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  • 2.00 Credits

    2.00 credits (2.00 lec) This course consists of weekly private lessons, one-half hour in length, on students' chosen instrument. Learning is optimized to their individual levels, from beginner to advanced. Instructors will place emphasis on developing students' musicianship as well as technical skill. Significant practice time outside of the lesson is expected. A number of practice rooms with pianos are available in the Music Department. Aside from piano, students are expected to provide their own instruments. There is an added course fee for applied music. Students must contact their chosen instructor prior to registration. See class schedule for instruments offered and instructors available.
  • 4.00 Credits

    4.00 credits (4.00 lec) This course, for more advanced, serious students, consists of weekly private lessons on their chosen instruments, one hour in length. Learning is optimized to their individual level. Instructors will place emphasis on developing students' musicianship as well as technical skill. A number of practice rooms with pianos are available in the Music Department. Aside from piano, students are expected to provide their own instruments. Requirements are effectively doubled in relation to 1000-level applied music lessons: lesson time is one hour per week, associated practice and preparation time is doubled, and the added course fee is doubled. Students must contact their chosen instructor prior to registration. See class schedule for instruments offered and instructors available. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
  • 1.00 Credits

    1.00 credit (0.50 lec/0.50 lab) This course introduces the theories and procedures that pertain to the Home Health Aide in a home-care environment. Students will participate in the classroom and skill lab, focusing on the theory and skills for the Home Health Aide who seeks employment in a home-care setting. They will gain a basic foundation to be a caregiver.
  • 5.00 Credits

    5.00 credits (3.00 lec/2.00 lab) This course will introduce students to the concepts of basic human needs, the health/illness continuum, and basic nursing skills in long-term care and the home-care environment. Skills will be taught in a simulated laboratory setting utilizing demonstration and role-playing. Upon successful completion of classroom studies, students will participate in a supervised clinical experience in a longterm care facility. Attendance is mandatory. This course meets the objectives of the Federal Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) and Minnesota Department of Health Requirements as detailed for educating the nursing assistant. Negative Mantoux or chest x-ray required 90 days before the last clinical day. Upon successful completion of the course and clinical, students will be prepared for the Nursing Assistant test out and upon successful testing will be placed on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry. Must be taken pass/fail. Prerequisite: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
  • 6.00 Credits

    6.00 credits (3.00 lec/3.00 lab) This extended-hour version of the federal Nursing Assistant course is intended for learners with limited academic and/or employment success. Additional classroom and clinical practicum (attendance is mandatory) facilitates students' mastery of the Nursing Assistant theoretical and technical skills. Emphasis on individual learner styles and group process assists students in preparing for the Nursing Assistant test out and upon successful testing will be placed on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry. Negative chest x-ray or Mantoux required 90 days before the last clinical day. Must be taken pass/fail. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3.00 credits (2.00 lec/1.00 lab) This course builds on theories and procedures learned in the basic federally mandated nursing assistant curriculum. In preparation for employment in an acute-care setting, students will participate in the classroom and skills lab and attend supervised clinical in a hospital. Negative chest x-ray or Mantoux required. MMR immunity required. Must be taken pass/fail. Prerequisites: Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: One course in NAHA.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3.00 credits (3.00 lec) The Foundations of Nursing course introduces the student to the concepts of cultural diversity, wellness, holism and the role of the nurse. Other concepts include asepsis, nutrition, psychological care, sexuality and pain management. Body systems are introduced, with an emphasis on the neurological, respiratory, gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems. Physical comfort and safety, care of the older adult, and perioperative care are also addressed. Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing program. Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOL 2224 and PSYC 2240.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3.00 credits (3.00 lab) This clinical course provides opportunity to apply basic theory and implement skills in a variety of inpatient settings. Students utilize the nursing process to collect data, implement nursing interventions and administer medication. Emphasis is placed on organization, critical thinking, therapeutic communication and a holistic approach to client care. Concepts of health promotion, illness prevention and restoration of health are included. Prerequisites: NURS 1075 and NURS 1200. Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOL 2224, NURS 1000, NURS 1250 and PSYC 2240.
  • 2.00 Credits

    2.00 credits (2.00 lab) Nursing Interventions is an on-campus, lab-based course. Content correlates with the Foundations 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. Medical terminology is threaded throughout the course. Prerequisites/Corequisites: NURS 1000 and BIOL 2224.
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