How To Become A Nurse

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1 Nursing INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM INFORMATION Macomb1 ( )

2 Nursing PROGRAM OPTIONS CREDENTIAL TITLE CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED NOTES Associate of Applied Science Nursing 70 CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT TITLE NAME PHONE E MAIL LOCATION Associate Dean Center Campus Program Description: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: View Selective Admission for detailed information. The nursing curriculum is designed to prepare students for licensure as registered nurses (R.N.). Nursing and Arts & Sciences courses are reinforced by directed clinical experiences. Requirements & Specific Information: Additional expenses to be met by the student are (1) a health history and physical examination including testing for tuberculosis and other communicable diseases, (2) uniforms, (3) Lab Supplies Pacs (Nurse Pacs), and (4) hospitalization insurance as neither the hospital nor the college insures the student against accidents or illnesses. Students must achieve grade C or better, or grade Pass (if the course is a Pass/Fail course) for all the Core and Arts and Sciences courses in this program. The Michigan Board of Nursing may deny a RN license to an applicant who has been convicted of a crime or is addicted to drugs or alcohol. The clinical courses of this program are graded with a Pass/Fail grade. The student must receive a Pass grade in the clinical courses. The Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing program is approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing, located at the Bureau of Health Professions, 611 W. Ottawa, 4th Floor, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, MI The Michigan Board of Nursing s phone number is Accreditation: The Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) located at 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia The ACEN s phone number is Career Opportunities: Nursing Associate of Applied Science: Job titles such as Registered Nurse are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at Transfer Pathways: Students intending to transfer and complete a bachelor s degree need to make early decisions concerning an academic major and a transfer destination. Statistics show that students who make these decisions early are more likely to persist to graduation than their undecided counterparts. Students planning to transfer credits earned at Macomb are strongly urged to see a counselor or academic advisor as early as possible in their college careers. 8 Transfer Resource Guide 1

3 ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN NURSING Career preparation and related courses (require successful completion of a minimum of 70 credit hours) CORE COURSES: COMMON DEGREE CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN NURSING COURSE COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE COREQUISITE PRELIMINARY COURSES HHSC 1040* Introduction to the Profession of Nursing Group I Course: ENGL 1180* OR ENGL 1210 Group II Course: BIOL 2710* Group II Course: BIOL 2400* OR BIOL 2730 Group II Course: BIOL 1400 Group III Course: PSYC 1010 NURS 1145 SEMESTER 1 Communications 1 OR Composition 1 Placement, or ENGL 0050 or EAPP 1500 with grade C or better CREDIT HOURS Anatomy & Physiology 6.0 General Microbiology OR Pathogenic Microbiology BIOL Fundamentals of Nutrition 3.0 Introductory Psychology 4.0 Health Assessment in Nursing NURS 1155 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice 1 NURS 1165 NURS 1175 NURS 1245 NURS 1255 NURS 1265 NURS 1345 NURS 1355 NURS 1365 NURS 1446 NURS 1456 SEMESTER 2 Introduction to Clinical Nursing Skills Health Assessment in Nursing Skills Fundamentals of Nursing Practice 2A Fundamentals of Nursing Practice 2B Introduction to Clinical Nursing Practice Introduction to Adult Medical Surgical Nursing A Introduction to Adult Medical Surgical Nursing B Introduction to Adult Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing A Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing B and ENGL 1180 or ENGL 1210, BIOL 2400 or BIOL 2730, BIOL 1400, BIOL 2710, and HHSC 1040, with grade C or better. and ENGL 1180 or ENGL 1210, BIOL 2400 or BIOL 2730, BIOL 1400, BIOL 2710, and HHSC 1040, with grade C or better. and ENGL 1180 or ENGL 1210, BIOL 2400 or BIOL 2730, BIOL 1400, BIOL 2710, and HHSC 1040, with grade C or better. and ENGL 1180 or ENGL 1210, BIOL 2400 or BIOL 2730, BIOL 1400, BIOL 2710, and HHSC 1040, with grade C or better. NURS 1165, NURS 1175, and NURS 1145, NURS 1155, PSYC 1010, with grade C or better. and NURS 1245 with grade C or better. NURS 1165; NURS 1175; and NURS 1145, NURS 1155, PSYC 1010, with grade C or better. NURS 1255 with grade C or better; and NURS and NURS 1345 with grade C or better. NURS 1255 with grade C or better; and NURS NURS 1355 with grade C or better; and NURS and NURS 1446 with grade C or better NURS 1155, NURS 1165, NURS 1175 NURS 1145, NURS 1165, NURS 1175 NURS 1145, NURS 1155, NURS 1175 NURS 1145, NURS 1155, NURS NURS 1265 NURS 1265 NURS 1245, NURS 1255 NURS 1365 NURS 1365 NURS 1345, NURS NURS NURS

4 CORE COURSES: COMMON DEGREE CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN NURSING COURSE COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE COREQUISITE NURS 1475 NURS 2146 NURS 2156 NURS 2175 NURS 2245 NURS 2255 NURS 2265 SEMESTER 3 Group IV Course: 1 HUMN 1700 OR PHIL-2100 NURS 2346 NURS 2356 NURS 2375 NURS 2445 NURS 2455 NURS 2465 SEMESTER 4 Group V Course 2 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Clinical Childbearing Family Nursing Complications of Childbearing Nursing Childbearing Family Nursing Clinical Intermediate Adult Medical Surgical Nursing A Intermediate Adult Medical Surgical Nursing B Intermediate Adult Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical Comparative Religions OR Introduction to Ethics Childhood Nursing A Childhood Nursing B Childhood & Family Nursing Clinical Transition to Professional Nursing Advanced Adult Medical Surgical Nursing Integration of Nursing Practice Clinical PHED 2070 is suggested for students who need CPR certification and PHED 2026 is suggested for students considering a healthcare career. NURS 1355 with grade C or better; and NURS NURS 1456 with grade C or better, and NURS Admission into the Nursing program and NURS 2146 with grade C or better. NURS 1456 with grade C or better, and NURS 1475 NURS 2156 with grade C or better, and NURS Admission into the Nursing program and NURS 2245 with grade C or better NURS 2156 with grade C or better, and NURS NURS 1446, NURS 1456 CREDIT HOURS NURS NURS NURS 2146, NURS 2156 NURS 2265 NURS 2265 NURS 2245, NURS NURS 2255 with grade C or better, and NURS Admission into the Nursing program and NURS 2346 with grade C or better and NURS 2255 with a grade of C or better, and NURS 2265 NURS 2356, and HUMN 1700 or PHIL 2100 with grade of C or better, and NURS 2375 NURS 2356, and HUMN 1700 or PHIL 2100 with grade of C or better, and NURS 2375 NURS 2356, and HUMN 1700 or PHIL 2100 with grade of C or better, and NURS 2375 NURS NURS NURS 2346, NURS 2356 NURS 2455, NURS 2465 NURS 2445, NURS 2465 NURS 2445, NURS

5 NOTES: * Prerequisites needed to apply to the program. 1 Course may be taken any time prior to or during the program, including the summer semester(s); it must be completed before taking NURS-2445, NURS-2455 and NURS Course may be taken any time prior to or during the program, including the summer semester(s); it must be completed prior to completion of your program as it is a degree requirement. Students must apply through the selective admission process and be accepted into the nursing program before taking any NURS course. A minimum of 18 credit hours of Arts & Sciences courses (Groups I V) are needed as well as a minimum of 62 total credit hours for the associate degree. It is strongly encouraged that you work with a counselor, advisor or faculty/department coordinator to plan your schedule. 4

6 Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree The Associate of Applied Science Degree is intended to provide the preparation necessary for potential employment in an occupational specialty. Requirements Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 Minimum 15 semester hours of credit earned at Macomb Minimum 62 semester hours of credit courses numbered 1000 or above, which include: A minimum 18 semester hours of credit in Arts and Sciences courses numbered 1000 or above, as described in the Group Concentrations table; and A minimum of an additional 44 semester hours, including required career preparation and related courses as well as any electives required in the program. Arts and Sciences Courses Required for the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree A minimum of one course from each of the five Arts and Sciences groups must be selected. Electives and Arts and Sciences requirements must be satisfied by courses numbered 1000 or higher. Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree requirements are met by taking the required career courses and the Arts and Sciences courses. See Academic Placement Procedures for information on course placement in chemistry, English, English for Academic Purposes, mathematics, and reading. Courses numbered below 1000 will not count toward the Associate of Applied Science degree. Contact a counselor or academic advisor if you need help in choosing the appropriate course. GROUP Arts and Sciences Group Concentration for Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements COURSES MINIMUM DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 18 SEMESTER HOURS I.A ENGL 1180 or ENGL Course I.B Other English Composition, Reading, or Speech See Note below II. III. IV. Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, Natural Science, Physical Science, Physics Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, INTL 2010, INTL 2500, INTL 2700, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Science Art, Creative Writing, Foreign Language, Humanities, INTL 2000, INTL 2300, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Theater Arts 1 Course 1 Course 1 Course V. Any PHED Wellness course 2000 or above 1 Course Note: If students take one course from each of Groups I.A, II, III, IV, and V, and still have taken less than the minimum of 18 semester hours of Arts and Sciences courses required for the AAS degree, they may elect additional hours from Groups I.B, II, III, IV, or V to satisfy minimum degree requirements. 5

7 Course Descriptions BIOL 1400 Fundamentals of Nutrition 3.00 credit hours (formerly BIO 140) A study of the nature and role of human nutrition with emphasis on changing needs in life s cycle. The relationship between nutrition and health throughout life is explored. No lab. (3 contact hrs) BIOL 2400 General Microbiology 4.00 credit hours Prerequisite: BIOL 1000 (formerly BIO 240) An introduction to the study of bacteria and other microorganisms emphasizing the interrelationships of their anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry to their roles in the living environment. Designed to meet the requirements of the science major and preprofessional student. (6 contact hrs) BIOL 2710 Human Physiological Anatomy 6.00 credit hours (formerly BIO 271) Students will NOT receive credit for both BIOL 2710 and BIOL This course is designed for students in Health and Human Services programs. It is an intensive lecture/laboratory course emphasizing the basic concepts and principles of human anatomy and physiology. BIOL 1000 is strongly recommended as a prerequisite to BIOL 2710 for those planning to transfer to a four year health science program. (7 contact hrs) BIOL 2730 Pathogenic Microbiology 4.00 credit hours (formerly BIO 273) This lecture/laboratory course is designed for students in Health and Human Services programs. An introduction to the study of medically significant microorganisms from groups such as the viruses, bacteria, and fungi, emphasizing their relationships to mankind, especially pertaining to disease production. (6 contact hrs) Center Campus. ENGL 1180 Communications credit hours Prerequisite: Placement, or ENGL 0050 or EAPP 1500 with grade C or better (formerly ENG 118) No credit after ENGL The focus of this course is college level expository and argumentative writing. This course places extensive emphasis on organization and development of essays along with the study of grammar and mechanics. This course develops competence in English sentence elements and skill in organizing, proofreading, and revising essays. Students who have completed ENGL 1210 successfully should NOT take ENGL Students will NOT receive credit for both. (4 contact hrs) ENGL 1210 Composition credit hours Prerequisite: Placement, or ENGL 0050 or EAPP 1500 with grade C or better (formerly ENG 121) No credit after ENGL The focus of this course is the writing of expository and argumentative essays. This course emphasizes logical development of ideas and refinement of personal style. Students who have completed ENGL 1180 successfully should NOT take ENGL Students will NOT receive credit for both. (3 contact hrs) HHSC 1040 Introduction to the Profession of Nursing 0 credit hours HHSC 1040 provides introductory information related to the practice of nursing. It explores key concepts instrumental to nursing in relationship to nurses scope of practice and the use of technology in an ever changing, multicultural healthcare environment. ( contact hrs) HUMN 1700 Comparative Religions 3.00 credit hours (formerly HUM 170) The course begins by exploring the dimensions and functions of religion in the lives of human beings. Then basic beliefs of a variety of eastern and western religions are surveyed and discussed, noting similarities and differences among these traditions. Field trips to a variety of religious services supplement classroom lecture and discussion. (3 contact hrs) 6

8 NURS 1145 Health Assessment in Nursing 0 credit hours Prerequisite: and ENGL 1180 or ENGL 1210, BIOL 2400 or BIOL 2730, BIOL 1400, BIOL 2710, and HHSC 1040, with grade C or better. Corequisite: NURS 1155, NURS 1165, NURS 1175 (replaces but does not equate to NURS 1510) This theory course presents a general overview of the health assessment process in nursing. Topics include evidence based, patient centered adult physical assessment techniques, critical thinking skills in identifying assessment norms and variances, lifespan and cultural/gender variations, communication techniques in collecting subjective data systematically, and components of a sexual assessment as it relates to sexuality throughout the lifespan. (3 contact hrs per week for 8 wks) Center Campus. NURS 1155 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice 1 0 credit hours Prerequisite: and ENGL 1180 or ENGL 1210, BIOL 2400 or BIOL 2730, BIOL 1400, BIOL 2710, and HHSC 1040, with grade C or better. Corequisite: NURS 1145, NURS 1165, NURS 1175 (replaces but does not equate to NURS 1520) This theory course focuses on developing the critical thinking skills of the nursing process. It introduces communication and interviewing techniques for data collection, examines the nursing implications for diagnostic studies while planning nursing care, and introduces infectious disease principles. In addition, the course addresses pharmacologic principles and safe medication administration. (3 contact hrs per week for 8 wks) Center Campus. NURS 1165 Introduction to Clinical Nursing Skills 1.00 credit hours Prerequisite: and ENGL 1180 or ENGL 1210, BIOL 2400 or BIOL 2730, BIOL 1400, BIOL 2710, and HHSC 1040, with grade C or better. Corequisite: NURS 1145, NURS 1155, NURS 1175 (replaces but does not equate to NURS 1530) This course focuses on skills needed to provide and manage safe nursing care of adult patients. The student will practice critical thinking and communication skills in order to safely care for adults of various ages. Major emphasis will be on developing psychomotor skills related to vital signs, personal hygiene, asepsis, transfer and ambulation, hydration, elimination, intake/output, ostomies, wound care, comfort measures, and administration of medications. The course also introduces documentation of procedures and nursing care, including the use of basic technology within the healthcare setting. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program. (6 contact hrs per week for 8 wks) Center Campus. NURS 1175 Health Assessment Skills in Nursing 0.50 credit hours Prerequisite: and ENGL 1180 or ENGL 1210, BIOL 2400 or BIOL 2730, BIOL 1400, BIOL 2710, and HHSC 1040, with grade C or better. Corequisite: NURS 1145, NURS 1155, NURS 1165 In this laboratory course students will identify, practice, and demonstrate physical examination and data collection skills as a framework for learning to provide and manage safe, competent care to culturally diverse adult patients. Students will utilize critical thinking and communication skills while employing evidence based practice as it relates to assessment. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program. (3 contact hrs per week for 8 wks) Center Campus. NURS 1245 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice 2A 0 credit hours Prerequisite: NURS 1165, NURS 1175, and NURS 1145, NURS 1155, PSYC 1010, with grade C or better. Corequisite: NURS 1265 (replaces but does not equate to NURS 1610) This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally diverse, patient centered nursing care to patients experiencing problems related to wounds, fluid and electrolyte balance, pain, oxygenation, and diabetes mellitus. It emphasizes using evidence based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for patients and their families. In addition, the course addresses growth and development of middle adulthood and nursing documentation in the medical record. (6 contact hrs per week for 4 wks) Center Campus. 7

9 NURS 1255 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice 2B 0 credit hours Prerequisite: and NURS 1245 with grade C or better. Corequisite: NURS 1265 (replaces but does not equate to NURS 1620) This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally diverse, patient centered nursing care for patients experiencing sleep, vision, hearing, immobility, and end of life care problems. The course presents an introduction to cancer as well as the concept of spirituality as utilized in patient centered care. It emphasizes using evidence based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for patients and their families and addresses growth and development of older adults. (6 contact hrs per week for 4 wks) Center Campus. NURS 1265 Introduction to Clinical Nursing Practice 0 credit hours Prerequisite: NURS 1165; NURS 1175; and NURS 1145, NURS 1155, PSYC 1010, with grade C or better. Corequisite: NURS 1245, NURS 1255 (replaces but does not equate to NURS 1630) This patient centered clinical course helps students develop skills in providing and managing nursing care. Utilizing the nursing process, students will develop critical thinking, communication skills, application of technology, and professional responsibility while safely caring for adult patients. This clinical course will focus on documentation, medication administration, and health assessment of the hospitalized patient. New skills emphasized during this rotation include nursing care of patients requiring gastric feedings, tracheotomy care, respiratory suctioning, and respiratory adjunct oxygen implementation. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program. (9 contact hrs per week for 8 wks) Center Campus. NURS 1345 Introduction to Adult Medical Surgical Nursing A 0 credit hours Prerequisite: NURS 1255 with grade C or better; and NURS Corequisite: NURS 1365 (replaces but does not equate to NURS 1710) This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally diverse, patient centered nursing care to patients experiencing surgical interventions, gastrointestinal problems, and nutritional problems. It emphasizes using evidence based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for culturally diverse patients and their families. (6 contact hrs per week for 4 wks) Center Campus. NURS 1355 Introduction to Adult Medical Surgical Nursing B 0 credit hours Prerequisite: and NURS 1345 with grade C or better. Corequisite: NURS 1365 (replaces but does not equate to NURS 1720) This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally diverse, patient centered nursing care to patients experiencing problems related to acid base balance, the respiratory system, and diabetes. It emphasizes using evidence based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for culturally diverse patients and their families. (6 contact hrs per week for 4 wks) Center Campus. NURS 1365 Introduction to Adult Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical 2.50 credit hours Prerequisite: NURS 1255 with grade C or better; and NURS Corequisite: NURS 1345, NURS 1355 (replaces but does not equate to NURS 1730) This patient centered clinical course helps students develop skills in providing and managing nursing care for adult patients. Utilizing the nursing process, the student will develop critical thinking, communication skills, application of technology, and professional responsibility while safely caring for adult patients with surgery, acid base imbalance, diabetes mellitus, and respiratory and gastrointestinal problems. New skills emphasized during this rotation include NG tubes, chest tubes, IV/IVPB, and blood and blood product transfusions. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program. (15 contact hrs per week for 8 wks) Center Campus. NURS 1446 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing A 2.00 credit hours Prerequisite: NURS 1355 with grade C or better; and NURS Corequisite: NURS 1475 (replaces NURS 1445) This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally diverse, patient centered nursing care for patients experiencing problems related to anxiety, alterations in affect, and alterations in cognition. It emphasizes using evidence based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for patients and their families. In addition, the course addresses growth and development of adolescent and young adult patients. (8 contact hrs per week for 4 wks) Center Campus 8

10 NURS 1456 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing B 2.00 credit hours Prerequisite: and NURS 1446 with grade C or better. Corequisite: NURS 1475 (replaces NURS 1455) This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally diverse, patient centered nursing care for patients experiencing health problems related to chemical dependency, personality disorders, and organic mental disorders. It emphasizes using evidence based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for patients and their families. (8contact hrs per week for 4 wks) Center Campus NURS 1475 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Clinical 0 credit hours Prerequisite: NURS 1355 with grade C or better; and NURS Corequisite: NURS 1446, NURS 1456 (replaces NURS 1465) This patient centered clinical course helps students develop skills in providing and managing nursing care of adolescent, young adult, adult, and elderly patients with mental health disorders. The student will practice critical thinking, communication skills, application of technology, and professional responsibility while safely caring for patients. Major emphasis will be on the nursing care of patients with anxiety disorders, affective disorders, and thinking disorders. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program. (9 contact hrs per week for 8 wks) Center Campus NURS 2146 Childbearing Family Nursing 2.00 credit hours Prerequisite: NURS 1456 with grade C or better, and NURS Corequisite: NURS 2175 (Recommended) (replaces NURS 2145) This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally diverse, patient centered nursing care for the childbearing family. It emphasizes using evidence based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for the childbearing family. (8 contact hrs per week for 4 wks) Center Campus NURS 2156 Complications of Childbearing Nursing 2.00 credit hours Prerequisite: Admission into the Nursing program and NURS 2146 with grade C or better. Corequisite: NURS 2175 (replaces NURS 2155) This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally diverse, patient centered nursing care for the high risk childbearing family and on women s health. It emphasizes using evidence based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for the women and the childbearing family. (8 contact hrs per week for 4 wks) Center Campus NURS 2175 Childbearing Family Nursing Clinical 0 credit hours Prerequisite: NURS 1456 with grade C or better, and NURS Corequisite: NURS 2146, NURS 2156 (replaces NURS 2165) This patient centered clinical course helps students develop skills in providing and managing nursing care. Utilizing the nursing process, the student will develop critical thinking skills, communication skills, application of technology, and professional responsibility while safely caring for mothers and their families during the childbearing cycle. New skills emphasized during this rotation include infant assessment, evaluating electronic fetal monitoring data, and supporting new families during their childbirth experience. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program. (9 contact hrs per week for 8 wks) Center Campus NURS 2245 Intermediate Adult Medical Surgical Nursing A 0 credit hours Prerequisite: NURS 2156 with grade C or better, and NURS Corequisite: NURS 2265 (replaces but does not equate to NURS 2510) This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally diverse, patient centered nursing care for patients experiencing problems related to the cardiovascular and hematologic systems. It emphasizes using evidence based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for patients and their families. (6 contact hrs per week for 4 wks) Center Campus. 9

11 NURS 2255 Intermediate Adult Medical Surgical Nursing B 0 credit hours Prerequisite: Admission into the Nursing program and NURS 2245 with grade C or better Corequisite: NURS 2265 (replaces but does not equate to NURS 2520) This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally diverse, patient centered nursing care for patients experiencing urinary, renal, and endocrine system problems. It emphasizes using evidence based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for culturally diverse patients and their families. (6 contact hrs per week for 4 wks) Center Campus. NURS 2265 Intermediate Adult Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical 2.50 credit hours Prerequisite: NURS 2156 with grade C or better, and NURS Corequisite: NURS 2245, NURS 2255 (replaces but does not equate to NURS 2530) This patient centered clinical course gives students opportunities to develop skills in nursing care provision and management for a variety of adult patients. Using the framework of the nursing process, the student will practice critical thinking, communication skills, application of technology, and professional responsibility while safely caring for patients with life span changes. The focus will be on the nursing care of patients with anemia, cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, endocrine, and renal problems. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program. (15 contact hrs per week for 8 wks) Center Campus. NURS 2346 Childhood Nursing A 2.00 credit hours Prerequisite: NURS 2255 with grade C or better, and NURS Corequisite: NURS 2375 (replaces NURS 2345) This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally diverse, patient centered nursing care for children experiencing problems related to fluid and electrolyte imbalances, impaired immune responses, and alterations in the respiratory, genitourinary, integumentary, and gastrointestinal systems. It emphasizes using evidence based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for pediatric patients and their families. In addition, the course covers growth and development of toddler, preschool, and school aged children. (8 contact hrs per week for 4 wks) Center Campus NURS 2356 Childhood Nursing B 2.00 credit hours Prerequisite: Admission into the Nursing program and NURS 2346 with grade C or better. Corequisite: NURS 2375 (replaces NURS 2355) This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally diverse, patient centered nursing care for children experiencing problems with neurological dysfunction, cancer, hematological dysfunction, alterations in physical mobility, cardiovascular dysfunction, and diabetes. It emphasizes using evidence based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for pediatric patients and their families. (8 contact hrs per week for 4 wks) Center Campus NURS 2375 Childhood & Family Nursing Clinical 0 credit hours Prerequisite: NURS 2255 with grade C or better, and NURS Corequisite: NURS 2346, NURS 2356 (replaces NURS 2365) This patient centered clinical course helps students develop skills in providing and managing nursing pediatric care. Using the nursing process, students will develop critical thinking, communication skills, application of technology, and professional responsibility while safely caring for pediatric patients with various problems. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program. (9 contact hrs per week for 8 wks) Center Campus NURS 2445 Transition to Professional Nursing 0 credit hours Prerequisite: NURS 2356 and HUMN 1700 or PHIL 2100 with grade C or better, and NURS Corequisite: NURS 2455, NURS 2465 (replaces but does not equate to NURS 2810) This theory course focuses on the associate s degree nurse within the nursing profession. It emphasizes the role of the nurse in response to community healthcare needs and the usage of evidence based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for groups of patients and their families. (3 contact hrs per week for 8 wks) Center Campus. 10

12 NURS 2455 Advanced Adult Medical Surgical Nursing 0 credit hours Prerequisite: NURS 2356 with grade C or better, NURS 2375, and HUMN 1700 or PHIL 2100 with grade C or better. Corequisite: NURS 2445, NURS 2465 (replaces but does not equate to NURS 2820) This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally diverse, patient centered nursing care for patients experiencing oncologic, neurologic, and musculoskeletal system problems. It emphasizes using evidence based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for patients and their families. (3 contact hrs per week for 8 wks). Center Campus. NURS 2465 Integration of Nursing Practice Clinical 3.00 credit hours Prerequisite: NURS 2356, and HUMN 1700 or PHIL 2100 with grade C or better and NURS Corequisite: NURS 2445, NURS 2455 (replaces but does not equate to NURS 2830) This patient centered clinical course helps students develop skills in providing and managing nursing care of diverse adult patients. Utilizing the framework of the nursing process, students will practice critical thinking, communication skills, application of technology, and professional responsibility while safely caring for patients with lifespan changes. Major emphasis will be on nursing care management and delegation of care to a group of patients with neurological, musculoskeletal, and oncology problems. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program. (18 contact hrs per week for 8 wks) Center Campus. PHIL 2100 Introduction to Ethics 3.00 credit hours (formerly PHI 210) A critical examination of the foundation of various ethical systems. Specific ethical problems are posed especially those which relate to the student s situation and possible solutions are discussed. Students will be challenged to define and defend their ethical position against alternative systems. (3 contact hrs) PSYC 1010 Introductory Psychology 4.00 credit hours (formerly PSY 101) Nature, scope, and methods of psychology as behavioral science, emphasizing development, biological foundation of behavior, sensation, and perception, learning, emotion, motivation, and personality. (4 contact hrs) 11