NURC - Practical Nursing Certificate

Integrate the concepts of person, environment, health, nursing, and basic needs to assist with the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individuals, families, and groups across the life span.

4.1: Skills and/or simulation laboratory learning environments and experiences:

a. reflect evidence-based nursing practice;

b. include healthcare technology;

c. meet regulatory agencies requirements for skills laboratory and/or simulation, as applicable; and

d. reflect the educational level at which students are being prepared to facilitate the achievement of the course student learning outcomes and end-of-program student learning outcomes.

4.6: Course credits and/or clock hours for all nursing courses in the program of study, including ratios for contact hours, comply with requirements of the:

a. governing organization and

b. regulatory agencies.

#1: Think critically

#8: Apply scientific reasoning

Understand the cultural/spiritual needs of a diverse population within a dynamic healthcare system.

4.5: The nursing program of study includes:

a. General education courses/concepts that enhance nursing knowledge and practice for the educational level at which students are being prepared.

b. Nursing courses that facilitate student achievement of course student learning outcomes and end-of-program student learning outcomes.

#7: Observe and analyze the diverse human experience

#8: Apply scientific reasoning

Utilize critical thinking to implement the nursing process as a framework for the delivery of cost-effective, outcome-based nursing care to individuals, families, or groups.

4.6: Course credits and/or clock hours for all nursing courses in the program of study, including ratios for contact hours, comply with requirements of the:

a. governing organization and

b. regulatory agencies.

#3: Apply quantitative reasoning

#5: Use current technology effectively

#8: Apply scientific reasoning

Develop the ability to use therapeutic communication and technology to promote, restore, or maintain the health of individuals, families, or groups.

4.6: Course credits and/or clock hours for all nursing courses in the program of study, including ratios for contact hours, comply with requirements of the:

a. governing organization and

b. regulatory agencies.

#2: Communicate effectively

#4: Participate cooperatively within a team

Recognize the need for lifelong learning and the active participation in continued professional development.

4.6: Course credits and/or clock hours for all nursing courses in the program of study, including ratios for contact hours, comply with requirements of the:

a. governing organization and

b. regulatory agencies.

#1: Think critically

#8: Apply scientific reasoning

Demonstrate the core competencies of a graduate of practical nursing as set forth by the NLN.

4.1: Skills and/or simulation laboratory learning environments and experiences:

a. reflect evidence-based nursing practice;

b. include healthcare technology;

c. meet regulatory agencies requirements for skills laboratory and/or simulation, as applicable; and

d. reflect the educational level at which students are being prepared to facilitate the achievement of the course student learning outcomes and end-of-program student learning outcomes.

4.6: Course credits and/or clock hours for all nursing courses in the program of study, including ratios for contact hours, comply with requirements of the:

a. governing organization and

b. regulatory agencies.

4.7: Emphasizing the role of the nurse at the educational level for which students are being prepared, the curriculum incorporates contemporary concepts in all learning environments, including, but not limited to:

a. diversity, equity, inclusion, and/or social determinants of health;

b. evidence-based practice, research, and/or scholarship;

c. information literacy;

d. interprofessional collaboration and delegation; and

e. professional identity and scope of practice.

#1: Think critically

#2: Communicate effectively

#3: Apply quantitative reasoning

#4: Participate cooperatively within a team

#5: Use current technology effectively

#6: Apply information literacy skills

#7: Observe and analyze the diverse human experience

#8: Apply scientific reasoning

#9: Evaluate ethical aspects of decision making

Practice within the ethical/legal standards of nursing care developed by the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses Inc. and according to the state wherein employed.

4.1: Skills and/or simulation laboratory learning environments and experiences:

a. reflect evidence-based nursing practice;

b. include healthcare technology;

c. meet regulatory agencies requirements for skills laboratory and/or simulation, as applicable; and

d. reflect the educational level at which students are being prepared to facilitate the achievement of the course student learning outcomes and end-of-program student learning outcomes.

4.6: Course credits and/or clock hours for all nursing courses in the program of study, including ratios for contact hours, comply with requirements of the:

a. governing organization and

b. regulatory agencies.

#9: Evaluate ethical aspects of decision making

Assume the roles of caregiver, interdisciplinary team member, manager, and community partner, as well as the responsibilities inherent in the scope of practical nursing as defined by the state wherein employed.

4.1: Skills and/or simulation laboratory learning environments and experiences:

a. reflect evidence-based nursing practice;

b. include healthcare technology;

c. meet regulatory agencies requirements for skills laboratory and/or simulation, as applicable; and

d. reflect the educational level at which students are being prepared to facilitate the achievement of the course student learning outcomes and end-of-program student learning outcomes.

4.6: Course credits and/or clock hours for all nursing courses in the program of study, including ratios for contact hours, comply with requirements of the:

a. governing organization and

b. regulatory agencies.

#4: Participate cooperatively within a team

#5: Use current technology effectively

Employ the teaching-learning process to promote the optimum health of individuals, families, or groups within a framework of prevention and wellness care

4.6: Course credits and/or clock hours for all nursing courses in the program of study, including ratios for contact hours, comply with requirements of the:

a. governing organization and

b. regulatory agencies.

#1: Think critically

#2: Communicate effectively