NSG 1310 NURSING II (10-5-15). This course builds on the concepts presented in the first nursing course. Students continue to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills when providing nursing care to clients impacted by selected stressors which alter the ability to maintain health needs. Students learn additional nursing skills as they expand the ability to provide comprehensive quality nursing care. Students have supervised learning experiences in a variety of structured health care settings. Through these experiences students apply the knowledge skills and attitudes required for the continued development of the Associate Degree Nursing roles. Fee: $8 Prerequisites: "C" grade or above in NSG 1309; BIO 1724 or BIO 2724 and AHS 1403.
NSG 1801 NURSING PROCESS (1-1-0).
This course explores the nursing process as a problem-solving methodology used by nurses to provide safe, individualized nursing care. The focus of this course is the application of the nursing process to clinical laboratory experiences. The components of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation will be emphasized. Repeatable up to 3 credit hours.
NSG 1807 TRANSITION TO AD NURSING IA (7-5-6). This first course introduces the mobilist to specific concepts related to the associate degree nursing roles of Provider of Care, Coordinator of Care and Member of the Profession. It provides the mobilist with the opportunity for the development and evaluation of the knowledge, skills and attitudes related to the transition to associate degree nursing practice. The concepts of individual's health needs are presented holistically and both critical thinking and problem solving skills are used to assist clients impacted by selected stresses. The content focuses on concepts as a basis for nursing practice and presents content to expand the ability to provide nursing care. Mobilists have supervised learning experiences in a variety of structured health care settings. Through these experiences they apply the knowledge skills and attitudes required for the development of the associate degree nursing roles. Fee: $8 Skills: P Prerequisites: Admission to ADN program; "C" or above grade in BIO 1714 or BIO 2714, BIO 1704 or BIO 2704, PSY 1613, BIO 1724 or BIO 2724, AHS 1403, PSY 1653, SOC Req. and completion of a 3 credit hour math course (see degree plan). Fee: $8.
NSG 1809 NURSING MOBILITY TRACK IB (9-5-12). This first course introduces the mobilist to specific concepts related to the associate degree nursing roles of Provider of Care, Coordinator of Care and Member of the Profession. It provides the mobilist with the opportunity for the development and evaluation of the knowledge, skills and attitudes related to the transition to associate degree nursing practice. The concepts of individual's health needs are presented holistically and both critical thinking and problem solving skills are used to assist clients impacted by selected stressors. The content focuses on concepts as a basis for nursing practice and presents content to expand the ability to provide nursing care. Mobilitists have supervised learning experiences in a variety of structured health care settings. Through these experiences they apply the knowledge skills and attitudes required for the development of the associate degree nursing roles. Fee: $11 Skills: P Prerequisites: Admission to ADN program; "C" or above grade in BIO 1714 or BIO 2714, BIO 1704 or BIO 2704, PSY 1613, BIO 1724 or BIO 2724, AHS 1403, PSY 1653, SOC Req. and completion of a 3 credit hour math course (see degree plan). Fee: $11.
NSG 2210 NURSING III (10-5-15). This course expands upon the student's previous learning experiences. The student becomes more actively involved with other members of the health care team in the delivery of client focused quality health care. The student begins to assume more responsibility in the decision making process for their own nursing actions when working with selected client and family populations. Selected nursing skills are presented with the focus of adaptation in the use of skills to the individual situation. Students have supervised learning experiences in a variety of health care settings. Through these experiences, the student begins to integrate the knowledge skills and attitude into their nursing roles in the clinical area. Prerequisites: "C" grade in NSG 1310, SOC 3 credit hours and PSY 1653. Prior completion or concurrent enrollment in ENG 1613 required.
NSG 2410 NURSING IV (10-5-15). This course continues to expand upon the concepts from previous learning experiences. The student actively participates in the delivery of comprehensive, quality and cost effective health care through the consistent use of critical thinking and problem solving skills. The focus is the synthesis of nursing knowledge, skills and attitudes into nursing decisions and actions. Students have supervised learning experiences in various health care settings. Through these experiences the student integrates the roles of the Associate Degree nurse. Prerequisites: "C" grade or above in NSG 2210 and ENG 1613. Prior completion or concurrent enrollment in elective (3 credit hours) required.
NSG 2807 NURSING MOBILITY TRACK IIA (7-5-6). This course expands upon the mobilists' prior learning and previous coursework. The mobilist becomes more actively involved with other members of the health care team in the delivery of client focused quality and cost effective health care. They assume more responsibility in the decision making process for their own nursing actions when working with selected client populations. Additional nursing skills are presented with the focus of adaptation in the use of skills to the individual situation. Mobilists have supervised learning experiences in a variety of health care settings where they collaborate with other health team members to manage care for small groups of clients. Through these experiences, the student begins to integrate the knowledge skills and attitude into their nursing role in the clinical area. Prerequisites: "B" grade or above in NSG 1807 or NSG 1809; prior completion or concurrent enrollment in ENG 1613 required.
NSG 2809 NURSING MOBILITY TRACK IIB (9-5-12). This course expands on the mobilists' prior learning and previous coursework. The mobilist becomes more actively involved with other members of the health care team in the delivery of client focused quality and cost effective health care. They assume more responsibility in the decision making process for their own nursing actions when working with selected client populations. Additional nursing skills are presented with the focus of adaptation in the use of skills to the individual situation. Mobilists have supervised learning experiences in a variety of health care settings where they collaborate with other health team members to manage care for small groups of clients. Through these experiences, the student begins to integrate the knowledge skills and attitude into their nursing roles in the clinical area. Prerequisites: "B" grade or above in NSG 1807 or NSG l809; prior completion or concurrent enrollment in ENG 1613 required.
NSG 2906 NURSING MOBILITY TRACK III (6-3-9). This course continues to expand upon the mobilists knowledge, skills and all attitudes from previous learning experiences. They actively participate in the delivery and evaluation of comprehensive, quality and cost effective health care through the consistent use of critical thinking and problem solving skills. The focus is the synthesis of nursing knowledge, skills and attitudes into nursing decisions and actions. They have supervised learning experiences in various health care settings. Through these experiences the mobilist integrates the roles of the Associate Degree nurse. Prerequisites: "C" or above grade in NSG 2806 or NSG 2809 and ENG 1613. Prior completion or concurrent enrollment in elective (3 credit hours) required.
RNSG 1260 CLINICAL DECESION MAKING I - CLINICAL (2-0-6). Application of the theories, concepts and knowledge base presented in RNSG 1431 Principles of Clinical Decision-Making at a specific clinical site or sites. The student will apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, equipment, procedures, regulations laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with associate degree nursing; demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, communicating in the applicable language of the occupation and the business or industry. Prerequisites: RNSG 1513 & RNSG 1360 ( )
RNSG 1261 CLINICAL DECISION MAKING II - CLINICAL (2-0-6).
RNSG 1343 CONCEPTS OF CLINICAL DECISION-MAKING (3-3-0).
Integration of previous knowledge and skills into the continued development of the associate degree nurse as provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession emphasizing clinical decision-making, knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. The student will utilize critical thinking and a systematic problem-solving process as a framework for providing care for clients in structured health care settings; and integrate the roles of the associate degree nurse in the provision of care for clients and families.
Prerequisites: RNSG 1431 & RNSG 1260
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RNSG 1360 FOUNDATIONS CLINICAL (3-0-9). Application of the theories, concepts and knowledge base presented in RNSG 1513 Foundations for Nursing Practice at a specific clinical site of sites. Prerequisites: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program, Minimum grade of "C" in BIO 1714*, BIO 1704*, MATH 1332*, PSYC 1301. Corequisites: RNSG 1513, BIO 1724*, AHS 1403*. (*or equivalent) ( )
RNSG 1361 CHILDBEARING/CHILDREARING FAMILY CLINICAL (3-0-9). A method of instruction prociding detailed eduction, training and work-based experience and direct patient/client care, generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed fir each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supercision, evaluation, and placement is the responsibility of the college faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. As outlined in the learning plan, the student will apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the particular occupation and the business/industry; demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, communicating in the applicable language of the occupation and the business or industry. ( )
RNSG 1412 NURSING CARE OF THE CHILDBEARING/CHILDREARING FAMILY (4-4-0). Study of the concepts related to the provision of nursing care for childbearing and childrearing families; application of systematic problem-solving processes and critical thinking neonatal, and postpartum periods and the childrearing family from birth to adolescence; and competency in knowledge, judgment, skill, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework, pediatric settings; and utilize a systematic problem-solving approach and critical thinking skills when providing nursing care for the childbearing and childrearing family. Prerequisites: RNSG 1431 & RNSG 1260 ( )
RNSG 1431 PRINCIPLES OF CLINICAL DECISION-MAKING (4-4-1). Examination of selected principles related to the development of the associate degree nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession emphasizing clinical decision making, knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. The student will utilize critical thinking and a systematic problem-solving process as a framework for providing care for clients in structured health care settings; and explain the roles of the associate degree nurse in the provision of client-focused care. Fee: $10 Prerequisites: RNSG 1513 & RNSG 1360 ( )
RNSG 1513 FOUNDATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE (5-4-4). Introduction to the role of the associate degree nurse as provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of the profession. Topics include knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. The student will describe the roles of the nurse in the delivery of health care; demonstrate competence in the performance in the performance of basic nursing skills; and begin critical thinking in a systematic problem solving process. Fee: $15 Prerequisites: Admission to tha Associate Degree Nursing Program, mininum grade of "C" in BIO 1714*, BIO 1709*, MATH 1332*, PSYC 1301. Corequisites: RNSG 1360, BIO 1724*, AHS 1403*. (* or equivalent) ( )
RNSG 2160 MENTAL HEALTH CLINICAL (1-0-3). Application of the theories, concepts and Knowledge base presented in PRNR 2213 Mental Health Nursing at a specified clinical site or sites. Prerequisites: RNSG 1573 & RNSG 1360 ( )
RNSG 2213 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING (2-2-0). Principles and concepts of mental health, psychopathology, and treatment modalities related to the nursing care of clients and their families. Uses therapeutic communication; utilizes critical thinking skills and a systematic problem-solving process as a framework for providing care to clients and families experiencing mental health problems; and explains the roles of the associate degree nurse in caring for clients and families experiencing mental health problems. Prerequisites: RNSG 1513 & RNSG 1360 ( )