NUR – Nursing

NUR 110 Nursing I (5 3 6 8)

This course introduces concepts basic to beginning nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on introducing the nurse’s role as provider of care, manager of care, and member of the discipline of nursing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate beginning competence in caring for individuals with common alterations in health. Clinical experiences will include care of individuals across the life span in hospital inpatient units and skilled nursing/rehabilitation facilities. Prerequisite: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Corequisites: BIO 168 and PSY 110.

NUR 120 Nursing II (5 3 6 8)

This course provides an expanded knowledge base for delivering nursing care to individuals of various ages. Emphasis is placed on developing the nurse's role as provider of care, manager of care, and member of the discipline of nursing. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in the delivery of nursing care for individuals with common alterations in health. Clinical experiences will include acute care of individuals across the life span in hospital inpatient units. Prerequisite: NUR 110. Corequisites: BIO 169 and ENG 111.

NUR 130 Nursing III (4 3 6 7)

This course provides an expanded knowledge base for delivering nursing care to individuals of various ages. Emphasis is placed on expanding the nurse's role as provider of care, manager of care, and member of the discipline of nursing. Upon completion, students should be able to deliver nursing care to individuals with common alterations in health. Clinical experiences will include care of individuals across the life span in hospital and extended care facilities. Clinical experiences will include care of individuals across the life span in hospital inpatient units and skilled nursing/rehabilitation facilities. Prerequisite: NUR 120. Corequisites: PSY 150 and SOC 210.

NUR 187 Transition Practicum (0 0 6 2)

This course provides a clinical practice component designed to assist the licensed practical nurse to transition to the role of the associate degree nurse. Emphasis is placed on developing the nurse’s role as provider of care, manager of care, and member of the discipline of nursing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competency in the delivery of nursing care for individuals with common alterations in health.

NUR 189 Nursing Transition (1 3 0 2)

This course is designed to assist the licensed practical nurse in transition to the role of the associate degree nurse. Topics include the role of the registered nurse, nursing process, homeostasis, and validation of selected nursing skills and physical assessment. Upon completion, students should be able to articulate into the ADN program at the level of the generic student.

NUR 210 Nursing IV (5 3 12 10)

This course provides an expanded knowledge base for delivering nursing care to individuals of various ages. Emphasis is placed on using collaboration as a provider of care, manager of care, and member of the discipline of nursing. Upon completion, students should be able to modify nursing care for individuals with common alterations in health. Clinical experiences will include the care of the childbearing family and hospitalized patients across the life span. Clinical experiences will include the care of the school-aged child, the childbearing family, and the hospitalized client. Prerequisite: NUR 130. Corequisites: ENG 114 and Humanities.

NUR 220 Nursing V (4 3 15 10)

This course provides an expanded knowledge base for delivering nursing care to individuals of various ages. Emphasis is placed on the nurse’s role as an independent provider and manager of care for a group of individuals and member of a multidisciplinary team. Upon completion, students should be able to provide comprehensive nursing care to a group of individuals with common complex health alterations. Clinical experiences will include psychiatric/mental health, home health and a focus on the application of management skills. Clinical experiences will include care of the psychiatric/mental health, home health, and hospitalized client in an acute setting with a focus on management skills. Prerequisite: NUR 210 Corequisite: ECO 151