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1.00 Credits
This course covers the apothecary, metric, and household systems of weights and measures and is designed for students admitted to the Nursing Program. The course focuses on the computation of drug dosages for oral and parenteral medications. It emphasizes the applications of skills necessary to compute dosages for infants, children, and adults and the calculations of intravenous infusions and medications. Class meets: 1 hr. lecture. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Algebra (MAT094) or placement.
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces students to basic health assessment of the adult client using the body systems approach. Students acquire hands on physical assessment skills and then transfer these skills to the clinical setting. Students also learn the basic nursing skills necessary to provide care to the whole person in the clinical setting. Additional expenses may include supplies, equipment, and/or uniforms. Course meets: 1 hr. lecture; 3 hrs. simulation lab. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Nursing Program and Anatomy/Physiology I/Lab (BIO203), College Writing I (ENG111), and Drug Calculations (NUR100).
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7.00 Credits
This course provides the foundation for the theory and practice of associate degree nursing. The concepts of optimal health, person, nurse, environment, and holistic nursing are introduced within the framework of health promotion, health restoration, and health maintenance. The student is introduced to the critical thinking skills required for nursing practice. The student learns and begins to apply the nursing process in the promotion of health for adult clients using functional health patterns categories. Additional expenses may include supplies, equipment, and/or uniforms. Course meets: 5 hrs. lecture; 6 hrs. clinical practice in selected health care facilities. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing Program and Anatomy/Physiology I/Lab (BIO203), College Writing I (ENG111), and Drug Calculations (NUR100).
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10.00 Credits
This course builds upon the concepts introduced in Nursing I (NUR111). Students apply the nursing process within the framework of health restoration, health maintenance and health promotion in the care of adults with medical/surgical and mental health problems. Students use critical thinking skills to meet the health care needs of the adult client. Students also learn beginning acute care nursing skills necessary to provide care to the whole person. Additional expenses may include supplies, equipment, and/or uniforms. Class meets: 5 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. simulation lab; 12 hrs clinical practice in selected health care facilities. Prerequisites: Anatomy/Physiology II/Lab (BIO204), Health Assessment and Basic Skills/Lab (NUR101), Nursing I (NUR111), and Principles of Psychology (PSY101).
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9.00 Credits
This course builds upon the concepts in NUR101, NUR111 and NUR112 and includes the nurse's role in health promotion, health restoration, and health maintenance for the childbearing and childrearing family. Students use critical thinking skills in the application of the nursing process. Students provide nursing care to the childbearing family, and to children with physical and mental health problems. Additional expenses may include supplies, equipment, and/or uniforms. Course meets: 5 hrs. lecture; 12 hrs. clinical practice in selected health care facilities. Prerequisites: Microbiology/Lab (BIO205), Nursing II (NUR112), and Human Growth/Development (PSY113).
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9.00 Credits
This course builds on all previous courses focusing on health promotion, health restoration, and health maintenance for persons with complex health problems. Students apply the principles of delegation and leadership in the clinical setting. Students integrate critical thinking skills in the application of the nursing process and in clinical decision-making. Clinical practice includes hospital/health care facilities/community experiences, selected observations, and use of the computer lab. Course meets: 5 hrs. lecture; 12 hrs. clinical practice in selected health care facilities. Prerequisites: Nursing III (NUR211).
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1.00 Credits
This seminar focuses on current health care issues and the ethical, legal, and professional framework necessary for nursing practice. The course assists in the transition from student nurse to beginning practitioner. The course utilizes a variety of learning activities that promote critical thinking. The course explores topics such as conflict resolution, cultural competence, health care access, empowerment, and lifelong learning. Course meets: 1 hr. lecture. Prerequisite: Nursing III (NUR211).
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1.00 Credits
This is an introductory course in College Keyboarding designed for students with little or no keyboarding proficiency as well as those looking to upgrade or refresh their skills. Learning to type properly has never been more important. Using state-of-the-art, hands-on, self-paced software, students proceed from basic lessons through accuracy and speed building exercises designed to prepare them for careers requiring keyboarding proficiency. Taught through BHCC's on-line eCollege, students submit hands-on progress reports to the course instructor as they proceed through each lesson. Upon completion of this course, students will gain the skill and knowledge necessary to type accurately based on one (1) minute timings at a minimum of 20 WPM with one (1) error or less. For additional information and/or a course syllabus contact CITDepartment@bhcc.mass.edu.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on learning the keyboard and developing keyboarding technique, speed, and accuracy. It introduces the Windows environment and basic word processing skills, such as editing, saving, changing appearance, using spell check, and printing using Microsoft Office 2007. It covers formatting for basic business documents, such as resumes, letters, memorandums, and business reports. The course covers ergonomics, health issues, and computer concepts as related to keyboarding. Note: The department schedules an exemption test each semester for students with previous keyboarding experience. Students should contact the Prior Learning Coordinator in the Center for Self-Directed Learning (CSDL) or department chairperson for more information.
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3.00 Credits
This course includes keyboarding instruction with an emphasis on proper technique, speed building, and proofreading. Students learn the correct format for business letters, memorandums, business reports, and medical documents. Students use the Internet for e-mail and job searches. In addition, they create a resume, reference sheet, and cover letter. Note: For Allied Health students or by permission of department chairperson.
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