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NURSING

NUR 108 (6 CR.)

NURSING PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS I

Prerequisite is NUR 105. Teaches principles of nursing, health and wellness concepts, and the nursing process. Develops nursing skills to meet the multidimensional needs of individuals. Includes math computational skills and basic computer instruction related to the dELIvery of nursing care. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Clinical 4 hours. Total 10 hours per week.

NUR 109 (6 CR.)

NURSING PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS II

Prerequisites are NUR 108, NUR 119, PSY 201, and MDL 108 or NAS 161. Teaches nursing care of individuals and/or families experiencing alterations in health. Continues development of nursing skills to meet multidimensional needs. Includes math computational skills and basic computer instruction related to the dELIvery of nursing care. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Clinical 7 hours. Total 12 hours per week.

NUR 115 (3 CR.)

LPN TRANSITION

Introduces the role of the registered nurse through concepts and skill development in the discipline of professional nursing. This course serves as a bridge course for licensed practical nurses and is based upon individualized articulation agreements, mobility exams, or other assessment criteria as they relate to local programs and service areas. Includes math computational skills and basic computer instruction related to the dELIvery of nursing care. Lecture 3 hours per week.

NUR 116 (1 CR.)

SELECTED NURSING CONCEPTS

Introduces selected basic skills and concepts in the discipline of nursing, and incorporates selected basic skills and concepts into care to meet the changing standards of nursing practice. Intended as a transition/refresher course for LPN, transfer, and returning students. Lecture 1 hour per week.

NUR 135 (2 CR.)

DRUG DOSAGE CALCULATIONS

Teaches apothecary, metric, household conversion; reading of drug orders and labels. Provides a practical approach to learning to calculate and prepare medications and solutions. Includes calculating intravenous flow rates and pediatric dosages. Lecture 2 hours per week.

NUR 140 (2 CR.)

INTRODUCTION TO SURGICAL CARE

Introduces the study of the surgical process including aspects of the operating room environment. Highlights preparing the patient for surgery including transporting, positioning, and special preparation procedures. Presents physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of the patient including ethical and legal rights of the patient. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

NUR 141 (3 CR.)

FUNDAMENTALS OF SURGICAL CARE I

Introduces principles of aseptic technique, sterilization, disinfection, and antisepsis including environmental safety and control, CDC, and OSHA requirements. Presents packaging, storing, and dispensing surgical supplies. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

NUR 142 (3 CR.)

FUNDAMENTALS OF SURGICAL CARE II

Prerequisite is NUR 141. Introduces principles of wound healing including types, stages, and complications; preparation, care and types of surgical supplies, packing, dressings, catheters, drains, tubes, and equipment; and classifications of instruments, sutures, and needles. Describes responsibilities related to the scrub and circulating roles. Provides students practical experience in the operating room. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

NUR 150 (3 CR.)

COMMUNITY-BASED NURSING IN A MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT

May be taken with NUR 108 or NUR 109. Incorporates culture, family and the community as a broad focus of health promotion and disease prevention. Includes interventions directed at the total population or at individuals, families and groups in a multicultural society. Lecture 3 hours per week.

NUR 205 (6 CR.)

INTRODUCTION TO SECOND LEVEL NURSING

Prerequisites are ENG 111, HLT 141, NAS 150 or NAS 162, NUR 109, NUR 162, and PSY 202. Teaches principles and concepts of nursing care for individuals, families, and/or groups in the community and hospital setting. Focuses on health team membership and various nursing care dELIvery systems. Includes math computational skills and basic computer instruction related to the dELIvery of nursing care. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 9 hours. Total 12 hours per week.

NUR 209 (4 CR.)

SURGICAL PROCEDURES I

Prerequisite is NUR 142. Introduces the surgical specialties of general; gastroenterology; gynecology; ophthalmology; ear, nose and throat; dental; oral and maxillofacial; plastic and reconstructive; pediatrics; oncology; neurology; orthopedics; cardiac; thoracic; vascular; transplant; and trauma in a laboratory and clinical experience. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.

NUR 210 (4 CR.)

SURGICAL PROCEDURES II

Prerequisite is NUR 209. Introduces the surgical specialties of general; gastroenterology; gynecology; ophthalmology; ear, nose and throat; dental; oral and maxillofacial; plastic and reconstructive; pediatrics; oncology; neurology; orthopedics; cardiac; thoracic; vascular; transplant; and trauma in a laboratory and clinical experience. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.

NUR 212-213 (8 CR.) (8 CR.)

SECOND LEVEL NURSING II-III

Prerequisites are HLT 250 and NUR 205. Emphasizes nursing care of individuals, families, and/or groups in various stages of development who are experiencing alterations related to their biopsychosocial needs. Uses all components of the nursing process with increasing degrees of skill. Includes math computational skills and basic computer instruction related to the dELIvery of nursing care. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 1 hour. Clinical 14 hours. Total 18 hours per week.

NUR 254 (1 CR.)

NURSING DIMENSIONS

Explores the role of the professional nurse. Emphasizes nursing organizations, legal and ethical implications, and addresses trends in management and organizational skills. Explores group dynamics, relationships, conflicts, and leadership styles. Lecture 1 hour per week.

NUR 255 (2-3 CR.)

NURSING ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

Addresses management and organizational skills as they relate to nursing. Emphasizes group dynamics, resolution of conflicts, and leadership styles. Lecture 2-3 hours per week.

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