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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
This clinical course provides opportunity for the student to apply skills and nursing theory in an acute, sub-acute or rehabilitation patient care setting under faculty supervision. Students provide nursing skills, designated medical treatments and medication administration for patients between the ages of 18 and 65 + years. Development of organizational skills in the management of a multiple patient care assignment (2 or more patients) is required during this clinical rotation. This course will cover the characteristics of hazardous wastes and its safe handling, storage, and disposal. (Prereq: NURS1141, NURS1161, NURS1191, NURS1103 and HLTH2001. Prerequisite or concurrent NURS1222, and NURS1261. Current CPR or BLS for Health Care Provider or professional rescuer. Successful completion of pre-clinical math test with a score of 100%. Current TB skin or blood test or Chest X-ray. Current clear criminal background study) (BP/EP) 4 cr
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4.00 Credits
This course explores the following system as they relate to health and disease: gastrointestinal, renal, reproductive, integumentary, and neurosensory. Disease processes and related symptoms are analyzed. Emphasis is on the practical nurse's role in diagnostic testing, intervention, treatment and related pharmacology. (Prereq: NURS1141, NURS1161, NURS1191, and HLTH2001) (BP/EP) 4 cr
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2.00 Credits
This course explores well-child care, and pediatric health issues. Pregnancy, labor and delivery, prenatal and post partum care are discussed. The importance of family centered care is emphasized. (Prereq: NURS1103, NURS1222, and NURS1261) (BP/EP) 2 cr
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3.00 Credits
This course builds upon knowledge presented in Nursing Skills I. Students explore pre/post-op care, dressing changes, drainage tubes, neurological checks, gastric lavage and enteral feedings with medication administration. Practice and evaluation in a skills lab is required for clinical participation. This course will cover the characteristics of hazardous wastes and its safe handling, storage, and disposal. (Prereq: NURS1141, NURS1161, NURS1191 and HLTH2001) (BP/EP) 3 cr
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1.00 Credits
This course will present charting steps, guidelines, and tips on improving documentation. Components for meeting professional and regulatory requirements will also be presented. (Prereq: NURS1161 or current RN or LPN license) (BP/EP) 1 cr
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1.00 Credits
This course will explore meanings and expressions of health, illness, caring, and healing transculturally. This will prepare the student for practice in a culturally diverse environment. (Prereq: NURS1161 or current RN or LPN license) (BP/EP) 1 cr
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2.00 Credits
This course will expand the students' knowledge of nursing care in the geriatric population. It will address geriatric nursing care in a variety of life settings and prepare the student for work in elder care. (Prereq: NURS1141 and NURS1191 or current RN or LPN license) (BP/EP) 2 cr
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1.00 Credits
This course will provide the student with basic culinary information that will help them purchase, plan, prepare, and deliver a nutritionally adequate diet for the resident. Principles of infection control and basic nutrition will also be covered. (Prereq: NURS1340 OR the Introduction to the Health Support Specialist from either Ridgewater College or Century Community College) (BP/EP) 1 cr
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8.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the theoretical foundation for basic assessment and nursing skills. The student is given an opportunity to demonstrate these skills in the laboratory and clinical setting. An introduction to the nursing process provides the student with a framework for decision making, professional identity, and patient centered care. Evidence based practice, leadership skills, and informatics are introduced. (Prereq: Acceptance into the nursing program) (BP/EP) 8 cr
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8.00 Credits
This course focuses on care throughout the lifespan to include newborn to older adults with common medical/surgical health problems. Pathophysiology, nutrition, and pharmacology are applied to diseases within each concept. (Prereq: NURS1375) (BP/EP) 8 cr
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