Unless designated as a group project by the instructor, all student papers and assignments must be completed by the individual student and represent the student’s own original work. Group projects are designated as such so that all other assignments are individual assignments and are to be completed by the student and NOT as a group assignment. Each student is responsible for his or her own learning which includes all aspects of the work required for a class. In order to maintain security and confidentiality, student assignments must be submitted directly to the instructor via the method(s) approved by the instructor. Do not fax papers to the campus. Do not e-mail papers to instructors without written permission from the instructor. AACN Essentials for Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice The purpose of this section of the syllabus is to guide the student in understanding how the AACN 9 Essentials are incorporated into their education and to provide guidance to them in developing their individual portfolios. The Essentials that are met in NURS 120 Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing include the following: Essential II: Basic Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Care and Patient Safety Demonstrates awareness of complex organizational systems and application of quality and safety Discuss principles of quality improvement and healthcare policy and cost-effectiveness in improving the healthcare delivery Demonstrates beginning role development as a manager of patient care utilizing the nursing process Essential III: Scholarship for Evidence Based Practice Utilizes the nursing process and Gordon’ 11 Functional Health Pattern in the care of the client Class Presentation uses Current Evidence Based Practice paper and – presentation Essential IV: Information Management and Application of Patient Care Technology Discuss application of knowledge and skills in information technology and patient care technology which are essential to the delivery of quality patient care. Essential VI: Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration for Improving Patient Health Outcomes
Unless designated as a group project by the instructor, all student papers and assignments must be completed by the individual student and represent the student’s own original work. Group projects are designated as such so that all other assignments are individual assignments and are to be completed by the student and NOT as a group assignment. Each student is responsible for his or her own learning which includes all aspects of the work required for a class. In order to maintain security and confidentiality, student assignments must be submitted directly to the instructor via the method(s) approved by the instructor. Do not fax papers to the campus. Do not e-mail papers to instructors without written permission from the instructor. AACN Essentials for Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice The purpose of this section of the syllabus is to guide the student in understanding how the AACN 9 Essentials are incorporated into their education and to provide guidance to them in developing their individual portfolios. The Essentials that are met in NURS 120 Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing include the following: Essential II: Basic Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Care and Patient Safety Demonstrates awareness of complex organizational systems and application of quality and safety Discuss principles of quality improvement and healthcare policy and cost-effectiveness in improving the healthcare delivery Demonstrates beginning role development as a manager of patient care utilizing the nursing process Essential III: Scholarship for Evidence Based Practice Utilizes the nursing process and Gordon’ 11 Functional Health Pattern in the care of the client Class Presentation – uses Current Evidence Based Practice paper and presentation Essential IV: Information Management and Application of Patient Care Technology Discuss application of knowledge and skills in information technology and patient care technology which are essential to the delivery of quality patient care. Essential VI: Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration for Improving Patient Health Outcomes
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