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Course Criteria
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5.00 Credits
Provides the student with a transition into the practical nurse role. Emphasis is placed on professionalism in nursing, communication, entry into practice, provider and manager of care and nursing management and leadership. The student assumes toe role of the practical nurse as they manage patient care. T: 2 cr/30 contact hrs; C: 3 cr/90 contact hrs. PREREQUISITES: BIO 201, 202, 204, ENG 121, PSY 235, HPR 108, MAT 103. COREQUISITES: NUR 106, 150, BIO 216.
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8.00 Credits
Focuses on the role of the registered professional nurse as care provider, teacher, manager, professional, and advocate in meeting the nursing needs of adults across the life span. Utilizing the nursing process, the student is expected to integrate previous learning to assist the patient and family in achieving optimal functioning in various health care settings. T: 3 cr/45 contact hrs; L: .5 cr/15 contact hrs; C: 4.5 cr/135 contact hrs. PREREQUISITES: BIO 201, 202, 204, 216, ENG 121, PSY 235, HPR 108, MAT 103, NUR 106, 109, 112, 150. COREQUISITES: NUR 211, NUR 212.
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5.00 Credits
Develops concepts of psychosocial integrity and emphasizes the function and responsibility of nursing in promoting and maintaining mental health of individuals and families. This course emphasizes communication and caring through the application of the therapeutic relationship and nursing process in the care and treatment of common clinical conditions/ disorders. T: 1 cr/15 contact hrs; L: 1 cr/30 contact hrs; C: 2 cr/60 contact hrs. PREREQUISITES: NUR 106, 111, 117, 118, 171 BIO 201, 202, 204, 216, ENG 121, PSY 235, HPR 108, MAT 103, NUR 106, 109, 112, 150 or Instructor's permission. COREQUISITES: NUR 206, 212.
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2.00 Credits
Builds upon the concepts introduced in NUR 112 Pharmacology I regarding the safe administration of medications to clients across the health continuum. Utilizing the nursing process the student demonstrates understanding of the role of the nurse as provider of care, manager of care, and member of the profession. Emphasis is placed upon the therapeutic use of medications in the nursing care of individuals with complex health needs. The student is introduced to the calculation of complex intravenous drip rates. PREREQUISITES: BIO 201, 202, 204, 216, ENG 121, PSY 235, HPR 108, MAT 103, NUR 106, 109, 112, 150. COREQUISITES: NUR 206, 211
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6.00 Credits
Continues to focus on the role of the registered professional nurse as care provider, teacher, manager, professional, and advocate in meeting the complex medical and surgical health care needs of adult clients. Utilizing the nursing process, the student is expected to integrate previous learning to assist the patient and family in achieving optimal functioning in various complex health care situations and settings. T: 2 cr/30 contact hrs; C: 4 cr/120 contact hrs. PREREQUISITES: BIO 201, 202, 204, 216, ENG 121, PSY 235, HPR 108, MAT 103, NUR 106, 109, 112, 150, 206, 211, 212. COREQUISITES: NUR 230, GTE 3-credit hour humanities or social behavioral science.
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2.00 Credits
Socializes the student into the graduate registered nurse role. The focus is on the exploration and analysis of contemporary nursing practice, current trends and issues impacting nursing care delivery. Advanced leadership and management concepts are discussed as part of the nursing role. PREREQUISITES: NUR 210, 216 or Instructor's permission; COREQUISITE: NUR 289.
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5.00 Credits
Introduces students to current trends in leadership and management concepts affecting the healthcare continuum and the practice of nursing. The student assumes the role of provider, manager of care and member of the discipline at the entry level into professional nursing. There is a practicum for application which may occur across the healthcare continuum, as the student manages groups of clients and health care personnel. The course will facilitate transition from student to the role of the graduate nurse. T: 1.5 cr/22.5 contact hrs; C: 3.5 cr/105 contact hrs. PREREQUISITES: BIO 201, 202, 204, 216, ENG 121, PSY 235, HPR 108, MAT 103, NUR 106, 109, 112, 150, 206, 211, 212. NUR 216, GTE 3-credit hour humanities or social behavioral science.
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3.00 Credits
A basic course in legal authority and analysis.
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3.00 Credits
Provides students with an opportunity to develop computer skills needed in the legal environment, including software applications, spreadsheets, databases, and Internet research.
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3.00 Credits
Provides an understanding of the role of paralegals, issues facing paralegals, the working of the legal system, and ethical questions. Legal terminology and an overview of the substantive areas of law will be discussed.
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