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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. This Level IV course focuses on clinical decision making using the nursing process and all medical surgical nursing skills and concepts. Prerequisites: RNSG 1162, 1343, 2160, 2313, ENGL 1301, PHIL 2306. Concurrent: RNSG 1153, 2161, 2331, ENGL 1302. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
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2.00 Credits
Introduction to the science of pharmacology with emphasis on the actions, interactions, adverse effects and nursing implications of each drug classification. Topics include the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in safe administration of medications within a legal/ethical framework. Lays the foundation for pharmacological application throughout the program. Specific drug information is discussed in relation to assessment, nursing diagnosis, client monitoring, interventions, client education and evaluation of safe and effective drug therapy. Must be repeated if clinical evaluation in clinical courses is unsatisfactory in application of concepts from this course. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, 2402, HPRS 1106 and 1204. Concurrent: RNSG 1160, 1413, 2306. CHEM 1406, PSYC 2301. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
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2.00 Credits
Overview of nursing and the role of the professional nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care and member of a profession. Topics include knowledge, judgement, skills and professional values with a legal/ethical framework. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, 2402, 2420, CHEM 1406, PSYC 2301, 2314. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
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3.00 Credits
Topics include health promotion, expanded assessment, analysis of data, nursing process, pharmacology, multidisciplinary teamwork, communication and applicable competencies in knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. An accelerated course of study for qualified LVNs that will incorporate content and practice taught in the programs Level I and Level II courses. This transition course is designed to assess, validate and enhance the LVN's basic knowledge of nursing gained in LVN education and working experience. Study of medical-surgical areas of patient care relating to basic medical-surgical nursing. Emphasis on the role of the registered nurse and the application of clinical decision making to nursing practice. Must be repeated if clinical RNSG 1163 is not successful. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, 2402, 2420, CHEM 1406, PSYC 2301, 2314. Concurrent: RNSG 1163, 2306. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
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3.00 Credits
Integration of previous knowledge and skills into the continued development of the associate degree nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care and member of a profession in the care of adult clients/families in structured health care settings. Incorporates judgments, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This Level III course focuses on medical-surgical areas of nursing care relating to physiological and higher needs as altered by physiological stress. Further development of clinical decision making continues along with study of pharmacology, nutrition, math proficiency, communication skills and asepsis as altered by specific stressors. Must be repeated if clinical RNSG 1162 is not successful. Prerequisites: RNSG 1161, 1412, 1441, 2162, BIOL 2420, PSYC 2314. Concurrent: RNSG 1162, 2160, 2313, ENGL 1302, PHIL 2306. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
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4.00 Credits
Study of concepts related to the provision of nursing care for childbearing and childrearing families in a multidisciplinary approach; competency in knowledge, judgment, skill and professional values within a legal/ethical framework, focus on normal needs for the childbearing/childrearing family during the conception, prenatal, intrapartum, neonatal, postpartum and childrearing experience from conception through 18 years of age. Emphasis on applying the nursing process to client/patient and family assessment, caring for the family in crisis, developing communication skills with families and teaching appropriate health practices. Must be repeated if clinical RNSG 2162 is not successful. Prerequisites: RNSG 1160, 1201, 1413, 2306, PSYC 2301, CHEM 1406. Concurrent: RNSG 2162, BIOL 2420, PSYC 2314. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the role of the associate degree nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care and member of a profession. Topics include knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Development of a realization of nursing as an interpersonal process with emphasis on fundamental concepts and theories upon which nursing is based. One of four Level I courses which includes nursing practice socialization and history, legal aspects and other factors influencing health care. Must be repeated if clinical RNSG 1160 is not successful. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, 2402, HPRS 1106 and 1204. Concurrent: RNSG 1160, 1201, 2306, CHEM 1406, PSYC 2301. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
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4.00 Credits
Provides the articulating student the opportunity to examine the role of the professional nurse; application of a systematic problem solving process and critical thinking skills which includes a focus on the adult population in selected settings, and competency in knowledge, judgment, skill and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Must be repeated if RNSG 2163 is not successful. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, 2402, 2420, CHEM 1406, PSYC 2301, 2314. Concurrent enrollment in RNSG 2163. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
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4.00 Credits
Study of the general principles of caring for selected adult clients and families with common health needs in a structured setting. Emphasis on knowledge judgment, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This Level II course focuses on medical-surgical areas of nursing care relating to physiological and higher needs as altered by physiological stress. Further development of clinical decision making continues along with study of pharmacology, nutrition, math proficiency, communication skills and asepsis as altered by specific stressors. Must be repeated if clinical RNSG 1161 is not successful. Prerequisites: RNSG 1160, 1201, 1413, CHEM 1406, PSYC 2301. Concurrent: RNSG 1161, 1412, 2162. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
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1.00 Credits
Study of concepts related to the provision of nursing care for children and their families, emphasizing judgment and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This Level IV course focuses on critical care and high risk needs for children and their families. Prerequisites: RNSG 1162, 1343, 2160, 2313, ENGL 1301, PHIL 2306. Concurrent: RNSG 1153, 1166, 2161, 2331, ENGL 1302.
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