TERM 3 NUR103 Nursing Fundamentals III Prerequisite: NUR102, NUR112, Co-requisite: NUR113 Credits: 5.5 / Course Hours: 85
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 adult patients with cardiovascular, hematologic, immune, and respiratory disorders. The course instruction is 4 hours each week. Course content includes: respiratory care, emergency preparedness, emergency care, first aid, allergies, sensory and nervous system disorders, pain management, cancer, and human immunodeficiency virus. The essentials of “OMEGA-7” provide the conceptual framework for critical thinking in approaching health and the nursing process. The lab application content includes: specimen collection, respiratory care and oxygenation, blood products, medical/ surgical procedures, emergency care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV therapy techniques and IV supplies, case scenarios, communication, and documentation.
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.
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.
BIO133 Anatomy and Physiology III Prerequisites: BIO132 Credits: 4.0 / Course Hours: 40
The class covers the lymphatic, nervous, sensory, and reproductive systems with a supplemental unit on pain. It also covers development and birth, and genetic disease. Students will master the fundamentals of the structure, function, and diseases of the human body.
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