- NUR 100 - Introduction to Nursing and Health
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Introduces concepts of nursing and health. Includes historical and cultural aspects, legal, and ethical responsibilities and an overview of health and the health care delivery system.
Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 credits
- NUR 104 - Fundamentals of Nursing
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Introduces nursing principles including concepts of health and wellness in the framework of the nursing process. Includes assessment methods and techniques, self care deficits, communication processes; common stressors related to fluid and electrolyte, oxygenation and diagnostic testing. Also includes basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care.
Lecture 6 hours per week.
6 credits
- NUR 108 - Nursing Principles and Concepts I
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Introduces principles of nursing, health and wellness concepts, and the nursing process. Identifies nursing strategies to meet the multidimensional needs of individuals. Includes math computational skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care, introduction to the profession of nursing, nursing process, documentation; basic needs related to integumentary system, teaching/learning, stress, psychosocial, safety, nourishment, elimination, oxygenation, circulation, rest, comfort, sensory, fluid and electrolyte and mobility needs in adult clients. Also includes care of the pre/post operative client. Provides supervised learning experience in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies.
Lecture 1-5 hours. Laboratory 2-15 hours. Total 7-16 hours per week.
5-6 credits
- NUR 109 - Nursing Principles and Concepts II
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Focuses on nursing care of individuals and/or families experiencing alterations in health. Includes math computational skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care; immunological, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, oncological and diabetic disorders and pre/post operative care in adult and pediatric clients. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies.
Lecture 1-5 hours. Laboratory 2-15 hours. Total 7-16 hours per week.
5-6 credits
- NUR 110 - Introduction to Nursing & Health
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Introduces concepts of Nursing and Health. Includes historical and cultural aspects, legal and ethical responsibilities and an overview of health and the health care delivery system. Includes test-taking skills, concepts of man, health, environment, nursing; nursing assessment and skills; nutrition; therapeutic communication; nursing process; teaching- learning process and the role of the nurse.
Lecture 1-3 hours. Laboratory 2-9 hours. Total 3-9 hours per week.
2-3 credits
- NUR 111 - Nursing I
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Introduces nursing principles including concepts of health and wellness and the nursing process. Develops nursing skills to meet the biopsychosocial needs of individuals across the lifespan. Includes math computational skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care, communication skills, introduction to nursing, health, the health care system, legal aspects of nursing care, diagnostic testing, assessment, teaching and learning, asepsis, body mechanics and safety, personal care, activity/rest, wound care, nutrition, elimination, oxygenation, fluid and electrolytes, pain control, medication administration, aging populations and pre/post operative care. Provides supervised learning experiences
Lecture 1-7 hours. Laboratory 2-21 hours. Total 9-22 hours per week.
7-8 credits
- NUR 112 - Nursing II
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Focuses on the nursing care of adults experiencing changes along the health/illness continuum that are common, well-defined, and have predictable outcomes. Includes math computational skills, basic computer instruction related to the deliver of nursing care; acid-base balance, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, immunology, oncology, sensori-neural, infectious diseases, endocrine, respiratory and blood disorders and care of the dying client. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies.
Lecture 1-7 hours. Laboratory 3-21 hours. Total 9-22 hours per week.
7-8 credits
- NUR 113 - First Level Nursing I
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Focuses on the assessment and nursing care of individuals across the lifespan experiencing common, well-defined, and predictable alterations along the health continuum. Includes math computational skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care; medication administration; communication techniques; introduction to child health; care of the perioperative client; and methods and techniques used in the assessment of the respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems.
Lecture 1-7 hours. Laboratory 3-21 hours. Total 9-22 hours per week.
7-8 credits
- NUR 114 - Geriatric Nursing
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Presents theoretical and clinical nursing aspects of the aging population. Includes the aging process, psychological aspects, common age-related disorders, pharmacologic aspects, care facilities, and relationships between elders and caregivers.
Lecture 1-4 hours. Laboratory 0-9 hours. Total 3-13 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- NUR 115 - LPN Transition
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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. (THIS COURSE HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE VICE CHANCELLOR AS AN EXCEPTION TO THE VARIABLE CREDIT POLICY.)
Lecture 1-7 hours. Laboratory 0-18 hours. Total 2-19 hours per week.
2-7 credits
- NUR 116 - Selected Nursing Concepts
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Introduces selected basic skills and concepts in the discipline of nursing and their incorporation into care to meet the changing standards of nursing practice. Intended as a transition/refresher course for transfer and returning students.
Lecture 0-2 hours. Laboratory 0-6 hours. Total 1-6 hours per week.
1-2 credits
- NUR 118 - First Level Nursing II
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Focuses on the nursing care of individuals and/or families throughout the lifespan experiencing changes along the health/ illness continuum that are common, well-defined, and have predictable outcomes. Content includes math computational skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care; assessment and nursing care of the child; nursing care of productive health/disorders, pre/intra/postnatal child bearing family and musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies.
Lecture 1-7 hours. Laboratory 2-21 hours. Total 9-22 hours per week.
8 credits
- NUR 120 - Nursing Terminology and Charting
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Focuses on basic terminology used in nursing. Emphasizes combining word forms and applications to nursing situations and the patient's record.
Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 credits
- NUR 122 - Nursing Fundamentals II
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Utilizes the nursing process to meet the biopsychosocial needs of individuals/families experiencing prevalent variations in health throughout the lifespan. Focuses on introducing basic concepts and needs and continued development of nursing skills. Includes math computational skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care; oxygenation, neurological, endocrine, safety, sensory, rest, sleep, activity, self-esteem, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal needs; and the care of clients with dementia. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies.
Lecture 1-9 hours. Laboratory 2-27 hours. Total 11-28 hours per week.
9-10 credits
- NUR 135 - Drug Dosage Calculations
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Focuses on apothecary, metric, household conversion in medication dosage calculation for adult and pediatric clients. Provides a practical approach to learning to calculate and prepare medications and solutions. Includes calculating intravenous flow rates.
Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 credits
- NUR 136 - Principles of Pharmacology I
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Focuses on principles of medication administration which include dosage calculations, major drug classifications, drug legislation, legal aspects of medication administration, drug action on speicific body systems, and basic computer applications.
Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 credits
- NUR 140 - Introduction to Surgical Care
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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 procedure. 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.
2 credits
- NUR 141 - Fundamentals of Surgical Care I
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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.
3 credits
- NUR 142 - Fundamentals of Surgical Care II
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Introduces principles of wound healing including types, stages, and complications; types, preparation and care of surgical supplies, packing, dressings, catheters, drains, tubes, supplies, and equipment; classifications of instruments, sutures and needles. Describes responsibilities related to the scrub and circulating roles. Provides students practical experience in the operating room. Prerequisite:
NUR 141.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits
- NUR 150 - Community-Based Nursing in a Multicultural Environment
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Incorporates culture, family and the community as a broad focus for health promotion and disease prevention. Includes interventions directed at the total population or at individuals, families, and groups in a multi-cultural society. Prerequisite: Admission to Nursing Program.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- NUR 190 - Coordinated Internship
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Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.
Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- NUR 195 - Topics In
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Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.
May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- NUR 196 - On-Site Training
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Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college.
Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- NUR 197 - Cooperative Education
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Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.
Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- NUR 198 - Seminar and Project
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Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- NUR 199 - Supervised Study
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Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- NUR 201 - Psychiatric Nursing
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Focuses on the care of individuals/families requiring clinical treatment. 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, alterations in behavior, eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, chemical dependency and dementias. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies.
Lecture 1-3 hours. Laboratory 2-9 hours. Total 5-10 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- NUR 202 - Medical/Surgical Nursing I
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Focuses on the care of individuals/families requiring complex or surgical treatment. 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; cardiac, neurological, renal, burn disorders and clients experiencing shock. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies.
Lecture 1-3 hours. Laboratory 2-9 hours. Total 5-10 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- NUR 203 - Introduction to Mental Health Nursing
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Utilizes the concepts of the nursing process in caring for individuals, families, and/or groups with mental health needs across the life span. 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. Prerequisite: (1st year nursing course work). Co-requisite:
NUR 208.
Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits
- NUR 204 - Mental Health Nursing
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Focuses on the use of nursing process to provide care to individuals/families with acute and chronic mental health needs. Includes math computational skills and basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care. Provides supervised learning experiences in cooperating agencies.
Lecture 1-5 hours. Laboratory 3-15 hours. Total 7-16 hours per week.
5-6 credits
- NUR 205 - Introduction to Second Level Nursing
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Focuses on 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, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care; endocrine, renal, cardiovascular and immunological disorders in school and home health settings. Provides supervised learning experiences in cooperating agencies.
Lecture 1-5 hours. Laboratory 2-15 hours. Total 7-16 hours per week.
5-6 credits
- NUR 206 - Maternity/Women's Health Nursing
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Focuses on the use of nursing process to provide care to mothers, infants, and families in the antepartal, intrapartal, and postpartal periods. May also include care of women with gynecological conditions. Includes math computational skills and basic computer instruction related to the deliver of nursing care. Provides supervised learning experiences in cooperating agencies.
Lecture 1-5 hours. Laboratory 2-15 hours. Total 7-16 hours per week.
5-6 credits
- NUR 208 - Acute Medical-Surgical Nursing
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Focuses on the use of nursing process to provide care to individuals/families with acute medical or surgical problems or to prevent such problems. Includes math computational skills and basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care. Provides supervised learning experiences in cooperating agencies.
Lecture 1-5 hours. Laboratory 2-15 hours. Total 7-16 hours per week.
5-6 credits
- NUR 209 - Surgical Procedures I
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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. Prerequisite:
NUR 142.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.
4 credits
- NUR 210 - Surgical Procedures II
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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. Prerequisite:
NUR 209.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.
4 credits
- NUR 211 - Second Level Nursing I
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Emphasizes complex 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 computation skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care; gastrointestinal, hepatic, cardiac/cardiovascular, oncological, and endocrine disorders. Provides supervised learning experience in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies.
Lecture 1-7 hours. Laboratory 3-21 hours. Total 9-22 hours per week.
7-8 credits
- NUR 212 - Second Level Nursing II
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Emphasizes complex 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 computation skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care; neurological cardiovascular; respiratory; eye, ear, nose and throat disorders. May also include: emergency, renal and digestive disorders. Provides supervised learning experience in college nursing and/or cooperating agencies.
Lecture 1-7 hours. Laboratory 3-21 hours. Total 9-22 hours per week.
7-8 credits
- NUR 213 - Second Level Nursing III
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Emphasizes complex 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 computation skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care; cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, neurological and renal disorders. Provides supervised learning experience in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies.
Lecture 1-7 hours. Laboratory 3-21 hours. Total 9-22 hours per week.
7-8 credits
- NUR 214 - Second Level Nursing IV
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Emphasizes complex nursing care of individuals, families, and/or groups in various stages of development who are experiencing chronic disorders related to their biopsychosocial needs. Uses all components of the nursing process with increasing degrees of skill. Includes math computation skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care related to chronic disorders throughout the lifespan including immunological; hematological; infectious, sensory; burn; integumentary; sensory, and neurological disorders. Provides supervised learning experience in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies.
Lecture 1-7 hours. Laboratory 3-21 hours. Total 9-22 hours per week.
7-8 credits
- NUR 218 - Integrated Concepts IV
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Utilizes the concepts of the nursing process in caring for individuals and families in the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods and focuses on the care of individuals and families requiring psychiatric and mental health clinical treatment including alteration in behavior, eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, chemical dependency, dementia, and schizophrenia. Includes math computational skills and basic computational instruction related to delivery of nursing care. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies.
Lecture 5-6 hours. Laboratory 4-9 hours. Total 9-15 hours per week.
8-9 credits
- NUR 221 - Second Level Nursing Principles and Concepts
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Focuses on nursing care of individuals, families, and/or groups with multidimensional needs in a variety of settings. Uses all components of the nursing process with increasing degrees of skill. Includes math computational skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care and nursing care related to infectious, immunological, oncological, hematological, gastrointestinal, vascular, sensory, genitourinary musculoskeletal, regulatory, endocrine, and women's health disorders and pre/intra/post operative care. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies.
Lecture 1-9 hours. Laboratory 2-27 hours. Total 11-28 hours per week.
9-10 credits
- NUR 222 - Second Level Nursing Principles and Concepts II
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Focuses on nursing care of individuals, families, and/or groups with multidimensional needs in a variety of settings. Uses all components of the nursing process with increasing degrees of skill. Includes math computation skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care and nursing care related to cardiac, respiratory, neurological disorders; emergency care, and leadership principles. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies.
Lecture 1-9 hours. Laboratory 2-27 hours. Total 11-28 hours per week.
9-10 credits
- NUR 226 - Health Assessment
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Introduces the systematic approach to obtaining a health history and performing a physical assessment.
Lecture 0-2 hours. Laboratory 2-9 hours. Total 3-9 hours per week.
2-3 credits
- NUR 230 - Pharmacology
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Introduces general principles of drug action, pharmacology of the major drug classes, and specific agents within each class. Includes math calculations necessary to adapt dosages to the multidimensional needs of individuals across the lifespan.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- NUR 245 - Maternal/Newborn Nursing
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Develops nursing skills in caring for families in the antepartum, intrapartum, and post-partum periods.
Lecture 1-3 hours. Laboratory 0-9 hours. Total 3-9 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- NUR 246 - Parent/Child Nursing
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Develops nursing skills in caring for both well and ill children in a variety of settings. Emphasizes theories of growth and development and the family as a unit.
Lecture 1-3 hours. Laboratory 0-9 hours. Total 3-9 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- NUR 247 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
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Develops nursing skills in caring for individuals, families, and/or groups with mental health needs. Explores various treatment models, diagnostic categories, and rehabilitative measures.
Lecture 1-3 hours. Laboratory 0-9 hours. Total 3-9 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- NUR 254 - Dimensions of Professional Nursing
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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 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 credits
- NUR 255 - Nursing Organization and Management
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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.
2-3 credits
- NUR 257 - Management of Client Care
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Addresses skills related to the management of care of clients in a variety of settings. Prerequisites:
NUR 109,
NUR 162.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits
- NUR 258 - Advanced Management in Nursing
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Emphasizes management and leadership skills within any health care setting. Prerequisites:
NUR 212, SPD electives.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits
- NUR 261 - Nursing Perspectives I
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Introduces the philosophy and curricular framework of the nursing program. Explores the dimensions of the discipline of nursing. Includes historical aspects,and selected current trends, nursing care planning, ethical/legal issues, basic computer skills and concerns, and responsibilities of the associate degree nurse.
Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 0-3 hours. Total 1-4 hours per week.
1-2 credits
- NUR 264 - Reentry into Registered Nursing
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Facilitates the return of the inactive registered nurse to the work force. Teaches current nursing practice and updates skills.
Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 4-12 hours. Total 5-12 hours per week.
5-6 credits
- NUR 280 - Introduction to Perioperative Nursing
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Introduces the surgicl environment, ethical and legal patient and employee rights, preparation of the patient for surgery, surgical conscience, and the operative nurse's role and responsibilities. Includes laboratory and clinical experience.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-6 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- NUR 281 - Advanced Perioperative Nursing
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Focuses on the technical and clinical aspects of perioperative nursing, including perioperative pharmacology, risk management and quality improvement, monitoring and documentation, and standard precautions. Includes laboratory and clinical experience.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 4-9 hours. Total 6-12 hours per week.
5-6 credits
- NUR 295 - Topics In
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Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.
May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- NUR 296 - On-Site Training
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Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college.
Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- NUR 298 - Seminar and Project
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Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- NUR 299 - Supervised Study
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Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
