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3.00 Credits
This lab complements the theory taught in Specialty Machining. Students will work on projects utilizing Numerical Control (CNC) operation and programming, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Quality Control (QC). Projects will integrate CAD (Computer Aided Design) programs and CAM (Computer Assisted Manufacturing) programs (Pro CAM, Solid Works, CAM Works). Class: 12 hour lab weekly. Prerequisite: MTT 241. Co requisite: MTT 250
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3.00 Credits
Music Appreciation and History is a one semester survey of the Western music tradition, from the chant of the Middle Ages to the art music of this century. It includes study of the major composers, genres and forms of each period. An understanding of musical style through repeated listening is a primary goal of the class.
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1.00 Credits
This performance based course is for students, experienced or inexperienced, interested in vocal music expression. The chorale performs several times a year, presenting a variety of musical styles. Basic vocal techniques are tought. Ability to read music is not required. The chorale rehearses once a week throughout the semester. May be repeated a maximum of three times for credit.
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3.00 Credits
World Music is an introduction to the music and musical life of many cultures of the world, emphasizing the unique character of each musical expression, as well as those elements that are universal to all music. The great diversity of global musical styles will be explored and celebrated, with an emphasis on a relativistic view: the belief that each society has a musical system that suits its culture, and should be understood and appreciated within that cultural context.
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9.00 Credits
This beginning nursing course introduces students to concepts that form the foundation for the practice of nursing. The focus is assessment of the patient's basic human needs and development of nursing skills from simple to complex. By using the nursing process, students learn to assist patients to meet their basic human needs and begin to prioritize individual patient care. During this course students are introduced to the role components of the RN and to nursing issues. Nursing content correlates concepts from the biological and psychosocial sciences. Basic principles of nutrition, pharmacology and adult learning are integrated throughout the course. All laboratory and patient contact experiences are planned, supervised and evaluated by the faculty. The experiences are correlated with the subject material presented in class. Students care for patients in long term care facilities. Successful completion of Nursing I is required for continuation in the program. Pre and post conferences are designed to assist beginning students to correlate nursing theory and general education principles to clinical practice.
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9.00 Credits
This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to organize and provide nursing care to individuals with alterations in health and to maternity patients and their families. Students are introduced to the importance of patients' human relationships, interactions with families, and patients' social, cultural and physical environment. Students continue to expand their experience with the role components of the RN. Legal, ethical and professional issues are discussed throughout this course. Concurrent clinical experiences offer students opportunities to apply the nursing process to patients with alterations in health and to demonstrate professional accountability. Clinical experiences are directed toward nursing care of maternity patients and patients with acute health problems. Pre and post conferences are designed to assist student to correlate nursing theory and general education principles with clinical practice. Prerequisite(s): NUR 117.
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1.00 Credits
This course assists students to begin the transition from licensed practical nurse (LPN) to registered nurse (RN). Students are introduced to the philosophy, organizing structure and policies of the nursing program at Southern Maine Community College (SMCC). Role transition, use of resources and critical thinking are interwoven throughout course content. Emphasis is placed on the skills necessary to provide safe and effective nursing care at the RN level. These skills include health assessment, use of the nursing process, documentation, communication, and the role of nurse as patient educator. Students are provided with an overview of test taking skills and student nurse survival skills.
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed for pre nursing students. It focuses on mathematical calculations used by nurses in the clinical setting. Students must possess basic math skills (knowledge of decimals, fractions, metric system, conversion between systems of measurement, ratio proportion, and ability to do basic algebraic equations) required for medication calculations. This course will emphasize safety and accuracy required for medication administration. It will include clinically based problems that provide students with the practice needed to master clinical calculations. Prerequisites: MAT 050
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9.00 Credits
In this course, role components of the RN are further defined. Emphasis is on care of the patient within the family unit. This course also introduces students to principles and practice of psychiatric nursing. Students explore social, economic and political forces that impact the profession of nursing. Students continue to develop skills in using the nursing process in the care of the medical/surgical patient and families. Students are expected to develop full assessment skills and beginning skills in interventions, evaluation and re evaluation. Prerequisite(s): NUR 118.
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9.00 Credits
In this final course of the program students integrate all previous learning experiences to provide holistic nursing care to patients with multiple complex biopsychosocial needs. All of the role components of the RN are operationalized in depth, as students assume these roles in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. This course presents issues related to mental health and mental illness and the societal implications. Students are introduced to leadership concepts and issues of student nurse to RN role transition. In the clinical setting, emphasis is placed on integration of the role components of the RN. Students provide highly skilled, complex nursing care; plan, manage and delegate nursing care for a group of patients with multiple alterations in health; and collaborate with patients, support persons, and other health care providers to promote positive patient outcomes. They apply the principles of psychiatric nursing for patients in an array of mental health settings. Pre and post conferences are designed to assist students to correlate nursing theory and general education principles to the clinical practice setting. Prerequisite(s): NUR 216.
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