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5.00 Credits
5 Credits This course is designed to assist students to meet the health care needs of patients with commonly occurring acute and chronic health disorders. Physiological and psychosocial adaptation, prevention and early detection and self-care will be emphasized with a focus on maintaining a safe, effective care environment and the application of previously learned skills and information. Pharmacological concepts will be integrated throughout the course content. Clinical experiences will be provided in a variety of supervised, structured health care settings. Prerequisites: NUR 1020; PSY 2070 completed or concurrent. 15 weeks/2.5 class/8 clinical/1.5 lab hours.
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8.00 Credits
8 Credits This course includes the multifaceted approach to health promotion of children and adults with complex health needs. Nursing interventions for the patient with complex health problems in the areas of safe and effective care, psychosocial adaptation, and physiological adaptation are included. The nursing role is developed with emphasis on health maintenance, health promotion and disease prevention. Selected clinical practices in the community and acute care settings allow the student to analyze and synthesize valuable skills and knowledge. Content also includes transition into practice, issues of the nursing profession, roles of the practical nurse and NCLEX-PN preparation. This is the culminating experience course for the PN program. Prerequisites: satisfactory completion of NUR 1000, NUR 1020, NUR 1030, NUR 1040 and completion of all other general education requirements for LPN certificate. 10 weeks: 6 class/18 clinical/4.5 lab hours. (Offered summer only)
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6.00 Credits
6 Credits This course is designed to prepare licensed practical nurses for entry into the second year of the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The nursing role is differentiated with emphasis on health maintenance, health promotion and disease prevention. Content will be presented within the patient-needs framework and include topics such as role transitioning, nursing process, documentation, communication and legal and ethical issues. The PGCC curriculum framework will be explored. Selected content from the first year of the associate degree program in physiological integrity, growth and development, and dosage calculation will be reviewed. Supervised clinical practice in selected acute care and community settings will be provided. Independent study and review of previously learned concepts of nursing care of the maternity and newborn patient will be required. Upon satisfactory completion of this course the student is eligible to enroll in NUR 2010 and NUR 2020. Prerequisites: Admission to the Transition Program. 4 class/5 clinical/3 lab hours. (Offered fall and spring)
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits This course is designed to prepare students to meet the healthcare needs of children and their families from infancy through adolescence. Physiologic and psychosocial adaptation, safety and infection control, prevention and early detection of illness, and health promotion and maintenance will be emphasized. Pharmacological concepts will be integrated throughout the course. Clinical experience will be provided in a variety of supervised healthcare settings and community sites. Prerequisites: NUR 1030, NUR 1040. 1.5 class/4 clinical (for 12 weeks)/1.5 lab hours.
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5.00 Credits
5 Credits This course is designed to assist students in the theoretical and practical application of the nursing process to meet the healthcare needs of clients with complex, chronic disorders with multidimensional system involvement and rehabilitation needs. Physiologic and psychosocial adaptation, prevention and early detection, and self care will be emphasized, with a focus on outcome management and synthesis of information. Pharmacological concepts will be integrated throughout the course content. Clinical experience will be provided in a variety of supervised healthcare settings. Prerequisites: NUR 1030 and NUR 1040. 2.5 class/8 clinical/1.5 lab hours.
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6.00 Credits
6 Credits Nursing care for clients and families experiencing serious threats to physiologic and psychosocial integrity is studied in depth. Students synthesize and integrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to evaluate and modify the plan of care; to independently plan, implement, and evaluate the delivery of safe, effective care; to facilitate optimal physiological and psychosocial functioning; to assist client/family coping and adaptation; to maximize health outcomes. Clinical experiences will be provided in a variety of specialized healthcare settings in acute hospitals and community agencies. This is a culminating experience course for the RN program. Prerequisites: NUR 2010 and NUR 2020. 3 class/10 clinical/1.5 lab hours.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits The focus of this course will be on providing integrated, cost-effective care to clients through coordination, supervision, and collaboration with other members of the healthcare team. Students will analyze, synthesize, and evaluate care for groups of patients in a variety of healthcare settings. Professional practice issues will be applied to healthcare situations and NCLEX-RN readiness, the role of the nurse, and transition into the workforce. This is a culminating experience course for the RN program. Prerequisites: NUR 2010 and NUR 2020. 2 class/4 clinical hours. (60 clinical hours will be concentrated over five to six weeks)
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits This Honors colloquium will examine special topics in the field of nursing and their relevance across disciplinary perspectives. The issues to be addressed in each colloquium will vary from semester to semester. These courses are designed for students in the Honors Program, but are open to others with the approval of the Honors Coordinator or the instructor. Prerequisites: Reading proficiency and permission of instructor or Honors Coordinator.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits An overview of the law, the court system and the role of the paralegal in preparing cases for trial and appeal. Prerequisite: Reading proficiency.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits Develops legal research skills. Students utilize a law library for preparing legal research assignments. Prerequisites: Reading proficiency and EGL 1000.
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