Sumner College Catalog

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NUR 233 Geriatric Nursing Prerequisite: NUR 220 Credits: 2.5 / Course Hours: 25

This course is designed to instruct gerontological nursing to the student nurse. The student will gain an understanding of applying wellness to the care of the older adult, applying theories that are pertinent, comprehending geriatric assessment and assessment of the major body systems. An overview of psychological and physiological and cognitive functions will be discussed.

NUR 260 Community-Based Nursing Experience Prerequisite: NUR 118 Credits: 1.0 / Course Hours: 30

The student will gain an understanding of clinical experience in community-based nursing focusing on application of nursing principles in care of individuals, families and aggregates in a variety of settings. Content of this course includes completion of the Sigma Community Health Online Course.

NUR 213 RN Clinical Nursing VI Prerequisites: NUR 211, NUR 212; Co-Requisites: NUR 232, NUR 233 Credits: 2.0 / Course Hours: 60

This clinical course supports NUR 232 and teaches the RN nursing skills and procedures related to mental health nursing care. The essentials of “OMEGA-7” provide the conceptual framework for critical thinking in approaching health and the nursing process. TERM 9 NUR 280 ADN Practicum Prerequisites: Completion of all courses excluding: NUR 291 & NCL 270 Credits: 4.0 / Course Hours: 120 Upon successful completion of all required registered nursing (RN) program courses, labs and clinical nursing, the student has the opportunity to integrate and apply the content of the curriculum. The student is assigned in hospitals, long-term care, clinics, correctional facilities and other community health agencies under the oversight of qualified nurse faculty. Direct contact with the student is maintained through site visits to the agency by the program’s clinical coordinator, and meeting with the student and the preceptor. The student is required to complete written assignments and all course evaluations and other requirements for successful completion of NUR 280. The essentials of “OMEGA-7” provide the conceptual framework for critical thinking and for the integration and evaluation of health and the nursing process. Successful completion of NUR 280 is required for graduation.

NCL 270 NCLEX Preparation VI Prerequisites: NCL 260 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 priority nursing actions specifically related to the test plan for the NCSBN NCLEX-RN®; review the U.S. top 100 Prescription Medications and a 75-question Comprehensive Exam.

NCL 160 NCLEX Preparation I Prerequisites: None Credits: 2.0 / Course Hours: 20

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.

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