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Prerequisite: NUR 211. Focus on developing a coordinated approach to planning and implementing nursing care for patients with major health disorders. (Six hours of lecture, twelve hours of clinical laboratory per week)
A developmental course designed to introduce pre-nursing students to the role of an associate degree nurse and the rigors of the nursing curriculum. Course content will assist students in identifying learning strategies which will promote their success if they are accepted into the nursing program. (Does not count toward degree requirements.)
Prerequisite: RN status. Overview of the current theories in nursing practice and application of these theories as they relate to care of the client and professional nursing. Students will be expected to complete assignments related to nursing theories of interest.
Prerequisite: LPN license and admission to the Nursing program. Assists the Licensed Practical Nurse to move into the role of the associate degree nurse. Includes selected content on physical and psychological needs.
Prerequisite: RN status. This course provides the nursing professional an opportunity to synthesize concepts of disease processes across the life span with the goal of enhancing critical thinking, clinical decision making, and communication between health care professionals.
Prerequisite: Admission to Nursing program. Focus on basic human needs and development, interpersonal relationships, and beginning skills of patient care. Clinical laboratory experience provided. (Five hours of lecture and six hours of clinical laboratory per week) This course is used to evaluate the oral communication competency.
Prerequisite: RN status. Offers the BSN student an opportunity to develop excellent assessment and screening skills. Focus is on a holistic approach across the life span. The student will be required to do an in-depth physical assessment.
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Prerequisite: NUR 111. Application of scientific nursing principles and techniques, therapeutic relationships, and behavioral concepts essential to psychiatric and general hospital patients. (Five hours of lecture, six hours of clinical laboratory per week)
Prerequisite: RN status. An examination of the professional role transition from ADN to BSN graduate. Topics include nursing history and professional socialization. Taught first eight weeks of semester.
Prerequisite: NUR 211. Seminar discussion of issues and trends in nursing, legal and ethical components, job opportunities, career satisfaction, continuing education, and professional responsibilities. (Two hours of lecture per week)
Prerequisite: RN status. An examination of support systems within the community for health maintenance and promotion, especially for under-served populations. Focuses on public health issues confronting those of need in the community. Clinical focus: choose an area of interest in regard to community support systems. Three hours clinical practicum and two hours lecture per week. Taught second eight weeks of semester.
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Prerequisite: NUR 112. Preparation for giving family-centered nursing care and applying nursing principles/techniques in maternal care during maternity cycle/child care from conception through adolescence. (Six hours of lecture, nine hours of clinical laboratory per week)