2010-2011 Catalog
Nursing

NUR 106 Med-Surg Nursing Concepts
9 Credits
Introduces the student to the role of the nurse in assessing and meeting the medical and surgical nursing needs of adults across the life span in various health care settings. The student learns nursing concepts to assist the patient in achieving optimal functioning. Knowledge from foundational nursing, the sciences, pharmacology, and nutrition along with the continued integration of mental health and cultural concepts provides foundations for nursing care planning for medical and surgical clients. T: 3.5 cr./52.5 contact hrs; L: .5 cr./15 contact hrs; C: 5 cr./150 contact hrs.

PREREQUISITES: BIO 201, 202, 204, ENG 121, PSY 235, HPR 108, MAT 103, NUR 109, 112 with a grade of “C” or better
COREQUISITES: NUR 150, BIO 216.

NUR 109 Fundamentals of Nursing
8 Credits
Introduces theories and skills basic to the role of the nurse as provider of care, manager of care and member of the nursing profession. Emphasis is placed on introduction to critical thinking and the nursing process. Students will demonstrate a beginning level of competence in providing therapeutic nursing care for clients with common health alterations across the health continuum.

PREREQUISITES: BIO 201, 202, 204, ENG 121, PSY 235 with a grade of “C” or better, and admission into the program.
COREQUISITES: NUR 112, HPR 108, MAT 103.

NUR 112 Basic Concepts of Pharmacology
2 Credits
Utilizes nursing process to introduce the basic concepts of pharmacology related to the actions, therapeutic and adverse effects, interactions of drugs, drug classification, and the basic pharmacology of commonly used medications. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic interventions and client education. Learners will apply knowledge gained in selected clinical settings situations in caring for a diversity of clients across the lifespan health illness continuum. T: 2 cr./30 contact hours.

PREREQUISITES: BIO 201, 202, 204, ENG 121, PSY 235 with a grade of “C” or better, and admission into the program.
COREQUISITES: NUR 109, HPR 108, MAT 103.

NUR 150 Obstetric and Pediatric Nursing
7 Credits
Provides a family centered approach to professional nursing practice of the childbearing family and children across the health continuum. Emphasis is placed on the care of the prenatal client and children from birth through adolescence. The impact of psychosocial and cultural values and practices are explored. Legal and ethical accountability are integrated throughout the course.

PREREQUISITES: BIO 201, 202, 204, ENG 121, PSY 235, HPR 108, MAT 103, NUR 109, 112 with a grade of “C” or better.
COREQUISITES: NUR 106, BIO 216.

NUR 169 Transition into Practical Nursing
5 Credits
Provides the student with a transition into the role of the practical nurse. Emphasis will be placed on distinguishing the practical nurses defined scope of practice related to clinical practice, communication, nursing process, ethical/legal issues and leadership skills. The student practices in the role of the practical nurse in the associated clinical experience.

PREREQUISITES: BIO 201, 202, 204, ENG 121, PSY 235, HPR 108, MAT 103 with a grade of “C” or better.
COREQUISITES: NUR 106, 150, BIO 216.

NUR 189 Transition from LPN to ADN
4 Credits
Focuses on assisting the LPN to transition into a new role as an Associate Degree Nursing Student. Emphasis will be placed on roles and responsibilities of the ADN, nursing process, critical thinking, legal and ethical issues and nursing practice issues related to specialized skills and the care of special populations. The clinical focus will be care of the pediatric and obstetric client.

NUR 206 ADV Concepts of M-S Nursing I
8 Credits
Focuses on the role of the registered professional nurse as care provider, teacher, manager, professional, and advocate in meeting the nursing needs of adults across the life span. Utilizing the nursing process, the student is expected to integrate previous learning to assist the patient and family in achieving optimal functioning in various health care settings. T: 3 cr/45 contact hrs; L: .5 cr/15 contact hrs; C: 4.5 cr/135 contact hrs.

PREREQUISITES: BIO 201, BIO 202, BIO 204, BIO 216, ENG 121, PSY 235, HPR 108, MAT 103, NUR NUR 106, NUR 109, NUR 112, NUR 150 with a grade of “C” or better.
COREQUISITES: NUR 211, NUR 212.

NUR 211 Nursing Psych Clients
4 Credits
Develops concepts of psychosocial integrity and emphasizes the function and responsibility of nursing in promoting and maintaining mental health of individuals and families. This course emphasizes communication and caring through the application of the therapeutic relationship and nursing process in the care and treatment of common clinical conditions/disorders. T: 1 cr/15 contact hrs; L: 1 cr/30 contact hrs; C: 2 cr/60 contact hrs.

PREREQUISITES: NUR 106, NUR 109, NUR 111, NUR 112, NUR 117, NUR 118, NUR 150 NUR 171 BIO 201, BIO 202, BIO 204, BIO 216, ENG 121, PSY 235, HPR 108, MAT 103, with a grade of “C” or better or Instructor’s permission.
COREQUISITES: NUR 206, 212.

NUR 212 Pharmacology II
2 Credits
Builds upon the concepts introduced in NUR 112 Pharmacology I regarding the safe administration of medications to clients across the health continuum. Utilizing the nursing process the student demonstrates understanding of the role of the nurse as provider of care, manager of care, and member of the profession. Emphasis is placed upon the therapeutic use of medications in the nursing care of individuals with complex health needs. The student is introduced to the calculation of complex intravenous drip rates.

PREREQUISITES: BIO 201, BIO 202, BIO 204, BIO 216, ENG 121, PSY 235, HPR 108, MAT 103, NUR 106, NUR 109, NUR 112, NUR 150 with a grade of “C” or better.
COREQUISITES: NUR 206, 211

NUR 216 ADV Concepts M-S Nursing II
6 Credits
Continues to focus on the role of the professional nurse as provider, teacher, manager, professional, and advocate in meeting the complex medical and surgical health care needs of adult clients. Utilizing the nursing process, the student is expected to integrate previous learning to assist the client and family in achieving optimal functioning in various complex health care situations and settings.

PREREQUISITES: BIO 201, BIO 202, BIO 204, BIO 216, ENG 121, PSY 235, HPR 108, MAT 103, NUR 106, NUR 109, NUR 112, NUR 150, NUR 206, NUR 211, NUR 212 with a grade of “C” or better.
COREQUISITES: NUR 230, GTE 3-credit hour humanities or social behavioral science.

NUR 217 Leadership for Professional Nursing
2 Credits
Socializes the student into the graduate registered nurse role. The focus is on the exploration and analysis of contemporary nursing practice, current trends and issues impacting nursing care delivery. Advanced leadership and management concepts are discussed as part of the nursing role.

PREREQUISITES: NUR 210, NUR 216 with a grade of “C” or better or Instructor’s permission;
COREQUISITE: NUR 289.

NUR 230 Leadership MGMT Trends
5 Credits
Introduces students to current trends in leadership and management concepts affecting the healthcare continuum and the practice of nursing. The student assumes the role of provider, manager of care and member of the discipline at the entry level into professional nursing. There is a practicum for application which may occur across the healthcare continuum, as the student manages groups of clients and health care personnel. The course will facilitate transition from student to the role of the graduate nurse. T: 1.5 cr/22.5 contact hrs; C: 3.5 cr/105 contact hrs.

PREREQUISITES: BIO 201, BIO 202, BIO 204, BIO 216, ENG 121, PSY 235, HPR 108, MAT 103, NUR 106, NUR 109, NUR 112, NUR 150, NUR 206, NUR 211, NUR 212 with a grade of “C” or better.
COREQUISITES: NUR 216, GTE 3-credit hour humanities or social behavioral science.