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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 8.00 Credits
Special or specific topic course to meet the needs of students. Topics and credits are announced in the Schedule of Classes. These courses may be used as electives for associate degree requirements. May be repeated one or more times for additional credit. No more than 6 credits of special topic courses can be used toward a degree.
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1.00 Credits
This course is required for all advanced placement and/or Track III LPN's/LVN's and appropriate transfer students. Content includesphilosophy, theoretical constructs, outcomes of the nursing program, LPN to RN role transition within the context of stress and adaptation, caring and Associate Degree core competencies. Previous learning is evaluated on an individual basis. Prerequisites: PSYC 120, PSYC 230, BIOL 252, BIOL 253, HLTH 118, ENGL 111, BIOL 224 and elective. Tracks I and II: enrollment by special permission. Track III: Semester offered: Fall
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3.00 Credits
This course explores pharmacology as therapy to prevent, minimize and treat physiological and psychosocial client stressors and to promote client adaptation to those stressors. Building upon foundational pharmacological concepts introduced in the first year, this course emphasizes the associate degree competencies of the nurse in assessment, clinical decision-making, caring interventions, teaching and learning, and managing care. Track I: Prerequisites: NURS 130, BIOL 224, PSYC 230, ENGL 111 and elective. Corequisites: ENGL 211 or 218 and NURS 210. Semester offered: Fall. Track II Prerequisite: NURS 110. Corequisite: NURS 130. Semester offered: Spring. Track III Prerequisite: Acceptance into Track III, NURS 205. Corequisite NURS 210. Semester offered: Spring.
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9.00 Credits
This course examines the client's stressors and adaptive mechanisms. Through use of communication skills, caring behavior, assessment, and clinical decision-making, the student assists the client in adaptation to mental and physical stressors. To further assist the client in adaptation, the student will demonstrate professional behavior, use caring interventions, demonstrate knowledge of teaching/learning concepts, and use collaboration to ensure quality client care. In addition, the student will demonstrate the ability to manage client care. Track I Prerequisites: NURS 130, BIOL 224, PSYC 230, ENGL 111, and elective. Corequisites: NURS 208, ENGL 218 or ENGL 211. Semester offered: Fall. Track II Prerequisites: NURS 130, NURS 208. Semester offered: Summer. Track III Prerequisites: Nursing Program Track III Acceptance, NURS 205. Corequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 218. Semester offered: Spring.
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8.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of NURS 210. This course prepares the nursing student to integrate the nursing program core constructs and eight competencies into conceptual mastery and clinical practice in nursing. These constructs and competencies are advanced to prepare the student as an entry level practitioner. Clinical settings include acute, emergency, and intensive care, as well as public, home and mental health agencies, and outpatient community facilities. Track I Prerequisites: ENGL 218 OR 211, NURS 208, NURS 210. Corequisite: NURS 225. Semester Officered: Spring. Track II Prerequisite: NURS 210. Corequisite: NURS 225. Semester offered: Fall. Track III Prerequisites: NURS 208, NURS 210. Semester offered: Summer.
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1.00 Credits
This course will focus on what it means to be a "professional nurse" ina changing health care environment where new ways of thinking and doing affect the practice of nursing in a variety of clinical and practice settings. Students will be exposed to pertinent issues and trends within the context of San Juan College Nursing Program constructs. This theoretical course content includes professional integrity, ethical thinking in beginning practice, legal responsibilities, life long learning as well as politics in nursing practice and patient advocacy as related to quality of care and fiscal responsibility, dealing with difficult people, the change process and self-care strategies. Future nursing issues and trends are interwoven throughout the course with discussion on how these challenges might be met in years to come. Track I Prerequisites: NURS 210, NURS 208, and ENGL 218 or ENGL 211. Corequisites: NURS 220. Semester offered: Spring. Track II Prerequisites: NURS 210. Corequisite: NURS 220. Semester offered: Fall. Track III Prerequisites: NURS 210, NURS 208. Corequisite: NURS 220. Semester offered: Summer.
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4.00 Credits
This course assists the student in the transition from student to staff nurse by integrating theory and skill within a supportive environment. The student will synthesize all concepts and theories learned in the previous nursing courses, including use of communication skills, caring behaviors, assessment and clinical decision-making, as the student assists the client in adaptation to mental and physical stressors. To further assist the client in adaptation, the student will demonstrate professional behavior, use caring interventions, demonstrate knowledge of teaching/learning concepts, and use collaboration to ensure quality client care. In addition, the student will demonstrate the ability to manage client care under the supervision of an assigned R.N. preceptor. The student will work a "full-time" schedule with the assignedpreceptor and the hours may vary according to the preceptor's work schedule. Track I Prerequisites: NURS 110, NURS 130, NURS 208, NURS 210, NURS 220 and NURS 225. Semester offer: Spring. Track II Prerequisites: NURS 110, NURS 130, NURS 208, NURS 210, NURS 220 and NURS 225. Semester offered: Fall odd years. Track III Prerequisites: NURS 205, NURS 208, NURS 210, NURS 220, NURS 225. Semester offered: Fall even years.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Special or specific topic course to meet the needs of students. Topics and credits are announced in the Schedule of Classes. These courses may be used as electives for associate degree requirements. May be repeated one or more times for additional credit. No more than 6 credits of special topic courses can be used toward a degree.
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0.50 - 3.00 Credits
Course is designed to address a variety of subjects required to meet the needs of lifelong learning students. Not available for transfer or applicable as an elective.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the design and application of a challenge course, and to train students in the technical skills required to instruct and sequence various activities on the Low Challenge Course. The course will combine classroom lecture with experiential learning on San Juan College's High Endeavors Challenge Course. Students will gain an understanding of the history and evolution of challenge course design and purpose. Additionally, individual element description and safety, activity introduction and framing, spotting techniques, instructor awareness, activity variations, and introductory processing skills will be covered during this course. Does not meet physical education activity requirement for AA degree. Semester offered: Fall and Summer.
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