| Course
# |
Course
Name |
Lec. |
Lab |
Clinical |
Credit |
| NUR 101A |
Practical Nursing I (Theory) |
7 |
6 |
0 |
9 |
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: NUR 117
This course introduces concepts as related to the practical
nurse’s caregiver and discipline-specific roles.
Emphasis is placed on the nursing process, legal/ethical/professional
issues, wellness/illness patterns, and basic nursing skills.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
beginning understanding of nursing process to promote/maintain/restore
optimum health for diverse clients throughout the life
span. |
| |
| NUR 101B |
Practical Nursing I (Clinical) |
0 |
0 |
6 |
2 |
Prerequisites: NUR 101A
Corequisites: NUR 117
This course introduces concepts as related to the practical
nurse’s caregiver and discipline-specific roles.
Emphasis is placed on the nursing process, legal/ethical/professional
issues, wellness/illness patterns, and basic nursing skills.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
beginning understanding of nursing process to promote/maintain/restore
optimum health for diverse clients throughout the life
span. Clinical experience will be provided in area health
care facilities and selected community agencies. This is
a diploma-level course. |
| |
| NUR 101 |
Practical Nursing I |
7 |
6 |
6 |
11 |
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces concepts as related to the practical
nurse’s caregiver and discipline-specific roles.
Emphasis is placed on the nursing process, legal/ethical/professional
issues, wellness/illness patterns, and basic nursing skills.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
beginning understanding of nursing process to promote/maintain/restore
optimum health for diverse clients throughout the life
span. Clinical experience will be provided in area health
care facilities and selected community agencies. This is
a diploma-level course. |
| |
| NUR 102A |
Practical Nursing II (Theory) |
8 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
Prerequisites: NUR 103B
Corequisites: NUR 118
This course includes more advanced concepts as related
to the practical nurse’s caregiver and discipline-specific
roles. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process, delegation,
cost effectiveness, legal/ethical/professional issues,
and wellness/illness patterns. Upon completion, students
should be able to begin participating in the nursing process
to promote/maintain/restore optimum health for diverse
clients throughout the life span. |
| |
| NUR 102B |
Practical Nursing II (Clinical) |
0 |
0 |
12 |
4 |
Prerequisites: NUR 102A
Corequisites: NUR 118
This course includes more advanced concepts as related
to the practical nurse’s caregiver and discipline-specific
roles. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process, delegation,
cost effectiveness, legal/ethical/professional issues,
and wellness/illness patterns. Upon completion, students
should be able to begin participating in the nursing process
to promote/maintain/restore optimum health for diverse
clients throughout the life span. Clinical experiences
will be provided in area health facilities, with emphasis
on the role of collaborator and delegator within the health
care team. |
| |
| NUR 103A |
Practical Nursing III (Theory) |
6 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
Prerequisites: NUR 101B, NUR
117
Corequisites: None
This course focuses on use of nursing/related concepts
by practical nurses as providers of care/members of discipline
in collaboration with health team members. Emphasis is
placed on the nursing process, wellness/illness patterns,
entry-level issues, accountability, advocacy, professional
development, evolving technology, and changing health care
delivery systems. Upon completion, students should be able
to use the nursing process to promote/maintain/restore
optimum health for diverse clients throughout the life
span. |
| |
| NUR 103B |
Practical Nursing III (Clinical) |
0 |
0 |
12 |
4 |
Prerequisites: NUR 103A
Corequisites: None
This course focuses on use of nursing/related concepts
by practical nurses as providers of care/members of discipline
in collaboration with health team members. Emphasis is
placed on the nursing process, wellness/illness patterns,
entry-level issues, accountability, advocacy, professional
development, evolving technology, and changing health care
delivery systems. Upon completion, students should be able
to use the nursing process to promote/maintain/restore
optimum health for diverse clients throughout the life
span. Clinical experiences will be provided in local health
care facilities and community agencies, including maternal/child
and pediatric health care experiences. |
| |
| NUR 107A |
LPN Refresher - Part A |
9 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
Prerequisites: Previous licensure
as an LPN
Corequisites: None
This refresher course is designed to provide an independent
didactic review for the previously licensed practical nurse
whose license has lapsed. Emphasis is placed on common
medical-surgical conditions and nursing interventions,
including mental health principles, pharmacological concepts,
and safe clinical practice. Upon completion of NUR 107A
and NUR 107B, students will be eligible to apply for reinstatement
of licensure.
|
| |
| NUR 107B |
LPN Refresher - Part B |
0 |
0 |
9 |
3 |
Prerequisites: NUR 107A
Corequisites: None
This refresher course is designed to provide an independent
didactic review for the previously licensed practical nurse
whose license has lapsed. Emphasis is placed on common
medical-surgical conditions and nursing interventions,
including mental health principles, pharmacological concepts,
and safe clinical practice. Upon completion of NUR 107A
and NUR 107B, students will be eligible to apply for reinstatement
of licensure. Clinical experiences will be provided in
a medical/surgical clinical site. |
| |
| NUR 115A |
Fund of Nursing (Theory) |
2 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: NUR 117, NUR 133
This course introduces concepts basic to beginning nursing
practice. Emphasis is placed on the application of the
nursing process to provide and manage care as a member
of the discipline of nursing. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate beginning competence in caring
for individuals with common alterations of health. |
| |
| NUR 115B |
Fund of Nursing B |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
Prerequisites: Admission to the
Evening Option for Licensed Practical Nurses Only
Corequisites: None
This course introduces concepts basic to beginning nursing
practice. Emphasis is placed on the application of the
nursing process to provide and manage care as a member
of the discipline of nursing. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate beginning competence in caring
for individuals with common alterations of health. This
course is restricted to LPN-ADN students only. |
| |
| NUR 115C |
Fund of Nursing (Clinical) |
0 |
0 |
6 |
2 |
Prerequisites: NUR 115A
Corequisites: NUR 117, NUR 133
This course introduces concepts basic to beginning nursing
practice. Emphasis is placed on the application of the
nursing process to provide and manage care as a member
of the discipline of nursing. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate beginning competence in caring
for individuals with common alterations of health. Clinical
experience will be provided in area health care facilities
and selected community agencies. |
| |
| NUR 117 |
Pharmacology |
1 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces information concerning sources,
effects, legalities, and the safe use of medications as
therapeutic agents. Emphasis is placed on nursing responsibility,
accountability, and application of the nursing process
regarding drug therapy. Upon completion, students should
be able to compute dosages and administer medication safely. |
| |
| NUR 118 |
Nutrition/Diet Therapy |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the six nutrient categories and provides
an overview of diet recommendations for promotion and maintenance
of health. Topics include the food pyramid recommendations
for individuals across the life span, energy balance, and
special dietary modifications for common alterations in
health. Upon completion, students should be able to complete
a nutritional assessment, analyze diets, and recommend
dietary adaptations to meet individual health needs. |
| |
| NUR 125W |
Mat-Child Nursing (Maternal Theory) |
2.5 |
1.5 |
0 |
3 |
Prerequisites: NUR 125X, NUR
185C,and/or NUR 125Z
Corequisites: None
This course introduces nursing concepts related to the
delivery of nursing care for the expanding family. Emphasis
is placed on utilizing the nursing process as a framework
for managing/providing nursing care to individuals and
families along the wellness-illness continuum. Upon completion,
students should be able to utilize the nursing process
to deliver nursing care to mothers, infants, children,
and families. |
| |
| NUR 125X |
Mat-Child Nursing (Maternal Clinical) |
0 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
Prerequisites: NUR 125W (Maternal)
Corequisites: NUR 255
This course introduces nursing concepts related to the
delivery of nursing care for the expanding family. Emphasis
is placed on utilizing the nursing process as a framework
for managing/providing nursing care to individuals and
families along the wellness-illness continuum. Upon completion,
students should be able to utilize the nursing process
to deliver nursing care to mothers, infants, children,
and families. Clinical experience will be provided in area
health care facilities and selected community agenices. |
| |
| NUR 125Y |
Mat-Child Nursing (Child Theory) |
2.5 |
1.5 |
0 |
3 |
Prerequisites: NUR 135C & NUR
185C and/or NUR 125X
Corequisites: None
This course introduces nursing concepts related to the
delivery of nursing care for the expanding family. Emphasis
is placed on utilizing the nursing process as a framework
for managing/providing nursing care to individuals and
families along the wellness-illness continuum. Upon completion,
students should be able to utilize the nursing process
to deliver nursing care to mothers, infants, children,
and families. |
| |
| NUR 125Z |
Maternal-Child Nursing (Child Clinical) |
0 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
Prerequisites: NUR 135C & NUR
185C and/or NUR 125Y
Corequisites: None
This course introduces nursing concepts related to the
delivery of nursing care for the expanding family. Emphasis
is placed on utilizing the nursing process as a framework
for managing/providing nursing care to individuals and
families along the wellness-illness continuum. Upon completion,
students should be able to utilize the nursing process
to deliver nursing care to mothers, infants, children,
and families. Clinical experience will be provided in area
health care facilities and selected community agenices. |
| |
| NUR 125B |
Maternal-Child Nursing II |
3 |
3 |
0 |
4 |
Prerequisites: NUR 185
Corequisites: NUR 255
This course introduces nursing concepts related to the
delivery of nursing care for the expanding family. Emphasis
is placed on utilizing the nursing process as a framework
for managing/providing nursing care to individuals and
families along the wellness-illness continuum. Upon completion,
students should be able to utilize the nursing process
to deliver nursing care to mothers, infants, children,
and families. This course is restricted to LPN-ADN Students
only. |
| |
| NUR 133 |
Nursing Assessment |
2 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
Prerequisites: Admission to the
ADN program
Corequisites: NUR 115A, NUR 115, NUR 117
This course provides theory and application experience
for performing nursing assessment of individuals across
the life span. Emphasis is placed on interviewing and physical
assessment techniques and documentation of findings appropriate
for nursing. Upon completion, students should be able to
complete a health history and perform a noninvasive physical
assessment. |
| |
| NUR 135A |
Adult Nursing I (Theory) |
5 |
3 |
0 |
6 |
Prerequisites: NUR 115B, NUR
117, NUR 133
Corequisites: NUR 118
This course introduces concepts related to the nursing
care of individuals experiencing acute and chronic alterations
in health. Emphasis is placed on utilizing the nursing
process as a framework for providing and managing nursing
care to individuals along the wellness-illness continuum.
Upon completion, students should be able to apply the nursing
process to individuals experiencing acute and chronic alterations
in health. |
| |
| NUR 135C |
Adult Nursing I (Clinical) |
0 |
0 |
9 |
3 |
Prerequisites: NUR 135A
Corequisites: NUR 118
This course introduces concepts related to the nursing
care of individuals experiencing acute and chronic alterations
in health. Emphasis is placed on utilizing the nursing
process as a framework for providing and managing nursing
care to individuals along the wellness-illness continuum.
Upon completion, students should be able to apply the nursing
process to individuals experiencing acute and chronic alterations
in health. Clinical experience will be provided in area
health care facilities and selected community agencies. |
| |
| NUR 135B |
Adult Nursing I B |
4 |
0 |
6 |
6 |
Prerequisites: NUR 115B
Corequisites: ENG 114
This course introduces concepts related to the nursing
care of individuals experiencing acute and chronic alterations
in health. Emphasis is placed on utilizing the nursing
process as a framework for providing and managing nursing
care to individuals along the wellness-illness continuum.
Upon completion, students should be able to apply the nursing
process to individuals experiencing acute and chronic alterations
in health. This course is restricted to LPN/ADN students
only. |
| |
| NUR 185 |
Mental Health Nursing |
3 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
Prerequisites: NUR 115
Corequisites: None
This course includes concepts related to the nursing care
of individuals experiencing alterations in social and psychological
functioning. Emphasis is placed on utilizing the nursing
process to provide and manage nursing care for individuals
with common psychiatric disorders or mental health needs.
Upon completion, students should be able to apply psychosocial
theories in the nursing care of individuals with psychiatric/mental
health needs. Upon completion, students should be able to apply psychosocial theories in the nursing care of individuals with psychiatric/mental health needs. This course is restricted to LPN/ADN students only. Clinical experiences will be provided in area health care facilities and selected community agencies. |
| |
| NUR 185A |
Mental Health Nursing (Theory) |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
Prerequisites: NUR 135C and/or
NUR 125Y and/or NUR 125Z
Corequisites: None
This course includes concepts related to the nursing care
of individuals experiencing alterations in social and psychological
functioning. Emphasis is placed on utilizing the nursing
process to provide and manage nursing care for individuals
with common psychiatric disorders or mental health needs.
Upon completion, students should be able to apply psychosocial
theories in the nursing care of individuals with psychiatric/mental
health needs. |
| |
| NUR 185C |
Mental Health Nursing (Clinical) |
0 |
0 |
6 |
2 |
Prerequisites: NUR 185A
Corequisites: None
This course includes concepts related to the nursing care
of individuals experiencing alterations in social and psychological
functioning. Emphasis is placed on utilizing the nursing
process to provide and manage nursing care for individuals
with common psychiatric disorders or mental health needs.
Upon completion, students should be able to apply psychosocial
theories in the nursing care of individuals with psychiatric/mental
health needs. Clinical experience will be provided in area
health care facilities and selected community agencies. |
| |
| NUR 233 |
Leadership in Nursing |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
Prerequisites: NUR 255 and/or NUR 185C and NUR 125Y and NUR 125Z
Corequisites: NUR 235A, NUR 235C
This course is designed to enhance nursing leadership
and management skills in a variety of health care settings.
Emphasis is placed on leadership styles, supervision, delegation,
leadership and management theories, conflict resolution,
change, and time management. Upon completion, students
should be able to apply leadership and management skills
in a variety of health care settings. |
| |
| NUR 235A |
Adult Nursing II (Theory) |
4 |
3 |
0 |
5 |
Prerequisites: NUR 185C, NUR
125Y, NUR 125Z, NUR 255
Corequisites: NUR 233
This course provides expanded concepts related to nursing
care for individuals experiencing common complex alterations
in health. Emphasis is placed on the nurse's role as a
member of a multidisciplinary team and as a manager of
care for a group of individuals. Upon completion, students
should be able to provide comprehensive nursing care for
groups of individuals with common complex alterations in
health. |
| |
| NUR 235C |
Adult Nursing II (Clinical) |
0 |
0 |
15 |
5 |
Prerequisites: NUR 235A
Corequisites: NUR 233
This course provides expanded concepts related to nursing
care for individuals experiencing common complex alterations
in health. Emphasis is placed on the nurse's role as a
member of a multidisciplinary team and as a manager of
care for a group of individuals. Upon completion, students
should be able to provide comprehensive nursing care for
groups of individuals with common complex alterations in
health. Clinical experiences will be provided in area health
care facilities and selected community agencies. |
| |
| NUR 235B |
Adult Nursing II B |
4 |
0 |
6 |
6 |
Prerequisites: NUR 135B
Corequisites: NUR 233
This course provides expanded concepts related to nursing
care for individuals experiencing common complex alterations
in health. Emphasis is placed on the nurse's role as a
member of a multidisciplinary team and as a manager of
care for a group of individuals. Upon completion, students
should be able to provide comprehensive nursing care for
groups of individuals with common complex alterations in
health. This course is restricted to LPN-ADN students only. Clinical experiences will be provided in area health care facilities and selected community agencies. |
| |
| NUR 255 |
Professional Issues |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course explores basic concepts of practice in the
management of patient care in a complex health care system.
Emphasis is placed on professional, legal, ethical, and
political issues and management concepts. Upon completion,
students should be able to articulate professional and
management concepts. |
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