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10-543-112 NURSING ADVANCED SKILLS ... focuses on the development of advanced clinical skills across the lifespan . Content includes advanced intravenous skills , blood product administration , chest tube systems , basic electrocardiogram interpretation and nasogastric / feeding tube insertion . ( Prerequisites : Accepted in Nursing-AD program ; 10-543-105 , Nsg Health Alterations ; 10-543-106 , Nursing Health Promotion ; 10-543-107 , Nsg Clin Care Across Lifespan ; 10-543-108 , Nsg Intro to Clinical Care Mgmt ; 10-801-196 , Oral / Interpersonal Communication ; 10-806-179 , Adv Anatomy & Physiology ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / J-Session / Spring
10-543-109 NSG : COMPLEX HEALTH ALTERATIONS 1 ... prepares the learner to provide and evaluate care for patients across the lifespan with alterations in cardiovascular , respiratory , endocrine , and hematologic systems as well as patients with �uid / electrolyte and acid-base imbalance , and alterations in comfort . ( Prerequisites : Accepted in Nursing-AD program ; 10-543-105 , Nsg Health Alterations ; 10-543-106 , Nursing Health Promotion ; 10-543-107 , Nsg Clin Care Across Lifespan ; 10-543-108 , Nsg Intro to Clinical Care Mgmt ; 10-801-196 , Oral / Interpersonal Communication ; 10-806-179 , Adv Anatomy & Physiology )
10-543-110 NURSING : MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY CONCEPTS ... this course will cover topics related to the delivery of community and mental health care . Speci�c health needs of individuals , families , and groups will be addressed across the lifespan . Attention will be given to diverse and at-risk populations . Mental health concepts will concentrate on adaptive / maladaptive behaviors and speci�c mental health disorders . Community resources will be examined in relation to speci�c types of support offered to racial , ethnic , economically diverse individuals and groups . ( Prerequisites : Accepted in Nursing-AD program ; 10-543-105 , Nsg Health Alterations ; 10-543-106 , Nursing Health Promotion ; 10-543-107 , Nsg Clin Care Across Lifespan ; 10-543-108 , Nsg Intro to Clinical Care Mgmt ; 10-801-196 , Oral / Interpersonal Communication ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / J-Session / Spring
10-543-111 NURSING : INTERMEDIATE CLINICAL PRACTICE ... this intermediate level clinical course develops the RN role when working with clients with complex health care needs . A focus of the course is developing skills needed for managing multiple clients and priorities across the lifespan . Using the nursing process , students will gain experience in adapting nursing practices to meet the needs of clients with diverse needs and backgrounds . ( Prerequisites : Accepted in Nursing-AD program ; 10-543-105 , Nsg Health Alterations ; 10-543-106 , Nursing Health Promotion ; 10-543-107 , Nsg Clin Care Across Lifespan ; 10-543-108 , Nsg Intro to Clinical Care Mgmt ; 10-801-196 , Oral / Interpersonal Communication ; 10-806-179 , Adv Anatomy & Physiology ; Corerequisites : 10-806-197 , Microbiology ; 10-543-109 , Nsg Complex Hlth Alter 1 ; 10-543-112 , Nursing Adv Skills ; 10-809-198 , Intro to Psych ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-806-197 MICROBIOLOGY ... history , morphology , physiology , nutritional growth requirements , metabolism , methods of identi�cation . Focus on disease-causing microorganisms , appropriate prevention , treatment , control mechanisms . Speci�c / non-speci�c host defense mechanisms , applications of immunology examined . ( Prerequisite : 10-806-177 , General Anatomy & Physiology OR 10-806-114 , General Biology with a " C " or better . Health programs may require a higher grade ; refer to your plan for details ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-543-113 NURSING : COMPLEX HEALTH ALTERATIONS 2 ... prepares the learner to provide and evaluate care for patients across the lifespan with alterations in the immune , neuro-sensory , musculoskeletal , gastrointestinal , hepatobiliary , renal / urinary , reproductive systems and shock , burns and trauma . The learner will also focus on management of care for patients with high-risk perinatal conditions and high-risk newborns . ( Prerequisites : Accepted in Nursing-AD program ; 10-543- 109 , Nsg : Health Alter 1 ; 10-543-110 , Nsg ; Mental Hlth & Comm Conc ; 10-543-111 , Nsg : Int Clinical Practice ; 10-543-112 , Nursing Adv Skills ; 10-806-197 , Microbiology ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-543-114 NURSING : MANAGEMENT / PROFESSIONAL CONCEPTS ... this course covers nursing management and professional issues related to the role of the RN . Emphasis is placed on preparing for the RN practice . ( Prerequisites : Accepted in Nursing-AD program ; 10-543-109 , Nsg : Health Alter 1 ; 10-543-110 , Nsg ; Mental Hlth & Comm Conc ; 10-543-111 , Nsg : Int Clinical Practice ; 10-543-112 , Nursing Adv Skills ; 10-806-197 , Microbiology ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / J-Session / Spring
10-543-115 NURSING : ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICE ... this advanced clinical course requires the student to integrate concepts from all previous courses in the management of groups of clients facing complex health alterations . Students will have the opportunity to further develop critical thinking skills using the nursing process in making clinical decisions . Continuity of care through interdisciplinary collaboration is emphasized . ( Prerequisites : Accepted in Nursing-AD program ; 10-543-109 , Nsg : Health Alter 1 ; 10-543-110 , Nsg ; Mental Hlth & Comm Conc ; 10-543-111 , Nsg : Int Clinical Practice ; 10-543-112 , Nsg Adv Skills ; 10-806-197 , Microbiology ; Corequisites : 10-543-113 , Nsg : Hlth Alterations 2 ; 10-809-196 , Intro to Sociology ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-543-116 NURSING CLINICAL TRANSITION ... this clinical experience integrates all knowledge learned in the previous courses in transitioning to the role of the graduate nurse . The course promotes relatively independent clinical decisions , delegation , and works collaboratively with others to achieve client and organizational outcomes . Continued professional development is fostered . ( Prerequisites : Accepted in Nursing-AD program ; 10-543-109 , Nsg : Health Alter 1 ; 10-543-110 , Nsg ; Mental Hlth & Comm Conc ; 10-543-111 , Nsg : Int Clinical Practice ; 10-543-112 , Nursing Adv Skills ; 10-806-197 , Microbiology ; Corequisites : 10-543-113 , Nsg : Complex Hlth Alterations 2 ; 10-543-115 , Nsg : Adv Clinical Practice ; 10-543-114 , Nsg Mgmt & Prof Concept ; 10-809-196 , Intro to Sociology )
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