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2.00 Credits
Provides beginning theoretical concepts related to caring for the critically ill client for the student or practicing nurse who is considering specializing in this area. This course covers different content areas than NSG 204. It meets three hours per week for ten consecutive weeks. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the third semester of the Nursing program or a licensed nurse, and completion of BIO 234 Note: This theory course assists students who are approaching the beginning of their second year to apply medical/surgical concepts, integrate medications, and understand the need for accurate lab results in planning client care. It is a wonderful enhancement course for students who are not sucecssful with the first attempt at NSG 221, 222. This course is offered only spring or summer not both. See class schedule.
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3.00 Credits
(3 Credit Hours) Introduces the student to a variety of healing philosophies and beliefs. Discussion covers the resurgence of natural healing and the role of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). Topics may include: herbal medicine, nutrition, supplements, homeopathy, naturopathy, mind-body therapies, posture/mobility/ movement therapies, touch and bodywork, chiropractic, energy therapies, Eastern therapies, and other traditional and indigenous therapies. Can also be taken for independent study with permission of the instructor. Prerequisites: ( NOTE: All interested nurses, members of the college community, and local community members are invited.) Note: Course is offered according to student request and availability of instructor.
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5.00 Credits
Provides development of competency in applying the nursing process in the care of adults with common medical-surgical problems affecting the cardiac, urinary, gastro-intestinal and endocrine systems with emphasis on oxygenation, urinary elimination and metabolism. This course emphasizes principles, concepts, and factors related to the client's health state, as well as issues, trends, legal and ethical accountability, and promotion of quality care in nursing practice. Proficiency in in dosage and IV calculation is required for continuation in the course. Six hours of theory, twelve hours of clinical practice (including one hour of data collection) per week in an acute hospital setting is required. Prerequisites: AH 120, BIO 233, 234; NSG 150, 155; PSY 131, 253; and SOC 131
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5.00 Credits
Provides continued development of competency in applying the nursing process to adults with common medical-surgical problems of nutrition, reproductive health and for clients with neurosensory and musculoskeletal disorders. Discussion of the community role in disaster nursing is continued. Principles, concepts, and factors related to client's health state, as well as issues, trends, legal and ethical accountability, and promotion of quality care in nursing practice are emphasized. Proficiency in dosage and IV calculation is required for continuation in the course. Six hours of theory, twelve hours of clinical practice (including 1 hour of data collection) per week in an acute hospital setting is required. Prerequisites: AH 120, BIO 233, 234; PSY 131, 253; NSG 150, 155; and SOC 131
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7.00 Credits
(7 Credit Hours) Develops competency in using the nursing process to help the child (birth through adolescence) and childbearing-family achieve self-care goals, applying scientific principles, concepts, and factors related to the child and the family as a self-care agent. Current issues, trends, legal and ethical accountability, and the promotion of quality care are integrated into nursing practice. Five hours of theory, twelve hours of clinical practice per week for ten weeks (five weeks in pediatric setting and five weeks in maternity setting). Prerequisites: NSG 150, 155, 221, 222; BIO 233, 234; PSY 131, 253; SOC 131; and ENG 131, 132 Note: It is suggested that nursing students take all non-nursing support courses before entering the program. However, students may elect to take POLS 131 at this time. Students spend the first five weeks in pediatric nursing or in maternity nursing. After five weeks they switch to the opposite speciality.
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3.00 Credits
Emphasizes the transition phase from student to ADN graduate nurse, focusing on management strategies necessary for setting priorities, including organizing and delegating work when responsible for a group of clients and applying prior learning in delivery of nursing care, work relationships, and legal and ethical accountability in the promotion of quality care. Three hours of theory, fifteen hours of clinical per week for five weeks in an acute hospital or extended care setting. Prerequisites: NSG 150, 155, 221, 222, 250; BIO 233, 234; PSY 131, PSY 253; SOC 131; and ENG 131, 132 Note: This is the capstone course for nursing. All non-nursing courses should be completed at this point with a C or better. A computer competency test or computer course that fulfills the college requirement for computer literacy should be completed as well.
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4.00 Credits
This course covers the etiology of diseases, the pathophysiological changes occurring in the body, and the clinical features of the disease. Diagnostic methods, complications of each disorder, prognosis and treatment plans are reviewed. Emphasis is placed on helping RNs and nursing students understand the disease process and apply concepts to clinical practice, including pharmacological measures and treatment modalities. The course uses critical thinking skills to integrate pathophysiological concepts and enhance the learning process. Prerequisites: Passing grade of C or better in BIO 233 and 234 or equivalent, or Registered Nurse licensure Note: This course assists students with a greater understanding of the disease process. It is an elective open to all nursing students or those who are considering a nursing career. Students who fall out of NSG 155, NSG 221, or NSG 222 are strongly advised to take this course.
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3.00 Credits
(3 Credit Hours) This course will introduce the roles and responsibilities of the health care professionals directly involved in vision care. Career options and the key elements of medical ethics for ophthalmic medical personnel will be topics for discussion. Course will provide an overview of the comprehensive medical eye examination including documentation protocol and will include units on ophthalmic terminology and abbreviations. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Ophthalmic Technician program and departmental approval Co-requisites: AH 100, BIO 135, OPT 101 and OPT 134 must be taken concurrently.
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus upon the structures and functions of the eye and orbit. It will explain the clinical manifestations of select pathophysiologic conditions of the eye specific to the role of the ophthalmic technician. Prerequisites: BIO 134, acceptance into the Ophthalmic Technician program and departmental approval Co-requisites: AH 100, BIO 135, OPT 101 and OPT 134 must be taken concurrently.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the fundamental optical principles including the electromagnetic spectrum, properties of light as waves and particles, geometric optics, and object-image relationships. The clinical applications of optical principles will be developed in this lecture course. Prerequisites: BIO 134, BIO 135, OPT 101, and OPT 134 Co-requisites: AH 120, OPT 150 and OPT 160 must be taken concurrently.
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