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5.00 Credits
5.00 credits (5.00 lec) This is a nationally standardized written examination to earn credit by exam for nursing theory obtained through prior learning. The exam takes four hours and is given at scheduled times each year. Course fee $60.00. Prerequisites: Elibigility for the Nursing Mobility Option; placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051; placement into MATH 0080 or completion of MATH 0070.
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5.00 Credits
5.00 credits (5.00 lab) Students are assessed for competence in selected nursing skills, which indicate ability to give patient care (e.g. Some examples of skills students may be asked to demonstrate are wheelchair transfer, determination of patients' range of motion, administration of medication both orally and parenterally, utilization of sterile technique, checking vital signs, etc.) Course fee $150.00. Prerequisites: Successful completion of NURS 1111; placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051; placement into MATH 0080 or completion of MATH 0070.
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2.00 Credits
2.00 credits (2.00 lec) This course provides a theoretical framework for the study of groups of medications. Prototypes of various classifications are presented to enable students to learn methods of action, therapeutic and adverse effects, actions, and related nursing responsibilities. Emphasis is on utilization of this knowledge in application of the nursing process. Prerequisites: BIOL 2224; placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051; placement into MATH 0080 or completion of MATH 0070. Admission to the Nursing program or permission of instructor.
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1.00 Credits
1.00 credit (0.50 lec/0.50 lab) Medication Administration 1 is a lecture/lab course that introduces students to the legalities, scope of practice, drug classifications, abbreviations, and six rights involved in correct 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. Medical terminology and abbreviations are threaded throughout the course. Students successfully completing this course will have fulfilled course requirements for the Trained Medication Aide TMA. Prerequisites: Admission to the Nursing program. Prerequisities/Corequisites: BIOL 2224 and NURS 1000.
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2.00 Credits
1.00 credit (0.50 lec/0.50 lab) Medication Administration 2 expands students' 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. Medical terminology and abbreviations are threaded throughout the course. Prerequisites: Admission to the Nursing Program; NURS 1200. Corequisite: BIOL 2224.
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4.00 Credits
4.00 credits (4.00 lec) Application of Nursing introduces students to alterations in functioning, including basic disease processes. The integumentary, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, endocrine, cardiovascular, hematological, neurological, neurosensory and musculoskeletal systems are included. Oncology; end-of-life care; and body responses to stress, disease and therapeutic interventions are incorporated. Nursing interventions, critical thinking, therapeutic communication and complementary therapies are discussed. Prerequisites: BIOL 2224; PSYC 2240; NURS 1000, NURS 1075, NURS 1200 and NURS 1250. Prerequisites/Corequisites: NURS 1050 and ENGL 1110.
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4.00 Credits
4.00 credits (4.00 lab) This clinical course facilitates application of complex 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 clients is emphasized. Prerequisites: Completion of semester 1; BIOL 2224 and PSYC 2240. Prerequisites/Corequisites: NURS 1300 and ENGL 1110.
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4.00 Credits
4.00 credits (2.00 lec/2.00 lab) Family Nursing introduces students to the childbearing/ childrearing family. Students will learn about psychosocial, normal physical, and abnormal conditions of pregnancy; the health and illness of the newborn through the adolescent; and the influence of the community on the family. Students will also apply growth and development theory to direct client care. The clinical component includes on-campus lab and community-based care in pediatric and maternity settings. They will apply critical thinking, therapeutic communication, nursing interventions, and holistic approach in caring for childbearing and childrearing families. Prerequisites: Completion of semester 1, BIOL 2224 and PSYC 2240. Prerequisites/Corequisites: NURS 1300 and NURS 1350.
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1.00 Credits
1.00 credit (1.00 lec) This course explores various healing modalities from around the globe, which can complement traditional Western or allopathic medicine. Students will complete 10 hours of community service and, through writing and discussions, reflect on the benefits of holistic healing for communities as well as individuals. Prerequisite: Admission into the Nursing program.
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2.00 Credits
2.00 credits (2.00 lec) Psychosocial Nursing introduces students to concepts in mental health and mental illness. The impact of culture and value systems on mental health is discussed. Included are topics relating to medication therapy, behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, group therapy, therapeutic nursing interventions, and complementary therapy. Prerequisites: Completion of semester 1; BIOL 2224 and PSYC 2240. Prerequisite/Corequisite: NURS 1300.
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