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2.00 Credits
A health-related, work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupation theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Prerequisites: Vocational Nurse Licensure, RNSG 1215 or RNSG 1300. Mandatory Co-requisite: RNSG 1423.
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3.00 Credits
Development of skills and techniques required for comprehensive health assessment of clients across the lifespan: pediatric, adult and geriatric. Includes assessment of clients' health promotion and maintenance, illness and injury prevention and restoration, and application of the nursing process within a legal/ethical framework.
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3.00 Credits
Basic principles of pathophysiology emphasising nursing application. Topics include principles of homeostasis related to body systems. Factors that contribute to altered physiological functioning of each body system and interrelationships among selected pathophysiological processes are explored. Implications for nursing practice of common physiological alterations and pathophysiological processes through the lifespan are examined. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402 and Vocational Nurse Licensure or administrative approval.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the profession of nursing, including the registered nurse's role with emphasis on health promotion and primary disease prevention across the lifespan; essential components of the nursing health assessment; identification of deviations from expected health patterns; the application of a systemic, problem-solving process to provide basic nursing care to diverse clients across the lifespan; and applicable competencies in knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. The course is designed for licenced vocational/practical nurses who seek an Associate of Applied Science degree in nursing in the first semester of the Upward Mobility Nursing Program. The course presents major concepts basic to the curriculum and organizing framework to assure orientation to nursing as a professional endeavor. The attitudes, knowledge and skills of a registered nurse are emphasized, thereby facilitating the transition from LVN/LPN to Registered Nurse. Using an integrated approach and building on the foundation of fundamental knowledge and skills the LVN/LPN already has, the concepts of stress adaptation, human needs, therapeutic communication, growth and development through the life cycle, safety and wellness/illness are explored for people of all age groups. Theoretical content is implemented in a clinical environment. Co-requisite: RNSG 1260.
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3.00 Credits
A health-related, work-based learning experience that enables students to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts while working under the direct supervision of a clinical professional. Prerequisites: RNSG 1423 or RNSG 1327 and RNSG 1260. Mandatory Co-requisite: RNSG 2514.
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3.00 Credits
A health-related, work-based learning experience that enables students to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts while working under the direct supervision of a clinical professional. Prerequisites: RNSG 2514. Mandatory Co-requisite: RNSG 2535.
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5.00 Credits
Application of a systematic problem-solving process and critical-thinking skills to provide nursing care to diverse clients/families across the life span with complex health care needs including, but not limited to, complex childhood/adolescent diseases, complicated perinatal care, acute mental illness, complex perioperative care, serious adult health problems and health issues related to aging. Emphasis on tertiary disease prevention, maintenance/restoration and collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary heatlh team. Topics include the role of the nurse as client advocate and coordinator of care and applicable competencies in knowledge, judgement, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. The course requires recognition and response to all aspects of clients' needs in the face of crises. Continuing with the integrated approach, the concepts of growth and development, therapeutic communication, stress-adaptation, safety and wellness/illness are further explored for individuals of all age groups. Prerequisites: RNSG 1423 or RNSG 1327 and RNSG 1260. Co-requisite: RNSG 2361.
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5.00 Credits
Application of client assessment skills, critical thinking and independent nursing interventions to care for diverse clients/families throughout the life span whose health care needs may be difficult to predict. Emphasis on collaborative clinical decision-making, nursing leadership skills and client management. Topics include the significance of professional development, trends in nursing and health care and applicable knowledge, judgement, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. The concepts of growth and development through the life-cycle, safety, therapeutic communication, stress adaptation, wellness/illness and professionalism are further elaborated. Prerequisites: RNSG 2514 and RNSG 2361. Co-requisite: RNSG 2362.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to physics for students who have limited backgrounds in science and mathematics. Topics include motion, solid mechanics and fluid mechanics, properties of matter, heat and thermodynamics.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to American sign language and signed English systems. Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading required.
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