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1.00 Credits
One hour lecture per week. CSU Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Nursing Program, LVN or PT. Corequisite: NURS 192 C and NURS 193 C. This course introduces the principles of medication administration, laws governing drugs, and the role of the nurse in administering medications in the health care setting. Drug action, preparations, and basic pharmacologic terminology are included. Criteria for monitoring drug interactions, with emphasis on the older adult, is presented. The general effects of pharmacological agents on the autonomic and central nervous systems are introduced. The therapeutic effects, interactions, adverse effects, and the identification of nursing responsibilities in administering anti-inflammatory drugs are emphasized. Mathematical concepts related to metric, apothecary, and household systems of measurement, and temperature and systems conversions are taught. Ratio and proportion and evaluation of intake and output measurements are introduced.
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4.50 Credits
Two and one-half lecture hours and Six laboratory hours per week. CSU Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Nursing Program; NURS 190 C, BIOL 210 C. Corequisite: NURS 191 C. This course is an introduction to the nursing process, applying Maslow's hierarchy to nursing technology and the scientific mind. The course is designed to provide the student with fundamental provider of care roles and critical thinking skills in order to develop and deliver a basic plan of care. The nursing management portion of the course is designed to socialize the beginning nursing student to the professional role of nursing. Models of health care delivery systems and organizations will be explored. Nursing issues regarding patient rights, ethical and legal standards, and the use of professional communication will be applied to nursing theory and practice. $ 20.00 Materials Fee - PAYABLE AT REGISTRATION.
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3.50 Credits
One and one-half lecture hours and Six laboratory hours per week. CSU Prerequisite: NURS 190 C, NURS 192 C. Corequisite: NURS 191 C. This course provides specialized knowledge to plan and deliver nursing care, based on the nursing process, to the older adult. Included in the healthy aging concept is a compilation of age-associated issues and preventive health considerations for the senior. This course is designed to socialize the beginning nursing student to the professional role of nursing as it relates to the care of the older adult. Models of health care delivery systems and organizations for the senior will be explored. Nursing issues regarding patient rights, ethical and legal standards, and the use of professional therapeutic communication will be applied to nursing theory and practice.
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1.00 Credits
One hour lecture per week. CSU Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Nursing Program, LVN, PT or completion of NURS 191 C and NURS 193 C. This pharmacology course correlates with the content in NURS 196 C and NURS 197 C. Theoretical concepts for the assessment of patient responses to medication and the safe administration of medications in health care settings will be emphasized. By the end of this course, students will demonstrate competency on a written exam in advanced calculations using ratio and proportion methods to calculate dosages for parenteral medications and IV flow rates for mainlines and piggyback medications. The therapeutic effects, interactions, adverse effects, and the identification of nursing implications of drug administration will be presented for selected drug categories (cardiac, allergy medications, antibiotics, gastrointestinal/antacids, coagulation/vascular medications, vitamins, estrogens, perinatal and renal medications, anticonvulsants, anesthetics and insulin and hypoglycemics). Cypress College 2008-2009 280 / Nursing Program
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5.00 Credits
Two and one-quarter hours lecture and Eight and one-quarter hours laboratory per week. CSU Prerequisite: NURS 191 C, and NURS 193 C. Corequisite: NURS 195 C. This course prepares the student to apply the nursing process to develop nursing care strategies in the care of medicalsurgical patients. There will be an emphasis on nursing interventions that require psychosocial assessment and therapeutic communication. The course introduces the student to the basic concepts of patient teaching and the role of research application. The professional nursing management portion of the course is designed to build on previous knowledge and skills. Emphasis will be on enhancing styles of effective communication, psychosocial assessment and intervention, and patient teaching skills. The student will learn to apply Maslow's theory in prioritizing patient needs in multiple patient situations. The student will have the opportunity to learn and practice accountability and responsibility for professional actions as a member of the health care team.
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3.50 Credits
One and three-quarter hours lecture and Five and one-quarter hours laboratory per week. CSU Prerequisite: NURS 196 C. Corequisite: NURS 195 C. This course assists the student in applying previously learned concepts of the nursing process to the specialized population of the pregnant woman, newborn, and family. The professional management and leadership of this course will focus on the understanding of legal responsibilities, styles of leadership, and beginning research utilization. Emphasis will be placed on collegial communications which will enhance the student's understanding of the need for accountability and responsibility as a professional member of the health care team. Based on previous learning, the student will be expected to identify and prioritize patient needs for a group of assigned patients.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
(May be taken for credit 4 times) One-half hour lecture and One-half to ten and one-half hours laboratory per week. Pass/No Pass/Letter Grade Option CSU Prerequisite: Successful completion of NURS 292 C. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in the Registered Nursing Program or permission of the Director of Nursing. This course focuses upon exploring work related issues in an acute hospital setting. The course will provide opportunities enabling students to apply previously learned theory and clinical skills in which the student has demonstrated competence. The course may provide exposure to acute areas of complex care with the agreement of the facility and instructor and previous enrollment in nursing practicum. Requires a minimum eight hours employment per week in an approved acute care agency. As required by the Board of Registered Nursing regulations, no new skills will be taught.
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1.00 Credits
One hour lecture per week. CSU Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Nursing Program, LVN, PT or completion of NURS 195 C, NURS 197 C. Corequisite: NURS 292 C. This course correlates with the content in NURS 292 C, NURS 293 C, and NURS 294 C. Theoretical concepts for the safe assessment and administration of medications in the health care setting are emphasized. The role of the nurse in evaluating patient response to drugs will be emphasized. The therapeutic effects, interactions, adverse effects, and the identification of nursing implications of drug administration will be presented for selected drug categories (endocrine/hormonal, antineoplastic/antimetabolites, anticonvulsants, antipsychotic, antidepressants, antiparkinson, and anticholinergics). Assessment and evaluation of the nutritional and fluid and electrolyte needs of the adult and geriatric patient will be presented. Replacement therapies, and IV calculations will be emphasized.
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5.00 Credits
Two and one-quarter hours lecture and Eight and one-quarter hours laboratory per week. CSU Prerequisite: NURS 195 C and NURS 197 C, and acceptance in the Nursing Program. Corequisite: NURS 291 C. This course prepares the student to apply the nursing process to individuals with more complex nursing care, developmental, and sociological needs. Prioritizing nursing care for multiple patients will be emphasized. Health education needs of patients and barriers to learning will be explored. Students will learn to recognize the need for current application of research utilization to improve nursing care. The professional role of the nurse in assisting clients to locate and utilize appropriate community resources will be emphasized. Managerial skills will be fostered in the area of team management, quality assessment, and change agent strategies. Personal professional development issues will cover continuing education, value systems, self-analysis, and health care team collaborations.
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3.50 Credits
One and three-quarter hours lecture and Five and one-quarter hours laboratory per week. CSU Prerequisite: NURS 291 C and NURS 292 C. This course presents historical, cultural, and contemporary research concepts as related to the mental health-illness continuum. Through use of the nursing process and communication, individual emotional needs are assessed and nursing interventions are theoretically designed to promote more effective resolution of these needs. Emphasis is placed on interpersonal process through self-awareness, use of self as a therapeutic agent, and use of community resources. The professional role of the nurse is expanded in the areas of ethical, legal, and patient advocacy issues of the mentally ill. Cypress College 2008-2009 Office Administration / 281
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