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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the nursing student to basic pharmacological concepts, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics. The principle classifications of drugs in clinical use today are presented according to body systems. The safe and effective administration of drugs in relation to clinical practice is emphasized. Lecture ( 45.00) Prerequisites: NOL-200 Corequisites: NOL-210
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9.00 Credits
This course will focus on providing for the biopsychosocial and spiritual well being of parents and children during the childbearing years and of patients with mental health dysfunctions. The nursing process is utilized to meet the needs of these patients. Emphasis is placed on promotion of health, as well as caring for clients with alterations in health status. Implementation of nursing care will focus on the incorporation of the curriculum concepts of wellness and caring. Emphasis will be placed on the roles of the nurse when addressing biopsychosocial and developmental needs, safety and communication. Lecture ( 90.00) Clinical ( 270.00) Prerequisites: NOL-210, PHL-232 and NOL-220
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9.00 Credits
This course provides the student an opportunity to integrate the roles of the professional nurse in new and complex situations. The student will participate in various aspects of emergency and critical care nursing. Principles of management are explored and applied in secondary and tertiary health care settings. This course culminates with a practice in an area of interest to the student. Lecture ( 90.00) Clinical ( 270.00) Prerequisites: NOL-300 Corequisites: NOL-320
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the opportunity for the student to examine the impact of trends and issues on the nursing profession. Students, working in groups, utilize research skills to develop a presentation on a selected topic. Lecture ( 45.00) Prerequisites: NOL-300 Corequisites: NOL-310
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2.00 Credits
This introductory course presents the many facets of the profession of nursing, and the specific role of the practicing Licensed Practical Nurse within the context of current differentiations between healthcare providers, arenas of care, and healthcare delivery systems. Basic theoretical concepts are presented which serve as the underpinnings from which higher-level critical thinking and decision-making capabilities will evolve. The fundamental elements of productive nursing care will be covered, including: effective communication and education, the nursing process, multiculturalism, health and wellness, physiologic balance, pain management, medical terminology, and complementary/alternative therapies. The construct of holism is the unifying thread that provides both a basis for supportive and restorative nursing care practices, and a consistent yardstick with which to evaluate the outcomes of those practices. Lecture ( 30.00) Prerequisites: MTH-029, ENG-013 and ENG-023 Corequisites: ALH-122, BIO-103 and PSY-101
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3.00 Credits
This introductory course presents the many facets of the profession of nursing, and the specific role of the practicing Licensed Practical Nurse within the context of current differentiations between healthcare providers, arenas of care, and healthcare delivery systems. Basic theoretical concepts are presented which serve as the underpinnings from which higher-level critical thinking and decision-making capabilities will evolve. The fundamental elements of productive nursing care will be covered, including: effective communication and education, the nursing process, multiculturalism, health and wellness, physiologic balance, pain management, medical terminology, and complementary/ alternative therapies. The construct of holism is the unifying thread that provides both a basis for supportive and restorative nursing care practices, and a consistent yardstick with which to evaluate the outcomes of those practices. Lecture ( 30.00) Laboratory ( 30.00) Prerequisites: MTH-029, ENG-013 and ENG-023 Corequisites: ALH-122 and BIO-103.
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6.00 Credits
This course builds on the student's basic understanding of the foundational principles of the nursing process which support the development of the individualized nursing plan of care for patients in the acute care setting. Specific theory and procedural techniques focused on the effective evaluation and prioritized address of the physiologic, psychological and sociocultural impactors on health will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the Practical Nurse in the collection of data, and the planning and implementation of care for patients from diverse backgrounds experiencing equally diverse health problems. Medication dose calculation and administration, pre-and post-operative care, fluid and electrolyte management, infectious diseases, physical assessment, pain management strategies, diagnostic tests and common pathologies of the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and musculoskeletal systems will receive primary focus in the theoretical, skills laboratory and clinical settings. Lecture ( 45.00) Laboratory ( 60.00) Clinical ( 225.00) Prerequisites: BIO-103, NUR-101 and PSY-101 Corequisites: ENG-101 and MDC-132
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5.00 Credits
This course builds on the student's basic understanding of the foundational principles of the nursing process which support the development of the individualized nursing plan of care for patients in the acute care setting. Specific theory and procedural techniques focused on the effective evaluation and prioritized address of the physiologic, psychological and sociocultural impactors on health will be covered. Emphasis will be on the role of the Practical Nurse in the collection of data, and the planning and implementation of care for patients from diverse backgrounds experiencing equally diverse health problems. Medication dose calculation and administration, pre-and post-operative care, fluid and electrolyte management, infectious diseases, physical assessment, pain management strategies, diagnostic tests and common pathologies of the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and musculoskeletal systems will receive primary focus in the theoretical, skills laboratory and clinical settings. Lecture ( 45.00) Laboratory ( 30.00) Clinical ( 90.00) Prerequisites: ALH-122, BIO-103, HIT-120 and NUR-102 Corequisites: ENG-101, HIT-132 and PSY-101
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4.00 Credits
This course presents an overview of the specialized health care needs of women and children, with content including family health promotion, economic and sociocultural issues influencing the family, the process and potential problems of the childbearing cycle, newborn and pediatric care standards, and common childhood pathologies. Students will apply previously learned microbiological and psychological concepts to reinforce the nursing care plan for patient education, physical care requirements, and basic interventions for the treatment of common maternal, neonatal and pediatric health alterations. Lecture ( 30.00) Laboratory ( 30.00) Clinical ( 90.00) Prerequisites: ENG-101, HIT-132, NUR-106 and PSY-101 Corequisites: FNS-105, NUR-116 and BIO-121
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2.00 Credits
This course builds on the student's basic understanding of the foundational principles of psychology and their direct application to the care of individuals experiencing mental health deviations. Throughout this course the student will explore the role of the Practical Nurse as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. Course content focuses on the application of previously mastered physical care skill sets and critical thought concepts in conjunction with the active employment of techniques in therapeutic communication. Consistent with the holistic thread that connects this curriculum, the student will continue to expand their knowledge of the ethical, legal, sociocultural and developmental needs which impact the response of all humans to actual or potential threats to their well-being. Clinical experiences may include various levels of mental health care provision - inpatient and outpatient. Lecture ( 15.00) Clinical ( 225.00) Prerequisites: NUR-105 Corequisites: NUR-110, FNS-105 and SRG-111
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