NUCL 146 Hospital Orientation introduces the learner to hospital departments, staff and communications, with emphasis on the role of the Nursing Unit Clerk (NUC) as the communications coordinator for the nursing unit. Information is given about processing physicians' orders for patient care, confidentiality and ethics, hospital codes, coping skills and technology in the workplace.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Nursing Unit Clerk program
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 6 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Other | 60 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Convert standard time into the 24 hour clock
- Name and state the function of various hospital departments
- Identify various interdisciplinary staff members and their roles
- Determine the Most Responsible Physician (MRP) for a patient
- Describe the role of the NUC within the nursing team
- Demonstrate a professional demeanor in regard to ethical issues and communications
- Name and define the standard codes used in hospitals
- Identify typical challenges of the workplace and apply appropriate problem-solving strategies to effectively deal with them
- State how to safeguard and improve personal health and wellness in the workplace
Teaching and Learning Approach
Student will be expected to:
· complete graded items according to the due dates found in the online course calendar;
· participate in two online discussion forums with their classmates regarding the role of the NUC in the
workplace;
· complete two written assignments based on the information presented in the course;
· complete a mid-course exam based on the first half of the course; and
· complete a final exam based on all the information in the course, with emphasis on the second half.
Learning Resources
Recommended:
The textbook for the MTED 100 and MTED 101 Medical Terminology courses is a good resource for review of
your medical terminology:
· Language of Medicine
Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. 1. Topic One: Introduction to the Hospital The 24 hour clock Medical Terminology Hospital Departments Medical Staff
2. 2. Topic Two: The Nursing Unit Interdisciplinary Health Care Team The Nursing Team Role of the NUC NUC’s Role in Processing Orders Categories of Physicians’ orders
3. 3. Topic Three: Hospital Communications Confidentiality and Ethics Patients and Visitors Paging Systems Information Boards Interdepartmental Communications Hospital Codes
4. 4. Topic Four: Coping Skills Problem Solving Death and Dying Sights, Smells, Sounds Ergonomics
5. 5. Topic Five: Technology in the Workplace Electronic Medical Records Medical Equipment Automated Medication Dispensing Systems Digital Diagnostic Imaging
Assessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Welcome Discussion | 1 | 1% |
| Case Study Discussion #1 | 3,4 | 2% |
| Mid-course Exam | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 20% |
| Assignment #1 | 2,3,5,6,7 | 20% |
| Case Study Discussion #2 | 6, 7 | 2% |
| Assignment #2 | 5,6,7 | 25% |
| Final Exam | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Nursing Unit Clerk, Medical Transcription, Editing and Documentation, and Pharmacy Technician Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 96 - 100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 92-95 |
A |
4.00 |
| 89-91 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 86-88 |
B |
3.00 |
| 83-85 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 80-82 |
C |
2.00 |
| 79 & lower |
F |
0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.