Nursing (NURS)
NURS 101 Introduction to Nursing (Cr8)(4:12)
Fundamental nursing knowledge and skills to provide basic nursing care to patients across the lifespan; the nursing process, communication skills, and recognition of normal assessment parameters emphasized throughout the course; clinical application in a variety of settings. Restricted to Nursing Students. Additional course fees: $16.00.
NURS 151 Medical-Surgical Nursing for the Practical Nurse (Cr8)(4:12)
Application of nursing principles to medical-surgical health problems affecting patients across the lifespan; development of critical thinking and communication skills through clinical application in a variety of settings. Restricted to Nursing Students. Prereq. - NURS 101 and BIOS 160; Pre- or coreq. - PSYC 258.
NURS 205 Geriatric Nursing for the Practical Nurse (Cr4)(1.3:8.3)
Emphasis on application of nursing interventions to address the complex health care needs of geriatric patients; basic principles of nursing management within the scope of practical nursing; extended care facilities provide clinical experiences for the course. Restricted to Nursing Students. Prereq. - NURS 151, PSYC 258 and SOCA 103. Additional course fees: $37.00.
NURS 206 Maternal Nursing for the Practical Nurse (Cr4)(1.3:8)
Emphasis on providing nursing care to the childbearing family through the nursing process; exploration of the role of the practical nurse related to pregnancy, childbirth, and pediatrics in acute care and community settings. Restricted to Nursing Students. Prereq. - NURS 151, PSYC 258 and SOCA 103.
NURS 207 Mental Health Nursing for the Practical Nurse (Cr3)(1:6.2)
Application of the nursing process to address the needs of patients with common mental health problems; emphasis on the principles of therapeutic communication and relationships in providing nursing care in inpatient and outpatient settings. Restricted to Nursing Students. Prereq. - NURS 151, PSYC 258 and SOCA 103.
NURS 210 Nursing Care of Patients with Medical Surgical Problems I (Cr4)(2:6)
Application of the nursing process to plan and provide care to patients of various age groups with medical-surgical problems. This course will include classroom, lab, and clinical experience including health problems involving the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal system and integumentary problems. Restricted to Nursing Students. Formerly NURS 222. Prereq. - NURS 101. Co-req. - NURS 211.
NURS 211 Nursing Care of patients with Medical Surgical Problems II (Cr4)(2:6)
Application of the nursing process to plan and provide care to patients of various age groups with medical-surgical problems. This course will include classroom, lab, and clinical experience including health problems involving the musculoskeletal, neurological, sensory, gastrointestinal, endocrine and reproductive systems. Restricted to Nursing Students. Formerly NURS 221. Prereq. - NURS 101. Coreq. - NURS 210.
NURS 223 Maternal Child Health Nursing (Cr4)(2:6)
The nursing process as it is related to care of the family throughout the childbearing cycle; clinical rotations in specialized inpatient and community settings. Restricted to Nursing Students. Prereq. - NURS 101, 210, 211 and BIOS 204; Pre- or coreq. - BIOS 254; Coreq. - NURS 224.
NURS 224 Care of Mental Health Patients (Cr4)(2:6)
Principles of mental and psychiatric nursing in a variety of health care settings; directed toward maximizing therapeutic interactions. Restricted to Nursing students. Prereq. - NURS 101, 210, 211 and BIOS 204; Pre- or coreq. - BIOS 254 and PSYC 258; Coreq. - NURS 223.
NURS 231 Nursing Seminar (Cr2)(2:0)
The professional role of the associate degree nurse is explored in depth as it relates to the health care delivery system; current issues and trends affecting nursing practice, such as role transition, health care policy and political process. Restricted to Nursing Students. Prereq. - NURS 223 and 224; Coreq. - NURS 257 and 258.
NURS 257 Care of Patients with Complex Problems I: Critical Care (Cr4)(2:6)
Emphasis on planning and providing care for patients with multiple acute and/or chronic health problems who present in emergency and critical care settings. This course will include classroom, lab and clinical experiences to enable the student to participate in providing complex patient care utilizing critical care skills and current technologies. Restricted to Nursing Students. Prereq. - NURS 223 and 224; Coreq. - NURS 231 and 258. Additional course fees: $53.00.
NURS 258 Care of Patients with Complex Problems II: Gerontology/Patient Care Management (Cr4)(2:6)
Emphasis on the nursing process to address the multiple needs of the aging population; basic concepts of management and leadership as they relate to the entry-level nurse; a variety of experiences to prepare the graduate to care for a group of patients throughout the lifespan. Restricted to Nursing Students. Prereq. - NURS 223 and 224; Coreq. - NURS 231 and 25 7.
NURS 291 Special Studies in Nursing (Cr1)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand. Restricted to Nursing students.
NURS 292 Special Studies in Nursing (Cr2)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand. Restricted to Nursing students.
NURS 293 Special Studies in Nursing (Cr3)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand. Restricted to Nursing students.
NURS 297 Special Studies in Nursing (Cr2)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand. Restricted to Nursing students.
