13 courses with the subject NSG, 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.
NSG 115Introduction to Nursing2
Introduction to Nursing focuses on the student as a learner and on the transition into the beginning Registered Nurse role. The importance of organization, time management, effective study skills, test- taking strategies, cultural diversity, and communication skills are emphasized. Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs and the systematic problem-solving approach are introduced as the organizational framework to identify, prioritize, and integrate human needs into the delivery of nursing care. Attention is given to the historical development, current trends, cultural and spiritual aspects of nursing care, and legal aspects of nursing. These principles will show how nursing can serve the client and his/her family, as well as the community. In addition, introduction to computer skills, medical terminology and math concepts are explored. QSEN competencies are discussed in depth and will be integrated to prepare the student for future course objectives. Requirements for RN licensure will be presented along with the legal and ethical considerations that impact nursing practice. The student will also explore the importance of verbal and written communication in the healthcare field and be introduced to medical terminology and therapeutic communication. QSEN Competency Focus: Teamwork And Collaboration
Principles of Nutrition emphasizes the basic foundations of nutrition and the interrelationship with optimal health. Nutrients, their sources, functions, basic requirements, and an overview of clinical diets are included in relationship with certain pathophysiology problems encountered in nursing. This knowledge will serve as a basis for the application of diet therapy to the nursing needs of the patient. QSEN Competency Focus: Evidence-based practice.
Fundamentals of Nursing focuses on identifying, prioritizing, and integrating the hierarchy of basic human needs throughout the lifespan. Trans-cultural nursing concepts are introduced. This course 96
NSG 138Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical *LPN licensure awards2
Occupational Therapy Assistant (Degree) Associate of Applied Science Admissions Procedures and Requirements, General Education Prerequisites *** OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT IS CURRENTLY NOT ENROLLING STUDENTS *** Degree Requirements Credits Anatomy & Physiology I (lab) (Must include a minimum of 1 credit of lab) 4 Kinesiology with Lab (Must include lab) 3 English College Composition 3 Mathematics College Math 3 Humanities for (Must be taken at EVCC) 3
Transitional Nursing introduces the role of the registered nurse through concepts and skill development. This course serves as a bridge course for licensed practical nurses to review the critical core areas needed for transitioning into the practice of a registered nurse. Math computational skills and basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care are included. Fundamentals and Nutritional therapy will be reviewed. Communication strategies and differences of roles of the LPN and RN will be emphasized. QSEN competencies demonstrated are teamwork and collaboration, safety and 100
Pharmacology is designed to give the student an understanding of principles of pharmacology and specific drug groups using the prototypical approach and emphasizing physiological classifications and generic nomenclature. Discussion of specific physiological drug groups will be organized according to their use in treating alteration in activity-exercise, sleep-rest, elimination, cognitive-perceptual, nutritional-metabolic, and self-perception-self concept dimensions. QSEN concepts are identified through assignments and group work that focus on safety, evidenced-based practice, and quality improvement. The nursing process is applied to the administration of medication, and emphasizes identifying the altered health pattern for which the medication is administered, promoting and monitoring therapeutic effect, observing for and minimizing adverse effects, and evaluating the effectiveness of drug therapy. Drug dosage calculation will be emphasized. Lab will enhance the student’s ability to apply these principles through hands-on experience with enteral, parenteral, and cutaneous routes. QSEN Competency Focus: Safety, Evidenced-Based Practice, Quality Improvement.
Adult Nursing I is designed to provide the nursing student with the knowledge; understanding and nursing skills related the care of the adult and geriatric client. Adult Nursing I is designed to develop the student’s knowledge of etiology, symptoms, prescribed treatment, and use of the nursing process to manage acute and/or chronic manifestations of selected disorders. The application of the QSEN competencies to nursing practice is addressed with focus on patient-centered care, safety, teamwork and collaboration, and evidence-based practice. Lab experiences will provide the student with various applications of the skills necessary to perform nursing tasks in these areas. The lab will also incorporate clinical simulation to allow students the opportunity to critically think and apply theoretical concepts to patient care experiences. QSEN Competency Focus: Patient-Centered Care, Safety, Evidence-Based Practice, Teamwork and Collaboration. 97
Adult Nursing I Clinical provides a supervised clinical experience that focuses on nursing care of individuals and families requiring the integration of concepts related to nursing care of complex medical/surgical disorders. QSEN competencies that will be demonstrated within NSG 163 are patient- centered care, informatics, evidenced-based practice, safety, teamwork and collaboration, and quality improvement. These competencies will be evaluated within the student’s assignments and clinical evaluation tool. The student is expected to use the nursing process to provide effective nursing care in the acute and/or long-term care clinical setting. Use of all concepts of the nursing process with increasing degrees of skill and independence will be emphasized. concurrently enrolled and have not previously completed NSG 162 and/or NSG 155 will be dropped from NSG 163. QSEN Competency Focus: Patient-Centered Care, Safety, Evidence-Based Practice , Quality Improvement, and Teamwork and Collaboration
Completion or concurrent enrollment of NSG 162 & NSG 155. Students who are not
NSG 187Psychiatric Nursing*2
Psychiatric Nursing via theory focuses on the principles and concepts of mental health, psychopathology, and treatment modalities related to the nursing care of clients and their families. Alterations in the functional health pattern of cognition-perception, and the nurse’s role in promoting mental health and coordinating community services are emphasized. Common alterations in the cognition-perceptual pattern including chemical dependency, violence, abuse, anxiety, psychosis, depression, depressive disorders, and organic conditions affecting cognition are studied. QSEN competencies demonstrated are teamwork and collaboration, safety, and evidenced-based practice. QSEN competencies are evaluated through assignments, quizzing and group work. *This course includes a required clinical hours component. Psychiatric Nursing Clinical Component Psychiatric Nursing Clinical provides clinical experiences to build upon the theoretical/lab experience knowledge base from Psychiatric Nursing. Cultural diversity, life span issues, socioeconomic concerns, use of human and material resources as well as community-based resources are integrated into the activities as preparation for the role as an RN. QSEN competencies that will be demonstrated within NSG 189 are patient-centered care, informatics, evidenced-based practice, safety, teamwork and collaboration, and quality improvement. These competencies will be evaluated within the student’s assignments and clinical evaluation tool. The student is expected to use the nursing process to provide effective nursing care in the acute, community and long-term care clinical setting. Use of all concepts of the nursing process with increasing degrees of skill and independence will be emphasized. QSEN Competency Focus: Patient-Centered Care, Safety, Evidence-Based Practice, Teamwork and
Specialized Populations I: Maternity Nursing is designed to provide the students with the knowledge, understanding and nursing skills related to phases of childbearing including the welfare and care of the neonate and other family members. Principles of prenatal, perinatal, postnatal, and neonatal care as well as care given during labor, delivery, and puerperium are examined. Newborn care and assessment are explored. Abnormal conditions of pregnancy and infants, and disorders of the newborn are 98
Specialized Populations II: Pediatric Nursing is designed to provide the students with the knowledge, understanding and nursing skills related to phases of childhood. Care of well and sick children and other family members’ needs related to those specific conditions are addressed. Abnormal conditions and disorders of children are discussed, and experiences provided via simulation and lab. This unit builds upon previous concepts of developmental theory and provides the basis for the clinical experience. The concept of child abuse will be given particular attention as well as the legal aspect of recognizing and reporting abuse and coordinating with community resources. Math calculations for the specialized population are emphasized. QSEN competencies demonstrated are teamwork and collaboration, safety, and evidenced-based practice. QSEN competencies are evaluated through assignments, quizzing and group work. *This course includes a required clinical hours component. Pediatric Nursing Clinical Component Pediatric Nursing Clinical provides supervised clinical experiences to build upon the theoretical knowledge base of Specialized Populations II: Pediatrics. Opportunities are provided to observe and participate in the care given to well and sick children. Experiences of abnormal conditions of infants and children of all ages are incorporated through hands on application. QSEN competencies that will be demonstrated are patient-centered care, informatics, evidenced-based practice, safety, teamwork and collaboration, and quality improvement. These competencies will be evaluated within the student’s assignments and clinical evaluation tool. The student is expected to use the nursing process to provide effective nursing care in the inpatient, primary care, school environment and/or community clinical setting. Use of all concepts of the nursing process with increasing degrees of skill and independence will be emphasized. 99
Adult Nursing II is designed to develop the student’s knowledge of etiology, symptoms, prescribed treatment, and use of the nursing process for selected disorders. The course will build on the theoretical framework of the Adult Nursing I course to include management of patients in the emergency and critical care setting. The student will explore the role of the Registered Nurse in the prevention and management of bioterrorism situations, natural and man-made disasters. The clinical lab will incorporate clinical simulation to allow students the opportunity to critically think and apply theoretical concepts and technical skills to patient care experiences. The student will be introduced to the managerial and leadership roles of the registered nurse in various healthcare settings. Principles of delegation and supervisory skills are emphasized. The course also emphasizes the role of the Registered Nurse as a leader and agent for change in the healthcare system. Opportunities for personal growth and career development are explored. This course will conclude with a comprehensive review of the major principles of anatomy and physiology, nutrition, pharmacology, medical surgical nursing, maternity nursing pediatric nursing, psychiatric nursing, and geriatric nursing, in order to prepare students to take the National Council Licensure Examination-RN. QSEN competencies demonstrated are teamwork and collaboration, safety, quality improvement, informatics, and evidenced-based practice. QSEN competencies are evaluated through assignments, quizzing and group work. QSEN Competency Focus: Patient-Centered Care, Safety, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement, Informatics, Teamwork and Collaboration
Adult Nursing II Clinical provides a supervised clinical experience that focuses on nursing care of individuals and families requiring the integration of concepts related to nursing care of complex medical/surgical disorders. The student is expected to apply all content covered throughout the program in the clinical setting with specific focus on the QSEN standards of practice. While in the clinical setting, the student will observe and analyze the function of nursing leadership with specific analysis of leadership styles, conflict management and effective communication and collaboration across the healthcare team. QSEN competencies that will be demonstrated within NSG 225 are patient- centered care, informatics, evidenced-based practice, safety, teamwork and collaboration, and quality improvement. These competencies will be evaluated within the student’s assignments and clinical evaluation tool. The student is expected to use the nursing process to provide effective nursing care in the acute and/or long-term care clinical setting. Use of all concepts of the nursing process with increasing degrees of skill and independence will be emphasized. QSEN Competency Focus: Patient-Centered Care, Safety, Evidence-Based Practice, Teamwork and Collaboration, Informatics, Quality Improvement.
