Minneapolis Community and Technical College · Courses
NURS
21 courses with the subject NURS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
NURS 1000Foundations of Nursing3.00
(3.00 lec) The Foundations of Nursing course introduces the student to the concepts of cultural diversity, wellness, holism and the role of the nurse. Other concepts include asepsis, nutrition, psychological care, sexuality and pain management. Body systems are introduced, with an emphasis on the neurological, respiratory, gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems. Physical comfort and safety, care of the older adult, and perioperative care are also addressed. Prerequisites/Co-requisites: BIOL 2224 and PSYC 2240.
(3.00 lab) This clinical course provides opportunity to apply basic theory and implement skills in a variety of inpatient settings. You will utilize the nursing process to collect data, implement nursing interventions and administer medication. Emphasis is placed on organization, critical thinking, therapeutic communication and a holistic approach to client care. Concepts of health promotion, illness prevention and restoration of health are included. background check. Prerequisites/Co-requisites: BIOL 2224, NURS 1000, NURS 1250 and PSYC 2240.
(2.00 lab) Nursing Interventions is an on-campus, lab-based course. Content correlates with the Foundations of Nursing course. The nursing process is introduced and competencies relating to critical thinking, asepsis, oxygenation, nutrition, elimination, and the neurological system are demonstrated and validated. Medical terminology is threaded throughout the course. Prerequisites/Co-requisites: NURS 1000 and BIOL 2224. 2013–2014 Catalog | Minneapolis Community & Technical College
(2.00 lec) This course provides a theoretical framework for the study of groups of medications. Prototypes of various classifications are presented to enable you to learn methods of action, therapeutic and adverse effects, actions, and related nursing responsibilities. Emphasis is on utilization of this knowledge in application of the nursing process. or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENLG 0900 or ESOL 0051; placement into MATH 0080 or completion of MATH 0070 or MATH 0077. Admission to the Nursing Program or permission of instructor. This course is not required for the P.N. Diploma or A.S. degree/Nursing.
(1.00 lec/1.00 lab) This course introduces legal and ethical practice standards for safe administration of medications with focus on the Licensed Practical Nurse Scope of Practice. You will learn administration of medications by oral, topical, nasal, rectal, eye, ear, enteral (via gastric tube), respiratory, injections and intravenous routes with an emphasis on demonstrated skills. Beginning awareness for therapeutic and adverse effects of major drug classifications is highlighted. You will practice dosage calculation based on dimensional analysis, medical terminology and abbreviations necessary for safe medication administration. Students successfully completing this course fulfill course requirements for employment as a Trained Medication Aide (TMA). Prerequisites/Co-requisites: BIOL 2224 and NURS 1000.
(4.00 lec) Application of Nursing introduces you to alterations in functioning, including basic disease processes. You will study the integumentary, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, endocrine, cardiovascular, hematological, neurological, neurosensory and musculoskeletal systems. You will learn about oncology, end-of-life care, and body responses to stress, disease and therapeutic interventions. You will learn nursing interventions, critica thinking, therapeutic communication and complementary therapies as related to the disease processes. NURS 1075 and NURS 1116. Prerequisites/Co-requisites: NURS 1050 and ENGL 1110. 440
(4.00 lab) This clinical course facilitates application of complex theory and nursing interventions in a variety of inpatient settings. Holistic application of the nursing process and development of organizational and critical thinking skills in caring for multiple clients is emphasized.
(2.00 lec/2.00 lab) Family Nursing introduces you to the childbearing/ childrearing family. You will learn about psychosocial, normal physical and abnormal conditions of pregnancy; the health and illness of the newborn through the adolescent; and the influence of the community on the family. You will also apply growth-and-development theory to direct client care. The clinical component includes on-campus lab and community-based care in pediatric and maternity settings. You will apply critical thinking, therapeutic communication, nursing interventions, and holistic approach in caring for childbearing and childrearing families.
(2.00 lec) Psychosocial Nursing introduces you to concepts in mental health care, and the impact of culture on the perception and provision of mental health care, along with ethical and legal considerations. You will learn about therapeutic communication and other modes of treatment in providing mental health care. You will explore nursing care of clients with anxiety, grief and loss, acute and chronic mental illness, impaired cognition and chemical abuse/dependence, in addition to nursing care of clients who have experienced domestic abuse and/or sexual assault. PSYC 2240. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: NURS 1300.
with a Cultural Emphasis 3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course provides the opportunity to learn about both traditional and contemporary Chinese healthcare in a broad, cultural context. You will travel to China and explore today’s nursing and medical care and Traditional Chinese Medicine in a classroom setting, while also directly observing current Chinese medical and nursing practice. You will have the chance to study and interact with Chinese nursing students in both academic and practice settings. In addition, you will be introduced to the basics of spoken Mandarin, Chinese culture and Chinese perspectives on the world. permission of instructor. 441
(2.00 lec) Nursing Role Transition is for the licensed practical nurse returning to nursing education. You will learn and analyze program philosophy, framework, differentiated scope of practice, the nursing process, and current trends and issues in healthcare. You will engage in assessment, planning, implementation and educational aspects of the care surrounding patients with selected problems. the Nursing program.
(1.00 lab) This 32-hour clinical lab course is designed to transition the licensed practical nurse into registered-nurse- level abilities. Application of the nursing process, critical thinking, nursing interventions and therapeutic communication skills are emphasized in on-campus lab and direct client care settings. Nursing program. Verification of 1800 abilities for Non- Minnesota residents who graduated prior to 1983 are validated in this course. Clear background check. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: NURS 1900.
(3.00 lec) This course marks a transition from the practical nurse role to the professional nurse role. You will focus on planning and managing client care and teaching health behaviors across the lifespan. In planning the care of clients, you will integrate many nursing concepts: complementary therapies, health promotion, knowledge of acute and chronic illness patterns, diagnostic studies, and pharmacological principles. This course will emphasize care of medical-surgical clients. You will also review nursing management of other clients; maternity, pediatric, and mental health. You will apply analytical and critical thinking skills in working with clients and their families. NURS 1600 and ENGL 1110. Completion of NURS 1900 and NURS 1950. Prerequisites/Co-requisites: BIOL 2225 and NURS 2010. 2013–2014 Catalog | Minneapolis Community & Technical College
(2.00 lec/1.00 lab) Health Assessment students learn to perform a comprehensive health history and physical examination. This skill enhances your ability and is central to effective interventions. The development of a holistic database reflecting an understanding of developmental, sociocultural, environmental, sexual and family influences is emphasized. Further emphasis is on the development of communication skills that enhance data-gathering techniques, health teaching and referral skills. Complete health examinations focus on the identification of normal patterns and functions of adults and children. of semester 1 of Nursing Program or Mobility Ready. Prerequisites/Co-requisites: NURS 1300, NURS 1350 and NURS 1425 or Mobility Ready.
(4.00 lab) This clinical course focuses on the professional nursing role. You will learn how to integrate the various components of the nursing process: assessment and analysis of client data, care plan development, and the evaluation and revision of care plans. The course emphasizes your role as a professional nurse in health teaching, discharge planning and writing health care referrals. You will gain clinical experience with clients across the lifespan and health-illness continuum, including care of clients in maternity, pediatric, mental health and medical-surgical settings. 1950. Clear background check. Prerequisites/Co-requisites: NURS 2000 and BIOL 2225.
(3.00 lec) This capstone theory course will provide you with the opportunity to synthesize the holistic care of the patient with multiple, complex needs. The impact of illness on the health of individuals, families and communities will be addressed. Theoretical foundations of the role of the professional nurse as case manager and patient advocate are included. Scope of practice, delegation, supervision and legal issues in healthcare are discussed. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: BIOL 2226. 442
(5.00 lab) This clinical course provides you with an opportunity to assess diverse client populations, implement therapeutic interventions for clients with multiple needs and assess the impact of illness on family processes. Emphasis is placed on environmental influences in individual and family health. You will have the opportunity to explore the leadership role of the professional nurse in the clinical setting and provide service to the community through a student-learning project that assesses a community-based need. Precepted clinical experiences are available. Prerequisites/Co-requisites: NURS 2100 and BIOL 2226. Clear background check.
(1.00 int) This elective clinical internship course provides you with learning opportunities to apply nursing theory to a nursing practice. The focus is on gaining depth of understanding of the role of the registered nurse, as well as strengthening nursing skills in the clinical setting. You will be precepted by nurses in the practice setting and by nurse faculty. Must be taken Pass/Fail. first year of the Nursing Pathway and acceptance into an approved clinical internship program. Clear background check.
READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENLG 0900 or ESOL 0051; placement into MATH 0080 or completion of MATH 0070 or MATH 0077. 2013–2014 Catalog | Minneapolis Community & Technical College
