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1.00 Credits
(1 credit) (.5 lecture, .5 lab) Medication Administration I is a lecture/ lab course that introduces the student to the legalities, scope of practice, drug classifications, abbreviations, and rights of medication administration. The focus is on nonparenteral routes including oral, topical, nasal, rectal, eye, and ear. Beginning awareness of the therapeutic and adverse effects of drug classifications to client care is highlighted. (Co-requisite: PSYC 2030, BIOL 2015)
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1.00 Credits
(1 credit) (.5 lecture, .5 lab) Medication Administration II expands the student's knowledge of medication administration to include parenteral and enteral routes of administration, further study of drug classifications and correlation of lab values to medication dosage. Dosage calculation, based on dimensional analysis is included. (Co-requisite: PSYC 2030, BIOL 2015. Prerequisite: NURS 1040)
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2.00 Credits
(2 credits) Nursing Interventions is an on-campus lab-based course. Content correlates with the Foundation of Nursing course. The nursing process is introduced and competencies relating to critical thinking, asepsis, oxygenation, nutrition, elimination, and the neurological system are demonstrated and validated. (Co-requisite: NURS 1001, BIOL 2020)
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4.00 Credits
(4 credits) This clinical course facilitates application of theory and nursing interventions in a variety of inpatient settings. Holistic application of the nursing process and development of organizational and critical thinking skills in caring for multiple patients is emphasized. (Co-requisite: PSYC 2030, BIOL 2015. Prerequisite: completion of all first semester nursing courses)
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1.00 Credits
(1 credit) Service Learning in Nursing encourages the student to develop an appreciation of individual diversity within the community. Learning occurs in a variety of settings including community-based organizations, residential care settings, and faithbased organizations. Students provide a variety of services through faculty facilitated experiences. (Co-requisite: PSYC 2030, BIOL 2015. Prerequisite: completion of all first semester nursing courses)
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1.00 Credits
(1 credit) Nursing Role Transition is intended for the licensed practical nurse returning to nursing education. Transitional topics are differentiated scope of practice, the nursing process and current trends and issues in healthcare. Program philosophy and framework are presented. (Prerequisite: LPN license, accepted into second year of Nursing program)
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1.00 Credits
(1 credit) This clinical lab course is designed to transition the licensed practical nurse into the registered nurse level abilities. Application of the nursing process, critical thinking, nursing interventions and therapeutic communication skills are emphasized in on-campus lab and direct patient care settings. (Prerequisite: LPN license, accepted into second year of Nursing program)
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3.00 Credits
(2 lecture, 1 lab) Health Assessment students learn to perform a comprehensive health history and physical examination. The development of a holistic database reflecting an understanding of developmental, sociocultural, environmental, sexual and family influences is emphasized. Further emphasis is placed on the development of communication skills that enhance data gathering techniques, health teaching and referral skills. Complete health examinations focus on the identification of normal patterns and functions of adults and children. (Co-requisite: BIOL 2010. Prerequisite: completion of Practical Nursing Program, LPN license)
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3.00 Credits
Integration of Nursing focuses on the impact of acute and chronic illness to the basic needs of patients and their families. Holistic assessment and analysis will be emphasized in planning care for patients with commonly recurring illnesses. Concepts of culture, complementary therapy, wellness, and health promotion will be integrated within selected case studies. The teaching role of the nurse is threaded throughout the course. (Co-requisite: BIOL 2010. Prerequisite: completion of Practical Nursing Program, LPN license)
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4.00 Credits
(4 credits) This clinical course facilitates integration of assessment, nursing diagnosis, analysis, discharge planning and teaching components of the nursing process into nursing practice. The course introduces and utilizes higher-level nursing skills in the clinical setting. Care of the patient with mental illness and general medical- surgical diagnoses are included. (Co-requisite: BIOL 2010. Prerequisite: Completion of Practical Nursing Program and licensed as an LPN)
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