Required Core Courses
- NUR 101 Nursing I
7 Credits
Introduction to the nursing process with special emphasis on assessment of basic human needs of adult clients. Assessment skills are practiced in both community-based and acute care settings. Cultural and ethnic beliefs and economic patterns are discussed as they relate to nursing care. Nursing concepts comprise the theory portion of the course along with integration of principles from science and liberal arts. Basic nursing skills are demonstrated and practiced in the College laboratory before students are expected to utilize these skills with adult clients. The roles of the associate degree nurse are introduced with emphasis on the role of the care provider. Students are encouraged to think critically as they prepare themselves for the practice of nursing. Ethical/legal aspects of nursing practice are presented.
4 hours lecture; 3 hours College laboratory; 6 hours clinical laboratory
Prerequsite: CH 103
Corequisites: BS 103, EN 101, PS 101
- Nursing 102 Nursing II
8 Credits
A focus on utilization of the nursing process with special emphasis on adults with commonly occurring health care needs. Emphasis on meeting the physiological and psychosocial needs of adults in today's changing health care system. Concepts and principles from nursing, science and liberal arts provide the rationale for nursing interventions. The role of care provider is defined with special emphasis on communication skills. The influence of illness on clients’ ability to meet normal developmental tasks is considered. Students assess the impact of cultural and ethnic beliefs and economic patterns on clients’ response to health and illness. Ethical and legal issues are explored.
4 hours lecture; 1 hour College laboratory; 11 hours clinical laboratory
Prerequisites: BS 103, EN 101, NUR 101, NUR 195 (LPN's only), PS 101
Corequisites: BS 104, EN 102, PS 102
- Nursing 195 Mobility
2 Credits
Facilitates the transition of licensed practical nurses into the Nurse Education Program. Introduces students to the application of the nursing process within the framework of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Erikson's Developmental Stages. Additional content emphasizes cultural, ethnic, economic and legal issues and the transition into the role of the associate degree nurse. Basic nursing skills are practiced and tested in the College laboratory. LPN’s and transfer students only.
20 hours lecture; 30 hours College laboratory
Prerequisites: CHEM 103, BS 103, EN 101, PS 101, Decision Score of 70 on the ACE I Test
- Nursing 201 Nursing III
9 Credits
A focus on utilization of the nursing process with emphasis on evaluation when caring for children and childbearing families. Concepts and principles from nursing, science and liberal arts provide the basis for family-centered nursing care. The concept of continuity of care is expanded to include community-based experience. Normal growth and development as well as developmental crises in the family unit are also considered. The impact of cultural and ethnic beliefs and economic patterns on childrearing and childbearing practices are explored. Ethical and legal issues relevant to the family are discussed. The role of care provider is practiced with special emphasis on teaching. Health promotion and illness prevention are emphasized.
4 hours lecture; 1 hour seminar; 12 hours clinical laboratory
Prerequisites: CHEM 103, BS 104, EN 102, NUR 102, PS 102
Corequisites: BS 203, Humanities elective
- Nursing 202 Nursing IV
9 Credits
A focus on the integration of all phases of the nursing process in caring for adults with complex health care needs. Evaluation of care and analysis of the developmental needs of the adult are an integral part of the course. Students are expected to integrate previous knowledge and skills from lower-level courses in the critical analysis of nursing care. The role of care manager is practiced through the assignment of small numbers of clients with complex health care needs. In the role of care provider, students focus on restorative and rehabilitative measures. The impact of cultural and ethnic beliefs and economic patterns on long-term illness is explored. Longevity, advanced technology, and death with dignity are discussed in relation to ethical and legal considerations.
4 hours lecture; 1 hour College laboratory; 14 hours clinical laboratory
Prerequisites: CHEM 103, BS 104, BS 203, NUR 201, PS 102 , Humanities elective
Corequisites: NUR 203, Sociology elective,
- Nursing 203 Nursing Seminar
1 Credit
Assists in developing a broad perspective on nursing through an analysis of current health issues and trends, emphasizing those which affect the associate degree graduate. Role transition, continued personal and professional development, contemporary ethical dilemmas, economic issues, concepts related to nursing leadership and the health care delivery system are discussed. The associate degree nurse as a member of the nursing discipline is emphasized in all seminar discussion. Some classes are conducted in a seminar format with students assuming responsibility for leading topic discussion with minimum faculty input. Remaining classes utilize speakers who are topic experts.
1 hour lecture
Corequisite: NUR 202, Sociology elective
- Other Required Courses (and Credit values)
Students must complete all Basic Skills courses prior to applying to the Nursing Program.
CH 103 Introduction to General and Organic Chemistry (4) (Must be taken before NUR 101)
EN 101 Composition I (3)
EN 102 Composition II (3)
PS 101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
PS 102 Psychology of Human Growth and Development (3)
BS 103 Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
BS 104 Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
BS 203 Microbiology (4)
Sociology Elective (3)
Humanities Elective (3)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR AAS DEGREE IN NURSING - 68