Sumner College Catalog

ENG115 Expository Writing Prerequisite: None Credits: 4.0 / Course Hours: 40

This course introduces research techniques, documentation styles, and writing strategies. Emphasis is placed on analyzing information and ideas and incorporating research findings into documented writing and research projects. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate and synthesize information from primary and secondary sources using APA format.

TERM 4 SOC207 Ethics Prerequisites: SOC 110 Credit Hours: 4.0 / Contact Hours: 40

This course introduces moral philosophers and traditional moral theories. These theories will be applied to various real-world ethical concerns. Basic problem-solving skills are considered to assist in resolving moral dilemmas. Students will map their personal ethical values and construct a moral code.

NUR106B Nursing Fundamentals II¹ Prerequisite: NUR 105B; Co-Requisite: NUR 116B Credits: 5.0 / Course Hours: 60

This course is a continuation of nursing fundamentals with emphasis on theory, the nursing process, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and reflective practice throughout the nursing process. The NCSBN clinical judgment measurement model and OMEGA-7 are introduced as models for clinical judgment and critical thinking. Basic nursing actions include complementary and integrative health; medication administration; documenting and reporting. Promotion of healthy physiologic response content includes skin integrity; wound care; rest/sleep; comfort and pain management; nutrition; urinary and bowel elimination. The lab application content includes wound assessment and care; capillary blood glucose testing (CBG); nasogastric tube insertion/removal/maintenance; tube feedings; use of bedpan and urinal; external condom catheter; male/ female urinary catheter insertion/removal/maintenance; enema; ostomy appliance care; dosage calculations and medication administration.

NUR116B Clinical Nursing I Prerequisites: NUR 105B, Co-Requisite: NUR 106B Credits: 2.0 / Course Hours: 60

This clinical course introduces the novice nurse to the clinical setting and supports NUR106. Students will provide basic skills and procedures for: infection control, vital signs, health and physical assessment, safe medication administration, skin and wound care, and related disorders. Students will communicate and collaborate with the interprofessional healthcare team in providing and coordinating safe and high-quality care. The NCSBN clinical judgment measurement model and OMEGA-7 will support clinical judgment and critical thinking. Onā€site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement will be the responsibility of the qualified college nursing faculty in collaboration with practicing nurses.

PSY101 Psychology I Prerequisite: None Credits: 4.0 / Course / Clock Hours: 40

This course explores the fundamentals of the psychological research methodology in the context of human development, memory, consciousness, motivations, emotions, personality, and mental disorders. Basic theories will be addressed to assist student understanding of human behavior and cognitive processes.

1. Please see Addendum following this catalog for updated credit hours for NUR106 effective September 1, 2024 (click to view)

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