NURS 158 - Issues & Trends in Nursing I

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Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

1 hour lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Associate in Science in Nursing program; credit or concurrent enrollment in PSY 100; credit or concurrent enrollment in ZOOL 142; credit or concurrent enrollment in ZOOL 142L. Corequisite(s): NURS 153. Comment: NURS 158 may not be audited. NURS 158 may not be taken credit/no credit. NURS 158 is a non-clinical course that introduces the student to the development of nursing, and the ethical and legal responsibilities the nurse assumes when performing in the roles of the nurse. Upon successful completion of NURS 158, the student should be able to: Describe factors which affect the client's ability to meet his needs within the health care system. Differentiate between the scope of practice of the RN, LPN, and Nurse Aide as members of the health care team in the use of the nursing process to bring about the desired client outcomes. Discuss the legal and ethical importance of accurate and appropriate verbal and written communication between the nurse and the client, his/her family, and members of the health care team. Identify the legal responsibilities of the nurse in providing teaching for the client, serving as a client advocate, and obtaining consent in the way appropriate to the cultural, educational, and personal needs of the client. Differentiate between the levels of nurse with whom the RN will be providing and managing care according to the educational preparation and areas of competence for each level. Discuss the laws and ethical issues, which affect nursing practice. Describe the responsibility and accountability of the student for developing personally and professionally as a learner and member of the profession.

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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