterations in elderly patient behavior, cognitive changes, health and nutritional status
Provide care for patients with restorative nursing needs
Assist patients to reach optimal level of independence
Provide care for patients with special needs (impaired hearing, impaired vision, immobility, impaired body functions)
Administer multiple medications for multiple diseases with consideration for their interactions and the unique needs of the older patient
Demonstrate principles of palliative care, death and grieving, pain management and advance directives.
N602 Ethical/Legal Aspects of Nursing – 50 Clock Hrs / 2.23 Credit Hrs
Theory=25 hrs Lab= 0 hrs Clinical &/or Clinical Simulation=25 hrs
This course is offered for the student about to complete the RN program in order to assist the student in preparing to enter the workforce. The student will achieve a sound understanding of the serious current legal issues and responsibilities facing the professional nurse. This course is presented in order to give students an appreciation for the changing health systems, laws, regulations, and statutes for varied occupational settings. A thorough review of the Florida Nurse Practice Act will be included. Risk management as a vital part of accountable care, cognitive reflection and critical judgment will be included.
At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to:
Understand the requirements for NCLEX-RN Examination
Apply the concepts of reciprocity and endorsement related to the Registered Nurse
Understand the responsibilities of licensure and discipline against a nursing license
Identify current and pertinent issues in nursing, healthcare delivery and health care access
Identify the important aspects of the laws and regulations governing the profession of nursing
Identify legal ramifications of the practice of nursing
Demonstrate concepts of risk management in the practice of nursing care
Identify the elements of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses
Identify political, administrative and systems aspects of nursing and risk management
N701 Integration – Personal Family & Community Health – 150 Clock Hrs / 6.67 Credit Hrs
Theory= 75 hrs Lab=0 hrs Clinical &/or Clinical Simulation=75 hrs
This portion of the program takes place during the last weeks of the program and prior to the Professional Leadership Course. It is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to demonstrate mastery of all previous coursework and nursing care in a community setting. The professional nursing care focus will be related to personal, family, and community health care including health education, prevention, wellness promotion, disease prevention, medication management, and patient and caregiver counseling.
Successful completion of this course indicates that competencies of the program are met. Each of the five stand alone final exams must be passed in order to progress to Nursing Leadership.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Demonstrate assimilation and integration of previous course material
Demonstrate accountable professional evidence based culturally competent nursing care for patients and families
Understand the impact of community health, wellness, health access, health education and counseling for diverse populations with a community/region
Demonstrate the importance of personal, family and community health needs as it relates to patients and care given in varied settings
Understand the importance of nutrition and infection control for community health nursing
Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities of community health nursing
Understand the public health system locally and broadly
N-PL Professional Leadership – 118 Clock Hrs / 5.24 Credit Hr
s Theory=59 hrs Lab=0 hrs Clinical &/or Clinical Simulation= 59 hrs
This course is an essential skill development course for professional nurses as leadership skills are essential to be responsible for accountable care in a rapidly changing health care system. Students will apply leadership skills to practice and will utilize exercises and projects to enhance diverse perspectives, critical judgment, and cognitive reflection. Students will produce a personal plan for leadership, continuing professional development, continued competence and professional advancement.
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify the role of a leader
Identify and apply leadership skills
Explain diverse perspectives in varied types of health care organizations
Exhibit critical judgment utilizing decision making skills, problem solving skills, and evaluative skills
Understand and utilize cognitive reflection
Apply accountable caring utilizing communication and partnerships
Understand consumer relationships and resolution of conflict
Demonstrate stress management and time management
Develop a measureable itemized action plan and time line for continued professional development, continued competence, and professional advancement