Nursing

Emphasizes planning, writing, and editing/revisions of compositions, coupled with development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course includes a minimum of five compositions that stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English. (3-0)

Studies the basic nutritional principles in clinical practice in health care. The course will cover factors which influence the nutritional status of individuals, methods of nutritional assessment and support, and diet modification for specific disease states. (1-0)

Introduces basic principles of nutrition with emphasis on personal nutrition. This course focuses on macro and micro nutrients and their effects on the functions of the human body. Special emphasis is placed on the application of wellness, disease, and lifespan as it pertains to nutrition. (3-0)

Focuses on an integrated study of the human body including the histology, anatomy, and physiology of each system. Examines molecular, cellular, and tissue levels of organization plus integuments, skeletal, articulations, muscular, and nervous systems. Includes a mandatory hands-on laboratory experience covering microscopy, observations, and dissection. This is the first semester of a two semester sequence. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO1111 with a "C" grade or better, OR BIO1004 with a "C" grade or better, OR BIO1006 with a "C" grade or better, OR instructor approval. (3-2)

Focuses on the integrated study of the human body and the histology, anatomy, and physiology of the following systems and topics: endocrine, cardiovascular, hematology, lymphatic and immune, urinary, fluid and electrolyte control, digestive, nutrition, respiratory, reproductive, and development. Includes a mandatory hands-on laboratory experience involving microscopy, observations, and dissection. Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO 2101 with a "C" grade or better. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. (3-2)

Examines human development from conception through death emphasizing physical, cognitive, emotional and psychosocial factors. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English. (3-0)

Fundamentals of Nursing NUR1009 introduces the fundamental concepts necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care to a diverse patient population while integrating legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse. Introduces caring, critical thinking, the nursing process, quality improvement, and communication used when interacting with patients and members of the interdisciplinary team, and relates evidence-based nursing practice. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and a variety of clinical settings providing care to stable patients with common health alterations. Prerequisite: Acceptance into ADN program. (Theory: 2cr= 30 contact hours; Lab: 2cr= 90 contact hours; Clinical: 2cr= 90 contact hours) (2-2-2)

Overview of the basic principles of pharmacology including major drug classifications and prototypes of commonly used medications. Principles of medication administration include aspects of best practice for safe, quality, patient-centered care. Central points include safety, quality improvement factors in the administration of medications, patient teaching, and variation encountered when administering medications to diverse patient populations across the lifespan. Prerequisite: Acceptance into ADN program. (Theory: 2cr= 30 contact hours) (2-0-0)

Covers the mathematical calculations needed for enteral and parenteral medication administration. It is designed for students in the health disciplines. Topics include measurements, conversion between various systems of measurements, and methods of solving problems related to drug dosage and medication administration. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT0250 or MAT0300 with a "C" grade or better or appropriate placement scores. (3-0)

NUR1006 is the first medical/surgical nursing course. Building on NUR1009, this course provides for the acquisition of basic medical/surgical nursing theory, as well as application of mental health concepts, communication, collaboration, caring, and critical thinking/clinical reasoning necessary for safe, patient-centered care to a developmentally and culturally diverse adult patient population experiencing various medical/surgical interventions. Incorporates evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional standards, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and a variety of clinical settings. Prerequisite: Successful completion of first semester of the ADN program. Satisfactory completion of BIO2104, MAT1120, or higher level math course, and social science elective. Student must also have completed or be enrolled in BIO2116. Successful completion of preceding required program course work. (Theory: 3.4cr= 51 contact hours; Lab: 0.3cr= 13.5 contact hours; Clinical: 3.3cr= 148.5 contact hours) (3.4-0.3-3.3)

NUR1050 provides for the acquisition of maternal/child nursing theory as well as application of mental health concepts, communication, collaboration, caring, and critical thinking/clinical reasoning necessary for safe, family centered nursing care to childbearing families and children that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Incorporates evidence-based practice, standards of practice, quality improvement, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and in a variety of maternal/child and pediatric clinical settings. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of first semester of the ADN program. Satisfactory completion of BIO2104, MAT1120, or higher level math course, and social science elective. Student must also have completed or be enrolled in BIO2116. Successful completion of preceding required program course work. (Theory: 3.3cr= 49.5 contact hours; Lab: 0.7cr= 31.5 contact hours; Clinical: 2cr= 90 contact hours) (3.3-0.7-2)

Focuses on the alterations in physiological, cellular, biochemical processes, the associated homeostatic responses, and the manifestations of disease. Prior knowledge of cellular biology, anatomy, and physiology is essential for the study of pathophysiology. Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO2101 with a "C" grade or better and Prerequisite or Co-requisite: BIO2102 (4-0)

Facilitates the transition into the role of the practical nurse with emphasis on distinguishing the defined practical nurse scope of practice related to clinical practice, communication, nursing process, ethical/legal issues, and leadership skills. The student practices in the role of the practical nurse in the associated clinical experience.

Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing I builds on Medical Surgical Nursing Concepts focusing on advanced concepts of nursing applied to care of patients with high acuity medical/surgical conditions. Builds on medical/surgical nursing theory, mental health concepts, communication, collaboration, caring, and critical thinking/clinical reasoning necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care to developmentally and culturally diverse adult patients. Incorporates evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional standards, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the professional nurse as applied in a variety of healthcare settings. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and in a variety of clinical settings. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the first year of ADN course work to include successful completion of BIO2116, BIO2104, MAT1120, or higher level math course, and 3 credits of social science elective. (Theory: 3cr= 45 contact hours; Lab: .5cr= 22.5 contact hours; Clinical: 3cr= 135 contact hours.) (3-0.5-3)

Develops concepts of psychosocial integrity and emphasizes the function and responsibility of nursing in promoting and maintaining mental health of individuals and families. This course emphasizes communication and caring through the application of the therapeutic relationship and nursing process in the care and treatment of common psychiatric clinical conditions/disorders. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the first year of ADN course work to include successful completion of BIO2116, BIO2104, MAT1120  or higher level math course, and 3 credits of Social Science elective. (Theory: 2.7 cr/40.5 contact hrs, Clinical: 1.3 cr/58.5 contact hrs.) (2.7-0-1.3)

Builds on previously introduced pharmacological concepts and applies that learning to pharmacologic therapy to provide safe, quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients with complex healthcare needs. Focuses on safety and quality improvement factors in the administration of medications within a variety of healthcare systems. Advanced dosage calculations included. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the first year of ADN course work to include successful completion of BIO2116, BIO2104, MAT1120, or higher level math course, and 3 credits of Social Science elective. Successful completion of preceding required program course work. (Theory 2cr= 30 contact hours.) (2-0)

NUR2016 is a continuation of NUR2006, focusing on complex medical/ surgical conditions of the high acuity patient. Builds on medical/surgical nursing theory, mental health concepts, communication, collaboration, caring, and critical thinking/clinical reasoning necessary for safe, patient centered nursing care to developmentally and culturally diverse adult patients experiencing high acuity medical/surgical conditions. Incorporates evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional standards, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the professional nurse as applied in the acute care and high acuity settings. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in a variety of clinical settings. Prerequisite: Successful completion of preceding required program course work. (Theory: 2.3cr= 34.5 contact hours; Clinical: 2.7cr= 121.5 contact hours.) (2.3-0-2.7)

NUR2030 is a seminar and practice capstone course that provides an integrative experience applying all dimensions of the professional nurse in the care of diverse patient populations across a variety of healthcare settings. All major concepts of the nursing program are addressed. Leadership and the management of multiple patients are emphasized. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the clinical setting to facilitate an effective transition from student to registered professional nurse Prerequisite: Successful completion of preceding required program course work. (Theory: 1.6cr= 24 contact hours; Clinical: 2.4cr= 108 contact hours.) (1.6-0-2.4)