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6.00 Credits
This course is a study of the basic sciences needed to understand nuclear medicine. Topics include: Nuclear Physics, Applied Mathematics, and Radiation Biology. This course is also designed to introduce the student to the basic skills needed to give quality patient care and assist in the performance of routine nuclear medicine studies. Topics include medical terminology, patient care, skeletal, lung, infection, and renal imaging. 6 credit hours.
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6.00 Credits
This course is designed to build on the knowledge gained in NM101. Topics covered in this course include: radiation safety and radiopharmacy. Clinical theory includes cardiology, endocrinology, oncology, gastrointestinal system and the central nervous system. Clinical theory instruction consists of an anatomy and physiology review followed by a study of all the nuclear medicine imaging that is performed on this system. 6 credit hours.
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2.00 Credits
This course discusses computer and SPECT. Medical ethics with particular interest in the ethics surrounding imagining will be discussed and applied. Registry review provides a comprehensive review of topics covered throughout the year in order to prepare the students for the national registry. Management of a radiology department is also included. 2 credit hours.
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6.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the beginning student to the profession of nuclear medicine technology. Practicum takes place at one of the clinical affiliates. Students learn by observing and assisting a nuclear medicine technologist in the performance of nuclear medicine imaging and associated ancillary tasks. Five competencies (CPR, Vital Signs, Oxygen Administration, Bone Scan and Cardiac Scan) are required this semester. 6 credit hours.
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6.00 Credits
Students observe and assist the technologist with the complicated studies. They begin to perform more common imaging procedures under the direct supervision of a technologist. These procedures include but are not limited to bone scanning, cardiac imaging and hepatobiliary imaging. During this semester they will be required to successfully complete ten competency evaluations. 6 credit hours.
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4.00 Credits
This final session of practical learning focuses on students fine tuning their skills and applying all that they have learned in NM Theory. Students are expected to perform most studies with limited supervision. Students are expected to successfully perform ten competency evaluations prior to the completion of this course. 4 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Fall-Spring Semesters Study of normal growth and development through all life stages. Developmental theories explored and applied to developmental assessment as part of the nursing process. Concepts of community, family and personal health discussed. Selected agencies providing care and services to clients throughout the life span may be utilized for observational visits related to human development. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Fall-Spring Semesters A study of normal nutrition and the motivational, social, economic and cultural factors influencing nutrition through all life stages. Assessment of nutritional states of clients as part of the nursing process. Application of diet therapy concepts for patients with selected health problems. Prerequisite: CHM122. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Fall-Spring Semesters The first clinical course introduces the nursing student to professional nursing roles and basic human needs of individuals. Students use selected theories in conjunction with the nursing process in providing care to clients. Emphasis is placed on communication, data collection, and beginning administration of drugs. Clinical experiences are conducted in the skills laboratory and in selected health care settings. Fall Prerequisites: Common core: PSY100, SOC100, BIO150, CHM122, BIO220, BIO222, BIO230, NUR201, NUR202. Corequisites: NUR304. Spring Prerequisites: Common Core, PSY100, SOC100, BIO150, CHM122, BIO220, BIO230, NUR201, NUR202. 3 class periods. 6 clinical experience hours (NUR211). 5 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Spring Semester This course is designed for the licensed practical nurse student pursuing baccalaureate education in nursing. Application of nursing concepts and theories, development of nursing process skills, and evaluation of clinical skills required for advanced placement in the nursing major are emphasized. Prerequisites: Advanced placement in the nursing major or permission of instructor. 2 credit hours.
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