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5.00 Credits
This foundation course provides students with a basis from which to practice nursing. The cognitive nursing competency is emphasized. Critical thinking is introduced early in the course and provides a framework from which all other concepts and theories are explored. Current trends and events that have influenced the development of the profession of nursing are presented. Concepts of interpersonal communication and principles of teaching and learning are investigated. Relevant theories regarding health, wellness, and nursing are introduced. Emphasis is placed on Orem's Self Care Model and the nursing process. Concepts of the individual, family, and community as the clients of nursing care are presented to develop the student's ability to assess the health and wellness of these populations. The role nursing assumes within the health care delivery system and its professional accountability are addressed. A variety of laboratory experiences are incorporated to assist students to apply the concepts and skills explored in this course. Lecture ( 60.00) Clinical ( 60.00) Corequisites: BIO-211, BIO-221 and PSY-101
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7.00 Credits
This course examines nursing activities which support selfcare, health promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration in all age groups in accordance with professional standards. The student is introduced to the principles of health assessment as a basis for nursing care. Principles of therapeutic communication, interviewing techniques and comprehensive health assessment are presented. The student is provided with learning opportunities to develop skills in assessing the health of children and adults. Emphasis is placed on nursing activities which promote, maintain, and restore physical and mental health across the life span. Strategies which promote health in individuals, families, and communities are discussed. Lecture ( 60.00) Clinical ( 180.00) Prerequisites: NHF-100, BIO-211, BIO-221 and PSY-101 Corequisites: BIO-212, PSY-112 and ENG-101
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6.00 Credits
This course offers a foundation for professional nursing. Critical thinking provides a framework to utilize the nursing process. The nursing management of human responses of diverse individuals is implemented when providing basic care through the health continuum. Fundamental concepts, theories and principles provide an understanding of this continuum across the lifespan. The student will have an opportunity to demonstrate role behaviors using cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills in a variety of clinical settings. Lecture ( 45.00) Clinical ( 45.00) Prerequisites: BIO-211 and BIO-221 Corequisites: BIO-212 and NHF-121
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2.00 Credits
This course offers the opportunity for students to acquire skills to conduct a comprehensive health assessment in individuals across the lifespan. This assessment will include the physical, psychosocial, functional, and environmental aspects of health. Lecture ( 30.00) Prerequisites: BIO-211 and BIO-221 Corequisites: BIO-212 and NHF-120
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8.00 Credits
This course focuses on concepts which promote and restore health in individuals with selected health care needs and health problems. Health promotion and restoration are explored as they relate to the childbearing family and the surgical client. The student's knowledge of normal growth and development serves as the basis for assessment of selected health deviations in clients. Nursing care of individuals with selected genitourinary, reproductive, and perioperative self-care deficits is implemented. Principles of Pharmacology are introduced and the cognitive and psychomotor skills required for the safe administration of pharmacological agents are developed. Opportunities to develop, practice, and apply the principles of nursing care to surgical and obstetrical patients are provided in a diversity of acute and ambulatory settings. The rolls and responsibilities of the professional nurse are emphasized throughout the course as they relate to the self-care deficits which are presented. Lecture ( 60.00) Clinical ( 240.00) Prerequisites: NHF-110, BIO-212, PSY-109 and ENG-101 Corequisites: CHM-101, BIO-105 and ENG-102
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8.00 Credits
This course focuses on concepts which support health restoration and the nurse's role in assisting clients of all ages to restore health. The concepts of acute illness, chronic illness, and rehabilitation are introduced and discussed relative to each of the health deviations covered in the course. Specific attention is given to theoretical principles of nursing care required for clients with selected health deviations occurring in gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine systems. The nursing care of clients with behavioral health issues and chemical dependencies is also explored. Opportunities to develop, practice and apply principles of care using clinical decision-making skills are provided in various secondary and tertiary health care settings. The role and responsibilities of the professional nurse are emphasized throughout the course as they relate to the health deviations that are discussed. Lecture ( 60.00) Clinical ( 240.00) Prerequisites: NHF-200, CHM-101, ENG-102 and FNS-105 Corequisites: SOC-101 and CSC-101
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9.00 Credits
This course continues to explore the health restoration concepts introduced in Nursing IV as they relate to selected health deviations occurring in the neurosensory, cardiovascular, and immunologic systems. Emphasis is also placed on the nursing care of clients with metabolic and neoplastic health problems, and acute emotional and behavioral problems, and traumatic injuries. The concepts of collaboration, management of critical care clients, and clinical decisionmaking are emphasized throughout the course. Opportunities are provided to enhance previously learned nursing skills, as well as develop skills in critical thinking and decision-making in the care of acute, complex health problems. A variety of health care settings which provide secondary and tertiary levels of care are utilized to enable students to practice and integrate principles of care for clients of all ages, small groups and families. The roles of the professional nurse as counselor, teacher and advocate are emphasized. Lecture ( 75.00) Clinical ( 240.00) Prerequisites: NHF-210, CSC-101 and SOC-101
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9.00 Credits
This course continues to explore the roles of the professional nurse and to develop competencies necessary for transition to the workplace. The concept of community-based nursing is explored and practiced in a variety of community settings. Factors which support wellness and place various ethno-cultural groups and populations at risk for health deviations are emphasized. The application of primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of nursing care are integrated throughout this course. Opportunities to further develop management and leadership skills are provided in a variety of settings. The importance of continued professional growth and development and the utilization of nursing research are discussed. Lecture ( 75.00) Clinical ( 240.00) Prerequisites: NHF-300 NOL-100 Introduction to Nursing (2.00 cr.) This theory course introduces the student to the exciting and dynamic profession of nursing. The concepts of wellness and caring are presented as they relate to the individual and the roles of the nurse. Promotion of a healthy life style will be discussed as it applies to the practice of nursing. Taught by professional nurses, real-life scenarios will be utilized to explore the roles of the professional nurse in today's changing health care environment. The student will be introduced to skills which will foster success as a nursing student. Lecture ( 30.00)
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6.00 Credits
In this course the student will begin to assume the roles of the nurse. The content focuses on the skills needed in nursing practice. Utilizing a body systems approach, the student learns basic nursing skills including physical assessment of the adult. Health education in promoting wellness is emphasized. Clinical experience will focus on the adult in nursing homes and hospitals. Lecture ( 75.00) Clinical ( 90.00) Prerequisites: NOL-100, BIO-212, CHM-101, BIO-221, ENG-102 and PSY-101
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8.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to selected deviations from wellness in the adult using a body systems approach. The student builds on the foundation of safe nursing practice and uses new knowledge and skills expanding the roles of the nurse to care for patients requiring medical and surgical interventions. Health promotion and health maintenance are emphasized. Clinical experiences will provide the student the opportunity to manage the care of adults in acute and outpatient medical-surgical units, as well as in the home. Students will have a perioperative experience. Lecture ( 90.00) Clinical ( 240.00) Prerequisites: NOL-200, SOC-101, PSY-109 and BIO-105 Corequisites: NOL-220
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