79 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 100Medication Administration
Safe, effective nursing care requires basic knowledge of mathematics, as well as the ability to utilize numbers and measuring systems. Students will learn basic p
The objective of this course is to help the student to develop a firm foundation for basic nursing practice through demonstration, direction, mentoring and support. In this first course, the student learns to use the nursing process and draws on basic scientific principles to organize, prioritize, and provide safe care. Additional focus
Course Offering Availability: Fall, Spring 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. 317 2026-2027 VGCC Catalog
This course teaches foundational knowledge of nursing concepts and clinical decision making to provide evidence- based nursing care. Content includes but is not limited to: coordinator/manager of care, perfusion, oxygenation, infection, inflammation, tissue integrity, nutrition, elimination, mobility/ immobility, cellular regulation, acid/ base balance, and fluid/electrolyte balance.
This course teaches foundational knowledge of nursing concepts and clinical decision making to provide evidence- based nursing care. Content includes but is not limited to: coordinator/manager of care, sexuality, reproduction and childbearing, infection, inflammation, sensory perception, perfusion, cellular regulation, mood disorders and affect, renal fluid/electrolyte balance, and medical emergencies.
Description: This course needs to be taken during the first semester of the VN Fast Track program. This course is designed specifically for students in the Fast Track VN program. The course begins with an introduction to th
Students must be accepted for the Fast Track VN Program, Entry into the VN Fast Track program requires the following prerequisites: ENGL C1000 or higher, College Math NUR 102 or BIO 210 , AND BIO 211 , NSC 128
Corequisite
NUR 116 and NUR 141
NUR 116Fast Track VN Fundamentals Theory11
Description: This course needs to be taken during the first semester of the VN Fast Track program. The course covers theories of basic nursing, legal/ethical aspects of nursing care, therapeutic communication techniques, and cultural and ethnic considerations. It als
Students must be accepted for the Fast Track VN Program, Entry into the VN Fast Track program requires the following prerequisites: ENGL C1000 or higher, College Math, NUR 102 or BIO 210 , AND BIO 211 , NSC 128 , PSY 201 , Please see a counselor or the
NUR 102 or BIO 111 , NSC 128 , ENGL C1000 , NUR 116 , NUR 141 , NUR 115 , BIO 210 , P
Corequisite
NUR 143 , NUR 144
NUR 141Fast Track VN Fundamentals Clinical5.5
Description: This course needs to be taken during the first semester of the VN Fast Track program. This course emphasizes the development and application of client care skills related to the Vocation
Students must be accepted for the Fast Track VN Program, Entry into the VN Fast Track program requires the following prerequisites: ENGL C1000 or higher, College Math, NUR 102 or BIO 21
Corequisite
NUR 115 , NUR 116
NUR 143Fast Track Medical Surgical Theory15.5
Description: This course needs to be taken during the second semester of the VN Fast Track program. This course builds on the foundation of knowledge established in NUR 116 . Coverag
Students must be accepted for the Fast Track VN Program, Entry into the VN Fast Track program requires the following prerequisites: ENGL C1000 or higher, College Math,
Students must be accepted for the Fast Track VN Program, Entry into the VN Fast Track program requires the following prerequisites: ENGL C1000 or higher, College Math, NUR 102 or BIO 210 , AND BIO 211 , N
Corequisite
NUR 143
NUR 145Fast Track VN Clinical Focus5
Description: This summer session clinical rotation is explicitly designed for students in the Fast Track VN program. The nursing process and health teaching principles are focused on the client receiving care in specialty areas that
Students must be accepted for the Fast Track VN Program, Entry into the VN Fast Track program requires the following prerequisites: ENGL C1000 or higher, College Math, NUR 102 or BIO 210 , AND BIO 211 , NSC 128 , PSY 20
NUR 151Introduction to Identification of Cardiac Rhythm Strips3
Description: This course is designed to teach the beginning student the pathophysiology of the heart and the cardiac conduction system, teach
The ability to perform intravenous therapy related skills, manage client issues related to intravenous therapy, and incorporate the values of safe, ethical practice is absolutely critical for the practicing registered nurse. In this course, associate degree nursing students wil
This third semester course further develops the concepts of the associate degree professional nursing roles as a manager of care and a member within the discipline of
This course provides opportunities for students to integrate advanced nursing care concepts within a family and community context. Content includes but is not limited to: manager of care for advanced concepts in safety, fluid/ electrolyte balance, cellular regulation, gas exchange, psychosocial well-being, growth and development, perfusion, and medical emergencies.
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 ( ART 111 *, ART 114 *, ART 115 *, HUM 115 **, MUS 110 *, MUS 112 *, PHI 215 *, PHI 240 *) Total Hours for Semester 13 TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE: 71 [Note: Students must complete all courses listed in each semester together unless related courses have been previously completed with a “C” or better. Nursing courses are only offered in the semester listed.] 142 2026-2027 VGCC Catalog
This course is designed to provide a basis for entry level competence in the nursing care of mothers, newborns, and children. The primary emphasis of the course is the nursing process in the child bea
Course Offering Availability: Fall 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.
Course Offering Availability: Spring 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. 2012-2013 VGCC Catalog 289
Description: This 54-hour, 2 unit class prepares students for initiating and/ or maintaining common intravenous (IV) therapies. Nursing assessments, documentation, and special patient care are
Graduate of VN Program, RN, selected X-Ray Technologists, or Paramedic candidates
NUR 251Fundamentals in Nursing4.5-5
units effective Spring 2027 Description: This course introduces the knowledge essential for nursing practice at the foundational level of the Registered Nurse. The Nursing Process is the center of nursing care and excellence and wil
Must be accepted into the ADN program. Please see a counselor or the nursing department for any questions.
Corequisite
NUR 252
NUR 252NUR 2525
Description: This course emphasizes the development and application of client care skills related to the Registered Nurse scope of practice. Students will learn and practice selected nursing skills under the direct supervision of the clinical instructor(s) in the skills lab setting prior to providing direct care to the patient in the clinical facility. Students will apply principles of care and the nursing process learned in NUR 251 while providing total patient care. This course is a course only included in the Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) Program. This course is offered as Pass/No Pass.
Admission to the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program. Please see a counselor or the nursing department for any questions.
NUR 255Medical-Surgical Nursing l5
Description: This course provides an overview of health concepts, risk factors, manifestations of disease processes, treatment methodologies, drug therapy, diagnostics, complications, expected outcom
Description: This course is the clinical component that supports NUR 255 . Students will be in the clinical environment under the supervision of their clinical instructor in which they will connect theory to practice using the knowledge gained in previous and concurrent courses. Students will be evaluated weekly, using QSEN competencies to ensure that course and student objectives are met. This course is a course only included in the Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) Program. This course is offered as Pass/No Pass.
Description: This course is the clinical portion for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing . The course emphasizes the development and application of client care skills related to the Registered Nurse scope of practice in psychiatric and mental health nursing. Students will be under the direct supervision of the clinical instructor(s) and apply principles of care and the nursing process learned in NUR 258 . This course is a course only included in the Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) Program. This course is offered as pass/no pass.
Description: This course will cover the science and art of safe, caring pediatric nursing care. The course will provide the student with knowledge of syndromes, disorders, and disease specif
Description: This course emphasizes the development and application of client care skills related to the Registered Nurse scope of practice in family and child health nursing. Students will learn and practice selected nursing skills under the direct supervision of the clinical instructor(s) and apply principles of care and the nursing process learned in NUR 259 in the clinical setting. During emergency situations, class will be held synchronously on-line. This course is offered as Pass/No Pass.
Description: This course emphasizes the development and application of client care skills related to the Registered Nurse scope of practice in maternal and newborn health nursing. Students will learn and practice selected nursing skills under the direct supervision of the clinical instructor(s) and apply principles of care and the nursing process learned in NUR 262 in the clinical setting. This course is a course only included in the Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) Program. This course is offered as Pass/No Pass.
Description: This course is the adaption of advanced nursing concepts and skills in the development of the professional nurse’s roles with adult patients involving multiple body
Description: This course is the clinical component that supports NUR 264 . Students will be in the clinical environment under the supervision of their clinical instructor in which they will connect theory to practice using the knowledge gained in previous and concurrent courses. Students will be evaluated weekly, using QSEN competencies to ensure that course and student objectives are met. This course is a course only included in the Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) Program. This course if offered as pass/no pass.
Description: This course is designed to enhance the nursing student’s leadership skills and help them transition into the role of the nurse upon graduation and becoming licensed. Upon completion of the course, students will understand how nursin
Description: Students will be paired with a trained RN preceptor over the course of nine weeks. The student will negotiate with her/his preceptor for a schedule and work with the preceptor and his/her assignments. The preceptor will orient the student to the floor/unit and the routine at the facility. The student will work toward the ability to take a full RN assignment with the preceptor’s approval. The preceptor handbook will be given to each preceptor assigned to a student. The assigned instructor will evaluate the student’s performance with feedback from the preceptor and a PASS/FAIL grade will be given. QSEN competencies will be used. Students will also complete a community mass casualty project as a part of the course. This course is a course only included in the Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) Program. This course is offered as pass/no pass and face to face only This course if offered as pass/no pass and face to face only
Description: This is a 1 semester (18 week) course that gives the LVN an introduction to the ADN program; mission, values, goals, and graduate learning outcomes. Focuses on the concepts of safe, quality evidence-
Entry into the traditional ADN program requires the following prerequisites: CHE 109 or CHE 101 , BIO 210 , BIO 211 , BIO 111 , NSC 128 Please see a nursing counselor to determine eligibility prior
NUR 269Gerontological Nursing1
Description: In this course students will analyze and understand their own attitudes toward caring for older adults as they examine issues and trends related to
This course presents an overview of legal and ethical issues facing managers and providers in health care. I Identical To: HCA 300 , excluding pre-requisite of HCA 200
This course presents an overview of healthcare informatics and the vital role that technology holds in the current American healthcare Term(s) Offered: Fall A, Spring A and Summer A semester. This course is specific to RN to BSN students only.
This course will examine the role of nutrition and dietary intake in population health and weUness, including the role of nutrition in the Identical To: PBH 306
This course will provide the student with knowledge and skills basic to health assessment in nursing. The course emphasize Term(s) Offered: Fall semester
Admission to the traditional prelicensure BSN program.
NUR 308Pharmacology I3
The purpose of this course is to examine pharmacotherapeutic agents used in the treatment of illness and the promotion, main Term(s) Offered: Fall semester annually
The purpose of this course is to examine pharmacotherapeutic agents used in the treatment of illness and the promotion, Term(s) Offered: Spring semester annually
This course introduces the student to the use of the nursing process in the care of adults wtth chronic or non-complex illness. Term(s) Offered: Fall semester annually
In this course, students will (1) analyze their own attitudes toward caring for older adults; (2) examine issues and trends related to the health and quality of life of older adul Term(s) Offered: Spring semester annually
NUR 300 , NUR 301 , NUR 304 , NUR 310 , and completion of all general education req
NUR 335Health Care Policy and Information Management3
This course will allow nursing students an opportunity to explore, synthesize and apply new knowledge related to the formulation of healthcare policy. Examines and investigates the process of policy development and disc
NUR 351Nursing Leadership, Management, Quality and Safety3
The purpose of this course is to synthesize the roles, functions, and perspectives influencing a collaborative approach in management and exploring fiscal responsibi
NUR 303 , NUR 308 , NUR 309 , NUR 312 , NUR 315 , NUR 320
NUR 405NCLEX Review and Transition to Practice Course3
This course provides the learner with an opportunity to synthesize concepts presented throughout the curriculum and begin the transition from studen Term(s) Offered: Spring semester annually beginning in Spring 2027.
Students will apply evidence-based public health concepts to community practice to improve health and reduce disparities across the life span, emphasizing interventions using partnership strategies at individual, family, organizational, and policy leve Term(s) Offered: Spring semester annually beginning Spring 2027.
NUR 301 , NUR 305 , NUR 308 , NUR 309 , NUR 312 , NUR 315 , NUR 320 , NUR 328 , NUR 351 , NUR 401
NUR 450Nursing Clinical Capstone Course6
This course facilitates the transition of students into professional practice through preceptorships with professional nurses in a variety of clinical settings. Through this culminating experience, students synthesize knowledge of
