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1.00 Credits
1.00 credit (1.00 lec) This course explores the influences of culture and the traditions of service as integral to holistic nursing practice. Through writing and presentations surrounding a 10-hour service-learning project, students will prepare for practice in a culturally diverse environment. Prerequisite: Admission into the Nursing program.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course provides the opportunity to learn about both traditional and contemporary Chinese healthcare in a broad, cultural context. Students will travel to China and explore today's nursing and medical care and Traditional Chinese Medicine in a classroom setting, while also directly observing current Chinese medical and nursing practice. They will have the chance to study and interact with Chinese nursing students in both academic and practice settings. In addition, they will be introduced to the basics of spoken Mandarin, Chinese culture and Chinese perspectives on the world. Prerequisite: Admission to Nursing program or permission of instructor.
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2.00 Credits
2.00 credit (2.00 lec) Nursing Role Transition is for Licensed Practical Nurse returning to nursing education. Students will learn and analyze program philosophy, framework, differentiated scope of practice, the nursing process, current trends and issues in healthcare. Students will engage in assessment, planning, implementation, and educational aspects of the care surrounding patients with selected problems. Prerequisites: Licensed Practical Nurse, admission to the Nursing program.
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1.00 Credits
1.00 credit (1.00 lab) This 32-hour clinical lab course is designed to transition the licensed practical nurse into 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 client care settings. Prerequisites: Licensed Practical Nurse, admission to the Nursing program. Verification of 1800 abilities for Non-Minnesota residents who graduated prior to 1983 are validated in this course. Prerequisite/Corequisite: NURS 1900.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (3.00 lec) Integration of Nursing focuses on the impact of acute and chronic illness on 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. Prerequisites: NURS 1300, NURS 1350, NURS 1425, NURS 1600 and ENGL 1110. Completion of NURS 1900 and NURS 1950. Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOL 2225 and NURS 2010.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (2.00 lec/1.00 lab) Health Assessment students learn to perform a comprehensive health history and physical examination. This skill enhances students' ability and is central to effective interventions. The development of a holistic database reflecting an understanding of developmental, sociocultural, environmental, sexual and family influences is emphasized. Further emphasis is 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. Prerequisites: BIOL 2224; PSYC 2240; and completion of semester 1 of Nursing Program. Prerequisites/Corequisites: NURS 1300, NURS 1350 and NURS 1425.
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4.00 Credits
4.00 credits (4.00 lab) 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 client with mental illness and general medical-surgical diagnoses are included. Prerequisites: Completion of NURS 1900 and NURS 1950. Prerequisites/Corequisites: NURS 2000 and BIOL 2225.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This capstone theory course will provide students with the opportunity to synthesize the holistic care of the patient with multiple, complex needs. The impact of illness on the health of individuals, families and communities will be addressed. Theoretical foundations of the role of the professional nurse as case manager and patient advocate are included. Scope of practice, delegation, supervision, and legal issues in healthcare are discussed. Prerequisites: NURS 2000, NURS 2010 and NURS 2050 Prerequisite/Corequisite: BIOL 2226.
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5.00 Credits
5.00 credits (5.00 lab) This clinical course provides students with an opportunity to assess diverse client populations, implement therapeutic interventions for clients with multiple needs and assess the impact of illness on family processes. Emphasis is placed on environmental influences in individual and family health. Students will have the opportunity to explore the leadership role of the professional nurse in the clinical setting and provide service to the community through a studentlearning project that assesses a community-based need. Precepted clinical experiences are available. Prerequisites/Corequisites: NURS 2100 and BIOL 2226.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits This course is designed to provide nurses with an understanding of the operating room (OR) nurse's role and responsibilities. Participants will learn the theory, principles and skills necessary for an entry-level position in the operating room. The perioperative nursing course is based on the Association of Perioperative or Operative Registered Nurses (AORN) Standards and Recommended Practices. This course is intended for: Registered nurses who are interested in learning basic operating room nursing; ORexperienced nurses in need of a refresher course; secondyear nursing students with a strong academic background and high interest in OR nursing. Course objectives include: identifying nursing competencies to provide safe patient care in the perioperative setting; differentiating nursing responsibilities from those of the rest of the surgical team; applying knowledge of perioperative nursing to develop a plan of care for a surgical patient. If students have not taken college credit courses at MCTC in the past, they will need to complete a College Application form to complete their registration process. They will be sent an application when they register that must be completed and returned with a $20 application fee.
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