53 courses with the subject NUR, 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.
NUR 0101Nursing Fundamentals Credit 10 (6-6-3)
An introduction to nursing, the health care system, the concept of wellness-illness continuum and the nursing process. The nursing process is used to assess the basic needs of man. Emphasis is placed on the therapeutic communication. Theory, scientific principles, and procedures for basic nursing skills are taught, demonstrated, and practiced in class and the nursing laboratory, and clinical areas. General principles of teaching/leaming will be covered. (F)
NUR 0102Nursing Adults and Children I Credit 10 (5-2-12)
An introduction to medical-surgical nursing theory and clinical practice utilizing the nursing process. Client assessment, identification of common problems, mak- ing the nursing diagnosis, planning, implementing, and evaluating client care will be discussed for children and adult clients with infectious disease, surgical needs, 221
NUR 0103Nursing Adults and Children II Credit 12 (8-0-12)
Continuation of medical-surgical nursing theory and clinical practice utiliz- ing the nursing process. Client assessment, identification of common prob- lems, making the nursing diagnosis, implementing and evaluating, and plan- ning client care will be discussed for adults and children with diseases of car- diovascular, urinary, respiratory, neurologic, and endocrine systems. Diet therapy and pharmacotherapeutics are included in the care plan. Content re- lated to nursing care of the pediatric and geriatric client will be included. Physi- cal assessment skills will be discussed with each system and integration of skills will be highlighted. (Sp)
Drug Administration Credit 3 (2-2-0) Students will be instructed in the basic principles of pharmacology and safe, accurate administration of medications. This course will allow the student to complete mathematic computations and formulas necessary for dosage calcula- tions. The student will be able to demonstrate dosage calculations, medication administration and documentation. Mechanisms of action, uses, and nursing implications will be discussed for drugs affection major body systems. (W)
Course is designed to provide classroom instruction and laboratory experience. The student participates as a license (or applicant for liscensure) member of the health care team in a plan to meet the physical, mental, and emotional needs of the patient receiving intravenous therapy.
Didactic instruction includes concepts of nursing process and roles of the health care provider. Students will be instructed in the nursing process and use of the nursing care plan. Principles of teaching/learning will be covered. Students will be instructed in the nursing process and use of the nursing care plan. Issues related to the transition from the LPN role to the graduate nurse role will be discussed. Required for LPN’s before entry into the fourth quarter of the ADN
NUR 0201Nursing Process and Client Assessment Credit 3 (2-2-0)
Nursing Process and Client Assessment includes theory and practice in using the nursing process and client assessment skills. Laboratory experiences include 152
NUR 0202Maternal and Newborn Nursing Credit 7 (4-0-9)
Introduces the basic and more complex concepts in obstetrical nursing. Nursing process and nursing diagnosis are used to assess the family, identify common problems, and plan family care during the antepartal, intrapartal, postpartal, and newborn periods. Common and more complex problems of pregnancy and the newborn are also studied. Clinical experiences include using the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for the intrapartal, postpartal, and newborn clients in normal and more complex situations. (Su)
Mental Health Nursing prepares students to assess the dynamics of behavior and identify interpersonal needs. Emphasis is placed on communications and interper- sonal interviews as a means of attaining these goals. Mental health nursing and psychiatric concepts, basic psychiatric care, problematic behavior and nursing actions are included. Selected class and clinical learning experiences involve the therapeutic use of self in identifying human needs and problems using goal-di- rected approaches. Students are encouraged to view themselves and clients as individuals, and members of groups with needs and mechanisms of adjustment. (F) 222
NUR 0204Nursing Adults and Children III Credit 7 (4-0-9)
An introduction to nursing care of clients with specific complex medical-surgical conditions. Theory and clinical includes caring for adults and children with special care needs related to shock, renal, hepatic, endocrine, and women’s health. Diet and pharmacotherapeutics related to course content are taught. (Su)
NUR 0205Nursing Adults and Children IV Credit 8 (3-2-12)
Advanced medical-surgical nursing theory and clinical practice in caring for adults and children with special care needs related to cardiovascular, respira- tory, neurological, chemical—thermal, and multiple trauma. Diet and pharmacotherapeutics relevant to course content are integrated into the course. Primary and secondary assessment skills are stressed. (W)
NUR 0206Nursing Adults and Children V Credit 7 (3-0-12)
The focus of this course is the development of skill in the application of leadership and management principles in functioning as a health team member and then, as a leader/manager. Previous learning will be built upon for integration and synthesis. In the clinical component of the course, students will provide com- prehensive care to individuals and groups of clients. Group process theories are reviewed. Emphasis will be placed upon collaboration with other team members in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions. Spe- cific nursing issues related to nursing practice and education will be discussed. (Sp)
Nurses can be leaders in whatever professional roles they assume. Nurses who choose managerial roles can create for themselves and their staffs stimulating, challenging, and rewarding careers. Through this course the nurse will acquire knowledge in theories of leadership and management, organizational analysis, communication skills, power and change, planning managing people, financial management, evaluation, and computer information.
Introduces the skills of history taking, review of systems, and assessment tech- niques (inpection, palpation, percussion, auscultation) as well as demonstration and practice of skills used in a systematic head-to-toe physical examination. Variations for communicating with and examining children of different develop- mental levels will also be discussed.
This course introduces the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including assessment, clinical decision making, professional behaviors, caring interventions, biophysical and psychosocial concepts, communication, collaboration, teaching/learning, safety, ethical principles, legal issues, informatics, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care across the lifespan incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, nursing, and healthcare. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including clinical decision making, caring interventions, biophysical and psychosocial concepts, communication, collaboration, teaching and learning, accountability, safety, informatics, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care across the lifespan incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on biophysical and psychosocial concepts, professional behaviors, healthcare systems, health policy, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide safe, quality, and individualized entry level nursing care.
NUR 1100Nurse’s Assistant Skills I Credit 7 (3-12-0)
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to: (1) provide for the hygienic needs of patients: (2) provide a safe environment for patients; (3) utilize principles of body mechanics in giving patient care; (4) demonstrate the ability to perform basic nursing skills and procedures; (5) demonstrate appropriate behavior in patient care setting: (6) follow policies and procedures of the clinical agency.
Designed to give the beginning student an understanding of the basic science principles and their relationships to practical nursing. The course includes study of the structure and function of the human body, principles of nutrition and diet therapy, and basic microbiology as related to nursing.
NUR 1102Fundamentals of Practical Nursing Credit 8 (6-6-0)
Fundamentals of Practical Nursing provides the student with knowledge of the principles which are basic to effective and safe nursing care. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills essential for performing nursing measures that are the responsibility of the Licensed Practical Nurse. Lectures are followed by planned laboratory experience.
Included in the study are theories of personality development, dimensions of body image and steps involved in integration of changed body image, psyche/soma relatedness, humanistic nursing approaches, therapeutic com- munication, and exploration of illness as stress. Mental health and hygiene are addressed and contrasted to mental illness, and common classifications of mental illness are explored along with principles of psychiatric nursing and situation ap- propriate nursing intervention. Planned classroom sessions and assignments are directed at introspection and comparative self evaluation with respect to psychosocial growth and therapeutic helping.
Designed to promote professional awareness and growth of the beginning practical nurse student. The roots, growth and continuing development of nursing are examined. Nursing care patterns and approaches are presented. The role of the practical nurse is explored relative to hospital structure and health team function. Nursing ethics and legal respon- | sibilities are presented and discussed. Cultural and religious influences upon individuals are presented in view of their effect upon patient care. Finally, hospital etiquette and respon- sibilities are examined. |
NUR 1105Medical-Surgical Nursing I Credit 3 (3-0-0)
An introduction to the nursing needs of adult medical and surgical patients. Prepares students for nursing care of patients who have fracture or traction, burns, or cancer. Also prepares the student to care for pre-and-post-operative pa- tients. All of the adult life stages including death are presented and discussed. Maternity Nursing Credit 3 (3-0-0) NUR 1106 , in- Presents aspects of modern maternity nursing throughout the antepartum postpartum period. Presents the psychologic al and physiologic al trapartum and of the normal changes common to pregnancy. Describes care and physiology major diseases newborn as well as a few of the major congenital anomalies. The on describing the of pregnancy are presented and discussed. Emphasis is placed in meeting the needs of the expanding family. Child- role of the practical nurse upon the teach- birth education and family planning are presented with emphasis ing role of the practical nurse. NUR 1109 Prereuisites: NUR 1101, NUR 1102, NUR 1103, NUR 1107, Credit 4 (3-2-0)
Practical Nursing Seminar provides an introduction to the legal aspects of nursing practice. The more common legal problems and ways to avoid legal entangle- ments are discussed. Ethical and legal responsibility in controversial nursing i situations are presented and discussed. Professional organizations are presented with emphasis placed on those applicable for the Licensed Practical Nurse. Roles of the Licensed Practical Nurse and job opportunities are explored in depth.
develop ment ranges from infancy to adolescence. Presents normal growth and y to meet the needs of Provides the student with knowledge and skills necessar the nursing care of children the hospitalized child and the parents. Emphasizes with common disorders. 113
Using the nursing process and nursing diagnosis, the basic concepts in gynecolog- ical, maternal and child nursing are introduced. Client assessment, identification of common stressors, making the nursing diagnosis, and planning client care will be discussed for clients in the antepartum, intrpartum, postpartum, newborn, and childhood periods as well as for clients with stressors of the reproductive system. Common problems of pregnancy and the newborn will be introduced. (Su)
NUR 1109Nursing Adults and Children III Credit10-9
A continuation of medical-surgical nursing theory and clinical practice utilizing the nursing process and nursing diagnosis concepts. The role of the Licensed Practical Nurse in client assessment, identification of common problems, making the nursing diagnosis, and planning client care will be discussed for clients with common stressors. Pharmacotherapeutics and nutrition will be integrated.
This course introduces the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including medication administration, assessment, nutrition, ethics, interdisciplinary teams, informatics, evidence-based practice, individual-centered care, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
NUR 1110Medical Surgical Nursing II Credit 6 (6-0-0)1.09
Continuation of NUR 1105. Designed to develop knowledge of common disorders of the gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, nervous, integumentary, and endocrine systems as well as the nursing care involved. Includes review of nor- mal anatomy and physiology: system appropriate hygiene and preventive care measures, nursing assessment. and diagnostic testing; disease relate psyche/ soma relationships. and rehabilitative needs.
NUR 1101, NUR 1102, NUR 1103, NUR 1105, NUR 1107, NUR
Corequisite
NUR 1112
NUR 1111Drug Therapy & Administration Credit 3 (3-0-0)
The purpose of the course shall be to acquaint the practical nurse student with the responsibilities, and legal aspects of drug therapy. The student will be able to demonstrate safe, effective administration of medications. Safe administration demands that the practical nurse's actions be in accordance with the laws govern- ing drug handling and with the policies of the affiliating institution. Drugs will be presented by major category with emphasis upon effect on the body and usage in medical regimen. '
Eleven weeks experience in a general hospital under supervision of a clinical in- structor with arranged observational experiences in and outside the hospital in- tended to expose the student to the hospital areas of labor, delivery. postpartum, and newborn nursery and, outpatient prenatal care and instruction. Continued experience in acute nursing care of children, adult, and aged medical-surgical pa- tients with individual student assignments being increased in number and care demand. Select opportunity for administering drugs, performing treatments, and caring for patients during evening hours. Arranged observational experience in emergency room during evening rotation. 1107, NUR 1109, ENG 1104, ENG 1105
NUR 1101, NUR 1102, NUR 1103, NUR 1104, NUR 1105, NUR
Corequisite
NUR 1111, NUR 1106, NUR 1110
NUR 1113Medical Surgical Nursing III Credit 6 (6-0-0)
Continuation of NUR 1105 and NUR 1110. Designed to develop knowledge of common disorders of the cardiovascular, hematopoietic, lumphatic, respiratory, urinary and reproductive systems as well as the nursing care involved. Includes review of normal anatomy and physiology: system appropriate hygiene and preventive care measures, nursing assessment, and diagnostic testing: disease related psyche/soma relationships and rehabilitative needs. 1106, NUR 1107, NUR 1109, NUR 1110, NUR 1111 114
NUR 1101, NUR 1102, NUR 1103, NUR 1105, NUR 1112. NUR
Corequisite
NUR 1115
NUR 1114Vocational Relationships Credit 2 (2-0-0)
This course is designed to orient the student to the role of the licensed practical nurse. Career opportunities are explored. Legal considerations and ethics are reviewed. Relationships the practical nurse must establish and maintain with the employer and health team are discussed. Responsibilities concerning personal growth, and the growth of the profession in view of demanding patient care needs are highlighted. 1106, NUR 1107, NUR 1109, NUR 1110, NUR 1111, NUR 1112
NUR 1101, NUR 1102, NUR 1103, NUR 1104, NUR 1105, NUR
NUR 1115Clinical Experience III Credit 8 (0-3-21)
Ten weeks in a general hospital setting under the supervision of a clinical instruc- tor with arranged observational experiences in and outside the hospital intended to expose the student to the hospital area of ICU/CCU and broaden experience in gerontological nursing. Continued experience in acute nursing care of children, adult. and aged medical-surgical patients with near graduate status recognized and appropriate increment in number and complexity of patient care assignment and total experiences of individual students are evaluated with need- ed/wanted clinical experiences arranged as available. Expanded experience in medicating and performing ordered treatments. 1106, NUR 1107, NUR 1109, NUR 1110, NUR 1111, NUR 1112, ENG 1104, ENG 1105, MAT 1105
NUR 1101, NUR 1102, NUR 1103, NUR 1104, NUR 1105, NUR
Corequisite
NUR 1113
NUR 112Health-Illness Concepts5.0
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of acid-base, metabolism, cellular regulation, oxygenation, infection, stress/coping, health-wellness-illness, communication, caring interventions, managing care, safety, quality improvement, and informatics. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of oxygenation, sexuality, reproduction, grief/loss, mood/affect, behaviors, development, family, health-wellness-illness, communication, caring interventions, managing care, safety, and advocacy. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of cellular regulation, perfusion, inflammation, sensory perception, stress/coping, mood/affect, cognition, self, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
This course introduces information concerning sources, effects, legalities, and the safe use of medications as therapeutic agents. Emphasis is placed on nursing responsibility, accountability, pharmacokinetics, routes of medication administration, contraindications and side effects.Upon completion, students should be able to compute dosages and administer medication safely.
This course is designed to assist the liscensed practical nurse in transition to the role of the associate degree nurse. Topics include the role of the registered nurse, nursing process, homeostasis, and validation of selected nursing skills and physical assessment. Upon completion, students should be able to articulate into the ADN program at the level of the generic student. NUR 210 Nursing IV 5 15 10 This course provides an expanded knowledge base for delivering nursing care to individuals of various ages. Emphasis is placed on using collaboration as a provider of care, manager of care, and member of the discipline of nursing. Upon completion, students should be able to modify nursing care for individuals with common alterations in health. Emphasis is placed on complex alterations in health and applying psychosocial theories to individuals/groups with mental health needs.
16 **** After satisfactory completion of this semester, the student is eligible to receive a diploma and apply for the National Licensure Examination—Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN). Spring Semester (second year) ENG 113 Literature-Based Research Major 3 0 0 3 or
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of cellular regulation, perfusion, infection, immunity, mobility, comfort, behaviors, health-wellness-illness, clinical decision-making, caring interventions, managing care, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of grief/loss, violence, health-wellness-illness, collaboration, managing care, safety, advocacy, legal issues, policy, healthcare systems, ethics, accountability, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course Courses 69
This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of fluid/electrolytes, metabolism, perfusion, mobility, stress/ coping, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, managing care, healthcare systems, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide quality, individualized, entry level nursing care.
This course is designed to introduce concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing as the LPN transitions to the ADN role. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including evidenced- based practice, quality improvement, communication, safety, interdisciplinary team, clinical decision-making, informatics, assessment, caring, and health- wellness-illness. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
The Nursing Assistant I course prepares graduates to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Emphasis is on the process of aging including mental, social and physical needs of the elderly; patient's rights; nutrition management; elimination procedures; safe environment; restorative services; personal and special care procedures and activities; human body structure and function and related common diseases/ disorders; communication and documentation; death and dying and roles of the nursing assistant and health team members. A skills/competency evalua- tion is required for determining student competency. The course includes class, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences. Clinical learning experiences may be obtained in long-term care facilities, hospitals and home health agencies. (F,W)
Nursing Assistant II course prepares graduates to perform more complex skills for patients of residents regardless of the setting. Emphasis is on infection control including principles of sterile technique and dressing changes for wounds over 48 hours; elimination procedures including catheterization, irrigations, and care of established ostomies; intravenous site care, observation and removal; oropharyngeal suctioning; established tracheotomy care; observation and mainte- nance of oxygen therapy; breaking/removing fecal impaction; enteral nutrition for existing infusions and roles of Nursing Assistant II with members of health care team. A skill/competency evaluation is required for documenting student competency. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experi- ences. Clinical learning experiences may be obtained in long-term care facilities, hospitals and home health agencies. (Sp) Prerequisite; NUR 2201 Prerequisite or Corequisite: NUR 2203 223
The home care course prepares graduates to provide basic health and per- sonal care for infants, children, adolescents, and adults including the elderly in the home. The course emphasizes growth and development throughout the life span; nutrition and meal preparation; medication management; pedi- atric home care; safety, accident prevention, and emergencies in the home; community resources; family dynamics; and home management. (F,Sp)
This course is designed for the LPN to ADN student to explore the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of safety, perfusion, inflammation, oxygenation, mood/affect, behavior, development, family, health-wellness- illness, sensory perception, stress/coping, cognition, self, violence, and professional behaviors. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
This course is designed for the LPN to ADN student to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of fluid/electrolytes, metabolism, thermoregulation, oxygenation, tissue integrity, infection, perfusion, mobility, reproduction, sexuality, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, accountability, advocacy, and collaboration. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide quality, individualized, entry-level nursing care. OFFICE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY (OST)
