School of Practical Nursing
A LEARNING ACTIVITY PACKET
COURSE Nursing Concepts
LAP Concepts of Professionalism
Performance Objective:
Upon completion of this LAP, the student will be able to explain how nursing qualifies as a profession. Also, the student will be able to discuss the educational requirements that must be met for licensure. Finally, the student should be familiar with their own state Board of Nursing regulations and practical nursing organizations that will help encourage and guide them. You will demonstrate these competencies by completing the LAP assignments & exam will a minimum of 80% accuracy.
Specific Objectives:
1. Define four elements of a profession.
2. Explain how nursing become a profession.
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References:
CIMC Module 6 (Concepts of Nursing Professionalism): Stillwater, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education 2007
LAP: 5.1 / WRITTEN:Rev: 11/30/10
TK / PREREQUISITES:
N/C 4.1 / THEORY HOURS:
3 hours / LAB HOURS
Objectives continued from cover sheet
3. Describe the role of the LPN/LVN within the health care team.
4. Demonstrate professional behaviors.
5. Formulate responses displaying professional behaviors to hypothetical
situations.
6. Research state regulations regarding unprofessional conduct.
7. Demonstrate characteristics critical to employability.
8. Identify cultural differences that influence client perceptions and responses
to care.
9. Formulate responses to various cultural practices that impact client communication and functioning.
10. Evaluate client cultural influences when contributing to and providing
client care plans.
11. Identify the nursing theorist of your program.
12. Explain the process of nursing licensure.
13. Explain the value of professional organizations and affiliations.
14. List professional organizations and affiliations available to the LPN/LVN and
to practical nursing students.
15. Find community service opportunities for groups and individuals.
NC 5.1
Concepts of Professionalism
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as you complete LEARNING STEPS
_____ / 1. READ / LAP and specific objectives on cover sheet of this LAP._____ / 2. READ / CIMC Nursing Concepts Module 6: Concepts of Nursing Professionalism. Pg. 1-29
_____ / 3. STUDY / CIMC Nursing Concepts Module 6: Concepts of Nursing Professionalism. Pg. 1-29
_____ / 4. COMPLETE / CIMC Learning Activity 6.1 on Pg. 7 of CIMC Nursing Concepts Module 6; Concepts of Nursing professionalism. Turn in for a grade.
_____ / 5. REVIEW / All material covered in this LAP for exam.
_____ / 6. TAKE / Quiz 3. If you score 80% or more, go on to the next
LAP. If not, see instructor.
Grade/Evaluations
_____ LA #6.1 (Assign. 1) (1 point)
_____ Quiz 3 (10 points)