Austin Community College

FY 2001 Course Descriptions

Nursing


RNSG 1140 NURSING SKILLS FOR ARTICULATING STUDENTS (1-0-4). Validation of current skills and procedures in a variety of settings; application of a systematic problem solving process and critical thinking skills; focus on the expansion of the scientific knowledge and principles underlying nursing skills and procedures; and competency in knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Fee: $10 Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: Admission into the associate degree mobility track or administrative approval. ( )

RNSG 1160 CLINICAL DECISION MAKING I - CLINICAL (1-0-4). Application of the theories, concepts and knowledge base presented in RNSG 1431 Principles of Clinical Decision-Making at a specific clinical site or sites. Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: RNSG 1513 & RNSG 1260. Corequisite: RNSG 1431, PSYC 2308, SPCH 1311 (or equivalent). ( )

RNSG 1170 NURSING PROCESS FOR ARTICULATING STUDENTS (1-1-0). Exploration of the nursing process as a problem-solving methodology used by associate degree nurses to provide safe, individualized nursing care. Focuses on application of each step of the process to a variety of clinical experiences. Prerequisites: Admission into the associate degree mobility track or administrative approval. ( )

RNSG 1260 FOUNDATIONS CLINICAL (2-0-8). Application of the theories, concepts and knowledge base presented in RNSG 1513 Foundations for Nursing Practice at a specific clinical site or sites. Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program, Minimum grade of "C" in BIO 1714*, BIO 1704*, MATH 1332*, PSYC 2301. Corequisites: RNSG 1513, BIO 1724*, HPRS 2300. (*or equivalent) ( )

RNSG 1261 CLINICAL DECISION MAKING II - CLINICAL (2-0-8). Application of the theories, concepts and knowledge base presented in RNSG 1347 Concepts of Decision-Making at a specific clinical site or sites. Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: Minimum grade of "C" in BIO 2714*, HPRS 2300, RNSG 1513, RNSG 1260 (*or equivalent). Corequisite: RNSG 1347. ( )

RNSG 1262 CHILDBEARING/CHILDREARING FAMILY CLINICAL (2-0-8). Application of the theories, concepts and knowledge base presented in RNSG 1412 Nuring Care of the Childbearing/Childrearing Family at a specific site or sites. Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: RNSG 1347, RNSG 1261, PSYC 2308, SPCH 1311* (*or equivalent). Corequisite: RNSG 1412, ENGL 1301. ( )

RNSG 1263 NURSING PRACTICE I CLINICAL (2-0-8). Application of the theories, concepts and knowledge base presented in RNSG 1517 Concepts of Nuring Practice I for Articulating Students at a specific clinical site or sites. Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: BIO 1714*, BIO 1704*, MATH 1332*, PSYC 2301, BIO 1724*, HPRS 2300, PSYC 2308, SPCH 1311*. (*or equivalent) Corequisite: RNSG 1140, 1170, and 1517. ( )

RNSG 1347 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. Prerequisites: RNSG 1431 & RNSG 1160. Corequisite: RNSG 1261. ( )

RNSG 1363 NURSING PRACTICE II CLINICAL FOR ARTICULATING STUDENTS (3-0-12). Application of the theories, concepts and knowledge base presented in RNSG 1542 in a specific clinical site or sites. Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: RNSG 1263 and RNSG 1517. Corequisite: RNSG 1542. ( )

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 throughout the neonatal, and postpartum periods and the childrearing family from birth to adolescence; 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 1347 & RNSG 1261. Corequisite: RNSG 1262 and ENGL 1301. ( )

RNSG 1431 PRINCIPLES OF CLINICAL DECISION-MAKING (4-3-3). 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. Fee: $10 Insurance: $2 Prerequisites: RNSG 1513 & RNSG 1260. Corequisite: RNSG 1160 & PSYC 2308. ( )

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. Fee: $15 Insurance: $2 Prerequisites: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program, mininum grade of "C" in BIO 1714*, BIO 1704*, MATH 1332*, PSYC 2301. Corequisites: RNSG 1260, BIO 1724*, HPRS 2300. (* or equivalent) ( )

RNSG 1517 CONCEPTS OF NURSING PRACTICE I FOR ARTICULATING STUDENTS (5-5-1). Provides the articulating student the opportunity to examine the role of the associate degree nurse; application of a systematic problem solving process and critical thinking skills which includes a focus on the adult population in selected settings; and competency in knowledge, judgment, skill, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Fee: $10 Insurance: $2 Prerequisites: BIO 1714*, BIO 1704*, MATH 1332*, PSYC 2301, BIO 1724*, HPRS 2300, PSYC 2308, SPCH 1311* (* or equivalent). Corequisite: RNSG 1140, RNSG 1170, RNSG 1263. ( )

RNSG 1542 CONCEPTS OF NURSING PRACTICE II FOR ARTICULATING STUDENTS (5-5-1). Provides the articulating student the opportunity to examine the roles of the associate degree nurse and apply systematic problem solving processes and critical thinking skills; focuses on the utilization of leadership and management skills in the provision of care to small groups of adult clients and their families in selected settings and competency in knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Fee: $10 Insurance: $2 Prerequisites: RNSG 1517 and RNSG 1263. Corequisite: RNSG 1363. ( )

RNSG 2160 MENTAL HEALTH CLINICAL (1-0-4). Application of the theories, concepts and knowledge base presented in RNSG 2213 Mental Health Nursing at a specified clinical site or sites. Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: RNSG 1431 & RNSG 1261. Corequisite: RNSG 2213. ( )

RNSG 2161 MANAGEMENT CLINICAL (1-0-4). Application of the theories, concepts and knowledge base presented in RNSG 2221 Management of Client Care at a specific clinical site or sites. Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: RNSG 2441 and RNSG 2361. Corequisite RNSG 2221. ( )

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 1347 & RNSG 1261. Corequisite: RNSG 2160. ( )

RNSG 2221 MANAGEMENT OF CLIENT CARE (2-2-0). Exploration of leadership and management principles applicable to the role of the nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Includes application of knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Prerequisites: RNSG 2441 and RNSG 2361. Corequisite: RNSG 2161. ( )

RNSG 2263 NURSING PRACTICE III CLINICAL FOR ARTICULATING STUDENTS (2-0-8). Application of the theories, concepts and knowledge base presented in RNSG 2402 Concepts of Nuring Practice III for Articulating Students at a specific clinical site or sites. Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: RNSG 1542 and RNSG 1363. Corequisite: RNSG 2402. ( )

RNSG 2361 CLINICAL DECISION-MAKING III CLINICAL (3-0-12). Application of the theories, concepts and knowledge base presented in RNSG 2441 Advanced Concepts of Clinical Decision Making at a specific clinical site or sites. Insurance: $12 Prerequisites: RNSG 1412, RNSG 1262, RNSG 2213, RNSG 2160, ENGL 1301. Corequisite: RNSG 2441. ( )

RNSG 2402 CONCEPTS OF NURSING PRACTICE III FOR ARTICULATING STUDENTS (4-4-1). Provides the articulating student the opportunity to synthesize the roles of the associate degree nurse; apply a systematic problem solving process and critical thinking skills; focuses on the care of patients throughout the life span with continued emphasis on leadership and management skills in the provision of care to small groups of adult clients and their families in multiple settings; and competency in knowledge, judgement, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Fee: $10 Insurance: $2 Prerequisites: RNSG 1542 and 1363. Corequisite: RNSG 2263. ( )

RNSG 2441 ADVANCED CONCEPTS OF CLINICAL DECISION MAKING (4-4-0). Application of advanced concepts and skills for development of the associate degree nurse's roles in complex client/nursing situations. Focus given to knowledge, judgement, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Prerequisites: RNSG 1412, RNSG 1262, RNSG 2213, RNSG 2160, ENGL 1301. Corequisite: RNSG 2361. ( )


Course Descriptions as of October 02, 2000 2:28pm
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