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NUR 102 NURSING II( 9 credits) NUR 102 is the second course offered in the core nursing sequence of classes. Students continue to learn core concepts required for professional nursing including; provider of care, teacher, communicator, and critical thinking in the context of a health care setting. The initial focus of this course surrounds topics related to nursing care of the acute care patient experiencing physical and psychological changes related to healing. Additional concepts of nursing care include the care of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, metabolic disorders, digestive, intestinal disorders, genral surgical procedures. Clinical application of both theory and skills occurs in the hospital and community settings. Simulated practice, focusing on classroom theory, in a multimedia setting is an element of the clinical practicum. Prerequisite: NUR 101 Nursing I. Recommended: PSY 203 General Psychology
NUR 103 NURSING III( 9 credits) NUR103 is the third course in the nursing sequence. This course focuses on concepts regarding patients who are experiencing physical and psychological changes as they relate to mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics, cardiopulmonary disorders and patients with chronic illness. Content includes exploration of pathophysiology, collaborative management, and related pharmacology. The nursing roles of provider of care, teacher, and member of a profession are explored in meeting the needs of patients in the acute care setting. Clinical application of both theory and skills occurs in the hospital setting and geriatric settings. Simulated practice in a multimedia setting is an element of the clinical practicum. Prerequisite: NUR 102 Nursing II
NUR 201 NURSING IV( 9 credits) NUR 201 is the fourth course in the nursing sequence. This course focuses on comprehensive nursing interventions to promote positive outcomes in patients with acute health and chronic illness issues; including patient teaching. Content includes pathophysiology, nursing assessment, nursing implications of related diagnostic tests, and pharmacology for patients with fluid management issues, mental health disorders, and a continuing focus on chronic illnesses; also maternal-child care. Students will utilize the nursing process to promote positive outcomes in patients experiencing complex physiologic and psychosocial alterations. Emphasis is placed on the roles of the nurse as care giver, communicator, teacher, and critical thinker. Clinical application of both theory and skills occurs in the hospital and / or geriatric, and / or mental health settings, and / or maternal / child and pediatric setting. Simulated practice in a multimedia setting is an element of the clinical practicum. Prerequisite: NUR 103 Nursing III
NUR 202 NURSING V( 9 credits) NUR 202 is the fifth course in the nursing sequence. The focus is on comprehensive nursing interventions to promote positive patient responses to health and illness issues. Critical thinking will be promoted by assisting the student to integrate pathophysiology, nursing assessment, nursing implications of related diagnostic tests, and pharmacology for complex patients experiencing renal disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, high-risk obstetrics, burns, acute complex respiratory disorders, neurological trauma, cardiovascular disorders and trauma. Students will utilize the nursing process to promote positive outcomes in patients experiencing complex physiologic and psychosocial alterations in these body systems. Emphasis on critical thinking, communication, and team work. Clinical application of both theory and skills occurs in the hospital setting and / or geriatric and / or mental health settings. Simulated practice in a multimedia setting is an element of the clinical practicum. Prerequisite: NUR 201 Nursing IV
NUR 203 NURSING VI( 6 credits) Nursing 203 is the final and sixth course in the core nursing sequence. The focus of this course is on complex and comprehensive patient care. Supervisory skills and case management proficiencies are applied to small groups of hospitalized or community based patients. A registered nurse preceptor oversees the clinical care given by the student. This nurse directly supervises the student under the guidance of the nursing faculty liaison within the scope of practice of the entry-level nurse. The student will practice leadership, manage patient assignments, and collaborate with health team members from a variety of backgrounds. Clinical application of theory and skills occurs in the acute, subacute and community-based settings. Prerequisite: NUR 202 Nursing V. Corequisite: NUR 222 Professional Practice Issues
NUR 222 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ISSUES( 2 credits) Introduces and discusses ethical, legal and professional responsibilities in relation to employment, licensure, professional organizations and changing trends in health care. Includes employment search skills.
NUR 268A DRUG THERAPY & NURSING IMPLICATIONS( 1 credit) This one-credit course focuses on nursing management and critical thinking regarding medication therapy. Introductory topics are pharmacokinetics, drug interactions and nursing implications. These topics are then applied to the drug groups which are applicable to the content provided in NUR 101. Drug lists for each major category of drugs will be used to direct learning for drug action, safe dosage, side effects, drug interactions, adverse reactions, and nursing implications.
NUR 268B DRUG THERAPY & NURSING IMPLICATIONS( 1 credit) This one-credit course builds on the knowledge acquired in NUR 268A and continues to focus on nursing management and critical thinking with regard to medication therapy. Topics included in this unit of study are pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, interactions of the drug groups which are applicable to the content provided in NUR 102. Drug lists for each major category of drugs will be used to direct learning for drug action, safe dosage, side effects, drug interactions, adverse reactions and nursing implications. Prerequisites: NUR 268A Drug Therapy and Nursing Implications
NUR 268C DRUG THERAPY & NURSING IMPLICATIONS( 1 credit) This one-credit course focuses on nursing management and critical thinking pertaining to medication therapy. Drug classifications and prototype drugs will be studied. This class will focus on therapeutic uses, drug actions, adverse reactions, drug interactions, and nursing implications for the following drug groups which are applicable to the content provided In NUR 103. Prerequisites: NUR 268B Drug Therapy and Nursing Implications
NUR 280S SERVICE LEARNING: NURSING( 1-14 credits) An instructional program, using contextual learning, designed to promote critical thinking, citizenship and civic responsibility as students work with community partners in addressing real community needs. Students identify learning objectives, work a specified number of hours during the term, and engage in faculty-led guided reflection activities. Prerequisites: Students must have taken or must be currently taking appropriate course or courses in their major field of study. They must also have their service-learning approved by the appropriate faculty coordinator.
OA: OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
OA 104 BUSINESS MATH( 2 credits) Reviews basic math concepts and utilizes mathematical operations to solve practical business application problems. Prerequisite: MTH 020 Basic Mathematics or placement test score.
OA 109 JOB SUCCESS SKILLS( 1 credit) Learn to effectively communicate employability skills to a prospective employers. Includes employability skills, job research techniques, resume writing, job applications, employment tests, cover letters, mock interviews, and professional dress and grooming. Recommended: word processing and document formatting skills