Course Descriptions

NRS 104 - Nursing Process I

1. Recognize the behavior of individuals or groups within nursing practice and the healthcare environment in a way that facilitates the achievement of shared goals. [leadership]
2. Describe scopes of practice and roles of other healthcare team members who help a patient/family achieve health goals utilizing specific delivery care models. [teamwork and collaboration]
3. Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with standards of professional nursing practice. [professionalism]
4. Discuss and begin to use principles of effective communication, verbal and non-verbal, as part of developing therapeutic communication. [communication]
5. Define evidence-based practice and its relationship to clinical decision-making as a safe practitioner. [evidence-based practice]
6. Discuss and describe how information and technology are used to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making. [informatics]
7. Explain physical, psychological, social, and spiritual elements of patient-centered care.[patient-centered care]
8. Recognize how data is used to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems. [quality improvement]
9. Recognize risk potential for patients and providers. [safety]
10. Identify various healthcare delivery setting and systems. [systems-based practice]

1. Introduction to Foundations of Nursing Practice

1. Introduction to the Pima Community College Nursing Department philosophy and structure, evidence- based practice, healthcare delivery systems, and health promotion in the individual, family, and community
2. Basis of effective nursing practice
   1. Safe practitioner
   2. Effective communicator
   3. Culturally competent/caring
3. Professional and ethical issues
   1. Legal aspects of nursing
   2. Value, ethics, and advocacy related to nursing
   3. Nursing roles and practice
   4. Documenting and reporting client care
4. Introduction to the Nursing Process

1. Critical thinking
2. Nursing process
   1. Assessment
   2. Nursing diagnosis
   3. Planning
   4. Implementation
   5. Evaluation
3. Concepts of Health and the Impact of Internal and External Environmental Factors

1. The nurse as an effective communicator
2. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of culturally competent and caring healthcare
3. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of spiritual well being
   1. Apply the Nursing Process to Promote Psychosocial Health

1. Stress and coping
2. Grief, loss, and death
   1. Applying the Nursing Process to Promote Physiological Health

1. Mobility
2. Sensory perception
3. Vital signs
4. Rest and sleep
5. Nutrition
6. Pain and comfort
7. Oxygenation, ventilation, perfusion
8. Activity and exercise
9. Health and wellness
10. Infection prevention and control
11. Fecal and urinary elimination
12. Skin integrity and wound care
    1. Nursing Informatics and Computer Communications

1. Basic computer functions
2. Client documentation
3. Introduction to evidence-based practice

NRS 104LC - Nursing Process I Clinical Lab

1. Recognize the behavior of individuals or groups within nursing practice and the healthcare environment in a way that facilitates the achievement of shared goals. [leadership]
2. Describe scopes of practice and roles of other healthcare team members who help a patient/family achieve health goals utilizing specific delivery care models. [teamwork and collaboration]
3. Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with standards of professional nursing practice. [professionalism]
4. Discuss and begin to use principles of effective communication, verbal and non-verbal, as part of developing therapeutic communication. [communication]
5. Define evidence-based practice and its relationship to clinical decision-making as a safe practitioner. [evidence-based practice]
6. Discuss and describe how information and technology are used to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making. [informatics]
7. Explain physical, psychological, social, and spiritual elements of patient-centered care.[patient-centered care]
8. Recognize how data is used to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems. [quality improvement]
9. Recognize risk potential for patients and providers. [safety]
10. Identify various healthcare delivery setting and systems. [systems-based practice]

1. Introduction to Foundations of Nursing Practice

1. Introduction to the Pima Community College Nursing Department philosophy and structure, evidence- based practice, healthcare delivery systems, and health promotion in the individual, family, and community
2. Basis of effective nursing practice
   1. Safe practitioner
   2. Effective communicator
   3. Culturally competent/caring
3. Professional and ethical issues
   1. Legal aspects of nursing
   2. Value, ethics, and advocacy related to nursing
   3. Nursing roles and practice
   4. Documenting and reporting client care
4. Introduction to the Nursing Process

1. Critical thinking
2. Nursing process
   1. Assessment
   2. Nursing diagnosis
   3. Planning
   4. Implementation
   5. Evaluation
3. Concepts of Health and the Impact of Internal and External Environmental Factors

1. The nurse as an effective communicator
2. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of culturally competent and caring healthcare
3. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of spiritual well being
   1. Apply the Nursing Process to Promote Psychosocial Health

1. Stress and coping
2. Grief, loss, and death
   1. Applying the Nursing Process to Promote Physiological Health

1. Mobility
2. Sensory perception
3. Vital signs
4. Rest and sleep
5. Nutrition
6. Pain and comfort
7. Oxygenation, ventilation, perfusion
8. Activity and exercise
9. Health and wellness
10. Infection prevention and control
11. Fecal and urinary elimination
12. Skin integrity and wound care
    1. Nursing Informatics and Computer Communications

1. Basic computer functions
2. Client documentation
3. Introduction to evidence-based practice

NRS 104LS - Nursing Process I Skills Lab

1. Recognize the behavior of individuals or groups within nursing practice and the healthcare environment in a way that facilitates the achievement of shared goals. [leadership]
2. Describe scopes of practice and roles of other healthcare team members who help a patient/family achieve health goals utilizing specific delivery care models. [teamwork and collaboration]
3. Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with standards of professional nursing practice. [professionalism]
4. Discuss and begin to use principles of effective communication, verbal and non-verbal, as part of developing therapeutic communication. [communication]
5. Define evidence-based practice and its relationship to clinical decision-making as a safe practitioner. [evidence-based practice]
6. Discuss and describe how information and technology are used to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making. [informatics]
7. Explain physical, psychological, social, and spiritual elements of patient-centered care.[patient-centered care]
8. Recognize how data is used to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems. [quality improvement]
9. Recognize risk potential for patients and providers. [safety]
10. Identify various healthcare delivery setting and systems. [systems-based practice]

1. Introduction to Foundations of Nursing Practice

1. Introduction to the Pima Community College Nursing Department philosophy and structure, evidence- based practice, healthcare delivery systems, and health promotion in the individual, family, and community
2. Basis of effective nursing practice
   1. Safe practitioner
   2. Effective communicator
   3. Culturally competent/caring
3. Professional and ethical issues
   1. Legal aspects of nursing
   2. Value, ethics, and advocacy related to nursing
   3. Nursing roles and practice
   4. Documenting and reporting client care
4. Introduction to the Nursing Process

1. Critical thinking
2. Nursing process
   1. Assessment
   2. Nursing diagnosis
   3. Planning
   4. Implementation
   5. Evaluation
3. Concepts of Health and the Impact of Internal and External Environmental Factors

1. The nurse as an effective communicator
2. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of culturally competent and caring healthcare
3. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of spiritual well being
   1. Apply the Nursing Process to Promote Psychosocial Health

1. Stress and coping
2. Grief, loss, and death
   1. Applying the Nursing Process to Promote Physiological Health

1. Mobility
2. Sensory perception
3. Vital signs
4. Rest and sleep
5. Nutrition
6. Pain and comfort
7. Oxygenation, ventilation, perfusion
8. Activity and exercise
9. Health and wellness
10. Infection prevention and control
11. Fecal and urinary elimination
12. Skin integrity and wound care
    1. Nursing Informatics and Computer Communications

1. Basic computer functions
2. Client documentation
3. Introduction to evidence-based practice

NRS 105 - Nursing Process II

1. Analyze the behaviors and processes that facilitate the achievement of shared goals within nursing practice and the healthcare environment. [leadership]
2. Describe examples of the impact of team functioning on safety and quality of care. [teamwork and collaboration]
3. Differentiate professional behaviors and standards of practice in caring for the adult patient. [professionalism]
4. Analyze the principles of teaching and learning and influences of different learning styles on patient satisfaction and health outcomes. [communication]
5. Utilize evidence-based concepts of nursing practice across the healthcare continuum to ensure quality patient-centered care. [evidence-based practice]
6. Utilize technology and information management tools to support clinical practice and document patient care. [informatics]
7. Describe basic principles of consensus building and conflict resolution. [patient-centered care]
8. Analyze data to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems. [quality improvement]
9. Model behaviors to minimize risk of hard to patients and providers. [safety]
10. Participate in identifying system errors. [systems-based practice]

1. The Nurse as Teacher
2. The Nurse as Manager of Care for Adult and Older Adult Clients
3. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Cancer
4. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Nutrition and Metabolism
5. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Intestinal Elimination
6. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Fluids and Electrolytes
7. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Urinary Elimination
8. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Respiratory System
9. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Cardiovascular System
10. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Neurological System
11. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Musculoskeletal System
12. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Sensory Alterations
13. Classify Evidence Based Practice Knowledge
14. Informatics

NRS 105LC - Nursing Process II Clinical Lab

1. Analyze the behaviors and processes that facilitate the achievement of shared goals within nursing practice and the healthcare environment. [leadership]
2. Describe examples of the impact of team functioning on safety and quality of care. [teamwork and collaboration]
3. Differentiate professional behaviors and standards of practice in caring for the adult patient. [professionalism]
4. Analyze the principles of teaching and learning and influences of different learning styles on patient satisfaction and health outcomes. [communication]
5. Utilize evidence-based concepts of nursing practice across the healthcare continuum to ensure quality patient-centered care. [evidence-based practice]
6. Utilize technology and information management tools to support clinical practice and document patient care. [informatics]
7. Describe basic principles of consensus building and conflict resolution. [patient-centered care]
8. Analyze data to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems. [quality improvement]
9. Model behaviors to minimize risk of hard to patients and providers. [safety]
10. Participate in identifying system errors. [systems-based practice]

1. The Nurse as Teacher
2. The Nurse as Manager of Care for Adult and Older Adult Clients
3. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Cancer
4. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Nutrition and Metabolism
5. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Intestinal Elimination
6. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Fluids and Electrolytes
7. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Urinary Elimination
8. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Respiratory System
9. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Cardiovascular System
10. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Neurological System
11. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Musculoskeletal System
12. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Sensory Alterations
13. Classify Evidence Based Practice Knowledge
14. Informatics

NRS 105LS - Nursing Process II Skills Lab

1. Analyze the behaviors and processes that facilitate the achievement of shared goals within nursing practice and the healthcare environment. [leadership]
2. Describe examples of the impact of team functioning on safety and quality of care. [teamwork and collaboration]
3. Differentiate professional behaviors and standards of practice in caring for the adult patient. [professionalism]
4. Analyze the principles of teaching and learning and influences of different learning styles on patient satisfaction and health outcomes. [communication]
5. Utilize evidence-based concepts of nursing practice across the healthcare continuum to ensure quality patient-centered care. [evidence-based practice]
6. Utilize technology and information management tools to support clinical practice and document patient care. [informatics]
7. Describe basic principles of consensus building and conflict resolution. [patient-centered care]
8. Analyze data to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems. [quality improvement]
9. Model behaviors to minimize risk of hard to patients and providers. [safety]
10. Participate in identifying system errors. [systems-based practice]

1. The Nurse as Teacher
2. The Nurse as Manager of Care for Adult and Older Adult Clients
3. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Cancer
4. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Nutrition and Metabolism
5. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Intestinal Elimination
6. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Fluids and Electrolytes
7. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Urinary Elimination
8. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Respiratory System
9. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Cardiovascular System
10. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Neurological System
11. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Musculoskeletal System
12. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Sensory Alterations
13. Classify Evidence Based Practice Knowledge
14. Informatics

NRS 108 - Drug Calculations

1. Calculate conversions between measurement systems commonly used in healthcare settings. 
2. Interpret prescriber’s order, drug labels, and health care abbreviations
3. Calculate drug dosage amounts using basic formula, ratio and proportion, and fractional equational dimensional analysis.
4. Calculate drug dosage amounts relevant to specialty clinical areas.

1. Basic Mathematics Review Relevant to Medication Administration
2. Systems of Measurement and Measurement Conversions   

1. Metric system
2. Apothecary system
3. Household system
   1. Interpretation of Medication Labels and Guidelines for Safe Administration of Medication
   2. Methods of Drug Calculation

1. Basic formula
2. Ratio and proportion
3. Fractional equation
   1. Preparation of a Solution of a Desired Concentration
   2. Dimensional Analysis
   3. Concentrations, Infusion Rates, and Time Parameters for Intravenous Solution Administration, Including Direct Intravenous Injection Route
   4. Drug Volumes and Infusion Rates Based on Drug Concentration and Volume Per Unit Time
   5. Drug Volumes and Infusion Rates Based on Drug Dosage Per Kilogram of Body Weight Per Unit Time

NRS 110 - Introduction to Practical Nursing

4.5 Credits, 4.5 Contact Hours
4.5 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Introduces the nursing process and to the process of the client, health, environment and nursing while introducing them to behaviors that serve as the basis of an effective nursing practice. Includes being a safe practitioner, effective communicator, manager, teacher, and culturallly compentent/caring healthcare provider. Also includes professional and ethical issues of being a nurse, and applying nursing theory. 

 

Prerequisite(s): NRA 101  NRA 101LC  NRA 101LS   and HRP 102  HRP 104  
Information: Students must be admitted into PCC Practical Nursing Program and obtain consent from the Department of Nursing before enrolling into this course.

1. Recognize the behavior of individuals or groups within nursing practice and the healthcare environment in a way that facilitates the achievement of shared goals. [leadership]
2. Describe scopes of practice and roles of other healthcare team members who help a patient/family achieve health goals utilizing specific delivery care models. [teamwork and collaboration]
3. Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with standards of professional nursing practice. [professionalism]
4. Discuss and begin to use principles of effective communication, verbal and non-verbal, as part of developing therapeutic communication. [communication]
5. Define evidence-based practice and its relationship to clinical decision-making as a safe practitioner. [evidence-based practice]
6. Discuss and describe how information and technology are used to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making. [informatics]
7. Explain physical, psychological, social, and spiritual elements of patient-centered care. [patient-centered care]
8. Recognize how data is used to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems. [quality improvement]
9. Recognize risk potential for patients and providers. [safety]
10. Identify various healthcare delivery setting and systems. [systems-based practice]
11. Calculate conversions between measurement systems commonly used in healthcare settings [Safety]
12.  Interpret prescriber’s orders, drug labels, and health care abbreviations. [Safety]
13. Calculate drug dosage amounts using basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equational dimensional analysis. [Safety]
14. Calculate drug dosage amounts relevant to specialty clinical areas. [Safety]

1. Introduction to foundations of nursing practice.
   1. Introduction to the Pima Community College Nursing Department philosophy and structure, evidence based practice, healthcare delivery systems, and health promotion in the individual, family and community.
   2. Basis of effective nursing practice.
      1. Safe practitioner.
      2. Effective communicator.
      3. Culturally competent and caring.
   3. Professional and ethical issues.
      1. Legal aspects of nursing.
      2. Value, ethics, and advocacy related to nursing.
      3. Nursing roles and practice.
      4. Documenting and reporting client care.
2. Introduction to the nursing process.
   1. Critical thinking.
   2. Nursing process for practical nursing scope of practice.
      1. Data Collection.
      2. Review nursing diagnosis.
      3. Planning.
      4. Implementation.
      5. Evaluation.
3. Concepts of health and the impact of internal and external environmental factors.
   1. The nurse is an /’. effective communicator.
   2. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of culturally competent and caring healthcare.
   3. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of spiritual well being.
4. Apply the nursing process to promote psychosocial health.
   1. Stress and coping.
   2. Complex psychosocial alterations in health who is being cared for in the community.
   3. Grief, loss, and death.
5. Applying the nursing process to promote physiological health.
   1. Mobility.
   2. Sensory perception.
   3. Vital signs.
   4. Rest and sleep.
   5. Nutrition.
   6. Pain and comfort.
   7. Oxygenation, ventilation, perfusion.
   8. Activity and exercise.
   9. Health and wellness.
   10. Infection prevention and control.
   11. Fecal and  urinary elimination.
   12. Skin integrity and wound care.
6. Nursing informatics and computer communications.
   1. Basic computer functions.
   2. Client documentation.
   3. Introduction to evidence based practice.
7. Basic mathematics review relevant to medication administration
8. Systems of measurement and measurement conversions.
   1. Metric system.
   2. Apothecary system.
   3. Household system.
9. Interpretation of medication labels and guidelines for safe administration of medication.
10. Methods of drug calculation.
    1. Basic formula.
    2. Ratio and proportion.
    3. Fractional equation.
11. Preparation of a solution of a desired concentration.
12. Concentrations, infusion rates, and time parameters for intravenous solution administration, including direct intravenous injection route.
13. Drug volumes and infusion rates based on drug concentration and volume per unit time.
14. Drug volumes and infusion rates based on drug dosage per kilogram of body weight per unit time.

NRS 110LC - Introduction to Practical Nursing Skills

1. Recognize the behavior of individuals or groups within nursing practice and the healthcare environment in a way that facilitates the achievement of shared goals. [leadership]
2. Describe scopes of practice and roles of other healthcare team members who help a patient/family achieve health goals utilizing specific delivery care models. [teamwork and collaboration]
3. Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with standards of professional nursing practice. [professionalism]
4. Discuss and begin to use principles of effective communication, verbal and non-verbal, as part of developing therapeutic communication. [communication]
5. Define evidence-based practice and its relationship to clinical decision-making as a safe practitioner. [evidence-based practice]
6. Discuss and describe how information and technology are used to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making. [informatics]
7. Explain physical, psychological, social, and spiritual elements of patient-centered care.[patient-centered care]
8. Recognize how data is used to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems. [quality improvement]
9.  Recognize risk potential for patients and providers. [safety]
10.  Identify various healthcare delivery settings and systems. [systems-based practice]

1. Introduction to foundations of nursing practice.
   1. Introduction to the Pima Community College Nursing Department philosophy and structure, evidence based practice, healthcare delivery systems, and health promotion in the individual, family and community.
   2. Basis of effective nursing practice.
      1. Safe practitioner.
      2. Effective communicator.
      3. Culturally competent and caring.
   3. Professional and ethical issues.
      1. Legal aspects of nursing.
      2. Value, ethics, and advocacy related to nursing.
      3. Nursing roles and practice.
      4. Documenting and reporting client care.
2. Introduction to the nursing process.
   1. Critical thinking.
   2. Nursing process for practical nursing scope of practice.
      1. Data Collection.
      2. Review nursing diagnosis.
      3. Planning.
      4. Implementation.
      5. Evaluation.
3. Concepts of health and the impact of internal and external environmental factors.
   1. The nurse is an /’. effective communicator.
   2. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of culturally competent and caring healthcare.
   3. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of spiritual well being.
4. Apply the nursing process to promote psychosocial health.
   1. Stress and coping.
   2. Complex psychosocial alterations in health who is being cared for in the community.
   3. Grief, loss, and death.
5. Applying the nursing process to promote physiological health.
   1. Mobility.
   2. Sensory perception.
   3. Vital signs.
   4. Rest and sleep.
   5. Nutrition.
   6. Pain and comfort.
   7. Oxygenation, ventilation, perfusion.
   8. Activity and exercise.
   9. Health and wellness.
   10. Infection prevention and control.
   11. Fecal and  urinary elimination.
   12. Skin integrity and wound care.
6. Nursing informatics and computer communications.
   1. Basic computer functions.
   2. Client documentation.
   3. Introduction to evidence based practice.
7. Basic mathematics review relevant to medication administration
8. Systems of measurement and measurement conversions.
   1. Metric system.
   2. Apothecary system.
   3. Household system.
9. Interpretation of medication labels and guidelines for safe administration of medication.
10. Methods of drug calculation.
    1. Basic formula.
    2. Ratio and proportion.
    3. Fractional equation.
11. Preparation of a solution of a desired concentration.
12. Concentrations, infusion rates, and time parameters for intravenous solution administration, including direct intravenous injection route.
13. Drug volumes and infusion rates based on drug concentration and volume per unit time.
14. Drug volumes and infusion rates based on drug dosage per kilogram of body weight per unit time.

NRS 110LS - Introduction to Practical Nursing Skills Lab

1. Recognize the behavior of individuals or groups within nursing practice and the healthcare environment in a way that facilitates the achievement of shared goals. [leadership]
2. Describe scopes of practice and roles of other healthcare team members who help a patient/family achieve health goals utilizing specific delivery care models. [teamwork and collaboration]
3. Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with standards of professional nursing practice. [professionalism]
4. Discuss and begin to use principles of effective communication, verbal and non-verbal, as part of developing therapeutic communication. [communication]
5. Define evidence-based practice and its relationship to clinical decision-making as a safe practitioner. [evidence-based practice]
6. Discuss and describe how information and technology are used to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making. [informatics]
7. Explain physical, psychological, social, and spiritual elements of patient-centered care.[patient-centered care]
8. Recognize how data is used to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems. [quality improvement]
9.  Recognize risk potential for patients and providers. [safety]
10.  Identify various healthcare delivery settings and systems. [systems-based practice]

1. Introduction to foundations of nursing practice.
   1. Introduction to the Pima Community College Nursing Department philosophy and structure, evidence based practice, healthcare delivery systems, and health promotion in the individual, family and community.
   2. Basis of effective nursing practice.
      1. Safe practitioner.
      2. Effective communicator.
      3. Culturally competent and caring.
   3. Professional and ethical issues.
      1. Legal aspects of nursing.
      2. Value, ethics, and advocacy related to nursing.
      3. Nursing roles and practice.
      4. Documenting and reporting client care.
2. Introduction to the nursing process.
   1. Critical thinking.
   2. Nursing process for practical nursing scope of practice.
      1. Data Collection.
      2. Review nursing diagnosis.
      3. Planning.
      4. Implementation.
      5. Evaluation.
3. Concepts of health and the impact of internal and external environmental factors.
   1. The nurse is an /’. effective communicator.
   2. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of culturally competent and caring healthcare.
   3. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of spiritual well being.
4. Apply the nursing process to promote psychosocial health.
   1. Stress and coping.
   2. Complex psychosocial alterations in health who is being cared for in the community.
   3. Grief, loss, and death.
5. Applying the nursing process to promote physiological health.
   1. Mobility.
   2. Sensory perception.
   3. Vital signs.
   4. Rest and sleep.
   5. Nutrition.
   6. Pain and comfort.
   7. Oxygenation, ventilation, perfusion.
   8. Activity and exercise.
   9. Health and wellness.
   10. Infection prevention and control.
   11. Fecal and  urinary elimination.
   12. Skin integrity and wound care.
6. Nursing informatics and computer communications.
   1. Basic computer functions.
   2. Client documentation.
   3. Introduction to evidence based practice.
7. Basic mathematics review relevant to medication administration
8. Systems of measurement and measurement conversions.
   1. Metric system.
   2. Apothecary system.
   3. Household system.
9. Interpretation of medication labels and guidelines for safe administration of medication.
10. Methods of drug calculation.
    1. Basic formula.
    2. Ratio and proportion.
    3. Fractional equation.
11. Preparation of a solution of a desired concentration.
    1. Concentrations, infusion rates, and time parameters for intravenous solution administration, including direct intravenous injection route.
    2. Drug volumes and infusion rates based on drug concentration and volume per unit time.
    3. Drug volumes and infusion rates based on drug dosage per kilogram of body weight per unit time.

NRS 115 - Practical Nursing Med/Surg I

4.5 Credits, 4.5 Contact Hours
4.5 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Application of the nursing process and to the concepts of client, health, enviroment and nurse, with emphasis on caring for the adult and older adult client. Includes being a safe practitioner; effective communication; managing and teaching; culturally competency and caring as a healthcare provider; and professional and ethical issues of being a nurse. 

Prerequisite(s): NRS 110  

 
Information: Students must be admitted to the PCC Practical Nursing program and obtain consent of the Department of Nursign before enrolling in this course.

1. Recognize the behavior of individuals or groups within nursing practice and the healthcare environment in a way that facilitates the achievement of shared goals [leadership].
2. Describe scopes of practice and roles of other healthcare team members who help a patient/family achieve health goals utilizing specific delivery care models [teamwork & collaboration].
3. Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with standards of professional nursing practice [professionalism].
4. Discuss and begin to use principles of effective communication, verbal and non-verbal, as part of developing therapeutic communication [communication].
5. Define evidence-based practice and its relationship to clinical decision-making as a safe practitioner [evidence-based practice].
6. Discuss and describe how information and technology are used to communicate , manage knowledge, mitigate error and support decision-making [informatics].
7. Explain physical, psychological, social,and spiritual elements of patient-centered care [patient-centered care].
8. Recognize how data is used to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems [quality improvement].
9. Recognize risk potential for patients and providers [safety].
10. Identify various hea lthcare delivery settings and systems [systems-based practice].

1. Introduction to foundations of nursing practice.
   1. Introduction to the Pima Community College Nursing Department philosophy and structure, evidence based practice, healthcare delivery systems, and health promotion in the individual, family and community.
   2. Basis of effective nursing practice.
      1. Safe practitioner.
      2. Effective communicator.
      3. Culturally competent and caring.
   3. Professional and ethical issues.
      1. Legal aspects of nursing.
      2. Value, ethics, and advocacy related to nursing.
      3. Nursing roles and practice.
      4. Documenting and reporting client care.
2. Introduction to the nursing process.
   1. Critical thinking.
   2. Nursing process for practical nursing scope of practice.
      1. Data Collection.
      2. Review nursing diagnosis.
      3. Planning.
      4. Implementation.
      5. Evaluation.
3. Concepts of health and the impact of internal and external environmental factors.
   1. The nurse is an/’. effective communicator.
   2. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of culturally competent and caring healthcare.
   3. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of spiritual well being.
4. Apply the nursing process to promote psychosocial health.
   1. Stress and coping.
   2. Complex psychosocial alterations in health who is being cared for in the community.
   3. Grief, loss, and death.
5. Applying the nursing process to promote physiological health.
   1. Mobility.
   2. Sensory perception.
   3. Vital signs.
   4. Rest and sleep.
   5. Nutrition.
   6. Pain and comfort.
   7. Oxygenation, ventilation, perfusion.
   8. Activity and exercise.
   9. Health and wellness.
   10. Infection prevention and control.
   11. 11.Fecal and  urinary elimination.
   12. Skin integrity and wound care.
6. Nursing informatics and computer communications.
   1. Basic computer functions.
   2. Client documentation.
   3. Introduction to evidence based practice.

NRS 115LC - Practical Nursing Med/Surg I Clinical

1. Recognize the behavior of individuals or groups within nursing practice and the healthcare environment in a way that facilitates the achievement of shared goals [leadership].
2. Describe scopes of practice and roles of other healthcare team members who help a patient/family achieve health goals utilizing specific delivery care models [teamwork & collaboration].
3. Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with standards of professional nursing practice [professionalism].
4. Discuss and begin to use principles of effective communication, verbal and non-verbal, as part of developing therapeutic communication [communication].
5. Define evidence-based practice and its relationship to clinical decision-making as a safe practitioner [evidence-based practice].
6. Discuss and describe how information and technology are used to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error and support decision-making [informatics].
7. Explain physical, psychological, social, and spiritual elements of patient-centered care [patient-centered care].
8. Recognize how data is used to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems [quality improvement].
9. Recognize risk potential for patients and providers [safety].
10. Identify various healthcare delivery settings and systems [systems-based practice].

1. Introduction to foundations of nursing practice.
   1. Introduction to the Pima Community College Nursing Department philosophy and structure, evidence based practice, healthcare delivery systems, and health promotion in the individual, family and community.
   2. Basis of effective nursing practice.
      1. Safe practitioner.
      2. Effective communicator.
      3. Culturally competent and caring.
   3. Professional and ethical issues.
      1. Legal aspects of nursing.
      2. Value, ethics, and advocacy related to nursing.
      3. Nursing roles and practice.
      4. Documenting and reporting client care.
2. Introduction to the nursing process.
   1. Critical thinking.
   2. Nursing process for practical nursing scope of practice.
      1. Data Collection.
      2. Review nursing diagnosis.
      3. Planning.
      4. Implementation.
      5. Evaluation.
3. Concepts of health and the impact of internal and external environmental factors.
   1. The nurse is an /’. effective communicator.
   2. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of culturally competent and caring healthcare.
   3. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of spiritual well being.
4. Apply the nursing process to promote psychosocial health.
   1. Stress and coping.
   2. Complex psychosocial alterations in health who is being cared for in the community.
   3. Grief, loss, and death.
5. Applying the nursing process to promote physiological health.
   1. Mobility.
   2. Sensory perception.
   3. Vital signs.
   4. Rest and sleep.
   5. Nutrition.
   6. Pain and comfort.
   7. Oxygenation, ventilation, perfusion.
   8. Activity and exercise.
   9. Health and wellness.
   10. Infection prevention and control.
   11. Fecal and  urinary elimination.
   12. Skin integrity and wound care.
6. Nursing informatics and computer communications.
   1. Basic computer functions.
   2. Client documentation.
   3. Introduction to evidence based practice.

NRS 115LS - Practical Nursing Med/Surg I Skills Laboratory

1. Recognize the behavior of individuals or groups within nursing practice and the healthcare environment in a way that facilitates the achievement of shared goals [leadership].
2. Describe scopes of practice and roles of other healthcare team members who help a patient/family achieve health goals utilizing specific delivery care models [teamwork & collaboration].
3. Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with standards of professional nursing practice [professionalism].
4. Discuss and begin to use principles of effective communication, verbal and non-verbal, as part of developing therapeutic communication [communication].
5. Define evidence-based practice and its relationship to clinical decision-making as a safe practitioner [evidence-based practice].
6. Discuss and describe how information and technology are used to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error and support decision-making [informatics].
7. Explain physical, psychological, social, and spiritual elements of patient-centered care [patient-centered care].
8. Recognize how data is used to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems [quality improvement].
9. Recognize risk potential for patients and providers [safety].
10. Identify various healthcare delivery settings and systems [systems-based practice].

1. Introduction to foundations of nursing practice.
   1. Introduction to the Pima Community College Nursing Department philosophy and structure, evidence based practice, healthcare delivery systems, and health promotion in the individual, family and community.
   2. Basis of effective nursing practice.
      1. Safe practitioner.
      2. Effective communicator.
      3. Culturally competent and caring.
   3. Professional and ethical issues.
      1. Legal aspects of nursing.
      2. Value, ethics, and advocacy related to nursing.
      3. Nursing roles and practice.
      4. Documenting and reporting client care.
2. Introduction to the nursing process.
   1. Critical thinking.
   2. Nursing process for practical nursing scope of practice.
      1. Data Collection.
      2. Review nursing diagnosis.
      3. Planning.
      4. Implementation.
      5. Evaluation.
3. Concepts of health and the impact of internal and external environmental factors.
   1. The nurse is an /’. effective communicator.
   2. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of culturally competent and caring healthcare.
   3. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of spiritual well being.
4. Apply the nursing process to promote psychosocial health.
   1. Stress and coping.
   2. Complex psychosocial alterations in health who is being cared for in the community.
   3. Grief, loss, and death.
5. Applying the nursing process to promote physiological health.
   1. Mobility.
   2. Sensory perception.
   3. Vital signs.
   4. Rest and sleep.
   5. Nutrition.
   6. Pain and comfort.
   7. Oxygenation, ventilation, perfusion.
   8. Activity and exercise.
   9. Health and wellness.
   10. Infection prevention and control.
   11. Fecal and  urinary elimination.
   12. Skin integrity and wound care.
6. Nursing informatics and computer communications.
   1. Basic computer functions.
   2. Client documentation.
   3. Introduction to evidence based practice.

NRS 116 - Practical Nursing Med/Surg II

4.5 Credits, 4.5 Contact Hours
4.5 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Continuation of NRS 115  . Includes application of the nursing process and the concepts of client, health, environment, and nursing, with emphasis on caring for the adult and older adult clients. Also includes being a safe practitioner; effective communication; managing and teaching; cultural competence and caring; and professional and ethical issues of being a nurse.

Prerequisite(s): NRS 115  

 
Information: Students must be admitted to the PCC Practical Nursing Program and obtain consent of the Department of Nursing before enrolling in this course.

1. Recognize the behavior of individuals or groups within nursing practice and the healthcare environment in a way that facilitates the achievement of shared goals [leadership].
2. Describe scopes of practice and roles of other healthcare team members who help a patient/family achieve health goals utilizing specific delivery care models [teamwork & collaboration].
3. Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with standards of professional nursing practice [professionalism].
4. Discuss and begin to use principles of effective communication, verbal and non-verbal, as part of developing therapeutic communication [communication].
5. Define evidence-based practice and its relationship to clinical decision-making as a safe practitioner [evidence-based practice].
6. Discuss and describe how information and technology are used to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error and support decision-making [informatics].
7. Explain physical, psychological, social,and spiritual elements of patient-centered care [patient-centered care].
8. Recognize how data is used to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems [quality improvement].
9. Recognize risk potential for patients and providers [safety].
10. Identify various healthcare delivery settings and systems [systems-based practice].

1. Introduction to foundations of nursing practice.
   1. Introduction to the Pima Community College Nursing Department philosophy and structure, evidence based practice, healthcare delivery systems, and health promotion in the individual, family and community.
   2. Basis of effective nursing practice.
      1. Safe practitioner.
      2. Effective communicator.
      3. Culturally competent and caring.
   3. Professional and ethical issues.
      1. Legal aspects of nursing.
      2. Value, ethics, and advocacy related to nursing.
      3. Nursing roles and practice.
      4. Documenting and reporting client care.
2. Introduction to the nursing process.
   1. Critical thinking.
   2. Nursing process for practical nursing scope of practice.
      1. Data Collection.
      2. Review nursing diagnosis.
      3. Planning.
      4. Implementation.
      5. Evaluation.
3. Concepts of health and the impact of internal and external environmental factors.
   1. The nurse is an /’. effective communicator.
   2. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of culturally competent and caring healthcare.
   3. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of spiritual well being.
4. Apply the nursing process to promote psychosocial health.
   1. Stress and coping.
   2. Complex psychosocial alterations in health who is being cared for in the community.
   3. Grief, loss, and death.
5. Applying the nursing process to promote physiological health.
   1. Mobility.
   2. Sensory perception.
   3. Vital signs.
   4. Rest and sleep.
   5. Nutrition.
   6. Pain and comfort.
   7. Oxygenation, ventilation, perfusion.
   8. Activity and exercise.
   9. Health and wellness.
   10. Infection prevention and control.
   11. Fecal and  urinary elimination.
   12. Skin integrity and wound care.
6. Nursing informatics and computer communications.
   1. Basic computer functions.
   2. Client documentation.
   3. Introduction to evidence based practice.

NRS 116LC - Practical Nursing Med/Surg II Clinical

1. Recognize the behavior of individuals or groups within nursing practice and the healthcare environment in a way that facilitates the achievement of shared goals [leadership].
2. Describe scopes of practice and roles of other healthcare team members who help a patient/family achieve health goals utilizing specific delivery care models [teamwork & collaboration].
3. Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with standards of professional nursing practice [professionalism].
4. Discuss and begin to use principles of effective communication, verbal and non-verbal, as part of developing therapeutic communication [communication].
5. Define evidence-based practice and its relationship to clinical decision-making as a safe practitioner [evidence-based practice].
6. Discuss and describe how information and technology are used to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error and support decision-making [informatics].
7. Explain physical, psychological, social,and spiritual elements of patient-centered care [patient-centered care].
8. Recognize how data is used to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems [quality improvement].
9. Recognize risk potential for patients and providers [safety].
10. Identify various healthcare delivery settings and systems [systems-based practice].

1. Introduction to foundations of nursing practice.
   1. Introduction to the Pima Community College Nursing Department philosophy and structure, evidence based practice, healthcare delivery systems, and health promotion in the individual, family and community.
   2. Basis of effective nursing practice.
      1. Safe practitioner.
      2. Effective communicator.
      3. Culturally competent and caring.
   3. Professional and ethical issues.
      1. Legal aspects of nursing.
      2. Value, ethics, and advocacy related to nursing.
      3. Nursing roles and practice.
      4. Documenting and reporting client care.
2. Introduction to the nursing process.
   1. Critical thinking.
   2. Nursing process for practical nursing scope of practice.
      1. Data Collection.
      2. Review nursing diagnosis.
      3. Planning.
      4. Implementation.
      5. Evaluation.
3. Concepts of health and the impact of internal and external environmental factors.
   1. The nurse is an /’. effective communicator.
   2. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of culturally competent and caring healthcare.
   3. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of spiritual well being.
4. Apply the nursing process to promote psychosocial health.
   1. Stress and coping.
   2. Complex psychosocial alterations in health who is being cared for in the community.
   3. Grief, loss, and death.
5. Applying the nursing process to promote physiological health.
   1. Mobility.
   2. Sensory perception.
   3. Vital signs.
   4. Rest and sleep.
   5. Nutrition.
   6. Pain and comfort.
   7. Oxygenation, ventilation, perfusion.
   8. Activity and exercise.
   9. Health and wellness.
   10. Infection prevention and control.
   11. Fecal and  urinary elimination.
   12. Skin integrity and wound care.
6. Nursing informatics and computer communications.
   1. Basic computer functions.
   2. Client documentation.
   3. Introduction to evidence based practice.

NRS 116LS - Practical Nursing Med/Surg II Skills

1. Recognize the behavior of individuals or groups within nursing practice and the healthcare environment in a way that facilitates the achievement of shared goals [leadership].
2. Describe scopes of practice and roles of other healthcare team members who help a patient/family achieve health goals utilizing specific delivery care models [teamwork & collaboration].
3. Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with standards of professional nursing practice [professionalism].
4. Discuss and begin to use principles of effective communication, verbal and non-verbal, as part of developing therapeutic communication [communication].
5. Define evidence-based practice and its relationship to clinical decision-making as a safe practitioner [evidence-based practice].
6. Discuss and describe how information and technology are used to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error and support decision-making [informatics].
7. Explain physical, psychological, social, and spiritual elements of patient-centered care [patient-centered care].
8. Recognize how data is used to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems [quality improvement].
9. Recognize risk potential for patients and providers [safety].
10. Identify various healthcare delivery settings and systems [systems-based practice].

1. Introduction to foundations of nursing practice.
   1. Introduction to the Pima Community College Nursing Department philosophy and structure, evidence based practice, healthcare delivery systems, and health promotion in the individual, family and community.
   2. Basis of effective nursing practice.
      1. Safe practitioner.
      2. Effective communicator.
      3. Culturally competent and caring.
   3. Professional and ethical issues.
      1. Legal aspects of nursing.
      2. Value, ethics, and advocacy related to nursing.
      3. Nursing roles and practice.
      4. Documenting and reporting client care.
2. Introduction to the nursing process.
   1. Critical thinking.
   2. Nursing process for practical nursing scope of practice.
      1. Data Collection.
      2. Review nursing diagnosis.
      3. Planning.
      4. Implementation.
      5. Evaluation.
3. Concepts of health and the impact of internal and external environmental factors.
   1. The nurse is an /’. effective communicator.
   2. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of culturally competent and caring healthcare.
   3. Apply the nursing process in the promotion of spiritual well being.
4. Apply the nursing process to promote psychosocial health.
   1. Stress and coping.
   2. Complex psychosocial alterations in health who is being cared for in the community.
   3. Grief, loss, and death.
5. Applying the nursing process to promote physiological health.
   1. Mobility.
   2. Sensory perception.
   3. Vital signs.
   4. Rest and sleep.
   5. Nutrition.
   6. Pain and comfort.
   7. Oxygenation, ventilation, perfusion.
   8. Activity and exercise.
   9. Health and wellness.
   10. Infection prevention and control.
   11. Fecal and  urinary elimination.
   12. Skin integrity and wound care.
6. Nursing informatics and computer communications.
   1. Basic computer functions.
   2. Client documentation.
   3. Introduction to evidence based practice.

NRS 117 - Practical Nursing OB/Pediatrics

4.5 Credits, 4.5 Contact Hours
4.5 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Continuation of NRS 116  . Includes application of the nursing process and expansion on the concepts of client, health, environment and nurse, with emphasis on caring for adult clients, family and child clients, and clients with mental health disorders. Also includes the expansion of behaviors that are the basis of effective nursing practice, such as being a safe practitioner; effective communication; managing and teaching; cultural competency and caring as ahealthcare provider; and professional and ethical issues of being a nurse. 

Prerequisite(s): NRS 116  

 
Information: Students must be admitted to the PCC Practical Nursing Progrm and obtian the consent of the Nursing Department before enrolling in this course.

1. Analyze the behaviors and processes that facilitate the achievement of shared goals within nursing practice and the healthcare environment [leadership].
2. Explain how the nurse may establish a therapeutic relationship with individuals and families by identifying effective communication techniques and barriers to communication [teamwork & collaboration].
3. Differentiate professional behaviors and standards of practice in caring for the adult patient compared to caring for children and families [professionalism].
4. Analyze the principles of teaching and learning and influences of different learning styles on patient satisfaction and health outcomes [communication].
5. Utilize evidence-based concepts of nursing practice across the healthcare continuum to ensure quality patient-centered care [evidence-based practice].
6. Utilize technology and information management tools to support clinical practice and document patient care [informatics].
7. Discuss approaches to empower respectful, compassionate and holistic care based on individual family needs [patient-centered care].
8. Applies data to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems [quality improvement].
9. Models behaviors to minimize risk of harm to patients, families and providers [safety].
10. Work in interprofessional teams to enhance patient safety, improve patient care, and identify system errors [systems-based practice].

1. The Nurse as Teacher
2. The Nurse as Manager of Care for Adult and Older Adult Clients
3. Growth, Development and Nutrition of Children
4. Applying the Nursing Process in the Contemporary and Developing Family.
5. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Cancer
6. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Nutrition and Metabolism
7. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Intestinal Elimination
8. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Fluids and Electrolytes
9. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Urinary Elimination
10. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Respiratory System
11. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Cardiovascular System
12. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Neurological System
13. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Musculoskeletal System
14. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Sensory Alterations
15. Applying the Nursing Process for Communication with Clients with Selected Psychosocial Alterations Applying the Nursing Process for Clients experiencing the labor and delivery process
16. Incorporating Legal Rights of Clients in a Variety of Care Settings
17. Application of Evidence Based Practice
18. Informatics in the Clinical Setting
19. Applying the Nursing Process to the Family in Crisis.

NRS 117LC - Practical Nursing OB/Peds Clinical

1. Analyze the behaviors and processes that facilitate the achievement of shared goals within nursing practice and the healthcare environment [leadership].
2. Explain how the nurse may establish a therapeutic relationship with individuals and families by identifying effective communication techniques and barriers to communication [teamwork & collaboration].
3. Differentiate professional behaviors and standards of practice in caring for the adult patient compared to caring for children and families [professionalism].
4. Analyze the principles of teaching and learning and influences of different learning styles on patient satisfaction and health outcomes [communication].
5. Utilize evidence-based concepts of nursing practice across the healthcare continuum to ensure quality patient-centered care [evidence-based practice].
6. Utilize technology and information management tools to support clinical practice and document patient care [informatics].
7. Discuss approaches to empower respectful, compassionate and holistic care based on individual family needs [patient-centered care].
8. Applies data to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems [quality improvement].
9. Models behaviors to minimize risk of harm to patients, families and providers [safety].
10. Work in interprofessional teams to enhance patient safety, improve patient care, and identify system errors [systems-based practice].

1. The Nurse as Teacher
2. The Nurse as Manager of Care for Adult and Older Adult Clients
3. Growth, Development and Nutrition of Children
4. Applying the Nursing Process in the Contemporary and Developing Family.
5. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Cancer
6. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Nutrition and Metabolism
7. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Intestinal Elimination
8. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Fluids and Electrolytes
9. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Urinary Elimination
10. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Respiratory System
11. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Cardiovascular System
12. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Neurological System
13. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Musculoskeletal System
14. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Sensory Alterations
15. Applying the Nursing Process for Communication with Clients with Selected Psychosocial Alterations Applying the Nursing Process for Clients experiencing the labor and delivery process
16. Incorporating Legal Rights of Clients in a Variety of Care Settings
17. Application of Evidence Based Practice
18. Informatics in the Clinical Setting
19. Applying the Nursing Process to the Family in Crisis.

NRS 117LS - Practical Nursing OB/Peds Skills

1. Analyze the behaviors and processes that facilitate the achievement of shared goals within nursing practice and the healthcare environment [leadership].
2. Explain how the nurse may establish a therapeutic relationship with individuals and families by identifying effective communication techniques and barriers to communication [teamwork & collaboration].
3. Differentiate professional behaviors and standards of practice in caring for the adult patient compared to caring for children and families [professionalism].
4. Analyze the principles of teaching and learning and influences of different learning styles on patient satisfaction and health outcomes [communication].
5. Utilize evidence-based concepts of nursing practice across the healthcare continuum to ensure quality patient-centered care [evidence-based practice].
6. Utilize technology and information management tools to support clinical practice and document patient care [informatics].
7. Discuss approaches to empower respectful, compassionate and holistic care based on individual family needs [patient-centered care].
8. Applies data to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems [quality improvement].
9. Models behaviors to minimize risk of harm to patients, families and providers [safety].
10. Work in interprofessional teams to enhance patient safety, improve patient care, and identify system errors [systems-based practice].

1. The Nurse as Teacher
2. The Nurse as Manager of Care for Adult and Older Adult Clients
3. Growth, Development and Nutrition of Children
4. Applying the Nursing Process in the Contemporary and Developing Family.
5. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Cancer
6. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Nutrition and Metabolism
7. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Intestinal Elimination
8. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Fluids and Electrolytes
9. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Urinary Elimination
10. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Respiratory System
11. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Cardiovascular System
12. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Neurological System
13. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Musculoskeletal System
14. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Sensory Alterations
15. Applying the Nursing Process for Communication with Clients with Selected Psychosocial Alterations Applying the Nursing Process for Clients experiencing the labor and delivery process
16. Incorporating Legal Rights of Clients in a Variety of Care Settings
17. Application of Evidence Based Practice
18. Informatics in the Clinical Setting
19. Applying the Nursing Process to the Family in Crisis.

NRS 119 - Practical Nursing Preceptorship

1. Analyze the behaviors and processes that facilitate the achievement of shared goals within nursing practice and the healthcare environment [leadership].
2. Explain how the nurse may establish a therapeutic relationship with individuals and families by identifying effective communication techniques and barriers to communication [teamwork & collaboration].
3. Differentiate professional behaviors and standards of practice in caring for the adult patient compared to caring for children and families [professionalism].
4. Analyze the principles of teaching and learning and influences of different learning styles on patient satisfaction and health outcomes [communication].
5. Utilize evidence-based concepts of nursing practice across the healthcare continuum to ensure quality patient-centered care [evidence-based practice].
6. Utilize technology and information management tools to support clinical practice and document patient care [informatics].
7. Discuss approaches to empower respectful, compassionate and holistic care based on individual family needs [patient-centered care].
8. Applies data to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems [quality improvement].
9. Models behaviors to minimize risk of harm to patients, families and providers [safety].
10. Work in interprofessional teams to enhance patient safety, improve patient care, and identify system errors [systems-based practice].

1. The Nurse as Teacher
2. The Nurse as Manager of Care for Adult and Older Adult Clients
3. Applying the Nursing Process in the Clinical Environment
4. Classify Evidence Based Practice Knowledge
5. Applying the nursing process to the patient/family in crisis.
6. Incorporating legal rights of clients in a variety of care settings.
7. Incorporating ethical and professional decision making in the clinical setting.
8. Informatics in clinical practice

NRS 119LC - Practical Nursing Preceptorship Clinical

1. Analyze the behaviors and processes that facilitate the achievement of shared goals within nursing practice and the healthcare environment [leadership].
2. Explain how the nurse may establish a therapeutic relationship with individuals and families by identifying effective communication techniques and barriers to communication [teamwork & collaboration].
3. Differentiate professional behaviors and standards of practice in caring for the adult patient compared to caring for children and families [professionalism].
4. Analyze the principles of teaching and learning and influences of different learning styles on patient satisfaction and health outcomes [communication].
5. Utilize evidence-based concepts of nursing practice across the healthcare continuum to ensure quality patient-centered care [evidence-based practice].
6. Utilize technology and information management tools to support clinical practice and document patient care [informatics].
7. Discuss approaches to empower respectful, compassionate and holistic care based on individual family needs [patient-centered care].
8. Applies data to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems [quality improvement].
9. Models behaviors to minimize risk of harm to patients, families and providers [safety].
10. Work in interprofessional teams to enhance patient safety, improve patient care, and identify system errors [systems-based practice].

1. The Nurse as Teacher
2. The Nurse as Manager of Care for Adult and Older Adult Clients
3. Applying the Nursing Process in the Clinical Environment
4. Classify Evidence Based Practice Knowledge
5. Applying the nursing process to the patient/family in crisis.
6. Incorporating legal rights of clients in a variety of care settings.
7. Incorporating ethical and professional decision making in the clinical setting.
8. Informatics in clinical practice

NRS 155 - Introduction to Pharmacology

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.

1. Basic Pharmacologic Principles
2. Lifespan Considerations
3. Applying the Nursing Process for Administration of Drug Affecting:  

1. Autonomic nervous system
2. Respiratory systems
3. Heart, blood vessel, and blood systems
4. Renal system
5. Endocrine system
6. Gastrointestinal system and nutrition
7. Bone and joint disorder drugs
8. Anti-infective drugs
9. Anti-inflammatory drugs
10. Immunologic drugs
11. Central nervous system
12. Ophthalmic drugs

NRS 188 - Transition to Associate Degree Nursing

1. Analyze the behaviors and processes that facilitate the achievement of shared goals within nursing practice and the health care environment. [leadership]
2. Describe examples of the impact of team functioning on safety and quality of care. [teamwork and collaboration]
3. Differentiate professional behaviors and standards of practice in caring for the adult patient. [professionalism]    
4. Analyze the principles of teaching and learning and influences of different learning styles on patient satisfaction and health outcomes. [communication]  
5. Utilize evidence-based concepts of nursing practice across the health care continuum to ensure quality patient-centered care. [evidence-based practice]  
6. Utilize technology and information management tools to support clinical practice and document patient care. [informatics]
7. Describe basic principles of consensus building and conflict resolution. [patient-centered care]   
8. Analyze data to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve quality and safety of health care systems. [quality improvement]     
9. Model behaviors to minimize risk of harm to patients and providers. [safety] 
10. Participate in identifying system errors. [systems-based practice]

1. The Nurse as Teacher
2. The Nurse as Manager of Care for Adult/Older Adult Clients
3. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Cancer
4. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Nutrition and Metabolism
5. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Intestinal Elimination
6. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Fluid and Electrolytes
7. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Urinary Elimination
8. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Respiratory System
9. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Cardiovascular System
10. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Neurological System
11. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Musculoskeletal System
12. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Sensory Alterations
13. Classify Evidence Based Practice Knowledge
14. Informatics

NRS 188LC - LPN Transition to Associate Degree Nursing Clinical Lab

1. Analyze the behaviors and processes that facilitate the achievement of shared goals within nursing practice and the health care environment. [leadership]
2. Describe examples of the impact of team functioning on safety and quality of care. [teamwork and collaboration]
3. Differentiate professional behaviors and standards of practice in caring for the adult patient. [professionalism]    
4. Analyze the principles of teaching and learning and influences of different learning styles on patient satisfaction and health outcomes. [communication]  
5. Utilize evidence-based concepts of nursing practice across the health care continuum to ensure quality patient-centered care. [evidence-based practice]  
6. Utilize technology and information management tools to support clinical practical and document patient care. [informatics]
7. Describe basic principles of consensus building and conflict resolution. [patient-centered care]   
8. Analyze data to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve quality and safety of health care systems. [quality improvement]     
9. Model behaviors to minimize risk of harm to patients and providers. [safety] 
10. Participate in identifying system errors. [systems-based practice]

1. The Nurse as Teacher
2. The Nurse as Manager of Care for Adult/Older Adult Clients
3. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Cancer
4. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Nutrition and Metabolism
5. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Intestinal Elimination
6. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Fluid and Electrolytes
7. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Urinary Elimination
8. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Respiratory System
9. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Cardiovascular System
10. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Neurological System
11. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Musculoskeletal System
12. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Sensory Alterations
13. Classify Evidence Based Practice Knowledge
14. Informatics

NRS 188LS - Transition to Associate Degree Nursing Skills Lab

1. Analyze the behaviors and processes that facilitate the achievement of shared goals within nursing practice and the health care environment. [leadership]
2. Describe examples of the impact of team functioning on safety and quality of care. [teamwork and collaboration]
3. Differentiate professional behaviors and standards of practice in caring for the adult patient. [professionalism]    
4. Analyze the principles of teaching and learning and influences of different learning styles on patient satisfaction and health outcomes. [communication]  
5. Utilize evidence-based concepts of nursing practice across the health care continuum to ensure quality patient-centered care. [evidence-based practice]  
6. Utilize technology and information management tools to support clinical practical and document patient care. [informatics]
7. Describe basic principles of consensus building and conflict resolution. [patient-centered care]   
8. Analyze data to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve quality and safety of health care systems. [quality improvement]     
9. Model behaviors to minimize risk of harm to patients and providers. [safety] 
10. Participate in identifying system errors. [systems-based practice]

1. The Nurse as Teacher
2. The Nurse as Manager of Care for Adult/Older Adult Clients
3. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Cancer
4. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Nutrition and Metabolism
5. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Intestinal Elimination
6. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Fluid and Electrolytes
7. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in Urinary Elimination
8. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Respiratory System
9. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Cardiovascular System
10. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Neurological System
11. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Alterations in the Musculoskeletal System
12. Applying the Nursing Process for Clients with Selected Sensory Alterations
13. Classify Evidence Based Practice Knowledge
14. Informatics

NRS 196 - Independent Study in Nursing

NRS 201 - Nursing Process III

1. Identify the behaviors and processes that facilitate the achievement of shared goals within nursing practice and the healthcare environment. [leadership]
2. Explain how the nurse may establish a therapeutic relationship with individuals and families by identifying effective communication techniques and barriers to communication. [teamwork and collaboration]
3. Apply professional behaviors and standards of practice in caring for children and families. [professionalism]
4. Utilize communication strategies that assist in effectively communicating with patients, families, and colleagues. [communication]
5. Apply qualitative and quantitative research as a foundation for evidenced-based nursing practice. [evidence-based practice]
6. Demonstrate use of electronic medical records and other clinical technology and information management tools. [informatics]
7. Discuss approaches to empower respectful, compassionate, and holistic care based on individual family needs. [patient-centered care]
8. Apply data to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems. [quality improvement]
9. Demonstrate behavior to minimize risk of hard to patients and providers. [safety]
10. Work in inter-professional teams to enhance patient safety and improve patient care. [systems-based practice]

1. Applying the Nursing Process in the Contemporary and Developing Family
2. Applying the Nursing Process for the Family Member with Selected Alterations

1. Nutrition, metabolism, or elimination
2. Circulatory
3. Hematological function or homeostasis
4. Oxygenation
5. Gastrointestinal and infectious disorders
6. Neurological, traumatic, and musculoskeletal disorders
7. Complex psychosocial alterations in health who is being for in the community
8. The birth experience
   1. Applying the Nursing Process to the Family in Crisis
   2. Applying the Nursing Process for the Communication with Clients with Selected Psychosocial Alterations in Health
   3. Incorporating Legal Rights of Clients in a Variety of Care Settings
   4. Application of Evidence-Based Practice
   5. Informatics in the Clinical Setting

NRS 201LC - Nursing Process III Clinical Lab

1. Identify the behaviors and processes that facilitate the achievement of shared goals within nursing practice and the healthcare environment. [leadership]
2. Explain how the nurse may establish a therapeutic relationship with individuals and families by identifying effective communication techniques and barriers to communication. [teamwork and collaboration]
3. Apply professional behaviors and standards of practice in caring for children and families. [professionalism]
4. Utilize communication strategies that assist in effectively communicating with patients, families, and colleagues. [communication]
5. Apply qualitative and quantitative research as a foundation for evidenced-based nursing practice. [evidence-based practice]
6. Demonstrate use of electronic medical records and other clinical technology and information management tools. [informatics]
7. Discuss approaches to empower respectful, compassionate, and holistic care based on individual family needs. [patient-centered care]
8. Apply data to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems. [quality improvement]
9. Demonstrate behavior to minimize risk of hard to patients and providers. [safety]
10. Work in inter-professional teams to enhance patient safety and improve patient care. [systems-based practice]

1. Applying the Nursing Process in the Contemporary and Developing Family
2. Applying the Nursing Process for the Family Member with Selected Alterations

1. Nutrition, metabolism, or elimination
2. Circulatory
3. Hematological function or homeostasis
4. Oxygenation
5. Gastrointestinal and infectious disorders
6. Neurological, traumatic, and musculoskeletal disorders
7. Complex psychosocial alterations in health who is being for in the community
8. The birth experience
   1. Applying the Nursing Process to the Family in Crisis
   2. Applying the Nursing Process for the Communication with Clients with Selected Psychosocial Alterations in Health
   3. Incorporating Legal Rights of Clients in a Variety of Care Settings
   4. Application of Evidence-Based Practice
   5. Informatics in the Clinical Setting

NRS 202 - Nursing Process IV

1. Integrate behaviors and processes that facilitate the achievement of shared goals within nursing practice and the healthcare environment. [leadership]
2. Describe own strengths, limitations, and values in functioning as a member of a team, identifying and managing overlaps in team member roles and accountabilities. [teamwork and collaboration]
3. Integrate professional behaviors and standards of practice in caring for individual patients and groups of patients. [professionalism]
4. Interact effectively with patients, families, and colleagues to enhance patient satisfaction and health outcomes. [communication]
5. Integrate best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and values for delivery of optimal health care. [evidence-based practice]
6. Use information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making. [informatics]
7. Integrate understanding of multiple dimensions of patient-centered care. [patient-centered care]
8. \Integrate and promote the use of data to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare. [quality improvement]
9. Promote behaviors to minimize risk of hard to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance. [safety]
10. Demonstrate an awareness of, and responsiveness to, the larger context of the healthcare system. [systems-based practice]

1. Nurse as Manager of Client Care in the Application of the Nursing Processes for Client With Complex Alterations

1. Renal system
2. Respiratory system
3. Fluids and electrolytes
4. Cardiovascular system
5. Healthcare alterations
6. Neurological system
7. Nutrition and metabolism
8. Multi-system alterations related to burn injury
9. Hematological system
10. Immune system
11. Neuro-endocrine system

1. Applying the Nursing Process to Those Who Require Emergency Care
2. Applying Evidence-Based Practice to the Nursing Process

NRS 202CA - Nursing Process IV Clinical Lab - A

1. Integrate behaviors and processes that facilitate the achievement of shared goals within nursing practice and the healthcare environment. [leadership]
2. Describe own strengths, limitations, and values in functioning as a member of a team, identifying and managing overlaps in team member roles and accountabilities. [teamwork and collaboration]
3. Integrate professional behaviors and standards of practice in caring for individual patients and groups of patients. [professionalism]
4. Interact effectively with patients, families, and colleagues to enhance patient satisfaction and health outcomes. [communication]
5. Integrate best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and values for delivery of optimal health care. [evidence-based practice]
6. Use information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making. [informatics]
7. Integrate understanding of multiple dimensions of patient-centered care. [patient-centered care]
8. \Integrate and promote the use of data to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare. [quality improvement]
9. Promote behaviors to minimize risk of hard to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance. [safety]
10. Demonstrate an awareness of, and responsiveness to, the larger context of the healthcare system. [systems-based practice]

1. Nurse as Manager of Client Care in the Application of the Nursing Processes for Client With Complex Alterations

1. Renal system
2. Respiratory system
3. Fluids and electrolytes
4. Cardiovascular system
5. Healthcare alterations
6. Neurological system
7. Nutrition and metabolism
8. Multi-system alterations related to burn injury
9. Hematological system
10. Immune system
11. Neuro-endocrine system

1. Applying the Nursing Process to Those Who Require Emergency Care
2. Applying Evidence-Based Practice to the Nursing Process

NRS 202CB - Nursing Process IV Clinical Lab - B

1. Integrate behaviors and processes that facilitate the achievement of shared goals within nursing practice and the healthcare environment. [leadership]
2. Describe own strengths, limitations, and values in functioning as a member of a team, identifying and managing overlaps in team member roles and accountabilities. [teamwork and collaboration]
3. Integrate professional behaviors and standards of practice in caring for individual patients and groups of patients. [professionalism]
4. Interact effectively with patients, families, and colleagues to enhance patient satisfaction and health outcomes. [communication]
5. Integrate best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and values for delivery of optimal health care. [evidence-based practice]
6. Use information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making. [informatics]
7. Integrate understanding of multiple dimensions of patient-centered care. [patient-centered care]
8. \Integrate and promote the use of data to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare. [quality improvement]
9. Promote behaviors to minimize risk of hard to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance. [safety]
10. Demonstrate an awareness of, and responsiveness to, the larger context of the healthcare system. [systems-based practice]

1. Nurse as Manager of Client Care in the Application of the Nursing Processes for Client With Complex Alterations

1. Renal system
2. Respiratory system
3. Fluids and electrolytes
4. Cardiovascular system
5. Healthcare alterations
6. Neurological system
7. Nutrition and metabolism
8. Multi-system alterations related to burn injury
9. Hematological system
10. Immune system
11. Neuro-endocrine system

1. Applying the Nursing Process to Those Who Require Emergency Care
2. Applying Evidence-Based Practice to the Nursing Process

NRS 203 - Trends and Issues in Nursing

1. Compare and contrast common approaches to organizing and delivering effective nursing care. [patient-centered care]
2. Discuss the current components of the American health system. [systems-based practice]
3. Identify the relationship between the political process and the delivery of health care services. [leadership and system-based practice]
4. Analyze bioethical concerns in nursing practice. [evidence-based practice and quality improvement]
5. Describe innovations and trends affecting the past, present, and future practice of nursing. [quality improvement, informatics, professionalism]
6. Debate the advantages and disadvantages of collective voices in nursing. [patient-centered care, teamwork, collaboration}
7. Differentiate the structure and functions of organizations for and about nursing. [safety and professionalism]
8. Evaluate strategies for effective employment, nursing practice, and future educational priorities. [professionalism and leadership}

1. Nursing as a Profession
2. Legal Issues
3. Bioethical Issues
4. Nursing Organizations and Collective Bargaining
5. Reality Shock and Career Planning
6. National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Preparation
7. Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN)