GE 020A – Human Body in Health & Disease I with Lab — 75 Clock Hours/6 Quarter Credit Hours/4 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course is the first of two courses covering the structure and function of human organ systems. The basics of structures and functions of the human body will be discussed during the lecture and lab.
Between GE 020A and GE 020B, topics on all individuals’ major organ systems will be examined while considering them in the state of health versus the state of disease. This course is the prerequisite for GE 020B – Human Body in Health & Disease II. This is a General Education Course.
GE 020B – Human Body in Health & Disease II with Lab — 75 Clock Hours/6 Quarter Credit Hours/4 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: GE 020A — Human Body in Health & Disease I
This is the second of two courses covering the structure and function of human organ systems. The basics of the human body’s structures and functions will be discussed during lectures and labs. Between GE 020A and GE 020B, topics on all major organ systems will be examined while considering them in the state of health versus disease. Prerequisite: GE 020A – Human Body in Health and Disease I with lab. This is a General Education Course.
GE 031 – Nutrition in Health and Disease — 45 Clock Hours/3 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course covers the nutrient needs for maintaining positive nutritional status, including diets to fit specific health needs and primary nutritional care. This is a General Education Course.
GE 041 – General Microbiology with Lab — 75 Clock Hours/6 Quarter Credit Hours/4 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course presents basic concepts of microbiology, and practical applications to medicine, public health, and the environment, with laboratory techniques in isolation, enumeration, and identification of microorganisms. This is a General Education Course.
GE 110 – Critical Thinking — 45 Clock Hours/4.5 Quarter Credit Hours/3 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course teaches students the skills they need to think for themselves—skills they will call upon in this course, other college courses, and the world that awaits. This course covers the core concepts with real-world examples and practice exercises. This is a General Education Course.
GE 112 – Algebra I — 45 Clock Hours/4.5 Quarter Credit Hours/3 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course gives students the math skills that provide a foundation for more advanced courses. Students will explore writing and solving linear and nonlinear equations, powers and exponents, quadratic equations, polynomials and factoring, graphing, and linear inequalities and functions. This is a General Education Course.
GE 201 – Introduction to Sociology — 45 Clock Hours/4.5 Quarter Credit Hours/3 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course includes the study of basic methods and concepts of sociology, which have broad academic relevance and can be applied to sociology and other academic disciplines. This is a General Education Course.
GE 202 – General Psychology — 45 Clock Hours/3 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course includes the study of basic methods and concepts of psychology, which have broad academic relevance and can be applied to the study of psychology and other academic disciplines. This is a General Education Course.
GE 222 – English Reading and Composition — 45 Clock Hours/4.5 Quarter Credit Hours/3 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course introduces students to reading various literary texts and teaches them the basic elements of fiction, poetry, and drama. The course will teach students how to write analysis, explication, and compare-and-contrast essays according to the literature. This is a General Education Course.
GE 240 – Public Speaking, Basics of Effective Communication — 45 Clock Hours/3 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course introduces interpersonal relationships, group interactions, formal speaking, skills development in listening, speech preparation, and oral presentation. This is a General Education Course.
RN 100 – Fundamentals of Nursing Theory — 45 Clock Hours/3 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: This course is paired with RN 101. Failure in one paired course equals failure in both paired courses.
This course introduces professional nursing. Content includes a brief history of nursing, including the roles and responsibilities of the health care team. The provision of a standard of care consistent with legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines and ANA Standards of Practice are emphasized. Verbal communication skills, informatics, evidence-based practice, safety, and developing a patient-centered therapeutic nurse-client relationship are fostered. Students are taught the nursing process and diagnosis to develop a nursing care plan.
RN 101 – Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical and Lab — 157.5 Clock Hours/3.5 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: This course is paired with RN 100. Failure in one paired course equals failure in both paired courses.
This course integrates concepts, theories, and skills fundamental to nursing practice. Students will use the nursing process to plan and provide adult patients’ cultural, physiological, social, psychological, and spiritual needs with health disruptions.
RN 102 – Health Assessment Theory — 30 Clock Hours/2 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: This course is paired with RN 103. Failure in one paired course equals failure in both paired courses.
This course focuses on strategies to obtain health histories and physical assessment data for diverse populations. Students are instructed to identify normal and abnormal findings using inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. Health risk prevention and the promotion of optimal health behaviors are also addressed.
RN 103 – Health Assessment Skills Lab — 67.5 Clock Hours/1.5 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: This course is paired with RN 102. Failure in one paired course equals failure in both paired courses.
This course uses health assessment theory to develop hands-on inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation skills. Laboratory experience includes demonstration, practice, and critique of skill performance.
RN 104 – Fundamentals of Pharmacology — 30 Clock Hours/2 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
The student is familiarized with a history of pharmacology, the classification of medications, their actions, application, and nursing considerations. Principles and procedures for the safe administration of medications are stressed. Basic math and computation of adult and pediatric dosages are included. Actions, interactions, applications, and nursing considerations are addressed.
RN 106 – Pathophysiology — 30 Clock Hours/2 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Pathophysiological changes in acutely ill and chronically ill patients across the lifespan are explored using a systems and inter-systems approach. Identification of pathological changes in assessing patients with significant health disruptions; techniques appropriate to patients using a major systems approach; analysis of data and describing intersystem relationships across the life span as a basis for problem-solving in the nursing process. Introduction of how genomics offers new possibilities for therapies and treatments for some complex diseases and new diagnostic methods. Basic EKG and arrhythmia determination, and ABG analysis are included.
RN 180 – Nursing Transition Advanced Placement Theory & Lab Course — 120 Clock Hours/5 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course introduces students to the roles and responsibilities of the registered nurse and the Associate Degree Nursing Program framework. Emphasis is placed on various roles of the registered nurse, legal and ethical responsibilities, nursing process, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice delivering competent care to diverse demographics of multicultural clients throughout the lifespan. Lecture contents include the role of the registered nurse and the care of adult, maternity, and pediatric clients.
The lab component of this course focuses on utilizing the nursing process, critical thinking, and applying theory to skills in various patient case scenarios. The following skills and competencies are focused on in this course: dosage calculation, assessment, intravenous administrations, central venous access, medication administration, nasogastric feeding, foley catheter insertion, tracheostomy care, and suctioning.
RN 200 – Medical/Surgical I Theory-Introduction to Med/Surg — 45 Clock Hours/3 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: This course is paired with RN 201. Failure in one paired course equals failure in both paired courses.
This course provides basic medical/surgical theory related to endocrine, musculoskeletal, integumentary, and sensory system disorders, perioperative care, and fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Develop an understanding of the dynamic sequence of biological, psychological, and sociological changes in older adulthood. Expected growth and development patterns and disruption in critical periods of development are presented and help develop nursing insight, enabling safe, effective patient-centered care.
RN 201 – Medical/Surgical I Clinical-Introduction to Med/Surg — 90 Clock Hours/2 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: This course is paired with RN 200. Failure in one paired course equals failure in both paired courses.
This course applies the theoretical content of patient-centered care for patients with medical-surgical conditions. Emphasis is on care planning, assessment, teaching, and clinical interventions to promote patients’ health outcomes.
RN 202 – Medical/Surgical II Theory-Intermediate Med/Surg — 45 Clock Hours/3 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: This course is paired with RN 203. Failure in one paired course equals failure in both paired courses.
This course provides basic medical/surgical theory related to endocrine, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, hematology, cancer, and palliative care. Develop an understanding of the dynamic sequence of biological, psychological, and sociological changes in older adulthood. Expected growth and development patterns and disruption in critical periods of development are presented and help develop nursing insight, enabling safe, effective patient-centered care.
RN 203 – Medical/Surgical II Clinical-Intermediate Med/Surg — 90 Clock Hours/2 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: This course is paired with RN 202. Failure in one paired course equals failure in both paired courses.
This course applies the theoretical content of patient-centered care for patients with medical-surgical conditions. Emphasis is on care planning, assessment, teaching, and clinical interventions to promote patients’ health outcomes.
RN 300 – Maternal Newborn Theory — 45 Clock Hours/3 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: This course is paired with RN 301. Failure in one paired course equals failure in both paired courses.
The course covers comprehensive maternal and newborn care beginning with preconception planning and including risks occurring during pregnancy and postpartum, maternal and newborn complications, male and female reproductive concerns and needs, and family needs and problems during the maternity cycle. Concepts of nutrition, cultural variations, and the safety of mothers and newborns are integrated. Therapeutic use of drugs during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the immediate postpartum period are included.
RN 301 – Maternal Newborn Clinical — 67.5 Clock Hours/1.5 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: This course is paired with RN 300. Failure in one paired course equals failure in both paired courses.
This course is taught at a clinical site. This course applies the theoretical content of patient-centered care for mothers and newborns. Emphasis is on assessment, teaching, and clinical interventions to promote healthy outcomes for families.
RN 302 – Care of Children Theory — 45 Clock Hours/3 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: This course is paired with RN 303. Failure in one paired course equals failure in both paired courses.
This course covers in-depth identification of various diseases affecting the child through young adult, including physical and developmental maturation. Cultural variations and family interactions are explored. Disease prevention, health maintenance, and appropriate therapeutic interventions such as pharmacologic agents and nutrition are included.
RN 303 – Care of Children Clinical — 67.5 Clock Hours/1.5 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: This course is paired with RN 302. Failure in one paired course equals failure in both paired courses.
This course is taught at a clinical site, applying the theoretical content into practice with attention to patient-centered, quality care. Interaction with family members facilitates the student’s ability to recognize family dynamics and their effects on the developmental process. Advanced skills necessary to care for pediatric patients are achieved through simulation. The application of the nursing process to optimize patient and family outcomes is emphasized.
RN 304 – Medical/Surgical III Theory-Advanced Med/Surg – 45 Clock Hours/3 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: This course is paired with RN 305. Failure in one paired course equals failure in both paired courses.
This course provides basic medical/surgical theory related to respiratory, cardiac, neurologic, and musculoskeletal disorders. Develop an understanding of the dynamic sequence of biological, psychological, and sociological changes in older adulthood. Expected growth and development patterns and disruption in critical periods of development are presented and help develop nursing insight, enabling safe, effective patient-centered care.
RN 305 – Medical/Surgical III Clinical-Advanced Med/Surg — 90 Clock Hours/2 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: This course is paired with RN 304. Failure in one paired course equals failure in both paired courses.
This course is taught at a clinical site. Integration and practical application of the advanced medical/surgical theory course caring for selected patients with multiple health disruptions. Students apply the nursing process to optimize patient outcomes.
RN 400 – Mental Health Theory — 45 Clock Hours/3 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: This course is paired with RN 401. Failure in one paired course equals failure in both paired courses.
This course addresses theories and principles of psychiatric nursing. Biopsychosocial foundations of behavior, communication, and psychopharmacology are emphasized. Patient relationships and the use of effective and non-effective communication are addressed. The nurse’s role in preventing and early identifying psychiatric disorders in children, adolescents, adults, and older adults and the treatment modalities of mental illness and organic brain syndromes are studied.
RN 401 – Mental Health Clinical — 90 Clock Hours/2 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: This course is paired with RN 400. Failure in one paired course equals failure in both paired courses.
This course is taught at clinical sites applying theory into clinical practice in the care of selected patients who may experience psychological stress, neurobiological disorders, and high-risk situations. Such situations include homelessness, family violence, child abuse, HIV, and post-traumatic stress syndrome. Students apply the nursing process to optimize patient outcomes.
RN 402 – Medical/Surgical IV Theory-Complex/Critical Care Med/Surg & Leadership — 45 Clock Hours/3 Semester
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: This course is paired with RN 402. Failure in one paired course equals failure in both paired courses.
This course incorporates previous medical-surgical nursing theory, emphasizing the integration of pathophysiology, nutrition, pharmacology, and psychosocial components of safe and individualized care for patients with complex medical-surgical health disruptions. Focus on holistic care for a patient with burns, heart failure, acute respiratory distress, shock, multiple organ dysfunction, and traumatic brain injury. Leadership and management in nursing are explored as they relate to managing complex medical-surgical health alterations.
RN 403 – Medical/Surgical IV Clinical-Complex/Critical Care Med/Surg & Leadership — 90 Clock Hours/2 Semester Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: This course is paired with RN 402. Failure in one paired course equals failure in both paired courses.
This course is taught at a clinical site, integrating the practical application of advanced medical/surgical theory to care for selected patients with multiple health disruptions. Students apply the nursing process to optimize patient outcomes.
