KISREAD Institute

KISREAD Institute of Science and Research Inc.

(Medical Research Institute)

Professor Dr. Luis Emilio Abad

Director College of Science

KISREAD ® Institute of Science and Research

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Nursing Assistant Training Program - 150 Hours

Prepares de Nurse Assistant Student for the State of California Nursing Assistant Competency Evaluation. Certification is after satisfactory completion of the course program and passing of the CA State Exam. This course introduces the students to the role of a nursing assistant with instruction in basic skills and competencies. Theory classes will be held in the classroom and clinical hours will be at the contracted training facilities and laboratory. Upon successful completion of the training , the graduate will be able to perform vital signs, CPR-first aid, collect patient date, prepare patients for physical examinations, and assist nurses with patients' care.

This short term, intensive program meets the requirements as defined by OBRA and California State Regulations. It focuses on preparing students for the California State Nurse Assistant Competency Evaluation Testing Program. After passing the State's Certification Examination, the graduate becomes a Certified Nurse Assistant as defined under State and Federal laws under OBRA 1987. This program is meant for health care professionals. The course focuses on principles and methods of quality management in health care . The students will be exposed to quality management in health care with emphasis on statistical methods and process control. In this course, students will learn how to use the science of quality improvement to confront issues facing the health care delivery system today. In this program, you may apply for certificate in health care management or Associate diploma in health services administration.

Professor Dr. Luis Emilio Abad performing surgery

Bachelor of Science (Nursing)

Program Description

The B.S. Prelicensure program is designed to prepare students for a career in professional nursing practice. This is a traditional, four-year program beginning in the freshman year.

Graduates of the B.S. program are eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) to be licensed as a registered nurse (R.N.) and may apply for the Public Health Nursing Certificate from the California Board of Registered Nursing.

During the last clinical course in the 4th year, each student plans and implements a Clinically-based Scholarly Project designed to improve the system of care provided to patients and their families.

Students successfully completing the B.S. degree also acquire an educational foundation for entry into the master's program that prepares nurses for advanced practice roles such as nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and administrators in primary and acute care.

Learning Outcomes:

Integrate basic and advanced theoretical and scientific knowledge to inform clinical practice and leadership. [AACN Essentials* I, II, III; QSEN:** patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, safety]
Utilize the nursing process to provide safe, therapeutic, evidence-based, patient- centered, culturally-tailored, and high quality care. [Essentials II, III, VIII, IX; QSEN: patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, safety, quality improvement]Maximize the use of available resources to improve health outcomes for individuals, families, and populations in diverse practice settings. [Essentials II, V, VII; QSEN: quality improvement]
Communicate and collaborate effectively within and across complex healthcare systems. [Essentials: I, II, VI, VIII, IX; QSEN: teamwork and collaboration, safety]
Analyze practice-based problems and critically evaluate relevant evidence to improve patient safety, care quality, and health outcomes. [Essentials II, IV, VII, IX; QSEN: evidence-based practice, safety, quality improvement, informatics]
Participate in professional, community, and/or advocacy activities to create standards of care and conditions essential for health and healing. [Essentials II, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX; QSEN: teamwork and collaboration, quality improvement, evidence-based practice]
Apply principles of ethical leadership and change management to continuously improve the quality of care in healthcare systems. [Essentials II, III, V, VI, VIII; QSEN: quality improvement, teamwork and collaboration, safety]
Apply a global perspective and a systematic approach for health promotion, risk reduction, and disease management with diverse populations. [Essentials I, II, IV, VI, VII; QSEN: quality improvement, teamwork and collaboration]
Utilize information management and patient care technology to facilitate effective communication and support clinical decision making. [Essentials II, III, IV, IX; QSEN: informatics, evidence-based practice, teamwork and collaboration] *American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice **Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)