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7.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the self-care potential of individuals, the position of the nurse in assisting toward that goal, selected nursing care procedures, and the basic concepts of nutrition, pharmacology, nursing process, communications, and self- responsibility. Practical experience is gained in the campus skills laboratory and in clinical settings. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program. (5 lect., clinical 8 hours/ week)
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2.00 Credits
This course concentrates on mental health and illness, deviations from the normal personality, and therapeutic measures, including the use of psychotropic drugs, to alleviate the conditions. Prerequisites: Completion of MATH-1000 or higher level, MOLB 2210, PSYC 1000, and NRST 2120.(1.5 lect., clinical 12 hours total) IT
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6.00 Credits
This course concentrates on acute medical-surgical illnesses with an emphasis on surgical problems as patients are followed through the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. The student will apply the nursing process to patients, to include care of the older adult. The student will explore principles of teaching and learning and use therapeutic communication techniques to promote self-care. Prerequisite: Completion of MATH-1000 or higher level, MOLB 2210, PSYC 1000, and NRST 2120. (2.5 lect., clinical 12 hours per week)
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3.00 Credits
This course presents a basic study and practical application of the language of medicine, and introduces students to proper spelling, definition, and pronunciation of medical terms. The course provides a systematic approach to medical word construction based on the concept of combining word roots, prefixes, and suffixes; and includes proper terminology associated with the major body systems. (3 lect.)
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2.00 Credits
The LPN Transition course provides Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) with the skills necessary for successful advanced placement into the second year of the nursing program. The course includes a review of the theoretical framework used throughout the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)Program at Central Wyoming College, use of the nursing processes through application of concepts, review of physical assessment techniques, and demonstration of intravenous therapy procedures. Specific topics used for assessment and nursing care of adults are included. Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL 1010, ZOO 2015, ZOO 2025, PSYC 1000, MOLB 2210 and MATH 1000 or higher; passing scores on the LPN STEP assessment; and a minimum of 4 credits of pharmacology taken within the past five years. A current Wyoming LPN license is required.(2 lect.)
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4.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the self- care potential of individuals, the position of the nursing assistant, basic nursing care procedures, communication, and self responsibility. It is designed to help students achieve entry level nursing assistant knowledge and skills. Meets OBRA and Wyoming State Board of Nursing requirements. (3 lect., clinical 36 hours total)
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4.00 Credits
This course is delivered in a blended format that includes a required online component that must be completed by the student in a self-directed manner, followed by 36 hours of clinical. The course introduces the student to the theory, principles, and skills necessary to provide patient care as a nursing assistant in healthcare settings. Topics include scope of practice, infection control, basic nursing skills, communication strategies, and patient rights. Upon satisfactory completion, the student is eligible to take the competency examination for certification as a nursing assistant. (3 lect., 36 clinical hours)
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2.00 Credits
This course focuses on the care of families in settings other than acute care facilities. Topics include assessment of the environment and the individual within that environment, vulnerable populations, family violence, children in the community, family support (community, regional, & national), reimbursement sources, and clinical pathway as it relates to delivery of care from a health care team. Prerequisites: Completion of MATH 1000 or higher level, MOLB 2210, PSYC 1000, and NRST 2120. (1.5 lect., clinical 16 hours total)CLCE
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2.00 Credits
This course provides the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) an opportunity to prepare for practice in an expanded role in selected healthcare settings. The student will explore the rationale for skill procedures within the role of a CNA II, and will demonstrate those skills in the classroom and laboratory setting. On successful completion of the course, the student is eligible for certification as a CNA II. Eligibility criteria set forth by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing includes current, unencumbered Wyoming nursing assistant certification and documentation of 1500 work hours as a CNA. In addition, the student must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or the equivalent. (1 lect., 2 lab)
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6.00 Credits
This course provides the student holding current Wyoming Nursing Assistant II certification (CNA II) with the knowledge and skills needed for safe administration of medications with a predictable outcome, as delegated by an RN or LPN in selected settings. The student will explore the rationale for medication administration within the role of a Medication Assistant-Certified (MA-C) and will demonstrate these skills in the classroom and clinical settings. On successful completion, the student is eligible to take the National Medication Aide Certification Examination (MACE) to receive certification through the Wyoming State Board of Nursing. The student must have current, unencumbered CNA II certification. (S/U grading only.) (3 lect./lab, 40 total clinical hours)
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