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3.00 Credits
Basic concepts of human development, human behavior and scientific principles are applied to the care of the childbearing family, children and adults with health problems. The cycle from infancy to the older adult is integrated with emphasis on developmental stressors and the role of family and community. This course builds upon and expands basic concepts of health assessment, interpersonal and psychomotor nursing skills. Nursing process is applied to the childbearing family, the child from infancy to adolescence and the young, middle and older adult. Nursing care of patients with selected health problems related to nutrition/fluid balance and activity/exercise is integrated. Nursing care of the preoperative patient is included. Correlated clinical laboratory experiences with faculty guidance are required. (4 class hours / 12 laboratory hours) Prerequisite: NUR107, BIO108, ENL101, and PSY101. Co-requisite: PSY233 / 8 credits.
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3.00 Credits
This course prepares the student for advanced placement in NUR201 of the Nursing program by introducing concepts of professional nursing practice and building upon basic concepts of human development/behavior and scientific principles applied to the care of the childbearing family/children/ adults with common health problems. The cycle from infancy to older adulthood is integrated including emphasis on developmental stressors, the family, and community. Correlated campus lab experiences with faculty guidance are required. (10 class hours / 12 clinical hours) Prerequisite: Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse; current CPR certification; satisfactory basic skills assessment scores; ENL101, PSY101, PSY233, BIO107, BIO108, NUR100, and COM103 or ENL102; admission to the College and to the Nursing program / 8 credits. Offered in the late Spring.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the patient/client across the life span with acute major health problems. The curriculum builds upon knowledge of scientific principles and utilization of critical thinking. Nursing process, interpersonal communication, stress adaptation, cultural competence and environmental influences are integrated. The structured acute care setting and the on-campus nursing laboratory are primarily utilized for application of nursing knowledge and development of clinical skills. Campus laboratory experiences are assigned in addition to class and clinical schedule. (6 class hours / 12 laboratory hours) Prerequisite: NUR108 or NUR132 and current CPR certification. Corequisite: BIO201 and HEA200 / 10 credits. Offered in the Fall, and Fall 2009 for the evening Nursing option.
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3.00 Credits
This course is the continued study of patient/client needs within an integrated framework. Focus is on the patient/client across the life span with chronic health problems. Emphasis is on the areas of rehabilitation, gerontology, mental health and community. Psychiatric, rehabilitation, medical-surgical and community-based agencies are utilized for application of nursing knowledge and clinical skills. Campus laboratory experiences are assigned in addition to class and clinical schedule. (4 class hours / 12 laboratory hours) Prerequisite: NUR201, BIO201, HEA200 / 8 credits. Offered in the Spring, and Spring 2010 for the evening Nursing option.
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3.00 Credits
This course analyzes the practice of nursing in contemporary society. Historical perspectives and current issues and trends are studied. Accountability, legal responsibilities of licensure, the ethical issues arising in the present health care systems, and leadership and management in nursing are major units of study. Political, economic, social, and cultural influences in nursing practice are considered. Prerequisite: NUR201 / 3 credits. Offered in the Spring and Spring 2010 for the evening Nursing option.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines a number of representative political philosophies of the 19th and 20th centuries. Important works of such thinkers as Hegel, Marx, Mill, and Lenin will be studied in detail. Prerequisite: Satisfactory basic skills assessment score / 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the student with an introduction to the basic concepts of contemporary Western medical ethics. The focus in the delivery of these concepts will be through the case method, using practical examples and illustrations. Prerequisite: ENL101 / 1 credit.
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3.00 Credits
Examines values, ethics, and morals as they apply to social as well as personal decisions. In this interdisciplinary course, theories of the ethical philosophers are examined as well as moral development theory and crosscultural approaches. Application to social issues is emphasized. Prerequisite: ENL101 / 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the student with an introduction to six major issues in philosophy. Although the course is essentially an “isms” course,there will be substantial and focused emphasis on historical development. In every section of the course, original source materials will be read and used. Prerequisite: Satisfactory basic skills assessment score / 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the principles of logic. It is designed for students who wish to develop their habits of thinking clearly and logically in the everyday world as well as in specialized areas such as science and technology. Although there will be some coverage of informal logic, the thrust of the course will be on formal logic including the following topics: deduction and syllogistic logic, symbolic logic, and induction and scientific method. Prerequisite: ENL101 or PHI130 / 3 credits.
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