Common use of Conceptual Framework Clause in Contracts

Conceptual Framework. The faculty of De Anza College Department of Nursing has chosen to base the curriculum on an eclectic model of nursing that embodies our philosophy and our values. This model is based on the premise that nurses must use clinical reasoning and the best evidence available in collaboration with patients and interdisciplinary teams to provide optimum safe and patient-centered care in multiple settings and environments. The nursing process will be used to assess patient problems, analyze data and data trends, identify issues and develop and evaluate individualized plans of care. It is a systematic method of problem-solving based on the scientific method employing nursing judgment and clinical reasoning skills. Safe decision-making and provision of care will also incorporate principles of evidence- based practice and nursing informatics/ technology. Students will function as members of the healthcare team, sharing in decision-making, communicating effectively and contributing to optimum patient outcomes and satisfaction. The conceptual framework does not exist in theory only, but functions within our unique environment that includes our college, the community we serve, and the unique characteristics of our student population. This framework provides a comprehensive, cogent guide for total program development, implementation, and evaluation. The faculty recognizes its responsibilities in the educational process as well as its responsibility to society. The faculty function as facilitators and provide experiences based upon the student learning objectives and the learning needs of students. A variety of teaching-learning techniques are employed by the faculty to enable a student to acquire the clinical reasoning necessary to become a Registered Nurse. The Registered Nurse program has been developed to: • Recognize commonalities and uniqueness in individual contribution to teaching- learning process. • Promote development of individual potential and individual contribution to society. • Use an eclectic model for nursing practice. • Provide the community with nurses capable of providing safe, high-quality effective nursing care. • Promote development of clinical reasoning and clinical judgment in the professional nurse. • Embrace technology, research, evidence-based practice and industry standards to promote the highest level of patient care. • Support a just culture and reflective practice while upholding high professional standards for ethical practice. • Effectively prepare the graduate nurse for entry level professional practice.