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Listed below is a sample sequence of courses. Please meet with an advisor for scheduling options. |
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| First Semester | (16 Credits) |
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| 10543101 | Nursing: Fundamentals | 2 |
| 10543102 | Nursing: Skills | 3 |
| 10543103 | Nursing: Pharmacology | 2 |
| 10543104 | Nursing: Intro to Clinical Practice | 2 |
| 10806177 | General Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
| 10809188 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Second Semester | (20 Credits) |
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| 10543105 | Nursing: Health Alterations | 3 |
| 10543106 | Nursing: Health Promotion | 3 |
| 10543107 | Nursing: Clinical Care Across the Lifespan | 2 |
| 10543108 | Nursing: Intro to Clinical Care Management | 2 |
| 10801195 | Written Communication | 3 |
| 10801196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
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| 10801198 | Speech | 3 |
| 10806179 | Advanced Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
| Third Semester | (18 Credits) |
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| 10543109 | Nursing: Complex Health Alterations | 3 |
| 10543110 | Nursing: Mental Health and Community Concepts | 2 |
| 10543111 | Nursing: Intermediate Clinical Practice | 3 |
| 10543112 | Nursing: Advanced Skills | 1 |
| 10806197 | Microbiology | 4 |
| 10809198 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| Elective | 2 |
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| Fourth Semester | (16 Credits) |
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| 10543113 | Nursing: Complex Health Alterations 2 | 3 |
| 10543114 | Nursing: Management and Professional Concepts | 2 |
| 10543115 | Nursing: Advanced Clinical Practice | 3 |
| 10543116 | Nursing: Clinical Transition | 2 |
| 10809196 | Intro to Sociology | 3 |
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| 10809172 | Race, Ethnic & Diversity Studies | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
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Total Credits |
70 |
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| Nursing: Fundamentals - 2 credits This course focuses on basic nursing concepts that the beginning nurse will need to provide care to diverse patient populations across the lifespan. Current and historical issues impacting nursing will be explored within the scope of nursing practice. The nursing process will be introduced as a framework for organizing the care of patients with alterations in cognition, elimination, comfort, grief/loss, mobility, integument, and fluid/electrolyte balance. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Step 2 Nursing program progression requirements |
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| Nursing: Skills - 3 credits This course focuses on development of clinical skills and physical assessment across the lifespan. Content includes mathematic calculations and conversions related to clinical skills, blood pressure assessment, aseptic technique, wound care, oxygen administration, tracheostomy care, suctioning, management of enteral tubes, basic medication administration, glucose testing, enemas, ostomy care, and catheterization. In addition this course includes techniques related to obtaining a health history and basic physical assessment skills using a body systems approach. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Step 2 Nursing program progression requirements |
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| Nursing: Pharmacology - 2 credits Introduces the principles of pharmacology, including drug classifications and their effects on the body. Emphasis is on the use of the components of the nursing process when administering medications. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Step 2 Nursing program progression requirements |
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| Nursing: Intro to Clinical Practice - 2 credits This introductory clinical course emphasizes basic nursing skills and application of the nursing process in meeting the needs of diverse clients across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on performing basic nursing skills, the formation of nurse-client relationships, communication, data collection, documentation, and medication administration. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Step 2 Nursing program progression requirements. Corequisites: Nursing Fundamentals 10543101, Nursing Skills 10543102, and Nursing Pharmacology 10543103 |
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| General Anatomy & Physiology - 4 credits Examines basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology as they relate to health sciences. Using a body systems approach, the course emphasizes the interrelationships between structure and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization of the entire human body. It is intended to prepare health care professionals who need to apply basic concepts of whole body anatomy and physiology to informed decision-making and professional communication with colleagues and patients. Prerequisite: Prep for Basic Biology 10836113, Prep for Basic Chemistry 10836133, or high school biology or chemistry |
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| Developmental Psychology - 3 credits Developmental Psychology is the study of human development throughout the lifespan. This course explores developmental theory and research with an emphasis on the interactive nature of the biological, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that affect the individual from conception to death. Application activities and critical thinking skills will enable students to gain an increased knowledge and understanding of themselves and others. |
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| Nursing: Health Alterations - 3 credits This course elaborates upon the basic concepts of health and illness as presented in Nursing Fundamentals. It applies theories of nursing in the care of clients through the lifespan, utilizing problem solving and critical thinking. This course will provide an opportunity to study conditions affecting different body systems and apply therapeutic nursing interventions. It will also introduce concepts of leadership, team building, and scope of practice. Prerequisites: Nursing Fundamentals 10543101, Nursing Skills 10543102, Nursing Pharmacology 10543103, Intro to Clinical 10543104 |
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| Nursing: Health Promotion - 3 credits Covers topics related to health promotion in the context of the family throughout the lifespan. We will cover nursing care of the developing family, which includes reproductive issues, pregnancy, labor and delivery, post-partum, the newborn, and the child. Recognizing the spectrum of healthy families we will discern patterns associated with adaptive and maladaptive behaviors applying mental health principles. An emphasis is placed on teaching and supporting healthy lifestyles choices for individuals of all ages. Nutrition, exercise, stress management, empowerment, and risk reduction practices are highlighted. Study of the family will cover dynamics, functions, discipline styles, and stages of development. Prerequisites: Nursing Fundamentals 10543101, Nursing Skills 10543102, Nursing Pharmacology 10543103, Intro to Clinical Practice 10543104, Developmental Psychology 10809188 |
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| Nursing: Clinical Care Across the Lifespan - 2 credits Applies nursing concepts and therapeutic interventions to clients across the lifespan. It also provides an introduction to concepts of teaching and learning. Extending care to include the family is emphasized. Prerequisites: Nursing Fundamentals10543101, Nursing Skills 10543102, Nursing Pharmacology 10543103, Intro to Clinical Practice 10543104 |
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| Nursing: Intro to Clinical Care Management - 2 credits Applies nursing concepts and therapeutic nursing interventions to groups of clients across the lifespan. It also provides an introduction to leadership, management, and team building. Prerequisites: Nursing Fundamentals 10543101, Nursing Skills 10543102, Nursing Pharmacology 10543103, Intro to Clinical Practice 10543104 |
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| Written Communication - 3 credits Develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. A variety of writing assignments are designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents. Note: It is recommended that students enrolling in this course possess word processing skills. |
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| Oral/Interpersonal Communication - 3 credits Focuses upon developing speaking, verbal and non-verbal communication and listening skills through individual presentations, group activities and other projects. |
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| Speech - 3 credits Explores the fundamentals of effective oral presentation to small and large groups. Topic selection, audience analysis, methods of organization, research, structuring evidence and support, delivery techniques, and other essential elements of speaking successfully, including the listening process, form the basis of this course. |
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| Advanced Anatomy & Physiology - 4 credits Advanced Anatomy and Physiology is the second semester in a two-semester sequence in which normal human anatomy and physiology are studied using a body system approach with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. Instructional delivery is within a classroom and laboratory setting. Experimentation within a science lab will include analysis of cellular metabolism, the individual components of body systems such as the nervous, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and urinary. Continued examination of homeostatic mechanisms and their relationship to fluid, electrolyte, acid-base balance and blood. Integration of genetics to human reproduction and development are also included in this course. Prerequisite: General Anatomy & Physiology 10806177 |
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| Nursing: Complex Health Alterations - 3 credits Prepares students to expand knowledge from previous courses in caring for clients across the lifespan with alterations in musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, and hematological systems as well as clients with fluid/electrolyte and acid-base imbalance, and alterations in comfort. Prerequisites: Health Alterations 10543105, Nursing Health Promotion 10543106, Clinical Care Across the Lifespan 10543107, Intro to Clinical Care Management 10543108; Corequisite: Microbiology 10806197 |
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| Nursing: Mental Health and Community Concepts - 2 credits Covers topics related to the delivery of community and mental health care. Specific health needs of individuals, families, and groups will be addressed across the lifespan. Attention will be given to diverse and at-risk populations. Mental health concepts will concentrate on adaptive/maladaptive behaviors and specific mental health disorders. Community resources will be examined in relations to specific types of support offered to racial, ethnic, economically diverse individuals and groups. Prerequisites: Health Alterations 10543105, Nursing Health Promotion 10543106, Clinical Care Across the Lifespan 10543107, Intro to Clinical Care Management 10543108 |
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| Nursing: Intermediate Clinical Practice - 3 credits This intermediate level clinical course develops the RN role when working with clients with complex health care needs. A focus of the course is developing skills needed for managing multiple clients and priorities. Using the nursing process, students will gain experience in adapting nursing practice to meet the needs of clients with diverse needs and backgrounds. Prerequisites: Health Alterations 10543105, Nursing Health Promotion 10543106, Clinical Care Across the Lifespan 10543107, Intro to Clinical Care Management 10543108 |
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| Nursing: Advanced Skills - 1 credit Focus is on the development of advanced clinical skills. Content includes advanced IV skills, blood product administration, chest tube systems, basic EKG interpretation and nasogastric/feeding tube insertion. Prerequisites: Health Alterations 10543105, Nursing Health Promotion 10543106, Clinical Care Across the Lifespan 10543107, Intro to Clinical Care Management 10543108 |
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| Microbiology - 4 credits This course examines microbial structure, metabolism, genetics, growth and the relationship between humans and microorganisms. Disease production, epidemiology, host defense mechanisms and the medical impact of microbes in the environment, industry, and biotechnology are also addressed. Prerequisite: General Anatomy & Physiology 10806177 or another approved, postsecondary biology course |
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| Intro to Psychology - 3 credits This introductory course in psychology is a survey of the multiple aspects of human behavior. It involves a survey of the theoretical foundations of human functioning in such areas as learning, motivation, emotions, personality, deviance and pathology, physiological factors and social influences. It directs the student to an insightful understanding of the complexities of human relationships in personal, social and vocational settings. |
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| Nursing: Complex Health Alterations 2 - 3 credits Prepares students to expand knowledge and skills from previous courses in caring for clients across the lifespan with alterations in the immune, neuro-sensory, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, renal/urinary and the reproductive systems. The learner will also focus on management of care for clients with high-risk perinatal conditions, high-risk newborns and the ill child. Synthesis and application of previously learned concepts will be evident in the management of clients with critical/life threatening situations. Prerequisites: Complex Health Alterations 1 10543109, Mental Health & Community Concepts 10543110, Intermediate Clinical Practice 10543111, Advanced Skills 10543112 |
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| Nursing: Management and Professional Concepts - 2 credits Covers nursing management and professional issues related to the role of the RN. Emphasis is placed on preparing for the RN practice. Prerequisites: Complex Health Alterations 1 10543109, Mental Health & Community Concepts 10543110, Intermediate Clinical Practice 10543111, Advanced Skills 10543112 |
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| Nursing: Advanced Clinical Practice - 3 credits This advanced clinical course requires the student to integrate concepts from all previous courses in the management of groups of clients facing complex health alterations. Students will have the opportunity to further develop critical thinking skills using the nursing process in making clinical decisions. Continuity of care through interdisciplinary collaboration is emphasized. Prerequisites: Complex Health Alterations 1 10543109, Mental Health & Community Concepts 10543110, Intermediate Clinical Practice 10543111, Advanced Skills 10543112 |
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| Nursing: Clinical Transition - 2 credits This clinical experience integrates all knowledge learned in the previous courses in transitioning to the role of the graduate nurse. The course promotes relatively independent clinical decisions, delegation, and works collaboratively with other to achieve client and organizational outcomes. Continued professional development is fostered. There is no remuneration for students enrolled in this course. Corequisite: Advanced Clinical Practice 10543115 |
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| Intro to Sociology - 3 credits Introduces students to the basic concepts of Sociology: culture, socialization, social stratification, multi-culturalism, and the five institutions including family, politics, economics, religion and education. Other topics include: demography, deviance, technology, environment, social issues, social change and social organization. |
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| Race, Ethnic & Diversity Studies - 3 credits Race, Ethnic, & Diversity is a course that draws from several disciplines to reaffirm the basic American values of justice and equality by teaching a basic vocabulary, a history of immigrants and conquest, principles of transcultural communication, legal liability and the value of aesthetic production to increase the probability of respectful encounters among people. In addition to an analysis of majority/minority relations in a multicultural context, the topics of ageism, sexism, gender differences, sexual orientation, the disabled and the American Disability Act (ADA) are explored. Ethnic relations are studied in global and comparative perspectives. |
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