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Last updated on: Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 06:00:00 am
NUR010
LPN to RN Transition
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| 1 Credit Hour, 1 Lecture Hour |
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Open/Free |
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Prerequisites/
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BIO122 Anatomy & Physiology II Minimum Grade of: C and CIS101 or higher Minimum Grade of: C and ENG102 English Composition II Minimum Grade of: C and NUR102 Nursing II Minimum Grade of: C and PSY201 Developmental Psychology I: Childhood & Adolescence Minimum Grade of: C |
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Nursing (ADN) Day, Nursing (ADN) Eve |
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| Course Description | This course is a prerequisite for students accepted for Advanced Placement into the ADN Option. This course is designed to facilitate the successful transition from the role of LPN to that of a future R.N. Emphasis is placed on nursing content review to support students entering the third semester of the Option and concepts to ensure success in a demanding and rigorous program. This course will assist students in integrating the philosophy and objectives of the ADN option into their program of study. | |
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NUR101
Nursing I
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| 8 Credit Hours, 4 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours |
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Prerequisites/
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CIS101 or higher Minimum Grade of: C |
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CoRequisites: |
BIO121 Anatomy & Physiology I Minimum Grade of: C and ENG101 English Composition I Minimum Grade of: C and PSY101 Introduction to Psychology Minimum Grade of: C |
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Nursing (ADN) Day, Nursing (ADN) Eve |
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| Course Description | An introductory nursing course in which students learn how clients are challenged to maintain optimum wellness. The nursing process is presented and students begin to apply this in a variety of healthcare settings. This course focuses on developing basic assessment skills in providing holistic, safe and ethical care to culturally diverse clients. Students also learn beginning nursing skills in the laboratory setting. This course requires 10 clinical hours.
PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course. | |
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NUR102
Nursing II
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| 8 Credit Hours, 4 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours |
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Prerequisites/
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NUR101 Nursing I Minimum Grade of: C |
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CoRequisites: |
ENG102 English Composition II Minimum Grade of: C and BIO122 Anatomy & Physiology II Minimum Grade of: C and PSY201 Developmental Psychology I: Childhood & Adolescence Minimum Grade of: C |
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Nursing (ADN) Day, Nursing (ADN) Eve |
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| Course Description | This course continues to build on the theoretical and clinical foundations developed in Nursing I. The focus is on applying the nursing process to further develop assessment skills and interventions that promote and restore the health status of culturally diverse clients across the lifespan in a variety of healthcare settings. Teaching/learning principles are emphasized when planning and providing nursing care. Students continue to learn more advanced nursing skills in the laboratory setting. This course requires 10 clinical hours.
PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course. | |
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NUR203
Nursing III
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| 8 Credit Hours, 4 Lecture Hours |
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Prerequisites/
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NUR102 Nursing II Minimum Grade of: C |
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CoRequisites: |
BIO220 Microbiology Minimum Grade of: C and PSY202 Developmental Psychology II: Adulthood & Aging Minimum Grade of: C and SOC101 Introduction to Sociology Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Major Restrictions |
Nursing (ADN) Day, Nursing (ADN) Eve |
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| Course Description | This course focuses on the holistic approach to nursing care of the childbearing and childrearing family and the client experiencing physical and mental health problems. Students become more self-directed and independent in application of the nursing process and critical thinking. Teaching/learning principles are expanded to include the development of clinical conferences for peers. A variety of clinical settings are utilized in caring for clients and families from culturally diverse backgrounds. This course requires 12 clinical hours.
PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course. | |
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NUR204
Nursing IV
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| 10 Credit Hours, 5 Lecture Hours |
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Prerequisites/
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NUR203 Nursing III Minimum Grade of: C |
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CoRequisites: |
NUR205 Issues in Professional Nursing Minimum Grade of: C and Humanities Elective Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Major Restrictions |
Nursing (ADN) Day, Nursing (ADN) Eve |
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| Course Description | This course emphasizes holism in the nursing care of clients with complex health problems. Students integrate critical thinking concepts in the application of crisis intervention theory while caring for clients and families. A focus for this course is the application of delegation/leadership principles in the care of individuals and groups from culturally diverse backgrounds. Students utilize teaching/learning principles and lead clinical conferences. This course requires 15 clinical hours.
PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course. | |
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NUR205
Issues in Professional Nursing
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| 1 Credit Hour, 1 Lecture Hour |
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CoRequisites: |
NUR204 Nursing IV Minimum Grade of: C and Humanities Elective Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Major Restrictions |
Nursing (ADN) Day, Nursing (ADN) Eve |
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| Course Description | Students critically examine contemporary issues and trends in nursing practice to facilitate effective transition into the professional role upon graduation. Topics include legal responsibilities, ethical decision-making and political forces affecting the practice of nursing. Emphasis is also given to the skills essential for successful entry into and retention in the profession of nursing. | |
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