Course Descriptions

HRP 100 - Success in Health Professions

1. Demonstrate effective methods of preparation for success in a health-related profession [quality improvement].
2. Describe effective communication strategies using industry-driven communication models [communication].
3. Describe professionalism in the healthcare industry [professionalism].
4. Describe soft skills and their application to teams [teamwork and collaboration].
5. Describe various health professions and interprofessional dynamics [systems-based practice].
6. Discuss the concept of safety as the primary goal in healthcare [safety].
7. Use evidence-based practice to support decision-making [evidence-based practice].
8. Discuss how behavior impacts patient care outcomes [patient-centered care].
9. Discuss how knowledge is developed and augmented through information technology [informatics].
10. Discuss various leadership styles and their impact on other members of the team [leadership].

1. Module One - overview of the course.
   1. Orientation to the course and expectations.
   2. Overview of professionalism in health professions.
   3. The Theory of Knowing and developing wisdom.
2. Module Two - self-exploration of learning styles.
   1. Learning styles.
   2. VARK and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assessment.
   3. Kolb Model of Experiential Learning.
3. Module Three - metacognitive science.
   1. Triangle of success (skills, attitude, knowledge).
   2. Methods of study using metacognitive science (i.e. deep processing).
   3. Concept mapping.
4. Module Four - resources for student success.
   1. Tour of resources available through Pima Community College.
   2. External resources for daily living support.
   3. Library.
   4. Financial aid and counseling support.
5. Module Five - time management.
   1. Time assessment.
   2. Program pathway demands and time budgeting.
   3. Developing time management skills.
6. Module Six - program pathways and career exploration.
   1. Pathways explained.
   2. Career exploration in the health professions.
   3. Advising and support.
   4. Application, selective admissions, prerequisites and corequisites explained.
7. Module Seven - critical thinking.
   1. Defining critical thinking.
   2. Developing critical thinking through evidence-based practice.
8. Module Eight - teamwork and collaboration.
   1. Characteristics and challenges of effective teams.
   2. Interprofessional collaboration exploration.
   3. Developing trust.
   4. TeamSTEPPS framework.
   5. Comprehensive Unit-Based Safety Program (CUSP).
9. Module Nine - note-taking strategies.
   1. Matrix, outline, mind mapping, and Cornell methods.
   2. Application strategies in the pre-lecture, lecture, and post-lecture environments.
   3. Effective note-taking using textbooks.
10. Module Ten - adapting to the Lecturer.
    1. Review of different lecture styles.
    2. Adaptation to lecture style methods.
    3. Application of non-lecture resources to augment the lecture experience.
11. Module Eleven - test-taking strategies.
    1. Preparing for the exam.
    2. Strategies to employ during the exam.
    3. Methods to adjust the study plan post-exam (using the feedback loop).
12. Module Twelve - effective communication in health professions.
    1. Verbal and non-verbal communication strategies.
    2. AIDET, the Four-Ps, and SBAR.
    3. Communication methods and applications.
13. Module Thirteen - biomedical ethics.
    1. Four principles of biomedical ethics.
    2. Application to healthcare practice.
14. Module Fourteen - stress management.
    1. Effective stress management techniques.
    2. Resources to support stress management and anxiety.
15. Module Fifteen - soft skills for the healthcare professional.
    1. Defining soft skills expected in the health professions.
    2. Developing soft skills for empathetic and compassionate patient care.
    3. Caring versus care.
    4. Leadership styles.
16. Module Sixteen - the future and business of healthcare.
    1. Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS)
    2. Quality assurance.
    3. The Iron Triangle in healthcare: access, cost, and quality.
    4. Digital literacy and informatics.

HRP 102 - Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nursing Students

1. Apply scientific inquiry to make measurements on and interpret data of physiological processes in living systems. [evidence-based practice]
2.  Communicate using fundamental terminology of anatomy and physiology as it relates to the eleven organ systems and levels of organization of the human body.[evidence-based practice]
3.  Describe the chemistry and biochemistry related to structure, function and physiology of gene regulation, energy metabolism of cells, tissues and organ systems.[evidence-based practice]
4. Describe the basic principles of homeostasis and integration with basic anatomical structures of cells, tissues and organs of the following body systems: integumentary, nervous, musculoskeletal, joints, nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, lymphatic and immune, and special senses.[evidence-based practice]

1. Explain the scientific method and demonstrate the ability to safely perform biological laboratory techniques including light microscopy.
2. Explain the levels of organization of the human body, the general functions of the 11 organ systems, the importance of homeostasis, and the homeostatic mechanisms involved in maintaining normal physiological limits.
3. Describe chemistry and biochemistry as it relates to the structure, function, and physiology including energy metabolism of cells, tissues and organ systems.
4. Describe cell biology, including function and gene regulation as it relates to physiology.
5. Use anatomical terms to describe body regions, sections, cavities, and relative positions. 
6. Identify the structures of the integumentary system and describe their functions.
7. Identify the structures of the musculoskeletal system and describe their functions.
8. Classify the joints of the body and describe their structures and functions.
9. Identify the structures of the nervous system and describe their functions.
10. Identify the structures of the special senses and describe their functions.
11. Identify the structures and functions of the cardiovascular system.
12. Identify the structures and functions of the respiratory system.
13. Identify the structures and functions of the endocrine system.
14. Identify the structures and functions of the lymphatic and immune systems
15. Identify the structures and functions of the urinary system.
16. Identify the structures and functions of the reproductive system.
17. Discuss fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance.

HRP 104 - Practical Nursing Introduction to Pharmacology

2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Application of the nursing process to the safe administration of drugs within major pharmacological classifications. Included mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, routes of administration, contraindications, adverse drug effects, drug interactions, and relevant client teaching. Also includes basic pharmacologic principles and lifespan considerations.

Corequisite(s): HRP 102  
Information: Students must be admitted to the PCC Nursing program and obtain consent of the Nursing Department before enrolling in this course.
  

1. Interpret the relevance and application of pharmacologic principles to professional nursing practice.
2. Describe the relevance and nursing practice implications of client age and developmental level to safe and effective drug therapy and drug administration.
3. Apply the nursing process and principles of safe administration of drugs within the major pharmacologic classes, including knowledge of relevant pathophysiology, mechanisms of drug action, therapeutic drug effects and uses, drug routes, adverse drug effects and contraindications, drug interactions, specific drug-related administration information and procedures, and relevant client education information.

II.      Lifespan considerations.

III.    Applying the nursing process for administration of drugs affecting the:

A. Autonomic nervous system.

B.   Respiratory system.

C.   Heart, blood vessel, and blood systems.

D.  Renal system.

E.   Endocrine system.

F.   Gastrointestinal system and nutrition.

G.  Bone and joint disorder drugs.

H.  Anti-infective drugs.

I.     Anti-inflammatory drugs.

J.    Immunologic drugs.

K.   Central nervous system.

L.    Ophthalmic drugs.