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NUR 100 Introduction to Nursing and Health (1 cr, Su)
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.
Prerequisite: Admission into the nursing program.
NUR 108 Nursing I (6 cr, F)
Teaches principles of nursing, health and wellness concepts, and the nursing process. Identifies nursing strategies to meet the multidimensional needs of individuals.
Content 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, psycho-social, 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 experiences in College nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies.
Lecture 3 hours.
Total 12 hours per week.
Prerequisite: Admission into the nursing program.
Co-requisite: Hospital lab 6 hours per week. On-campus lab 3 hours per week.
NUR 112 Nursing II (7 cr, Sp)
Focuses on the nursing care of adults 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; acid-base balance, gastrointestinal, genitourninary musculoskeletal, immunology, oncology, sensorineural, infectious diseases, endocrine, respiratory and blood disorders and care of the dying client. Provides supervised learning experiences in College nursing laboratory and cooperating agencies.
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 12 hours.
Total 15 hours per week.
Prerequisite: NUR 108 and NUR 226.
Co-requisite: NUR 112 laboratory.
NUR 115 LPN Transition (4 cr, Su)
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.
Lecture 4 hours.
Prerequisite: Admission into the nursing program.
NUR 201 Psychiatric Nursing (4 cr, F)
This seven-week course focuses on the care of individuals/families requiring psychiatric clinical treatment. Uses all components of the nursing process with increasing degrees of skill.
Content includes:
Math computational skills, 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 4 hours.
Laboratory 12 hours.
Total 16 hours per week for seven weeks.
Prerequisites: NUR 112, 230, and BIO 142.
NUR 202 Medical/Surgical Nursing I (4 cr, F)
Focuses on the care of individuals/families requiring medical or surgical treatment. Uses all components of the nursing process with increasing degrees of skill.
Content includes:
Math computational skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care; neurological, renal, burn disorders and clients experiencing shock. Provides supervised learning experiences in College nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies.
Lecture 4 hours.
Laboratory 12 hours.
Total 16 hours per week for seven weeks.
Prerequisites: NUR 112, NUR 230, and BIO 142.
NUR 226 Health Assessment (2 cr, F/Su)
Teaches the systematic approach to obtaining a health history and performing a physical assessment.
Lecture 1 hour.
Laboratory 3 hours per week.
Total 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite: Admission into the nursing program or division permission.
NUR 230 Pharmacology (3 cr, Sp/Su)
Introduces the general principles of drug action, pharmacology of the major drug classes and specific agents within each class. Covers body systems, toxicology of drugs, and administration of medications.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: NUR 108 and NUR 226.
NUR 245 Maternal/Newborn Nursing (4 cr, Sp)
Develops nursing skills in caring for families in the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods.
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 6 hours.
Total 8 hours per week.
Prerequisites: NUR 201, 202, and PSY 230.
Co-requisite: NUR 245 laboratory.
NUR 246 Parent/Child Nursing (4 cr, Sp)
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 2 hours.
Laboratory 6 hours.
Total 8 hours per week.
Prerequisites: NUR 201, 202, and PSY 230.
Co-requisite: NUR 246 laboratory.
NUR 254 Nursing Dimensions (1 cr, Sp)
Explores the role of the professional nurse. Emphasizes nursing organizations, legal and ethical implications, and addresses trends in management and organizational skills.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
Prerequisite: NUR 201 and 202.
Co-requisites: NUR 245 and 246.
