Offered in the fall
6 credits; 3 class hours; 2 skills lab hours; 6 clinical hours

This course introduces the student to the nursing profession, the theoretical framework, and essential components of nursing practice in the care of clients of diverse cultural backgrounds. Principles of pharmacology, drug calculation, and medication administration are incorporated to enable the student to begin the development of a comprehensive approach to clinical practice. The nursing process is introduced as a foundation for the development of critical thinking skills and competencies and concepts of teaching and learning in providing safe nursing care to individuals. Student learning experiences are provided in the classroom, college skills laboratory and variety of health care settings. The student will be introduced to the significance of nursing research and technology in clinical practice.

Pre-requisites: (BIO 150, BIOL 150; BIO 151, BIOL 151) or (BIO 251, BIOL 251), CHEM 105, CHML 105, ENG 112, MTH 120, PSYC 101 and Successful Completion of Admissions Process Co-requisites: (BIO 152, BIOL 152 or BIO 252, BIOL 252) and ENG 150

Offered Spring Semester
5 credits; 3 class hours; 2 skills hours; 6 clinical hours

This course is designed to provide the basic knowledge and skills to care for individuals with alterations in biopsychosocial functioning. It focuses on specific problems that occur along the health illness continuum and the impact these alterations have on the individual, family and society. Within the framework of the nursing process, students are exposed to role playing, assisted to develop therapeutic communication skills, and to recognize how persons of different cultures react to alterations in mental health. Students are assisted to enhance the use of self in client interactions. Clinical experiences are provided in acute or sub-acute care settings and selected community mental health centers.

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Offered Spring Semester
6 credits; 3 class hours; 2 skills lab hours; 6 clinical hours

The focus of this course will be on care of adult clients with commonly occurring health problems. The course continues to build on the concepts and principles presented in Fundamentals of Nursing Practice. Emphasis is continued on pharmacology, drug calculation, and medication administration. There will be a recurrent focus on the application of the nursing process and the ongoing development of competencies in providing care for individuals and families.

Pre-requisite: NUR 130, BIO, 252, BIOL 252, ENG 150
Co-requisites: BIO 261, BIOL 261 and NUR 131

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Offered Fall Semester
8 credits; 3 class hours; 2 skill lab hours; 12 clinical hours

This course explores commonly occurring health problems that impact on alterations in the gastrointestinal, renal, neurological, musculo/skeletal, reproductive, immune and integumentary systems. Students are expected to integrate and synthesize knowledge from pharmacology and the systems. Students are expected to integrate and synthesize knowledge from pharmacology and the behavioral, physical and social sciences when using the nursing process to plan client centered care. Conceptual learning is reinforced to strengthen critical thinking and problem solving skills. The effects of long-term health problems on the client, family, and community are discussed. Learning opportunities are provided in the classroom, skills laboratory, and acute care facilities.

Pre-requisites: NUR 130, NUR 131, and NUR 132
Co-Requisite: CL101

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Offered Spring Semester
8 credits; 3 class hours; 2 skill lab hours; 12 clinical hours

This course combines the fundamental principals underlying the nursing care of the childbearing family before, during, and after parturition with the major health care needs of the child as he/she evolves from infancy to adolescence. Aspects of childbearing in the developing family at different stages of the life cycle are introduced. Students build on their problem solving and critical thinking skills when planning nursing care of the mother and/or child. They are expected to integrate and synthesize knowledge from nutrition, pharmacology, growth and development, and biological, physical and behavioral sciences into the plan of care. Learning opportunities are provided in the classroom, college skills laboratory, and a variety of settings such as acute care, comprehensive health care centers, clinics, family planning centers, head start programs, and day care centers.

Pre-Requisites: NUR 130, NUR 131, NUR 132, and NUR 271; CL 101
Co-Requisite: NUR 273

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Offered Spring Semester
2 credits; 2 class hours; 2 computer lab hours

This course introduces the student to current issues and trends in healthcare delivery. It is designed to facilitate the transition from the role of nursing student to that of beginning practitioner. Components of the course focus on nursing as a profession, and incorporate principles of management, legal and ethical issues, current legislative and political trends in nursing and health care. The leadership role is explored within the context of nursing practice in a variety of structured settings. Students will perform a self-assessment to determine readiness for the NCLEX-RN Examination. The course will include didactic and computer exercises providing students the opportunity for individual preparation for the national exam. An important component of the course requires that the student take the NLN Diagnostic Test to determine student's readiness to take the NCLEX. Learning experiences are provided in the classroom and College skills laboratory. Students will be required to use the computer labs for required practice and self-paced learning and to further develop their computer skills as well as to familiarize themselves with computer technology that will be used to take the certifying examination. Additionally, the student will register to take the NCLEX-RN to ensure the student the best opportunity to be successful the first time taking the examination.

Pre-Requisite: NUR 130, NUR 131, NUR 132, NUR 271, CL 101
Co-Requisite: NUR 272

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