WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Nursing 110B
Course Description and Outline |
NURS 110B: Spanish For Health Care Professionals
| Credits |
1 |
| Schedule of Classes |
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years) |
| Academic Discipline |
Nursing
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| Academic Division |
Nursing and Allied Health |
| Prerequisites |
none |
| Transfer Information |
Courses with a 'B' Designator after the number: This course may apply toward a WNC degree or certificate program depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may not transfer or apply to programs at four-year universities within Nevada (UNR, UNLV). In some cases, this course may transfer and apply to programs at two and four year colleges within Nevada and may transfer to out of state schools. For information about how this course may transfer or apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor. |
2008-2009 | I : Catalog Course Description |
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| Provides a course for health professionals who work with Spanish speaking patients and families. Pronunciation and health related commands will be practiced. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Use Spanish to conduct specific nursing procedures in hospitals, clinics or private care offices. These include, but are not limited to:
- Calming a patient.
- Explaining basic procedures.
- Directing basic treatment.
- Performance of basic procedures.
- Discernment of cultural differences that affect a nurse's ability to do his/her job effectively.
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| III : Course Linkage |
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| Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome. |
Link to the Nursing Program Mission
The mission of the nursing program at Western Nevada College is to meet the nursing educational needs of the service area. The program prepares qualified students to function as entry-level registered nurses and transfer to higher degree programs.
Graduates are prepared to function in a variety of health care settings, providing culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to individuals and families across the lifespan. The nursing faculty supports graduate competency in an evolving and complex health care environment by facilitating the students' development of clinical judgement, promoting professional behaviors, and fostering the value of lifelong learning.
Link to at least one general education outcome.
Understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world. |
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