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. *CLOCK HOURS: 75 classroom; 90 lab; 90 clinical. NUR122 Nursing Across the Life Span I                          9 Credits This course provides students the opportunity to understand the biopsychosocial aspects of individuals throughout their life span. The developmental needs of individuals from birth to death are explored, along with common health problems encountered in each age group. NUR122 involves a clinical laboratory experience which uses the nursing process in the provision of nursing care at the ADN level to individuals in structured health care settings. Prerequisite: NUR118 / *CLOCK HOURS: 75 classroom; 180 clinical/lab. NUR124 LPN to ADN Role Transition                            2 Credits This course is designed to provide the concepts and principles 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 focused on the application of the nursing process. Students also have the opportunity to practice selected nursing skills, and demonstrate competency in math. Prerequisite: admission to nursing program and successful completion of the HESI Customized Level I Examination. *CLOCK HOURS: 15 classroom; 45 practicum. 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: NUR122 or NUR124. *CLOCK HOURS: 75 classroom; 180 clinical/lab. 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. Prerequisite: NUR224 / Co-requisite: NUR 229. *CLOCK HOURS: 75 classroom; 90 clinical. 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 a clinical laboratory experience that provides 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. Prerequisite: NUR224 / Co-requisite: NUR 227. *CLOCK HOURS: 15 classroom; 45 practicum.