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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
The attitudes, knowledge, skills and behaviors of the associate degree registered nurse are emphasized, thereby facilitating the initiation of role transition from the licensed practical nurse to the role of the associate degree registered nurse. Utilizing an integrated approach and building upon the foundation of fundamental nursing knowledge and skills, the curriculum subconcepts of critical thinking, therapeutic communication, therapeutic nursing interventions, community involvement, nursing process, teaching-learning principles, professional standards, leadership/management and interdisciplinary health care are introduced. The curriculum subconcepts are interwoven throughout the course. Topics include but are not limited to the following areas: developmental theories across the life span, care of the dying client, communication process, skin integrity and wound healing, fluid and electrolytes and acid-base imbalances, hematology, respiratory disorders, selected psychosocial nursing topics, normal obstetrical care, and normal newborn. Corequisite: NSG 2214 (Nursing Practicum I). Corequisite: NSG 2214 (Nursing Practicum I).
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3.00 Credits
Clinical laboratory course focusing on the application of the knowledge, attitudes, skills and behaviors of the associate degree registered nurse that are identified in NSG 2208 (Nursing Theory I). The student will demonstrate the role of the associate degree registered nurse in caring for clients with uncomplicated health care problems in various health care settings; primary acute care; role development issues, nursing process/critical thinking, IV therapy principles, physical assessment, including pain assessment, community nursing topics and leadership/management skills are included. Corequisite: NSG 2208 (Nursing Theory I). The student will be required to successfully pass the clinical component of Nursing Practicum I in order to pass the overall course.
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3.00 Credits
The student utilizes knowledge of the nursing process in caring for patients with a variety of unmet needs. Continuing with the integrated approach, the curriculum subconcepts of community resources, therapeutic communication, leadership/management, nursing process, professional standards, teaching-learning principles, therapeutic nursing interventions, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary health care are expanded. The curriculum subconcepts are interwoven throughout the course in which the nursing care of clients of all ages at varying phases of adaptation are discussed. The emphasis is on nursing care of the client(s) with: selective psychosocial nursing topics, musculoskeletal trauma and disorders, OB complications, critical care and emergency nursing. Prerequisite: NSG 2208 (Nursing Theory I). Corequisite: NSG 2313 Nursing Practicum II).
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3.00 Credits
Clinical laboratory course focusing on the application of associate degree registered nurse knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors that are identified in Nursing Theory II. The purpose of the clinical experience is to expand upon the role of Associate Degree Registered Nurse with emphasis on leadership and management and community nursing topics. The student will care for clients with selected health care problems in various health care settings. Prerequisite: NSG 2214 (Nursing Practicum I). Corequisite: NSG 2303 (Nursing Theory II). The student will be required to successfully pass the clinical component of Nursing Practicum II in order to pass the overall course.
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3.00 Credits
This course continues to build upon the knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors of the associate degree registered nurse. Continuing with the integrated approach, the curriculum subconcepts of critical thinking, communication processes, therapeutic nursing interventions, community involvement, nursing process, teaching-learning principles, leadership/management, interdisciplinary health care and professional standards are developed. The curriculum subconcepts are interwoven throughout the course in which the nursing care of clients of all ages experiencing progressively more complex disorders are presented. Topics include but are not limited to: cardiovascular disorders, neurological disorders, immunology, oncology, endocrine disorders, GI hepatic disorders, genitourinary disorders, high risk obstetrical situations and reproductive health, and selective psychosocial nursing topicsCorequisite is NSG 2414 & NSG 2501. Prerequisite is successful completion of NSG 2303.
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3.00 Credits
This is a clinical laboratory course focusing upon the associate degree nurse's knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors emphasized in Nursing Theory III. The student will demonstrate the role of the associate degree registered nurse in caring for clients with complicated health care problems in various health care settings. The learner applies knowledge obtained in Nursing Theory I, II, and III to clients in the clinical practice. Corequisite is NSG 2408 & NSG 2501. Prerequisite is successful completion of NSG 2313. The student will be required to successfully pass the clinical component of Nursing Practicum III in order to pass the overall course, including the preceptorship.
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1.00 Credits
Nursing Seminars is a one-semester hour online course that examines the associate degree registered nurse as a member of the profession. Topics include but are not limited to: image and history of nursing profession, advocacy, legal and ethical issues, political issues, and career management. The role of the associate degree registered nurse as a member of the profession is further expanded. This online course is required for both tracks of the LPN to RN program. Corequisite is NSG 2408 & NSG 2414. Prerequisite is successful completion of NSG 2208, 2214, 2303, & 2313.
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3.00 Credits
The knowledge, skills and behaviors of the practical nurse are introduced. The curriculum includes fundamentals of basic nursing, pharmacology, IV therapy, nutrition and care of the geriatric and medical-surgical patient. Vocational legal and ethical issues are also discussed. The clinical focus includes basic skills, caring for the geriatric patient and medical-surgical nursing.
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3.00 Credits
The curriculum includes a continuation of the study and care of adults with commonly occurring medical-surgical conditions, nutrition and concepts of pharmacology. Care of the obstetrical patient and pediatric nursing and mental health nursing are also discussed. The clinical focus includes caring for the medical-surgical patient, obstetrical patient and pediatric patient. Prerequisites: NUR 1121 (Nursing I).
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of the study of adults with commonly occurring medical-surgical problems. Opportunities are provided to coordinate care for a small group of patients. Clinical component includes medical-surgical nursing, obstetrical and pediatric rotations as needed to fulfill the Arkansas State Board of Nursing requirements. Each student is required to complete a 96 hour preceptorship for this course. Prerequisites: NUR 1219 (Nursing II).
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