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  • 8.00 Credits

    In this course, the student will work for a ten-week period (400 hours) as an intern in an environmental position approved by the Field Placement Coordinator. The student will learn the duties and responsibilities of the position, the organizational structure of the agency/business, and gain practical work experience. Prerequisites: Senior Environmental Science Major and permission of Field Placement Coordinator. On Demand
  • 1.00 - 4.00 Credits

    This course is an independent study and/or research under the supervision of an instructor of Natural Science. It may include directed research and readings, formal in-depth study of a topic of special interest to the student, individual projects, special educational experiences, or a practicum in which theories and their practical applications are brought together in a single educational experience. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing, and permission of instructor and School Chair. On Demand
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course introduces the nursing student to the Philosophy and Conceptual Framework of the University of Rio Grande-Holzer School of Nursing, ANA Code of Ethics, and ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice as a foundation for the practice of nursing. Additional topics discussed are: continued lifelong learning; role of the nurse throughout history; and educational processes for nurses in the United States. One hour class. Prerequisite: Official acceptance into the School of Nursing Program. Fall
  • 1.00 Credits

    The theory content of this course introduces the nursing student to the roles of the associate degree registered nurse and the standards of clinical nursing practice. Critical to this discussion is the introduction of basic human needs, growth and developmental theories, patient rights, communication, nursing process, and nursing skills necessary for the delivery of health care. The clinical component of this course utilizes health care delivery settings in both acute and extended care to provide the student an opportunity to use the nursing process to provide basic nursing care to adult patients. Three hours class, six hours lab. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Official acceptance into the School of Nursing Program and current and valid CPR card. Fall
  • 6.00 Credits

    The theory content of this course introduces the nursing student to function in the role of the associate degree registered nurse in providing nursing care to adult patients in acute care settings; and childbearing patients and neonates in maternal family settings. Critical to this discussion is the introduction of teaching-learning. Further developed are effective communication skills; the use of the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care; and the use of growth and developmental theories to identify various stages of the life cycle with emphasis on the neonate. The clinical component of this course utilizes: (1) acute care and ambulatory health care delivery settings to provide nursing care to adult patients undergoing surgical interventions; and (2) maternal family settings to provide nursing care to the childbearing patients and the neonate. Four hours class, six hours lab. Course fee required. Prerequisite: NUR 10505 with a grade of "C" or better in theory and a "satisfactory" designatifor clinical performance, NUR 10101 with a grade of "C" or better,NUR 11101 with a grade of "C" or better, NUR 12101 with a grade of "C" or better, and BIO 10505 with a grade of "C" or better. Spri
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course introduces the nursing student to math skills necessary for medication dosage calculation. Concepts discussed are: legal/ethical accountability related to medication administration; and use of the nursing process in medication administration. Upon completion of the course, the student demonstrates proficiency in medication dosage calculation. One hour class. Prerequisite: Official acceptance into the School of Nursing Program. Concurrently taken with Nursing 10505. Fall
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course provides practical tips, resources, and information to help students succeed in nursing school. Learning styles, time management, study and test-taking skills, medical terminology, and stress management will be investigated. Students will identify resources in the School of Nursing and on-campus that can assist with their success in the Program. Nursing students will be introduced to the hands-on use of computers in healthcare settings. Students will explore the use of computers to effectively communicate and collaborate with members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Emphasis is placed on the importance of life-long learning, resources that aid the teaching-learning process, and the responsibility and accountability for maintaining confidentiality of patient information. Fall
  • 6.00 Credits

    The content of this course builds upon the knowledge related to biological sciences learned in their Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) educational process. This knowledge is necessary to provide a foundation for understanding disease processes discussed in future nursing courses. Content includes topics related to homeostasis; health promotion, maintenance, and restoration; microbiology, anatomy; physiology; body systems, and immunology principles. Spring Summer I
  • 6.00 Credits

    The content of this theory course is built upon the nursing theory that the student received in their LPN/LVN educational process. Students are introduced to the Philosophy and Conceptual Framework of the University of Rio Grande-Holzer School of Nursing as well as ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice and ANA Code of Ethics. Nursing process, the eight basic human needs, growth and developmental theories, principles of teaching-learning, and effective communication skills are presented. Also discussed is the role of the associate degree registered nurse to critically think, communicate, and provide safe effective nursing care to patients experiencing needs related to fluid and electrolyte balance; acid-base balance; the renal system; the integumentary system; and the sensory perceptual systems. Spring Summer II
  • 5.00 Credits

    The theory content of this course introduces the nursing student to function in the role of the associate degree registered nurse in providing nursing care to adult patients in acute care settings experiencing needs related to fluid and electrolyte balance; acid-base balance; the renal system; the integumentary system; and the sensory perceptual systems. Growth and developmental concepts are further discussed with emphasis on infants and children. The nursing process, communication and collaboration skills, use of technology, teaching-learning, and legal/ ethical principles of nursing practice are continued. The clinical component of this course utilizes: (1) acute care health care delivery settings to provide nursing care to adult patients; and (2) community settings to provide interactions with children. Four and one-half hours class, nine hours lab. Course fee required. Prerequisite: NUR 10606 with a grade of "C" or better in theory and a "satisfactory designation for clinical performance, BIO 11505 with a grade of "C"or better and PSY 11303. Summer
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