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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 13.00 Credits
This course is designed for students wishing to complete specialized studies in the field of noninvasive cardiovascular technology. Objectives are developed jointly by the student and instructor. Credit hours are assigned according to the length of time required to complete the objectives. Credits are agreed upon at the time of enrollment. Students complete specialized clinical internships in pediatric echocardiography, color flow mapping or vascular technology. Prerequisite: Current enrollment or graduate of NCT, or permission of instructor. (SCC)
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1.00 - 2.00 Credits
This course is an overview of contemporary women's health care topics and promotes the development of a critical framework for informed personal decision making in the health care system. Topics include women and cancer, women and heart disease, menopause, women and mental health, diet and exercise recommendations for women. (SCC)
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9.00 Credits
This course introduces nursing emphasizing the life cycle, self-care concepts in the health-illness continuum, and how the nursing process is utilized when providing direct patient care. General topics include basic hygiene and safety, legal and ethical aspects, concepts of aging, and skill development for assisting with activities of daily living. Prerequisite: Admission requirements. (SCC)
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1.00 Credits
This course provides a foundation for applications of cultural concepts in the health care setting. Considerations are given to the impact of biopsychosocial, ethical, legal, spiritual and cultural influences on the need to promote, maintain and restore health of the client/family unit. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and concurrent enrollment in a health care program. (SCC)
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8.00 Credits
This course introduces the health-illness continuum and enables students to adapt health maintenance concepts toward the restoration of dysfunctions through utilization of the nursing process. Restoration of optimal health is discussed as it relates to each state of development throughout the life cycle. General and specific nursing actions, related clinical competencies, dietary modifications, human relationships and health teaching are included. Prerequisite: Successful completion of prior quarter coursework. (SCC)
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2.00 Credits
This course is an overview of the most recent advances in clinical pharmacology for nurses. It updates drugs and nursing implications for drugs commonly used in hospitals today. This comprehensive course categorizes drugs by classes. Prerequisite: NURS 116,131 and concurrent enrollment in NURS 125. (SCC)
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1.00 Credits
Students learn the physiological parameters for fluid and electrolyte therapy. In addition, students learn to assess the client/patient for fluid balance, apply the principles of infection control procedures and understand legal implications. Prerequisite: Successful completion of prior quarter coursework or permission of instructor. (SCC)
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5.00 Credits
This course emphasizes parents as the basic unit and child rearing as a natural experience. Normal aspects of maternal and child health is stressed; however, consideration is given to the recognition of complications. Physiological, psychological, social and cultural influences are discussed and analyzed so students understand the effect on all members of the family. Concepts of health maintenance, growth and development, and client teaching is emphasized. Students develop communication skills and nursing techniques. Prerequisite: Successful completion of prior quarter coursework. (SCC)
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5.00 Credits
Students apply concepts of mental health and illness to the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health for clients, families and significant to others throughout the life cycle. Using dynamic interaction between the nurse and client, concepts of communication, personality, feelings, behavior, self-awareness, group process and the process of interpersonal relationships are utilized to promote self-care and intervene in major problems related to psychotic and nonpsychotic behavior. Concepts related to ethical/legal, physiological, cultural and spiritual issues, and safety are integrated throughout the course. Application of mental health concepts are provided for acute care settings, extended care facilities and community health agencies. Prerequisite: NURS 116,131,125,126. (SCC)
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1.00 Credits
This course is required for students planning to write the Licensed Practical Nurse Board Exams. Career opportunities and legal aspects of the graduate are emphasized. Prerequisite: Successful completion of prior quarter coursework. (SCC)
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