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  • 2.00 Credits

    The student will be introduced to various nursing interventions appropriate at the end of life. Included will be an overview of commonly experienced problems. Nine critical areas including palliative care, quality of life, pain symptom management, communication needs of caregivers, the dying process, ethics and bereavement will be explored. This course may be used to fulfill the elective requirement for nursing. Students must receive a ā€œCā€ or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The student will be exposed to the advanced theory and skills needed to manage the care of individuals in a variety of critical care areas. The focus will be on identifying critical situations and potential problems and selecting and implementing the appropriate interventions. Students will apply theory and skills to case studies and clinical situations. Students will be exposed to such advanced skills as cardiac monitoring, hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator support, critical care drugs, emergent and code situations using case studies and simulated patient care situations. This course may be used to fulfill the elective requirement for nursing. Students must receive a ā€œCā€ or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.
  • 1.00 Credits

    The course is designed to assist the student to meet the outcomes of the nursing curriculum through enhanced test-taking skills. Students will apply nursing concepts to formulating responses in testing situations. This course cannot be used to fulfill the elective requirement for nursing
  • 1.00 Credits

    The course is designed to assist the student to meet the outcomes of the nursing curriculum through enhanced test-taking skills. Students will apply nursing concepts to formulating responses in testing situations. This course cannot be used to fulfill the elective requirement for nursing. This course is graded satisfactory or unsatisfactory..
  • 3.00 Credits

    The course builds on the foundation from previous nursing courses. The focus of the course is to explore the health care needs of pediatric clients and their families. The nursing process will be the framework to study the physical, psychological, and social aspects of pediatric nursing care. The course will provide students with the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills by using simulated pediatric care situations. This course may be used to fulfill the elective requirement for nursing. This course is graded satisfactory or unsatisfactory.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This introductory course in computer applications will help to stimulate the attainment of knowledge and skills needed to function in todayā€™s computerized environment. While the emphasis is placed on the application of information technology used in health care, ITā€™s impact on society also will be considered. Legal, ethical and social issues as they relate to technology will be explored. Learning activities will include using standard software applications such as word processing, graphics and presentation software. This course may be used to fulfill the elective requirement for nursing. Students must receive a ā€œCā€ or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to travel to Mexico and gain exposure to Mexican culture. Students will work with primary health care providers in an ambulatory care clinic. Students will use nursing skills to deliver outpatient health care to Mexican clients of all ages. Travel expenses will be paid by the student and will be approximately $600.00. Students, who will be in Texas and Mexico for 4 days and 3 nights, should have a valid U.S. passport. This course may be used to fulfill the elective requirement for nursing. Students must receive a ā€œCā€ or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.
  • 6.00 Credits

    The student is introduced to the concepts of care management while continuing to function as a provider of care and promoter of health for pediatric and adult clients. The focus is on meeting the holistic needs of the client. Maintenance and restoration of health are presented in relation to the integumentary, gastrointestinal, urinary, sensory, and endocrine systems. The nursing process is the framework for continued development of critical thinking skills. Each unit of instruction will contain content on the influence of legal, ethical, cultural, and economic issues related to health care. In the clinical component of the course, which meets 10 hours each week and is conducted in a variety of community settings, the student is accountable for his/her nursing practice. The Nursing Outcome Exam, covering the first three quarters of nursing, will be given during the initial weeks of the quarter. Lab hours include the total number of hours for clinical and seminar. Students must receive a ā€œCā€ or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.
  • 6.00 Credits

    The student continues to develop the role of manager of care while providing care and promoting the health of pediatric and adult clients. The focus is on meeting the holistic needs of clients. Maintenance and restoration of health are presented in relation to the respiratory, cardiovascular, hematological, and reproductive systems. The nursing process is the framework for continued development of critical thinking skills. Each unit of instruction will contain content on the influence of legal, ethical, cultural, and economic issues related to health care. In the clinical component of the course, which meets 10 hours each week and is conducted in a variety of community settings, the student is accountable for his/her nursing practice. Lab hours include the total number of hours for clinical and seminar. Students must receive a ā€œCā€ or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.
  • 6.00 Credits

    The student continues to develop the role of manager of care while providing care and promoting the health of pediatric and adult clients. The focus is on meeting the holistic needs of clients. Maintenance and restoration of health are presented in relation to mental health, and the neurological, musculoskeletal, and immune systems. The nursing process is the framework for continued development of critical thinking skills. Each unit of instruction will contain content on the influence of legal, ethical, cultural, and economic issues related to health care. In the clinical component of the course, which meets 10 hours each week and is conducted in a variety of community settings, the student is accountable for his/her nursing practice. Lab hours include the total number of hours for clinical and seminar. Students must receive a ā€œCā€ or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.
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