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Maricopa Nursing Program

I. Program Information

A. DESCRIPTION
The Maricopa Community College District Nursing Program admitted the first class under one program in August 1999. Before 1999, colleges offering nursing programs were independent entities. The nursing program is available at nine Maricopa Community Colleges. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of health care settings. Completion of the nursing courses and general education degree requirements and subsequent posting of the degree provides eligibility for students to apply for licensure as registered nurses. Licensing requirements are the exclusive responsibility of the State Boards of Nursing.

The Maricopa Nursing Program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing, 4747 N. 7th St. Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85014, 602.889.5150 and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 3343 Peachtree Road, NE Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326.

B. OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION
Graduates receiving an Associate in Applied Science in Nursing degree are eligible to apply for licensure as a Registered Nurse (R.N.). The R.N. is educated as a generalist who delivers health care to clients and family groups and has competencies related to the art and science of nursing. The R.N. may be employed in a variety of acute, long-term, and community-based health care settings. Registered Nurses function within the legal scope of practice and use professional standards of care when caring for clients and families across the life span. The degree provides the graduate with an educational foundation for articulation into the University setting.

C. ELIGIBILITY FOR LICENSURE
Students completing graduation requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing are eligible to apply for licensure as registered nurses. Effective Jan. 1, 2008 applicants for licensure in Arizona must provide evidence of citizenship or nationality. Licensing fees and requirements are determined by and are the sole responsibility of the State Boards of Nursing. For all questions about eligibility for licensure and the documents required showing eligibility, contact the Arizona State Board of Nursing http://www.azbn.gov or (602) 889-5150.

D.  VISION
The Maricopa Nursing Program aspires to excellence in the preparation of outstanding graduates to assume nursing roles in our communities.

E.  MISSION
The Maricopa Nursing Program provides a comprehensive educational foundation that prepares graduates to function as entry-level nurses.

F.  PHILOSOPHY
The nursing curriculum is based upon the core values of caring, critical thinking, holism, nursing role development, safe practice, and information management & technology. These values focus on key stakeholders of health care: clients, colleagues, and the community. The acquisition of these six core values is essential to form the foundation to practice the art and science of nursing. The nursing curriculum is designed according to the following model:

MARICOPA NURSING PROGRAM CURRICULUM

Core Values:

Caring
Critical Thinking
Safe practice
Holism
Nursing Role Development
Information Management and Technology

Description of Core Values:

Caring: The core value of caring is characterized by genuine, warm, and sensitive providers of nursing care who demonstrate empathy, respect for self and colleagues, and healthy self-esteem. These providers use positive communication skills that are growth producing for clients and colleagues.
Critical Thinking: The core value of critical thinking is characterized by self-directed providers of nursing care who make decisions based on self-reflection, rationale, and reasoning within their scope of practice. These providers are open-minded and creative when confronted with a variety of challenging situations and they take reasonable risks, when appropriate.
Holism: The core value of holism is characterized by non-judgmental providers of nursing care. They understand, are sensitive to, accept and respect the spirituality and diversity of clients and the communities in which they live. These providers are restorers and promoters of health for clients across the life span and demonstrate cultural competence. They understand the illness to wellness continuum and accept where clients are on that continuum so that they may help them achieve their highest state of wellness.
Nursing Role Development: The core value of nursing role development is characterized by accountable providers of nursing care who seek as their ideal, ethical and moral practice. These providers are client advocates who exert assertive behaviors when necessary. They demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in the dynamic health care environments and are productive team members. When appropriate, these providers assume management roles. At all times, they demonstrate the image and presence of a nurse who is committed to the core values of the art and science of nursing.
Safe Practice: The core value of safe practice is characterized by responsible providers of nursing care who demonstrate clinical excellence and quality care. These providers practice legally and ethically and seek positive client outcomes. They value the knowledge they have gained from other disciplines and apply that knowledge through the nursing process to make and evaluate appropriate and reasoned decisions.
Information Management and Technology: The core value of information management and technology is characterized by demonstration and understanding of basic data collection tools such as the medical record, shift report, and electronic infusion devices. These providers value the use of electronic devices to enhance the efficiency of patient care and safety. These providers also understand and utilize a variety of information sources such as online databases, hand-held computers and professional journals to enhance outcomes.

II. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Core Value	Associate In Applied Science In Nursing Student Learning Outcomes
Caring	Creates an environment utilizing therapeutic communication and caring to achieve desired client outcomes. Demonstrates effective communication skills both verbally, behaviorally and in writing with health team members, clients and their families.
Holism	Provides culturally competent care to a diverse population. Utilizes research and recommends evidence based nursing care to meet individualized needs across the care continuum.
Nursing Role Development	Demonstrates coordination of nursing care for multiple clients in collaboration with health team members. Demonstrates behaviors that promote the image and integrity of the nursing profession. Demonstrates legal and ethical behaviors in all nursing activities.
Critical Thinking	Applies the nursing process to provide safe client care. Utilizes realistic outcome measurements to evaluate client care. Produces positive client outcomes through the use of teaching/learning activities.
Safe practice	Applies scientific principles and clinical reasoning to safely provide evidence-based clinically competent care within the current healthcare environment. Demonstrates accountability for quality improvement in the health care system.
Information Management & Technology	Integrates technology to assist in providing safe, effective client care. Manages information confidentially and effectively to insure positive client outcomes.

III. PROGRAM OF STUDY – Admission beginning July 2008

2008 program of study

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Links

Government Links:

National Institutes of Health: The U.S. agency related to medical research. NIH consists of 17 specific institutes devoted to specific diseases or specialized research with separate web sites. Links are provided to the separate institutes. http://www.nih.gov/
National Library of Medicine: "The major federal resource of healthcare, medical, and nursing literature to search references and abstracts." http://www.nlm.nih.gov/
National Institutes on Aging: The NIH institute focused on research related to aging. http://www.nia.nih.gov/
National Institute on Nursing Research: The NIH institute focused on research related to nursing practice. http://www.nih.gov/ninr/
Center for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]: The federal agency responsible for protecting the health and safety of people at home and abroad. http://www.cdc.gov/
Medline: The world's most comprehensive source of life sciences and biomedical bibliographic information databases. http://www.cos.com
Medline Plus: "Extensive resource for consumers about healthcare, including pharmacological information." http://www.medlineplus.gov/
Healthfinder: Extensive consumer web site for information about healthcare. http://www.healthfinder.gov/
National Center for Health Statistics: This is the federal government's principal vital and health statistics agency. http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/

Nursing Links:

American Nurses Association: The American Nurses Association is a full-service professional organization representing the nation's 2.6 million Registered Nurses. It provides a variety of resources and links related to nursing, credentialing, legislation, and many other issues pertinent to nursing practice. http://www.ana.org/
National League for Nursing: The National League for Nursing advances quality nursing education. It provides a variety of resources and links related to nursing, nursing education, NCLEX, and scholarships. http://www.nln.org/
Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society: Sigma Theta Tau is dedicated to improving the health of people worldwide by increasing the scientific base of nursing practice. http://www.nursingsociety.org/
NursingNet.org: This Website is dedicated to the continuing education and involvement of Nursing Professionals and Allied Healthcare providers. It also provides a variety of useful links related to nursing, research, and scholarship. http://www.nursingnet.org/
Nurses.Com: A website which provides a variety of resources for nurses related to products and information. http://www.nurses.com
NursingCenter.com: A web site which provides many resources related to continuing education and many links to journals. http://www.nursingcenter.com/
AllNurses.com: A web site which provides opportunity for nurses to discuss issues on bulliten boards. In addition, many good links to other nursing sites. http://www.allnurses.com/
NursingWorld.org: A web site which provides a vast array of resources and links related to nursing practice and education. http://www.nursesworld.com/
RN.com: A web site which provides free e-mail addresses for nurses, continuing education, and nursing job opportunities.
http://www.rn.com/
American Journal of Nursing: A web site with many nursing related links. http://www.ajn.org/

Association Links:

American Heart Association: Extensive web site resources which provide information about heart disease and stroke. http://www.americanheart.org
American Cancer Society: Excellent web site resources for patients, families, and health care providers. http://www.cancer.org
Cancer.gov: Excellent and comprehensive site of National Cancer Institute. http://www.cancer.gov/
CancerNet: Excellent web site related to recent new advances in cancer treatment. http://www.cancernet.com/
American Diabetes Society: Excellent web site resources for patients, families, and health care providers. http://www.diabetes.org
American Lung Association: Excellent web site resources for patients, families, and health care providers. http://www.lungusa.org/
Mental Health InfoSource: Excellent web site related to mental health education. http://www.mhsource.com/