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Nursing Course Descriptions
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| NUR118 Foundations of
Nursing |
9 Credits |
This course is designed to
introduce the student to concepts that form
the foundation for the practice of nursing.
Student learning is focused on the basic
human needs of individuals presented within
the framework of the nursing process.
Emphasis is placed on selected stressors
that impact health and illness. Basic
principles of nutrition and pharmacology are
presented throughout the course. NUR118
involves a laboratory experience and a
clinical experience in selected health care
facilities which provide an opportunity for
students to develop and practice basic
nursing skills.
Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing program.
Co-requisites for students admitted directly
from high school: ENG101, BIO213, MAT117.
*CLOCK HOURS: 75 classroom; 90 lab; 90 clinical. |
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| NUR122 Nursing Across the
Life Span I |
9 Credits |
This course provides students the opportunity to understand the biopsychosocial aspects of individuals throughout the life span. The developmental needs of individuals from birth to death are explored, along with common health problems encountered in each age group. NUR 122 involves a clinical laboratory experience which utilizes the nursing process in the provision of nursing care at the ADN level to individuals and families in structured health care settings.
Prerequisites: BIO213, ENG101, MAT117, NUR118; Co-requisites: BIO214, PSY101. *CLOCK HOURS: 75 classroom; 180 clinical/lab. |
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| NUR126 LPN Transition to the ADN Role |
1 Credits |
This course is designed to provide the concepts and theory necessary for the successful transition of the LPN to the role of the Associate Degree Nurse. An introduction to the philosophy and conceptual framework of the nursing program is presented. Student learning is also focused on the transitioning to the student role, the differences between the LPN and RN roles, and the application of the nursing process.
Prerequisite: Admission to Nursing program; Co-requisite: NUR122. *CLOCK HOURS: 15 classroom. |
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| NUR224 Nursing Across the
Life Span II |
9 Credits |
This course
presents a conceptual and developmental
approach to the biopsychosocial aspects of
individuals experiencing acute and chronic
alterations in health throughout their life
span. NUR224 involves a clinical laboratory
experience which utilizes the nursing
process in the development and the provision
of nursing care at the ADN level to
individuals in a variety of structured
health care settings.
Prerequisites: BIO213, BIO214, ENG101, MAT117, NUR122 or NUR126, PSY101; Co-requisites: BIO219, PSY215. *CLOCK HOURS: 75 classroom; 180 clinical/lab. |
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| NUR227 Nursing Across the
Life Span III |
7 Credits |
This course
presents a conceptual and developmental
approach to the biopsychosocial aspects of
individuals experiencing complex alterations
in health throughout their life span. NUR227
involves a clinical laboratory experience
which utilizes the nursing process in the
development and provision of nursing care at
the ADN level to groups of individuals in a
variety of structured health care settings.
Prerequisites: BIO213, BIO214, BIO219, ENG101, MAT117, NUR224, PSY101, PSY215; Co-requisites: COM104, NUR229, Humanities Elective, Sociology Elective. *CLOCK HOURS: 75 classroom; 90 clinical. |
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| NUR229
Transition into Nursing Practice for the ADN |
2 Credits |
This course
provides a forum in which students explore
current issues and trends in nursing and
health care that impact ADN practice. Topics
include health care financing, nursing
education and image, legal and ethical
issues, and strategies for self-care. NUR229
includes practicum assignments which provide students opportunities to
understand diverse professional nursing
roles in a variety of community health care
settings. Emphasis will be placed on both
the ADN management and provision of patient
care in the examination of numerous nursing
roles.
Prerequisites: BIO213, BIO214, BIO219, ENG101, MAT117, NUR224, PSY101, PSY215; Co-requisites: COM104, NUR 227, Humanities Elective, Sociology Elective. *CLOCK HOURS: 30 classroom. |
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