Topics Covered for Nursing concepts 7 made Simple:

Health care delivery system

Factors influencing the current system (social, cultural, spiritual, economic, legislative, educational)

Current practices and trends in the delivery system

Types of agencies

Interdisciplinary health team

Physicians, nurses, unlicensed assistive personnel, occupational therapist, physical therapist, social workers

Composition

Functions and responsibilities of each team member

Interdependence and collaboration among team members

The legal, ethical, and educational aspects of current nursing practices

Types of laws

Civil law

Criminal law

Statutory law

Legal process of a lawsuit

Values clarification

Rights and responsibilities in health care

Ethical/moral theories

Ethical principles

Types of academic nursing programs

Alternative educational programs

Credentialing

Continuing education

Accreditation of academic programs

Influences of nursing history

World events and trends

Nursing organizations

American Nurse Association

International Council of Nurses

American Academy of Nursing

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

National Student Nurses Association

Licensure on the associate degree nurse's function in the delivery of care