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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to allow educational mobility and facilitate the transition of the LPN to a level consistent with that of the R.N. student. The content of the course builds on a core of common knowledge/skills identified from previous nursing education and introduces the LPN to the philosophy and organizing structure of the NWACC Nursing Program and the roles and competencies of the Associate Degree RN. Emphasis is placed on utilization of the nursing process, biopsychosocial needs, physical assessment, principles of teaching and learning, communication skills, pharmacology, fluid and electrolyte and selected advanced psychomotor skills. The campus lab and clinical component in acute care settings allow the LPN to demonstrate new competencies. The roles of direct care provider and member within the profession of nursing are emphasized. Prerequisites: College Algebra, Anatomy and Physiology I and II,Microbiology, General Psychology, Human Growth and Development, English Composition I, and Elective.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of Nursing Care of Adults I and focuses on the nursing care of clients with musculoskeletal, reproductive, renal-urinary, hematologic, peripheral-vascular, integumentary and eye, ear, nose, throat disorders. The nursing process is utilized to address client needs. The emphasis is on the role of the A.D. nurse as direct care provider. Correlation of theory and clinical is provided in acute care settings. Prerequisites: Nursing Care of Older Adults, Nursing Care of Adults I, Human Growth and Development, Elective. Co requisites: Nursing Care of Childbearing /Childrearing Families, English Composition II.
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3.00 Credits
The content of this course is based on concepts derived from developmental psychology and previous nursing courses. It focuses on application of the nursing process in providing care to the childbearing woman and her neonate and to pediatric clients from birth through adolescence and their families. Knowledge of biopsychosocial needs, developmental tasks and cultural variables are incorporated. The emphasis is on integration of the roles of the A.D. nurse as direct care provider and manager of client care. The clinical component gives the student the opportunity to provide care to hospitalized and ambulatory clients at various locations on the healthillness continuum. The settings will include labor and delivery, postpartum, newborn nursery, pediatric units and selected observational experiences in community settings. Prerequisites: Nursing Care of Older Adults, Nursing Care of Adults I, Human Growth and Development, Elective Co requisites: Nursing Care of Adults II, English Composition II.
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3.00 Credits
This course is based on concepts derived from general psychology and focuses on psychosocial responses to stressors. The needs of the client coping with psychosocial stressors, mental illness and substance abuse at various points on the health-illness continuum are addressed utilizing the nursing process. The emphasis is on the role of the A.D. nurse as direct care provider, utilizing active listening skills and therapeutic communication. The clinical component provides the student the opportunity to intervene with clients demonstrating ineffective psychosocial responses in a mental health setting. Prerequisites: Nursing Care of Childbearing / Childrearing Families, Nursing Care of Adults I and II, English Composition II. Co requisites: Nursing Care of Adults III, Introduction to Computer Information.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of I and II, and focuses on the nursing care of clients with cardiac and neurological disorders, cancer and the critically ill. There is also a focus on development of basic management skills to provide nursing care for groups of clients. Finally, the student will explore the transition from student to practicing nurse. The emphasis is on the role of the A.D. nurse, as manager of client care and member within the profession of nursing. Prerequisites: Nursing Care of Childbearing/Childrearing Families, Nursing Care of Adults I and II, English Composition II. Co requisites: Nursing Care of Persons with Psychosocial Stressors, Introduction to Computer Information.
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3.00 Credits
This is an introductory course that explores concepts, theories, and practical applications of occupational safety and health issues. This course is designed to give the students a broad overview of the knowledge important to workplace safety and health in a variety of occupations, with an introduction to federal regulations. Available Online.
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30.00 Credits
This is an in-depth OSHA standards course for the general industry. Students will review the current OSHA standards contained in 29 CFR 9 0. Course is taught by instructors certified by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Students will receive the 30-hour OSHA training completion card upon course completion. Available Online.
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3.00 Credits
Hazards in the workplace and their relationship to loss of property and/or life. An introduction to the concepts, principles, and methods of risk analysis, as used in a systematic approach to risk and assessment for workers in business and industry in and the public sector. Performance measurement standards will be stressed such as safety effectiveness measurement scales, inter-modular measures, organic measures and future performance measures. The auxiliary functions of a safety department will be examined and explained. Available Online.
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3.00 Credits
This course integrates human resources management and office technology with concise, non-technical coverage of office systems and automation, office productivity, with continuing emphasis on professionalism, confidentiality, and customer service. Development of an ergonomic work environment is presented as well as priority setting and decision making. (Outside lab time will be required.)
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3.00 Credits
Learn to use PowerPoint software to prepare attentiongetting business presentations with the aid of a computer or computer-generated materials. Students will learn to prepare materials and to combine these tools with effective speaking and presentation techniques for the optimum attention of the audience. Prerequisites: CISQ 03 and COMM 3 3 or OSIM 03. (Outside lab time will be required.)
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