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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NURS 2116 Nursing Process I and NURS 2122 Nursing Practicum I; Corequisite: NURS 2218 Nursing Process II) This clinical laboratory course focuses on continued application and proficiency of skills, knowledge, and behaviors of the Associate Degree Registered Nurse. Concepts learned in NURS 2218 Nursing Process II are stressed as students engage in clinical applications.
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8.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NURS 2218 Nursing Process II and NURS 2224 Nursing Practicum II; Corequisite: NURS 2324 Nursing Practicum III) This course continues to focus on Associate of Applied Science Degree registered nursing skills, knowledge, and behaviors in assisting clients throughout the life span with acute and/or complex disorders. The nursing process continues to be the framework for assisting clients in need. Concepts of health and human needs, growth and development, communications, environment, (safety, stress and adaptation), health/illness, and role (professionalism) are incorporated. Basic critical and emergency care, along with intervention, and acute and serious psychological disorders are discussed. This course also further explores legal, ethical, and social issues related to the practice of nursing. Concepts of leadership and management are incorporated.
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4.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NURS 2218 Nursing Process II; NURS 2224 Nursing Practicum II; Corequisite: NURS 2318 Nursing Process III) This clinical practicum course continues to stress application, proficiency, and mastery of skills, knowledge and behaviors of the Registered Nurse. Students are engaged in clinical application of concepts covered in NURS 2318 Nursing Process III demonstrating progressive mastery and independence in caring for acutely ill clients.
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: None) This course covers the development of western philosophy from the pre-Socratics through the modern period, i.e., from 600 B.C. to 1825 A.D. Includes great philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, and Kant.
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: None) This course is a critical examination of several theories of morality including utilitarianism, existentialism, and Kantianism and the viewing of particular moral problems in the light of each theory. This discussion forum enables the learner to develop or redefine his or her own moral theory and acquire practice in its application.
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1.00 Credits
This course covers study skills, nursing history and development, legal and ethical issues, employment skills, management in long term care, and delegation concepts.
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8.00 Credits
(Prerequisites: Program acceptance; successful completion of the Health Science Pathway Curriculum) This course focuses on the fundamental principles necessary to perform nursing care. Theory content include the origin and history of nursing, a multidisciplinary approach to nursing, the healthcare delivery system, communication techniques and skills for the practical nurse, introductory medical terminology, abbreviations, introduction of microbiology concepts and principles, infection control techniques, specimen collection, death and dying, and transition to practical nursing. Basic nutrition concepts across the lifespan are covered with social and transcultural implications, therapeutic modalities and dietary practices. Laboratory includes review of CNA technical skills including use of the computer. Skills will be performed while caring for clients in the long-term care setting.
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1.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: Acceptance into the practical Nursing program or by NAH Faculty permission)This course is designed to introduce the physiological, psychosocial, and cultural aspects of the aging process. The course includes the study of various disorders, special needs, and residential choices of the elderly client.
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1.00 Credits
(Co-requisites: PNUR1245 Fundamental Nursing Concepts and Skills II) This course introduces medication administration. Theory content includes preparation and methods, safety, classifications, and principles of medication administration including IV therapy. Pharmacology math will be reviewed. Concurrent laboratory skills and clinical skills will include error-free safe medication administration and error-free documentation of each method.
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2.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: PNUR 1138 Fundamental Nursing Concepts and Skills I; Co-requisite: PNUR 1245 Fundamental Nursing Concepts and Skills II; PNUR 1211 Pharmacology Concepts, Intervention, Applications) Components of maternal/child nursing include a review of anatomy and physiology of the reproductive systems. Topics covered are prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum care, family planning, and care of the neonate. Nutritional concerns and medications administered during pregnancy are included. Concurrent clinical experiences are scheduled.
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