11 courses with the subject NUS, 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.
NUS 102Nursing Mathematics: Dosage Calculation and Drug Preparation
Nursing Mathematics covers adult drug preparation, dosage calculation, and intravenous fluids and medications administration. Measurement requirements, system conversions, oral and parenteral dosage calculations, and intravenous fluid flow rates are covered in detail. Nursing implications for drug administration are emphasized in every unit including a brief overview of drug label interpretation, and pediatric and geriatric dosage considerations.
NUS 110, Concepts and Practice I, is the first nursing course in the sequence of four semesters. The concept based model of nursing practice is presented within the context of professional role behaviors, patient attributes and the health and illness continuum. Knowledge and skills basic to the practice of nursing presented utilizing student-centered learning activities. Clinical and simulation laboratory experiences support the acquisition of knowledge and skills fundamentals to the practice of nursing. NOTE: Non-Academic Prerequisites: Complete physical examination, laboratory tests, urine drug screen, two-step PPD, current immunizations including Hepatitis B vaccine, current CPR certification (Healthcare Provider), criminal background check and child abuse clearance, and professional liability and health insurance.
NUS 111, Concepts and Practice II, is the second nursing course in a sequence of four semesters. In this course, concepts are explored within the context of health and illness experiences and build on the knowledge acquired in NUS 110. These experiences reflect diverse patient populations and family health nursing. Clinical and simulation laboratory experiences support the acquisition of knowledge and skills in adult and family health nursing. NOTE: Prerequisites: NUS 110 or NUS 214 with grade of “C” or better and BIO 151 with grade of “C” or better.
The knowledge and technique necessary to assume responsibilities of the perioperative nurse are emphasized in this broad-based yet comprehensive orientation to the operating room and the perioperative role. Standards of patient care in the operating room are explored and identified. Assessment of patient needs and implementation of nursing interventions are emphasized. Collaborative decision making is reviewed relative to total intraoperative care. Subject material guides the learner to provide for and contribute to patient safety through control of internal and external environment, biological testing and product evaluation, as well as to assist the patient with the management of anxiety through the principles of biological, physical and social sciences. The College recognizes the standards of perioperative nursing practice of the AORN as the conceptual basis of specialty practice in the OR.
The skills needed by the nurse to practice professional nursing in the operating room are emphasized. Under the tutelage of an operating-room nurse preceptor, with the guidance of the College faculty facilitator, the learner is introduced to the activities performed by the nurse in the operating room throughout the patient's surgical experience. Learners will function within the scope and multiple dimensions of the perioperative role as defined in the preceptor institution. Working with guidelines developed by the College in collaboration with a local AORN advisory board, the preceptorship is a 15-day clinical practicum. Preceptors are selected by the OR nurse manager in the preceptor hospital. Preceptorship sites may be arranged by the learner or selected from the College's preceptor affiliate sites. Schedules for clinical activities are mutually arranged by students and preceptor. 6 weekly clinical hours
The knowledge and technique necessary to assuming responsibilities of the RN First Assistant are emphasized. The role diversity of the first assistant is explored in its interdependent relationship, as the nurse works both with the physician and for the benefit of the patient. The nursing diagnosis is used as the defining guide in planning and implementing patient care. Expanded functions are stressed and elaborated as the nurse is prepared to assume responsibility in scrubbing, draping, retracting, exposing, clamping, ligating and suturing. Intellectual and manual dexterity are combined to prepare the nurse with the essential skills necessary to this expanded professional role. The College recognizes AORN's position statement on the role of the RN First Assistant. The program meets AORN Education Standards and is accepted by the Competency and Credentialing Institute for Perioperative Nursing.
The RN First-Assistant Directed Internship offers clinical preparation for perioperative nurses in first assisting. This internship is based on certain assumptions about the rights of patients and needs of the learner. The College attaches significance to the patient's right to have a qualified assistant during surgical intervention. The perioperative nurse who is prepared as a first assistant is capable of acting collaboratively in assisting both surgeon and patient. The College also believes that the perioperative nurse entering this internship will be a highly motivated individual and bring to the internship personal and professional experience of high quality. Flexibility and respect for individual student goals are essential in planning the internship. Therefore, each student has an active part in determining objectives, identifying learning resources and evaluating attainment of goals. Students work with a College faculty facilitator and surgical preceptor during the internship. The College recognizes AORN's position statement on the role of the RN First Assistant. The program meets AORN Education Standards and is accepted by the Certification Board for Perioperative Nursing. NOTE: The following must be submitted prior to registering for the Internship: A letter from the department manager validating the nurse's experience (in years), proficiency in scrub and circulator roles, ability to perform in stressful and emergency situations, and ability to perform effectively and harmoniously as a team member. A copy of the display portion of the professional license to practice nursing in the state in which the internship is to be done. Evidence of current professional malpractice insurance (policy and cancelled check) Completed health examination (form supplied by the College) Evidence of current health insurance policy. Evidence of current CPR certification (ACLS) Copy of certification card (CNOR) 6 weekly clinical hours
NUS 210, Concepts and Practice II, is the third nursing course in a sequence of four semesters. In this course, curricular concepts are explained within the context of increasingly complex acute and chronic health needs. The inter-professional model is used to discuss care of diverse patient populations. Clinical and simulation laboratory experiences support the acquisition of knowledge and skills in the care of children and adults with acute, complex needs. NOTE: Prerequisites: NUS 111 and NUS 221 with grades of “C” or better.
NUS 211, Concepts and Practice IV is the fourth nursing course in a sequence of four semesters. In this course, curricular concepts are explored and integrated with knowledge gained throughout the nursing program. Community concerns among diverse populations are addressed. Professional role behaviors of management and leadership are presented, building upon previously learned professional roles and responsibilities. Clinical and simulation laboratory experiences support the acquisition of knowledge and leadership skills in the care of adults with complex care needs in acute, sub-acute, and community settings. NOTE: Prerequisites: NUS 110 with grade of “C” or better.
This course is intended to facilitate the transition of the Licensed Practical Nurse to the Associate Degree Nursing Program and then to the role of the Registered Nurse. This course will compare and contrast the roles of the LPN and RN, assist the students in identifying evidence based practices, develop critical thinking skills, test taking skills and applying these skills to patient assessment both in the community and other care settings along the health/wellness continuum. NOTE: Prerequisites: BIO 150 and BIO 151* with grades of “C” or better, ENG 100, MAT 121, NUS 102, PSY 140. *Courses marked with a star may be taken concurrently. TEAS scores that are consistent with those for entrance to the nursing program.
This course focuses on pharmacology the nurse needs to know to provide safe and effective care for patients taking medications. Basic principles of pharmacology are reviewed. Medications are grouped for study according to body system and drug action. Emphasis is on application of the nursing process, including patient education, to enhance effectiveness of medication therapy. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain the relationship of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to drug therapy. Describe the mechanisms of action, therapeutic effects, adverse effects, interactions, dosages and administration of commonly used groups of drugs. Relate the pharmacodynamics of common groups of drugs to the conditions for which they are prescribed. Use the nursing process to develop an age-appropriate plan of care for the patient receiving drug therapy. Identify nursing responsibilities for accurate administration of medications. NOTE: Prerequisites: NUS 110 and BIO 151 with grades of “C” or better.
