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3.00 Credits
This is an advanced ASL performance course integrating cultural and linguistic competencies ranging from informal to formal communication events. Emphasis is on greater fluency in idiomatic language usage and mastery of vocabulary and syntax. Linguistic competence is enhanced through interactive discourse with native language users. Prerequisite: INTR 2320 with a grade of "C" or better. (3 credit hours)
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to familiarize students with the meaning and spelling of Latin and English legal terms. Prerequisite: DEVE 0324 with a grade of "C" or better, a score of 75 or above on the COMPASS Writing Placement test or a 19 or above on the English section of the ACT. (3 credit hours)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a general overview of the legal system and various important areas of the law, such as contracts, criminal law, torts and real estate. Students become familiar with the structure and functions of the court systems, the steps in legal proceedings, law books and the law library, and the American system of law. Prerequisite: DEVE 0324 with a grade of "C" or better, a score of 75 or above on the COMPASS Writing Placement test or a 19 or above on the English section of the ACT. (3 credit hours)
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1.00 Credits
This course includes personal development, ethical, legal and social responsibilities with the client, family and members of the health care team. Communication skills, vocational responsibilities of the practical nurse, nursing organizations, state and national health resources, delegation as it relates to the role of the practical nurse and an introduction to current federal and state patient care guidelines are included in the course and integrated throughout the program. The impact of genetic research and cloning in the practice of nursing is also included in the course. (1 credit hour)
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3.00 Credits
This course content includes fundamental principles, skills and attitudes needed to give nursing care and prevent spread of disease. Common procedures used in the care of the sick and development of the ability to adapt them to various situations with skill and comfort for the client, first aid, CPR and medical terminology are also included. Development of awareness to report and record observations of the client are part of the course theory. The course also includes the study of growth and development throughout the lifespan and end of life care. Also included is the study of culture and ethnicity as related to the provision of culturally sensitive care. Prerequisite: All previous term courses. (12 credit hours/special course fee)
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3.00 Credits
The course content includes a brief history of drugs, methods of administration, drugs commonly used in the treatment of illness, and such information as usual dosages, expected actions, side effects, contraindications, and points of observation following the administration of drugs. Formulas for conversions of measures from apothecary to the metric system, as well as formulas for calculations of dosages for adults, infants and children, are included. Performance of intravenous infusion therapy and introduction of a peripheral intravenous device on the adult client are included in the content. Prerequisite: All previous term courses. (4 credit)
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3.00 Credits
This course includes anatomy and physiology of the human body and its systems. It provides the student with a foundation for understanding the principles of maintaining positive health as well as understanding deviations from normal. Prerequisite: All previous term courses. (4 credit hours)
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the nursing of children. The course content includes the principles of growth and development, nursing the infant through adolescence, the behavior of well and sick children and client and family teaching. The course also incorporates the signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect and the role of the nurse as a mandatory reporter. Common diseases of the child and adolescent are also covered. Prerequisite: All previous term courses. (2 credit hours)
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3.00 Credits
The course content includes the normal aging process, characteristics of aging and special problems of the geriatric client. Also included in the course of study are: end-of-life care issues, environments of care, common medical diagnosis, restorative care, and pharmacology and its significance for the older adult. The management role of the practical nurse to include delegation is also included. The course also incorporates the signs of elder abuse and neglect and the role of the nurse as a mandatory reporter. Prerequisite: All previous term courses. (1 credit hour)
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3.00 Credits
The course content includes information about common conditions of illness and nursing care of clients in acute, subacute and convalescent stages of illness of both short- and long-term duration. The course content includes the study of common conditions of the medical surgical client using a body systems approach of study. Included in each system ? study are the cultural influences on nursing, nutritional needs of the client, pharmacological issues, and special needs of the older adult. The course also includes the study of current and emerging infectious disease, bioterrorism disease issues and emergency preparedness for natural and man-made disasters in toda y? s society. Prerequisite: All previous term courses. (8credit hours)
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