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  • NURS 1104: Transition to Professional Nursing for Paramedics

    3.00 Credits
    Georgia Highlands College

    7-6-9. Prerequisite: Admission into the paramedic-RN bridge; may be taken concurrently with BIOL 2122K and BIOL 2161K; corequisite: PSYC 2103 This course is designed to assist the paramedic who is entering the nursing program to exempt the first two semesters of the nursing sequence. This course contains content from NURS 1101 and NURS 1102 that will supplement the paramedic's existing knowledge base and is designed to aid in the transition into the nursing sequence. Critical thinking, communications and clinical competency are key components in the course used to help the student assume the roles of the associate degree nurse. Supervised practice in campus and community facilities is utilized to develop professional nursing skills. NURS 1104 is required only of paramedics who are entering the paramedic-RN career mobility track. Taught summer semester only. Fee required.
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  • NURS 1130K: Basic Nursing Skills

    3.00 Credits
    Georgia Highlands College

    0-8-4. Prerequisite: none This course is designed to prepare the student with the knowledge and practice of basic patient care skills required for a nursing assistant. Upon completion of the course the student will be eligible to write a certification exam and complete a manual skills proficiency exam. This course will review the role of a nursing assistant, medical terminology, common health problems and basic care skills. An emphasis will be placed on safety and care of the elderly.
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  • NURS 1131: Care Planning and Care Mapping

    3.00 Credits
    Georgia Highlands College

    Prerequisite: none This course is designed to provide a student with an understanding of the nursing process, care planning and care mapping. Problem solving and the steps of the nursing process will be reviewed with practice in the formulation of care plans. Examples and case studies will be used to assist the student in utilizing patient observations to identify variances from established care maps.
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  • NURS 1180: Legal Issues in Nursing

    3.00 Credits
    Georgia Highlands College

    1-0-1. Prerequisite: none This course is designed to prepare both student and professional nurses for legal issues that impact nursing practice. Students will be introduced to principles of negligence and malpractice. Individual rights of the nurse and the patient will be emphasized.
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  • NURS 1190: Fluids and Electrolyte Balance

    3.00 Credits
    Georgia Highlands College

    1-0-1. Prerequisite: none This course is designed to increase the nurse's understanding of fluid and electrolyte balance as it relates to patient care. It will help the nurse to assess the fluid, electrolyte and acid-base conditions in healthy and ill individuals as well as the mechanisms necessary to maintain a state of homeostasis.
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  • NURS 2300: Cancer Care Nurse Navigator

    3.00 Credits
    Georgia Highlands College

    5-1-6. Prerequisites: Admission into the program; RN with at least one year clinical experience This course is designated to provide the registered nurse with core knowledge for providing clinically competent care to the patient with cancer and his/her family. The curriculum will include cancer prevention, screening, treatment, palliative and end-of-life care. The CCNN will receive instruction in cancer patient education, advocacy, resource utilization and support throughout the cancer care trajectory. A holistic approach will be used to assist the student to teach the patient and family how to navigate for quality cancer care and services throughout the continuum; to address spiritual, psychological and emotional support needs brought on by the diagnosis of cancer; serve as the navigator for home health and hospice care; and work with Medicare, Medicaid and other payers to meet the financial obligations arising during cancer care.
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  • Nursing 1101: Foundations of Nursing Practice

    3.00 Credits
    Georgia Highlands College

    5-12-9. Prerequisite: Admission to professional nursing sequence; corequisite: BIOL 2121K This is a fundamental course designed to provide a foundation for nursing practice. It is designed to help the student apply scientific principles from general education courses and nursing knowledge. This course serves as a basis for planning and implementation of all nursing care. Emphasis will be placed on fundamental skills, the role of the nurse, recognition of health care needs, prevention and care of the patient in various stages of the life cycle. Critical thinking, communication and clinical competency are key components in the course used to help the student assume the roles of the associate degree nurse. Auto-tutorial methods and supervised practice in campus and community facilities are utilized to develop skills in individualized care as a beginning member of the nursing team with awareness of legal and professional responsibilities. Taught fall semester only. Fee required.
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  • Nursing 1103: Transition to Professional Nursing

    3.00 Credits
    Georgia Highlands College

    4-3-5. Prerequisite: Admission into the LPN-RN Bridge; may be taken concurrently with BIOL 2122K and BIOL 2161K; corequisite: PSYC 2103 This course is designed to assist the licensed practical nurse who is entering the nursing program to exempt the first two semesters of the nursing sequence. This course contains content from the Foundations of Nursing Practice and Care of Children and the Child Bearing Family that specifically apply to RN students. This course will supplement the LPN's existing knowledge base and is designed to aid in transition into the nursing sequence. Critical thinking, communication and clinical competency are key components in the course used to help the student assume the roles of the associate degree nurse. Supervised practice in campus and community facilities are utilized to develop professional nursing skills. Note: NURS 1103 is required only of LPNs who are entering the LPN-RN career mobility track. Taught summer semester only. Fee required.
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  • Nursing 1104: Transition to Professional Nursing for Paramedics

    3.00 Credits
    Georgia Highlands College

    7-6-9. Prerequisite: Admission into the paramedic-RN bridge; may be taken concurrently with BIOL 2122K and BIOL 2161K; corequisite: PSYC 2103 This course is designed to assist the paramedic who is entering the nursing program to exempt the first two semesters of the nursing sequence. This course contains content from NURS 1101 and NURS 1102 that will supplement the paramedic's existing knowledge base and is designed to aid in the transition into the nursing sequence. Critical thinking, communications and clinical competency are key components in the course used to help the student assume the roles of the associate degree nurse. Supervised practice in campus and community facilities is utilized to develop professional nursing skills. NURS 1104 is required only of paramedics who are entering the paramedic-RN career mobility track. Taught summer semester only. Fee required.
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  • Nursing 1130K: Basic Nursing Skills

    3.00 Credits
    Georgia Highlands College

    0-8-4. Prerequisite: none This course is designed to prepare the student with the knowledge and practice of basic patient care skills required for a nursing assistant. Upon completion of the course the student will be eligible to write a certification exam and complete a manual skills proficiency exam. This course will review the role of a nursing assistant, medical terminology, common health problems and basic care skills. An emphasis will be placed on safety and care of the elderly.
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