Nursing
*Course has additional pre or co requisite(s)
NUR 110 (4)
Nursing Assistant I
Basic concepts common to all members of the health team in acute and long-term care settings. Basic principles of communication, nutrition, emergency care, medical terminology, environmental safety and comfort, and ethical/legal aspects of health care. Basic nursing skills based upon fundamental nursing concepts in giving individualized client care. Required for Registration: Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certificate; health requirements including evidence of TB testing within the past year, two measles, mumps, and rubella immunizations or titers, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (TDAP) within ten years; confirmation of Varicella or immunization; flu vaccine (date restricted) or documented exception. Pre or Co-requisite: *AHS 131 or Consent of Instructor. Co-requisite: *NUR 111. Recommended for summer enrollment that AHS 131 be taken prior to class. Three lecture. One lab.
NUR 111 (1)
Nursing Assistant Clinical
To provide students with the necessary clinical time required for application for state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Students will practice basic concepts common to all members of the health team in acute and long-term care settings which include basic principles of communication, nutrition, emergency care, medical terminology, environmental safety and comfort, ethical/legal aspects of health care, basic nursing skills based upon fundamental nursing concepts in giving individualized client care. Required for Registration: Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certificate; health requirements including evidence of TB testing within the past year, measles, mumps, and rubella immunization or titers; Tuberculosis, Diptheria, and Pertussis (TDAP); confirmation of Varicella or immunization. Co-requisite: NUR 110. One lab. May be taken for S/U credit.
NUR 114 (2)
Introduction to Nursing Pharmacology
This introductory pharmacology nursing course is an overview of pharmacological concepts and the nursing process. Emphasis will be placed on understanding drug classifications and basic foundations of pharmacology. Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing program. Pre or Co-requisite, *ENG 102, *BIO 202, Co-requisites: *NUR 116. Two lab, 1.5 lecture.
NUR 116 (7)
Nursing Concepts I
This introductory nursing course focuses on the core components of nursing practice and caring as the essence of nursing. Emphasis will be placed on professional roles of the nurse, the nursing process, critical thinking, basic assessment, communication skills, medication administration and basic nursing skills. Pre-requisites: Admission to the nursing program. Pre or Co-requisites: *ENG 102, *BIO 202; Co requisite: *NUR 114. Five lecture; Seven lab.
NUR 120 (2)
Mental Health Nursing
This course focuses on the utilization of the nursing process and critical thinking in the care of the client and family with alterations in mental health and illness. Emphasis will be placed on psychiatric/mental health and emotional problems in hospitalized patients as well as in the community settings. Pre-requisites: *NUR 114, *NUR 116 Pre or Co-requisite: *BIO 218, *PSY 240. Co-requisites: *NUR 124. 1.5 lecture; 2 lab.
NUR 124 (7)
Nursing Concepts II
This course focuses on the utilization of the nursing process and critical thinking in the care of the childbearing and childrearing family. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, health maintenance and health restoration in families, during pregnancy, and in children. Prerequisites: *NUR 114, *NUR 116, Pre or Co-requisite: *BIO 218, *PSY 240, Co-requisite: *NUR 120, Five lecture. Five lab.
NUR 215 (8)
Nursing Concepts III
This course focuses on the utilization of the nursing process and critical thinking in the care of adult and geriatric clients with commonly occurring health care needs. Emphasis is placed on chronic disease processes in hospitalized patients as well as in the community settings. Prerequisites: *NUR 120, *NUR 124 Pre or Co-requisite: *BIO 205, *NTR 135, Five lecture; eight lab.
NUR 220 (9)
Nursing Concepts IV
This course focuses on the utilization of the nursing process and critical thinking in the care of adult and geriatric clients with acute health care needs. Emphasis is placed on acute disease processes in hospitalized patients. Includes basic concepts of critical care and emergency/disaster nursing. Prerequisites: *NUR 215 Pre or Co-requisite: Arts/Humanities Elective, Co-requisites: *NUR 222. Five lecture. Fifteen lab.
NUR 222 (2)
Management and Leadership in Nursing
This course focuses on the current trends and issues in nursing practice. Emphasis will be placed on providing practical guidelines and strategies for the student’s transition into entry level nursing. Prerequisites: *NUR 215. Co-requisite: *NUR 220. Two lecture.
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