Course Descriptions
PARAMEDIC TO ADN THEORY 1 10543127 nursing process implemented to relate care of patients throughout the lifespan with alterations in cognition , elimination , comfort , grief / loss , mobility , skin integrity , and fluid / electrolyte balance and related principles of pharmacology . ( Prerequisite : Accepted in Paramedic-RN Bridge program ; Corequisite : 10-543-128 , Paramedic to ADN Theory 2 ) Course Typically Offered :
PARAMEDIC TO ADN THEORY 2 10543128 nursing care of the developing family , including reproductive and mental health issues , pregnancy , labor and delivery , post-partum , the newborn , and child . Integrated understanding of related pharmacology . Study of family dynamics and grief / loss . ( Prerequisite : Accepted to Paramedic-RN Bridge program ; Corequisite : 10-543-127 , Paramedic to ADN Theory 1 ) Course Typically Offered :
PARAMEDIC TO ADN CLINICAL 10543129 introductory clinical emphasizes basic nursing skills and application of nursing process to clients and families across the lifespan . Emphasis placed on assessment , relationships , communication , data collection , documentation , and medication administration . ( Prerequisites : Acceptance to Paramedic-RN Bridge program ; 10-543-127 , Paramedic to ADN Theory 1 ; 10-543128 , Paramedic to ADN Theory 2 ; Corequisite : 10-543-130 , Paramedic to ADN Clinical ) Course Typically Offered :
PARAMEDIC TO ADN SKILLS 10543130 basic nursing skills and physical assessment across the lifespan . Includes medication calculations , aseptic technique , wound care , tracheostomy care , suctioning , management of enteral tubes , medication administration , enemas , ostomy care , and catherization . ( Prerequisites : Acceptance to Paramedic-RN Bridge program ; 10-543-127 , Paramedic to ADN Theory 1 ; 10-543128 , Paramedic to ADN Theory 2 ; Corequisite : 10-543-129 , Paramedic to ADN Skills ) Course Typically Offered :
Nursing Advanced Skills 10543112 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
Nsg : Complex Health Alterat 1 10543109 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 fluid / 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 ) Course Typically Offered :
Nsg : Mental Health Comm Con 10543110 This course will cover topics related to the delivery of community and mental health care . Specific 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 specific mental health disorders . Community resources will be examined in relation to specific 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
Nsg : Intermed Clin Practice 10543111 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
Microbiology 10806197 History , morphology , physiology , nutritional growth requirements , metabolism , methods of identification . Focus on disease-causing microorganisms , appropriate prevention , treatment , control mechanisms . Specific / non-specific 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
Nsg : Complex Health Alterat 2 10543113 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
Nsg : Mgt & Profess Concepts 10543114 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
Nsg : Adv Clinical Practice 10543115 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 ,
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Nsg : Hlth Alterations 2 ; 10-809-196 Intro to Sociology )