Nursing (NURS)
NURS 1105 Health Concepts I
7.0 credit hours
195.0 Classroom Hours = 60.0 Lecture Hours + 135.0 Lab Hours
This course introduces the student to foundational health concepts that serve as the basis of nursing practice. Students will have the opportunity to practice beginning psychomotor skills and provide care for adults of all ages in a variety of settings to meet basic patient needs. Prerequisite: Admission into the Nursing Program. Fee $210.
NURS 1106 Professional Nursing I
2.0 credit hours
30.0 Classroom Hours = 30.0 Lecture Hours
This course will focus on the introduction of professional nursing concepts and will assist students in identifying the role of the nurse as a member of the healthcare team. Students will also implement effective learning strategies and study techniques for program success. Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program. Fee $100.
NURS 1107 Pharmacology I
2.0 credit hours
30.0 Classroom Hours = 30.0 Lecture Hours
This course introduces the science of pharmacology and considers the role of the nurse in preparation, management, and safe administration of common medications used in the adult population. The student will also learn how to calculate basic dosages for commonly used medications. Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program. Fee $100.
NURS 1205 Health Concepts II
10.0 credit hours
270.0 Classroom Hours = 90.0 Lecture Hours + 180.0 Lab Hours
This course focuses on health concepts related to care of patients with commonly occurring conditions with predictable outcomes. Students will provide care for patients across the lifespan in a variety of settings to meet priority patient needs. Prerequistes: NURS 1105, NURS 1106, and NURS 1107. Fee $200.
NURS 1206 Pharmacology II
1.0 credit hours
15.0 Classroom Hours = 15.0 Lecture Hours
This course focuses on role of the nurse in preparation, management, patient education, and safe administration of common parenteral and oral medications used throughout the lifespan. The students will also learn how to calculate dosages for commonly used parenteral and oral medications. Prerequisites: NURS 1105, NURS 1106, and NURS 1107. Fee $200.
NURS 1305 Transition to LPN Practice
3.0 credit hours
75.0 Classroom Hours = 30.0 Lecture Hours + 45.0 Lab Hours
This final course facilitates the transition of the student to the role of an entry level Licensed Practical Nurse. This course provides additional nursing content and skills necessary to fulfill the roles and responsibilities of the Licensed Practial Nurse. Upon the successful completion of this course students will be eligible to take the NCLEX-PN examination. Prerequisite: NURS 1205 and NURS 1206. Fee $200.
NURS 1405 LPN to ADN Bridge Course
2.0 credit hours
60.0 Classroom Hours = 15.0 Lecture Hours + 45.0 Lab Hours
This course facilitates the transition from the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse to that of a student preparing for the role of the Associate Degree Registered Nurse. Students will be introduced to the structure of a Concept Based Curriculum. Students will perform competencies related to practice and assessment that will help prepare them for the second year Associate Degree Registered Nurse level of practice. Prerequisite: Admission to LPN to RN Bridge option of Associate Degree Nursing Program. Fee $100.
NURS 2105 Health Concepts III
8.0 credit hours
210.0 Classroom Hours = 75.0 Lecture Hours + 135.0 Lab Hours
This course focuses on application of health concepts related to care of patients across the lifespan with complex, mult-system health problems. Students will provide care for patients across the lifespan in a variety of settings to meet priority holistic patient needs. Prerequisites: NURS 1205, NURS 1206 or NURS 1405. Fee $200.
NURS 2106 Pharmacology III
2.0 credit hours
30.0 Classroom Hours = 30.0 Lecture Hours
This course focuses on the role of the nurse in preparation, management, patient education, and safe administration of high-risk and specialty medications used throughout the lifespan. The students will perform complex dosage calulations for commonly used and high-risk medications including parenteral and intravenous administration, and blood products. Prerequisites: NURS 1205, and NURS 1206 or NURS 1405. Fee $200.
NURS 2205 Health Concepts IV
6.0 credit hours
150.0 Classroom Hours = 60.0 Lecture Hours + 90.0 Lab Hours
This course focuses on the integration of health concepts related to care of diverse patient populations across the lifespan in a variety of settings. This course will include an analysis of the nurse’s role in disaster planning, mass casualties, and global health crisis. Prerequisites: NURS 2105 and NURS 2106. Fee $110.
NURS 2206 Professional Nursing II
1.0 credit hours
15.0 Classroom Hours = 15.0 Lecture Hours
This course addresses topics pertinent to the professional nurse entering practice as a member of the health care team. The student will apply the concepts of clinical judgment, ethical-legal issues, evidence-based practice as well as professionalism, safety, and teamwork/collaboration. Prerequisites: NURS 2105 and NURS 2106. Fee $110.
NURS 2207 Capstone Clinical Immersion
2.0 credit hours
90.0 Classroom Hours = 90.0 Lab Hours
This course provides the student with experiences to refine their clinical practice and increase confidence when managing patient care. The student applies clinical judgement and critical thinking in a realistic work setting through a preceptor experience which helps to facilitate the transition from student to beginning Registered Nurse. The primary purpose is to develop competency in nursing care, including clinical decision making, prioritization, and professionalism. Prerquisities: NURS 2205 and NURS 2206. Fee $110.
NURS 2208 Concepts Synthesis
1.0 credit hours
15.0 Classroom Hours = 15.0 Lecture Hours
This course focuses on synthesis of program concepts using case studies and review questions in preparation for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). This course includes application of the NCLEX-RN test plan, assessment of knowledge deficits, and remediation. With faculty input, the student will formulate and implement a plan for remediation as needed in each general nursing content area. The student will also develop a professional portfolio. Prerequisites: NURS 2205 and NURS 2206. Fee $110.