Sumner College Catalog

NUR113 Clinical Nursing I Prerequisites: NUR102; Co-Requisite: NUR103 Credits: 2.0 / Course Hours: 60

This clinical course supports Nursing Fundamentals I, II and III and teaches practical nursing skills, procedures, communication, data collection, documentation, and medication administration applied in the care of diverse clients across the lifespan with cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, oncological disorders, sensory and nervous system disorders. Students will participate in supervised clinical experience in an extended care setting. The essentials of “OMEGA‐7’’ and NCSBN Clinical Judgement Model provide the conceptual framework for critical thinking in approaching health and the nursing process. On‐site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation and placement will be the responsibility of the qualified college nursing faculty.

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.

NCL130 NCLEX-PN Preparation I Prerequisites: NUR102, Co-requisite: NUR103 Credits: 2.0 / Course Hours: 20

This course provides content to assist the candidate in preparation for the national practical nurse licensure examination. The National Council Licensure Examination for Practical/Vocational Nurses (NCLEX-PN) is a computerized test developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). This test is used to regulate the licensing of practical and vocational nurses in each of its member states. Completion of all assigned tests; test taking strategies; correct answers/rationales and participation in collaborative testing will be required. TERM 4 NUR104 Nursing Fundamentals IV Prerequisite: NUR103, NUR113, Co-Requisite: NUR114 Credits: 5.0 / Course Hours: 70 This course is a continuation of the study of nursing fundamentals with an emphasis on the theory and skills for practical nursing in the care of adult male and female reproductive disorders, psychiatric nursing, emergency care and planning, gerontology, hospice and end-of-life care, extended care, home care, rehabilitation and ambulatory care, substance abuse, pre and post-operative care and pain management, and blood and lymphatic system disorders. The lab application includes IV therapy, IV dressing changes and drip rate calculations, case scenarios, documentation, electronic health records.

NUR114 Clinical Nursing II Prerequisites: NUR101, NUR102, NUR103, NUR113, Co-Requisite: NUR104 Credits: 2.0 / Course Hours: 60

This clinical course supports NUR104 and teaches practical nursing skills, procedures, communication, data collection, documentation, and medication administration applied in the care of diverse clients across the lifespan with psychiatric concerns, male and female reproductive disorders, wound care, geriatrics, hospice and end‐of‐life, substance abuse, pre and post‐operative care, pain management and blood and lymphatic system disorders. The essentials of “OMEGA‐7’’ and NCSBN Clinical Judgement Model provide the conceptual framework for critical thinking in approaching health and the nursing process. On‐site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation and placement will be the responsibility of qualified nursing faculty.

NUR124 Maternal / Newborn / Pediatrics Prerequisites: NUR101, 102, 103, 113 Co-Requisite: NUR104, NUR 114 Credits: 2.0 / Course Hours: 20

This course is a continuation of the study of the nursing process with an emphasis on the theory and skills for practical nursing in the care of maternal, newborn and pediatric patients with normal and abnormal prenatal, antepartum, labor, and postpartum needs. This includes care of the newborn through adolescence. The course instruction is 2 hours in the classroom each week. The essentials of “OMEGA-7” provide the conceptual framework for critical thinking in approaching health and the nursing process.

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