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0.00 - 9.00 Credits
This course prepares the student for entry into practice as an associate degree nurse. The course is structured to promote a secure knowledge base in chronic and complex physical and mental illness that affect individuals of all ages. The student demonstrates skill in using the nursing process to make and evaluate nursing care decisions. [R-1] Prerequisites: PSY 100, CHM 110 and grade of75% (C) or higher in NUR 201. NOTE: A grade of 75% (C) or higher in NUR 202 is required to graduate with an A.A.S. degree in nursing. An A.A.S. degree in nursing is required for certification to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Professional Nurse (RN). **13 weeks.
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1.00 Credits
This course focuses on the role transition of student to staff nurse. The student will work with a registered nurse preceptor and faculty members as part of a health care team. Emphasis will be placed on the duties and responsibilities of the beginning staff nurse in planning, prioritizing, coordinating and implementing client care activities. The objectives will include increased skill in applying the nursing process, as well as an increased ability to evaluate selfperformance and heightened levels of self-confidence. Prerequisite: NUR 101, NUR 102, NUR 201, NUR 202
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to medications used to maintain health and/or treat diseases and disorders. The course includes beginning concepts in the origins of medications, how commonly used medications act in the body, how they are changed in the body and how their effects are produced. Toxic effects, side effects and adverse reactions to commonly used drugs are included as well as the effects of medications in all stages of human development. Prerequisite: BIO 112 or permission of instructor
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to assist the student to perform the preparation and administration of medications safely in complex and diverse clinical situations. Dimensional analysis is the method used to assist the learner to obtain answers with accuracy. Prerequisites: NUR 112 or NUR 102 or permission of instructor
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to the characteristics and conventions of CPT-4 and ICD-9- CM coding. Format and correct coding practices will be taught. The importance of using accurate coding conventions to maximize reimbursement in the medical office will be stressed.
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1.00 Credits
This course concentrates on building skills over a period of one-half semester. Students learn the use of alphabetic and numeric keys. In order to complete the course with a passing grade of C, students will be expected to work at a minimum speed of 20-25 words per minute for three minutes with reasonable accuracy using the touch method (without looking at the keys). This course meets three hours per week for eight weeks. Students who already have acceptable skill levels, should take the departmental examination for possible waiver of the course. OFT 107 or higher may be substituted for OFT 106.
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3.00 Credits
The course objective is mastery of the typewriter/computer keyboard. Topics include the parts and functions of the workstation, personal and business letter arrangements, manuscript writings, and basic centering and tabulation problems. For a grade of C on straight copy writings, the student must achieve a minimum speed of 30 words per minute with a maximum of 5 errors on a five-minute writing.
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3.00 Credits
Professional competence is developed in the keyboarding of business documents on a computer using WordPerfect software. Students learn to format business reports, tables, forms, and correspondence with emphasis on correct keyboarding, formatting, and proofreading techniques. For a grade of C on straight copy writings, the student must achieve a minimum speed of 40 words per minute with a maximum of 4 errors on a five-minute writing. Prerequisite: OFT 107 or placement by department
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3.00 Credits
Emphasis is placed on building production skill in the keyboarding of statistical reports, advanced business correspondence with tables, business forms and financial statements, medical reports, and legal forms using word processing software. For a grade of C, the student must achieve minimum speed on straight-copy, five-minute writings of 50 words per minute with a maximum of 3 errors. Prerequisite: OFT 108
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3.00 Credits
This course presents classroom knowledge in preparing the legal documents used in a legal office setting. They include: pleadings and related documents, separation and dissolution of marriage papers, criminal law papers, wills and trusts, contracts, corporation and partnership forms, and real estate transactions. Students will learn legal terminology as they progress through each topic. They will also develop speed on straight-copy keyboarding. Prerequisite: OFT 108 or placement by department
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