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PSY 101 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 of therapy will be addressed to assist student understanding of human behavior and cognitive processes. TERM 5 NUR 201 Adult Health Nursing I Prerequisites: NUR 108; Co-Requisite: NCL 170 Credits: 6.0 / Course Hours: 100 This course is the first in a consecutive series of adult health/medical surgical nursing classes, which introduces the student to concepts in nursing practice such as; pathophysiologic mechanisms of disease, including Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection; nursing assessment and management of perioperative care; nursing care in specialized settings, and pain management. The conceptual framework (OMEGA‐7) for developing critical thinking to approach health is integrated throughout the course. The lab application content includes: nursing professionalism; dosage calculations; electronic medical record (EMR) documentation ; health history and physical assessment; thorough wound care/management, fluid, electrolyte, and acid‐base balance, and end of life care; stress management; code simulation; and coordination of care for multiple patients in the perioperative and medical‐ surgical arenas.
NUR 191 Legal and Professional Issues Prerequisites: NUR 108 Credits: 2.0 / Course Hours: 20
The course discusses the intersection of evidence-based nursing practice with legal and professional issues. Encompassing the recent expansion of nursing practice in the present century, the course provides important information on the laws that govern nursing practice, standards of care, patient rights, living wills and advance directives. On-the-job legal risks are covered, as well as nurses’ off duty legal rights, and aspects of legal/medical documentation. Ethics, the law, and nursing practice are examined concerning moral dilemmas and decision-making in the nursing profession.
ENG 115 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.
NCL 170 NCLEX Preparation II Prerequisites: NUR 108 Credits: 3.0 / Course Hours: 30
This course provides content to assist the candidate in preparation for the national registered nurse licensure examination. The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) is a computerized test developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). This test is used to regulate the licensing of registered nurses in each of its member states. Content of this course includes a comprehensive review of nursing content areas specifically related to the test plan for the NCSBN NCLEX-RN. Completion of all assigned tests; online pre-test and post-test questions; discussion of rationales and participation in collaborative testing for each unit is required. TERM 6 NUR 210 Adult Health Nursing II Prerequisites: NUR 201; Co-Requisite: NUR 211 Credits: 4.5 / Course Hours: 55 This course is the second in a consecutive series of adult health/medical surgical nursing, which further introduces the student to nursing assessment and management with problems related to altered sensory; problems of oxygenation: transport; problems of oxygenation: perfusion; problems of ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination; and nursing care in specialized settings, including shock. The conceptual framework (OMEGA-7) for developing critical thinking to approach
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