39 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 194Pharmacology & Dosage Calculations for Nurses3.5
(LEC 56-63) This course provides nursing students with a methodical approach for calculating medication dosages, selecting and administering drugs, and monitoring the patient's response to drug therapy. Content includes general principles of pharmacology, legal, ethical, and safety aspects of medication administration and drug calculations. Drug information includes pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinethics, contr Transfers to CSU only
Acceptance in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
NURS 238Gerontology and Community Nursing2
(LBE 48-54, LEC 16-18) This course builds on previous knowledge and skills in applying the nursing process to older adults living in the community. Gerontological nursing theory is stressed with emphasis on lifestyle and physical changes that occur with aging, the process of initiating health referrals for the older adult, and the outcome criteria for evaluating the aging individual's response to teaching and learning. The student will also Transfers to CSU only
Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program or LVN-RN Transition Program or 30-Unit Option Program.
NURS 244Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing IV4
(LBE 96-108, LEC 32-36) This course focuses on advanced application of the nursing process in the care of critically ill adult and geriatric patients. The student will organize and discriminate data to establish priorities of care. Correlated clinical experiences emphasize refinement of clinical decision making, psychomotor skills and management of patient care in professional nursing practice. Transfers to CSU only
(LBE 120-135) This course provides the senior nursing student the opportunity to integrate and apply previously learned skills/knowledge in the role of graduate nurse and prepare for professional responsibilities in employment. The student will participate as a pre-licensed preceptee member of the healthcare team and assume responsibility for a group of clients under the direct supervision of a qualified registered nurse. Students Transfers to CSU only
NURS 466Transition to Professional Nursing Practice
Successful completion of all courses earns students the degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Successful completion of the NCLEX-RN test earns students Registered Nurse (RN) licensure. The School of Nursing at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University was founded in 1953. The Nursing School prepares students to enter the nursing profession with the skills and knowledge necessary for high quality, patient-centered care. Their mission is to improve the health of individuals and communities through leadership, research, education, and service. For general information about the application process, program, and costs, contact North Carolina Agricultural and
(LEC 32-36) This course combines two related nursing concepts of pathophysiology and pharmacology. This course will introduce students to pathophysiology relates manifestations of the disease, risk factors for disease, complications, and the principles of pathology underlying illness and injury to therapeutic nursing interventions and outcomes. Pharmacology portion focuses on the basic drug classification, concepts, and principle Transfers to CSU only
Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Corequisite
NURS-502 , and NURS-571
NURS 502Foundations of Nursing3
(LBE 72-81, LEC 24-27) This course provides a foundation and introduction to nursing and the roles of the registered nurse with emphasis on nursing process, critical thinking, nursing knowledge, and basic skills necessary to administer beginning level assessment and intervention/procedure for adults and geriatrics populations. Clinical experiences will provide opportunities for students to participate in therapeutic activities in a variety Transfers to CSU only
Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Corequisite
NURS-501 , and NURS-571 .
NURS 503Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing I3.5
(LBE 96-108, LEC 24-27) This course introduces concepts/practices relating the non-critical young adult through geriatric adult in the medical/surgical environment. Utilizing the nursing process, the student will begin to recognize alterations in functioning or illness and formulate age-appropriate nursing interventions. Selected psychomotor skills associated with the basic needs and medication administration will be studied/practiced. This Transfers to CSU only
(LBE 144-162, LEC 48-54) This course will develop nursing knowledge and skills in providing care to chronic, stable Medical Surgical patients. The focus will be for the students to manage needs and priorities and evaluate outcomes on care. Associated psychomotor skills will be integrated and practiced. Transfers to CSU only
NURS-503 (with a grade of C or better), and NURS-571 (with a Pass).
Corequisite
NURS-505 .
NURS 505Mental Health Nursing3.5
(LBE 72-81, LEC 32-36) The focus of this course on integration and application of the nursing process as it applies to the nursing care of Mental Health clients using the nursing process to promote psychosocial integrity within the content of the health illness continuum across the life span. Emphasis is on therapeutic interactions and communication, bio-psychosocial, rehabilitation, and therapeutic use of self. Clinical experience will pro Transfers to CSU only
(LBE 144-162, LEC 48-54) This course will synthesize and correlate nursing knowledge and skills in providing care to multiple patients who have complex, multi-system illnesses. Focus will be for the students to predict patient needs and priorities, along with evaluating outcomes on care through managing care of acute, unstable Medical Surgical patients across the lifespan. Associated psychomotor skills will be integrated and practiced. Transfers to CSU only
NURS-504 or NURS-510 (with a grade of C or better).
Corequisite
NURS-507
NURS 507Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family3.5
(LBE 72-81, LEC 32-36) This course will enable the student to obtain knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe, effective, culturally sensitive, physiological and psychosocial care using the nursing process and family centered approach for childbearing clients and their families. Clinical experiences emphasizes refinement of critical thinking, decision making, psychomotor skills and management of care for evidence based practice in the Transfers to CSU only
Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program., NURS-504 (with a grade of C or better), and NURS-505 (with a grade of C or better).
Corequisite
NURS-506 .
NURS 508Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing IV6.5
(LBE 168-189, LEC 48-54) This course focuses on advanced application of the nursing process in the care of critically ill adult and geriatric patients. The student will organize and discriminate data to establish priorities of care. Correlated clinical experiences emphasize refinement of clinical decision making, psychomotor skills and management of patient care in professional nursing practice. In addition, this course provides the senior nu Transfers to CSU only
NURS-506 (with a grade of C or better), and NURS-507 (with a grade of C or better).
Corequisite
NURS-509 .
NURS 509Nursing Care of Children & Families3.5
(LBE 72-81, LEC 32-36) The focus of this course is on integration and application of the nursing process as it applies to the nursing care of children and their families. Emphasis is placed on concepts related to age-specific family centered care. Common disease processes and those specific to pediatrics are discussed. Clinical experiences highlight the refinement of critical thinking, decision making, psychomotor skills and management of c Transfers to CSU only
Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program., NURS-506 (with a grade of C or better), and NURS-507 (with a grade of C or better).
Corequisite
NURS-508 .
NURS 510Role Transition3
(LBE 48-54, LEC 32-36) This course facilitates the transition of advanced placement students (Licensed Vocational Nursing) into the associate degree nursing program. It provides an introduction to becoming a provider of care and member of the discipline as roles of the R.N. The course provides an introduction to the nursing process and critical thinking as a process to learn and improve nursing practice. Prerequisite/Corequisite: NURS-505 (with a grade of C or better). Transfers to CSU only
Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Advanced Placement Student.
Corequisite
NURS-572 .
NURS 571Foundations of Nursing Skills Lab0.5
(LAB 24-27) This course introduces students to the foundation of nursing psychomotor skills and simulation of a patient care environment. Basic safety and the nursing process are introduced. Transfers to CSU only Offered as Pass/No Pass Only
Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Corequisite
NURS-501 , and NURS-502 .
NURS 572Medical Surgical Nursing Skills Lab0.5
(LAB 24-27) This course develops and builds on psychomotor nursing skill performance in a simulated patient care environment. Psychomotor nursing skills will be applied to simulated patients with non-critical, moderately complex disease processes and co-morbidities. Transfers to CSU only Offered as Pass/No Pass Only
Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program or Admission as Advanced Placement Student.
NURS 573Intermediate Nursing Skills Lab0.5
(LAB 24-27) This course examines the second year nursing student's application of intermediate nursing skill performance in a simulated patient care environment. Psychomotor nursing skills and the nursing process will be applied to simulated patients with complex, multi-system disease process. Transfers to CSU only Offered as Pass/No Pass Only
(LAB 24-27) This is focused on the application of the advanced psychomotor skills and the nursing process in the care of critically ill patients and geriatric patients. Transfers to CSU only Offered as Pass/No Pass Only
(LAB 24-27) This course provides the opportunity for students enrolled in skill-based certified nursing program to practice and master skills necessary for safe patient care. Materials used include practice medical supplies, equipment models, manikins, multimedia, computer-based instruction and clinical supervision. Offered as pass/no pass only. (formerly NURS 084A) Transfers to CSU only Offered as Pass/No Pass Only
(LAB 96-108, LEC 64-72) This course provides instruction in the fundamental principles and skills of nursing care through both classroom theory and supervised clinical practice at a skilled care facility. It is designed to meet the Department of Public Health curriculum requirements and to prepare students for the state competency examination and certification as a certified nursing assistant. Other Enrollment Criteria: Enrollment in this course is contingent upon completion of the Department of Public Health requirements, which include TB test, health screening, Live Scan fingerprint clearance, drug screening, and current CPR certification for Healthcare Provider (Basic Life Support). Transfers to CSU only
(LAB 24-27, LEC 24-27) This course provides training in the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to function as a certified home health aide. Emphasis is placed on personal care, nutrition, safety, infection control, and the physical and emotional needs of clients in the home setting. The curriculum is approved by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and builds upon nursing assistant training to prepare students for certi Other Enrollment Criteria: Enrollment in this course is contingent upon completion of the Department of Public Health requirements, which include active Certified Nursing Assistant license, TB test, health screening, Live Scan fingerprint clearance, drug screening, and current CPR certification for Healthcare Provider (Basic Life Support). Transfers to CSU only
