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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
This course is intended to assist students to realistically evaluate their preparation for the nursing major including the critical need for math competency In this course, students will briefl y examine the role and expectations of the nurse in the current health care market An introduction to the mission and philosophy of the department of nursing, examining personal strengths and areas for improvement, entrance testing, and learning style inventories are completed as well as extensive study of concepts of mathematics for medication administration Students will be expected to examine their professional goals while they prepare for application to the major
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6.00 Credits
This beginning course introduces the student to the nursing profession, the Department of Nursing's philosophy, conceptual framework, and program objectives A variety of teaching strategies are used to introduce the student to ENVIRONMENT, HUMANITY, HEALTH, and NURSING The Health-Wellness Continuum is explored with emphasis on the normal fi ndings of individual adult clients The basic needs of the individual adult (Maslow) are explored along with examining methods to promote client self care An overview of historical, spiritual and cultural considerations of nursing practice is introduced Rural nursing is introduced and defi ned Values and ethical decision making processes are reviewed The caring philosophy, the competencies of the associate nurse, the nursing process, along with therapeutic interpersonal communication skills, provide the foundation for understanding professional nursing Students apply the theory of this course through clinical experiences Prerequisite: admission to program Classroom: 4 hours; Clinical: 6 hours/week
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1.00 Credits
This 100-level course is designed for the student having established credit for NA106 in the associate degree program entering the program with advanced placement The course will introduce the student to the program philosophy, conceptual framework, and the use of the nursing process Prerequisite: NA106 competency and permission of the department
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8.00 Credits
Common, well-defi ned, and recurring alterations in health experienced by individual adult clients are covered The nursing process is used to identify and address the bio-psycho-social, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs of adult clients Ethical and legal aspects of safe nursing practice are explored Critical thinking activities are used to illustrate the impact of ENVIRONMENT, HUMANITY, and HEALTH upon NURSING care of clients with selected alterations in health Students apply the theory of this course through clinical experiences Prerequisite: BI173/BL171, NA106 or equivalent, ? ?? ?or above in CH123/CL121 Classroom: 5 hours; Clinical: 9 hours/week
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7.00 Credits
Complex, well-defi ned, and recurring alterations in health ranging from adaptive to maladaptive, experienced by individual and groups of adult clients are the focus of this course The nursing process is used to determine and address the bio-psycho-social, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs of the client Nursing case studies are used to illustrate the impact of the ENVIRONMENT, HUMANITY, and HEALTH, upon the NURSING care of clients Ethical and legal aspects of safe nursing practice are explored Students apply the theory of this course through clinical experiences The course may be offered during the fi rst or second semester of the 200-level of the program Prerequisite: BI173/BL171, BI183/BL181, BI263/BL263, CH123/CL121, NA106, NA128, NA223, and PS133 If the course is taken spring semester the student must have credit for NA227 Classroom: 4 hours; Clinical: 9 hours/week
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2.00 Credits
This course focuses on pharmacologic principles for nursing practice, administration of medications, and evaluation of the client response The nursing process format is integrated throughout the course and serves as the framework for the study of drug classifi cations Prerequisite: ? ?? ?or above in CH123/CL121 Classroom: 2 hours
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3.00 Credits
Students in this course examine the development and changing focus of psychiatric mental health nursing throughout the lifespan Focus is on the concepts of HEALTH, NURSING, ENVIRONMENT, and HUMANITY in providing psychiatric mental health nursing care to clients along the continuum of mental health Nursing theory, DSM-IV-TR multiaxial evaluation system, psychobiology, psychopharmacology, the causations of mental illness, and the mind/body/spirit connection will be emphasized Care for individuals with psychiatric disorders will be addressed through the nursing process and Watson's Theory of Transpersonal Caring Students are challenged to examine their roles as associate level nurses in the ongoing challenges of providing healthcare services across the continuum with persons affected by mental illness Clinical experiences include practice in acute and chronic settings, primarily in Yankton, South Dakota, during the summer Prerequisite: NA128, ? ?? ?or above in PS133 Classroom: 2 hours; Clinical: 45 hours total
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7.00 Credits
The nursing care of the childbearing family and the pediatric client and their family including complex, well-defi ned and recurring alterations in health, are the focus of the course The nursing process is used to determine and address the bio-psycho-social, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs of the client Nursing case studies are used to illustrate the impact of ENVIRONMENT, HUMANITY, and HEALTH upon the NURSING care of these clients Ethical and legal aspects of safe nursing practice as they apply to the childbearing and childrearing family are deliberated Students apply the theory of this course through clinical experience The course may be offered during the fi rst or second semester of the 200-level of the program Prerequisite: BI173/BL171, BI183/BL181, BI263/BL263, CH123/CL121, NA106, NA128, NA223, NA253, PS133 If the course is taken spring semester the student must have credit for NA207 Classroom: 4 hours; Clinical: 9 hours/week
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare the student to manage groups of clients by learning delegation and prioritization of nursing care Theory and clinical experiences are integrated and provide opportunities for students to explore professional issues, incorporating the attitudes, knowledge, and critical thinking required of the AD nurse Students incorporate previous experiences as they synthesize concepts and prepare for entry into practice Prerequisite: NA207 or NA227 Co-requisite: NA207 or NA227 This must be the last nursing course in the AD program Classroom: 1 hour; Clinical: approximately 90 hours total
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5.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare students for entry level jobs in nursing homes and other health care facilities Includes the federally required initial 16 hours of training prior to any direct contact with a patient/resident Theory and skill training provide basic skills to provide care for clients in long term care facilities A clinical component in a nursing home is included This course is intended to prepare the student to complete the Nursing Certifi cation Competency Examination
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