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Course Criteria
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9.00 Credits
9.00 Credits Prerequisite(s): NPT 112, NSG 112 Corequisite(s): NPT 113 Focuses on wellness and the prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole, and deviations from the normal state of health. Topics include: wellness and prevention of illness; nursing care, treatments, drug and diet therapy related to patients with disorders of the musculoskeletal, neurological, integumentary, and sensory systems; nursing care, treatments, drug and diet therapy related to patients with mental health disorders; and oncology.
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5.00 Credits
5.00 Credits Prerequisite(s): NSG 113, NPT 113 Corequisite(s): NPT 213, NPT 212, NSG 213, NSG 215, NPT 215 Focuses on health management and maintenance and prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole, and deviations from the normal state of health. Topics include: health management and maintenance and prevention of illness in the pediatric client; nursing care, treatment, pharmacology, and diet therapy of the pediatric client; growth and development; medication administration; deviations from the normal state of health, and universal precautions.
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5.00 Credits
5.00 Credits Prerequisite(s): NSG 113, NPT 113 Corequisite(s): NPT 213, NPT 212, NSG 212, NSG 215, NPT 215 Focuses on health management and maintenance and the prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole, and deviations from the normal state of health. Topics include: health management and maintenance and prevention of illness in the reproductive system; nursing care, treatment, pharmacology, and diet therapy of the reproductive system; health management and maintenance and prevention of illness in the obstetric client; health management and maintenance and prevention of illness in the newborn; and nursing care, treatment, pharmacology, diet therapy of the newborn, medication administration, deviations from the normal state of health, and universal precautions.
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2.00 Credits
2.00 Credits Prerequisite(s): NPT 113 Corequisite(s): NPT 215, NPT 212, NSG 212, NPT 213, NSG 213 Builds on the concepts presented in prior nursing courses and develops the skills necessary for successful performance in the job market. Topics include: leadership skills, management skills, and employability skills.
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4.00 Credits
4.00 Credits Generic Option Prerequisite(s): ENG 1101, BIO 2113, MAT 1111, PSY 1101, Program Admission to Generic Option Bridge Option Prerequisite(s): ENG 1101, BIO 2113, BIO 1114, BIO 2117, MAT 1111, PSY 1101, SPC 1101, SCT 100, Program Admission to Bridge Option Generic Option Corequisite(s): BIO 2114, NUR 192 Bridge Option Corequisite(s): PSY 1101, NUR 193, NUR 196 This course is a study of the role of the associate degree nurse and the application of basic skills related to health history collection and physical assessment of all body systems. The course includes the consideration of nutritional, bio/psycholosocial, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs, and transitional changes related to variations in health status of the client. The establishment and maintenance of a therapeutic nurse/client relationship is emphasized. Critical thinking skills are developed through activities and exercises presented in the classroom, skills lab, and computer laboratory that focus on student application of the nursing process, data collection via physical assessment, and the development of a plan of care. Guided learning experiences in the skills and computer laboratories assist the student to make a learning transition. The transition occurs as the student moves from existing skills to more advanced nursing skills. Guidance is provided to the student as the basics of data collection, health history interviewing techniques,and knowledge required to assess each body system is learned. The student applies the standards of practice in adhering to legal and ethical standards related to basic assessment of diverse clients.
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7.00 Credits
7.00 Credits Prerequisite(s): ENG 1101, BIO 2113, MAT 1111, PSY 1101, Program Admission to Generic Option Corequisite(s): BIO 2114, NUR 191 This course is designed to facilitate the acquisition of foundational concepts, knowledge, and essential psychomotor skills related to providing nursing care to a variety of clients experiencing transitions of health status. The following concepts are introduced and integrated throughout subsequent courses: wellness and health promotion; caring; communication and collaboration; ethical and legal implications; cultural diversity; the teaching/ learning process; notification; pharmacology; life transitions; the nursing process and critical thinking; and roles of the associate degree nurse. Southwest Georgia Technical College
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2.00 Credits
2.00 Credits Generic Option Prerequisite(s): NUR 191, NUR 192, BIO 2114 Bridge Option Prerequisite(s): ENG 1101, BIO 2113, BIO 2114, BIO 2117, MAT 1111, PSY 1101, SPC 1101, SCT 100, Program Admission to Bridge Option Generic Option Corequisite(s): NUR 194, PSY 2103, SCT 100 Bridge Option Corequisite(s): NUR 191, NUR 196, PSY 2103 This course is a study of the concepts that promote the administration of medication with concern for safety and precision. Incorporated into this course are major principles of applied mathematics including fractions, decimals, conversions between the various systems of weights and measures, and the use of ratio and proportion. The associate degree nursing student utilizes these concepts to solve dosage calculations that are frequently seen in a variety of health care settings. Foundations of pharmacology, drug action at the physiologic level, and drug preparation and administration to diverse clients as they transition throughout the lifespan is included. The action, side effects, range of dosage, and the route of administration of commonly used medications will be discussed. The student will gain knowledge in the system of classification/prototypes of drugs according to body systems. Legal factors relating to medication administration are also emphasized. The course utilizes activities that stimulate critical thinking.
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7.00 Credits
7.00 Credits Prerequisite(s): NUR 191, NUR 192, BIO 2114 Corequisite(s): NUR 193, PSY 2103, SCT 100 This first adult health course is designed to prepare associate degree nursing students to provide nursing care utilizing concepts and skills introduced in the foundational course (NUR 192). Nursing care that promotes healthy transitions for clients experiencing variations of health status related to gastrointestinal, respiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and psychosocial functions is included. Special consideration is given to the care of the elderly and clients during the operative period. Critical thinking skills are utilized to meet the bio/psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs of the client. Emphasis is placed on the application of the roles of associate degree nursing practice.
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6.00 Credits
6.00 Credits Prerequisite(s): NUR 193, NUR 194, SCT 100, PSY 2103 Corequisite(s): SPC 1101, BIO 2117 This course is a study of nursing care of mental health clients throughout the lifespan. Application of the concepts of caring and transitions related to mental growth and health is introduced. The course focuses on provisions of care and the role of the associate degree nurse as a communicator to promote health and support individual wellness behaviors. The application of the roles of the nurse to meet the needs of clients experiencing variations of health status related to mental growth and health are introduced. Content related to various treatment modalities, nutrition, pharmacology, and cultural diversity is incorporated throughout the course. Legal and ethical factors related to mental health care are also included.
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6.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1101, SPC 1101, MAT 1111, PSY 1101, BIO 2113, BIO 2114, BIO 2117, SCT 100, Program Admission to the Bridge Option Corequisite(s): PSY 2103, NUR 191, NUR 193 This course is designed to assist the licensed practical nurse (LPN) to matriculate into the second level of the nursing sequence by giving credit for previously learned knowledge and skills. (Successful completion of this course gives the student credit for NUR 192, NUR 194, and NUR 195.) This course provides for a transition from the role of the practical nurse to the role of the registered nurse and introduces the student to the conceptual framework and philosophy of the associate degree nursing program. The existing knowledge base of the student will be built upon with the introduction of new concepts and skills. Course content focuses on nursing care of diverse clients (from early adulthood to later maturity) experiencing physiological, biopsycholosocial, developmental, and/or spiritual, transitional responses related to perioperative, medical, or mental health/wellness function(s). The utilization of therapeutic communication skills, caring attitude, and teaching/ learning principles that promote or restore health will be incorporated into the areas of transitions that the client may be experiencing. Concepts in pharmacology, drug administration, and nutrition will be included in critical thinking activities that will assist the student in identifying the affect that these modalities have on a client experiencing a transition in health. **Please Note: Upon successful completion of NUR 196, 14 quarter credit hours will be granted for NUR 192, NUR 194, and NUR 195. Southwest Georgia Technical College
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