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5.00 Credits
(O) *COURSE DATA: CREDIT: 5 LECTURE: 3 LAB: 4 REPEAT: 0 PREREQUISITE: Grade of "C" in BIOL 104, NURS 192 and PSY 161 Psychiatric nursing is the study of mental health, both normal and abnormal. The concurrent clinical practice takes place in acute and chronic care facilities. The focus is on holistic nursing, and because psychiatric mental health nursing is applicable to every nurse's individual practice, the concepts taught may be utilized in all clinical nursing. Delivery of course content is through 48 hours of lecture and 64 hours of clinical experience.
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7.00 Credits
(O) *COURSE DATA: CREDITS: 7 LECTURE: 4 LAB: 6 REPEAT: 0 PREREQUISITE: Grade of "C" in BIOL 104, NURS 192 and PSY 262 Advanced Concepts of Nursing is a comprehensive course developing a progressive understanding of care and maintenance of patients in crisis. Delivery of course content is through 64 hours of lecture, 12 laboratory hours, and 84 hours of clinical experience.
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3.00 Credits
(V) *COURSE DATA: CREDITS: 3 LECTURE: 2 LAB: 2 REPEAT: 1 PREREQUISITE: Graduate R.N. Develops initial skills in physical assessment; to relate fundamental elements of anatomy and physiology necessary for physical assessment; to develop basic skills of inspection, palpation, auscultation, and percussion; and to coordinate the above skills into the clinical techniques of physical assessment consistent with the expanded role of the professional nurse. Delivery of course content is through 32 clock hours of lecture and 32 hours of clinical experience. A maximum of six (6) credit hours may be earned in this course.
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1.00 Credits
(V) *COURSE DATA: CREDITS: 1 LECTURE: 1 LAB: 0 REPEAT: 0 PREREQUISITE: Second year ADN student This course introduces the student nurse to the principles of leadership and professionalism as they pertain to nursing. Delivery of course content is through 16 hours of lecture. Develops nursing leadership skills and provides a perspective of the nursing profession. A discussion format is used to incorporate current events, and leadership skills into the student's nursing practice. Discussion of current events as they pertain to the nursing profession is encouraged. Delivery of course content is through 16 clock hours of lecture.
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3.00 Credits
(V) *COURSE DATA: CREDITS: 3 LECTURE: 3 LAB: 0 REPEAT: 0 Designed to explore the ethical and legal aspects of professional nursing practice and the relationship between ethics and the law. Legal guidelines for nursing practice as well as a framework for resolving ethical dilemmas will be reviewed. Delivery of course content is through 48 hours of lecture.
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3.00 Credits
(V) *COURSE DATA: CREDITS: 3 LECTURE: 3 LAB: 0 REPEAT: 0 Provides review and renewal of vocational skills needed to perform adequately in a career.
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3.00 Credits
(O) *COURSE DATA: CREDITS: 3V LECTURE: 3 LAB: 0 REPEAT: 0 Provides general instruction in safety education. The student will become familiar with the vocabulary and materials that are essential for an effective safety program.
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1.00 Credits
(V) *COURSE DATA: CREDITS: 1 LECTURE: 1 LAB: 0 REPEAT: 2 Career Seminar integrates discussion, speakers, and panel formats to emphasize the importance of business etiquette and professionalism in today's work world. A major focus of this course is preparing the resume as a key tool for a successful job hunt, as well as the importance of cover letters, references, and letters of recommendation. Other topics include nontraditional job hunting strategies, personal presentation, effective networking and interviewing skills, workplace expectations, and meal etiquette. Guest speakers from the community are spotlighted throughout this course.
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3.00 Credits
(V) *COURSE DATA: CREDITS: 4V LECTURE: 1 LAB: 6 REPEAT: 2 PREREQUISITE: Consent of program faculty, completion of 21 credit hours of technical coursework and consent of program faculty The internship will provide students with practical experience in area institutions, businesses, or manufacturing environments. Students working with one or more intern sponsors will learn entry-level skills and career requirements, workplace expectations, business operations, and industrial or professional applications. Students are required to attend orientation and summary meetings, satisfactorily complete planning and reporting requirements, and working specific hours at the work site under the direction of the sponsor. Internships are available in the following areas: Agriculture, Automotive, Business & Accounting, Cosmetology, Early Childhood Education, Information Systems, Information Technology Healtchcare, Manufacturing, and Office Technology. A maximum of twelve (12) credit hours may be earned in this course. **Courses marked with a double asterisk are delivered in Highland's individualized Office Technology Lab. This lab is staffed at all times with an instructor to assist students with course work. Students are able to proceed through many courses at their own rate and at times that are convenient to both the traditional student and to the person wishing to train for a new field or to upgrade his/her skills.
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3.00 Credits
(O) *COURSE DATA: CREDITS: 4V LECTURE: 4 LAB: 0 REPEAT: 1 **Offered in the Office Technology Lab where class time and the learning pace are set by the individual student. Develops techniques and proficiency in keyboarding. This course is for students with little or no previous keyboarding training. Course production work emphasizes various keyboarding projects, including reports, business letters, and tables. The course is designed for students interested in obtaining keyboarding ability to help them in their schoolwork and future professions.
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