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2.00 Credits
Introduces the student to the expanding field of Home Health Nursing. This student will discover the uniqueness of Home Health Care and the vital role that the nursing assistant plays as part of the home care team. The student will learn how to assist home care patients with activities of daily living and maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment. The student will also learn the differences and challenges of caring for patients in their natural home environment versus institutional settings. Prerequisite(s): NUA 101 and NUA 170 or current CNA certification. Two credits.
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1.00 Credits
This course prepares the student to apply knowledge and skill gained in NUA 101 when caring for patients in a clinical setting. Corequisite(s) NUA 101. One credit.
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9.00 Credits
NUR106 is the first medical/surgical nursing course. Building on NUR109, this course provides for the acquisition of basic medical/surgical nursing theory, as well as application of mental health concepts, communication, collaboration, caring, and critical thinking/clinical reasoning necessary for safe, patient-centered care to a developmentally and culturally diverse adult patient population experiencing various medical/surgical interventions. Incorporates evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional standards, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and a variety of clinical settings. T: 3.5 cr./52.5 contact hrs; L: . 5 cr./15 contact hrs; C: 5 cr./150 contact hrs. All NUR classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Corequisite(s): NUR 150. Nine credits.
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8.00 Credits
Nursing 109 introduces the fundamental concepts necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care to a diverse patient population while integrating legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse. Introduces caring, critical thinking, the nursing process, quality improvement, and communication used when interacting with patients and members of the interdisciplinary team, and relates evidence-based nursing practice. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and a variety of clinical settings providing care to stable patients with common health alterations. T: 2 cr./30 contact hrs, L: 3 cr./90 contact hrs; C: 3 cr./90 contact hours. All NUR classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Corequisite(s): NUR 112. Eight credits.
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2.00 Credits
Overview of the basic principles of pharmacology including major drug classifications and prototypes of commonly used medications. Principles of medication administration include aspects of best practice for safe, quality, patient-centered care. Central points include safety, quality improvement factors in the administration of medications, patient teaching, and variations encountered when administering medications to diverse patient populations across the lifespan. T: 2 cr./30 contact hours. All NUR classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Corequisite(s): NUR 109. Two credits.
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7.00 Credits
Nursing 150 provides for the acquisition of maternal/child nursing theory, as well as application of mental health concepts, communication, collaboration, caring, and critical thinking/clinical reasoning necessary for safe, family-centered nursing care to childbearing families and children that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Incorporates evidence-based practice, standards of practice, quality improvement, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and in a variety of maternal/child and pediatric clinical settings. T: 3 cr/45 contact hrs; L: 1 cr/30 contact hrs; C: 3 cr/90 contact hrs. All NUR classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Corequisite(s): NUR 106. Prerequisite(s): NUR 109 and NUR 112. Seven credits.
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5.00 Credits
Provide the student with a transition into the role of the practical nurse. Emphasis will be placed on distinguishing the practical nurses defined scope of practice related to clinical practice, communication, nursing process, ethical/legal issues and leadership skills. The student practices in the role of the practical nurse in the associated clinical experience. T: 2 cr/30 contact hrs; C: 3 cr/90 contact hrs. All NUR classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Five credits.
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0.50 Credits
Provides students with an exceptional learning experience. 0.5 credits.
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4.00 Credits
Focuses on assisting the LPN to transition into a new role as an Associate Degree Nursing Student. Emphasis will be placed on roles and responsibilities of the ADN, nursing process, critical thinking, legal and ethical issues and nursing practice issues related to specialized skills and the care of special populations. The clinical focus will be care of the pediatric and obstetric client. T: 2 cr/30 contact hrs; L: . 5 cr/15 contact hrs; C: 1.5 cr/45 contact hrs. All NUR classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Four credits.
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4.00 Credits
Focuses on assisting the LPN to transition into a new role as an Associate Degree Nursing Student. Emphasis will be placed on roles and responsibilities of the ADN, nursing process, critical thinking, legal and ethical issues and nursing practice issues related to specialized skills and the care of special populations. Prerequisite(s): See admission requirements for Nursing Program. Successful and documented completion of LPN program. Completion of N.E.T. meeting CURRENT minimum scores. Four credits.
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