NUR 114. Nursing Concepts I. (5 Credits)

I, II. Prerequisite: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Corequisite: NUR 114C. Provides fundamental theoretical nursing concepts. Student learning outcomes are human flourishing, nursing judgment, professional identity, and spirit of inquiry. Credit will not be awarded for students who have credit for NUR 112 or NUR 116.

NUR 114C. Nursing Concepts Application I. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Corequisite: NUR 114. This course provides application of fundamental nursing concepts in the laboratory and clinical settings.

NUR 124. Nursing Concepts II Med-Surg. (3 Credits)

(5) I, II. Prerequisites: NUR 114, BIO 171, ENG 101 or 101R, NFA 201 all with a grade of C or better. Builds upon previously learned concepts and skills. Provides theories and concepts for applying the nursing process while caring for patients experiencing selected health issues.

NUR 124C. Nursing Concepts App II. (2 Credits)

Prerequisite: NUR 114 & 114C, HSO 100, BIO 171, NFA 201, ENG 101 or 101R, all with a grade of "C" or better. Corequisite: NUR 124. This course provides application of nursing concepts in the clinical setting while caring for patients experienceing selected health issues.

NUR 126. Nursing Concepts II-Perinatal. (2 Credits)

(3) I, II. Prerequisites: NUR 114, 114C, HSO 100, BIO 171, ENG 101 or ENG 101R, NFA 201 all with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: NUR 126c. Builds upon previously learned concepts and skills. Provides theories and concepts for applying the nursing process while caring for families throughout the childbearing experience.

NUR 126C. Perinatal Nursing Application. (1 Credit)

(1) I,II. Prerequisite: NUR 114, 114C; HSO 100, BIO 171, NFA 201, & ENG 101 or ENG 101R, all with a grade of "C" or better. Corequisite: NUR 126. Application of the nursing process when caring for families during the childbearing experience.

NUR 200. Dosage Calculation for Nursing. (1 Credit)

A. Develops competency in dosage calculation and provides progression in application for nonparenteral to parenteral medications.

NUR 201. Dosage Calculation for Nsg. II. (1 Credit)

I, II. Prerequisite: NUR 117 (S) or NUR 200 (C or better). Develops competency in dosage calculations of intravenous therapies. Emphasis on IV medication on titration calculations including pediatric, obstetric, and clinical care dosages.

NUR 210. Medieval/Modern Drug Treatment. (3 Credits)

I, II. This course explores herbology, home and folklore remedies, over-the-counter medications, high technology drug development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, and considers implications of merging past and present medicinal treatments.

NUR 215. Clinical Techniques in Nursing. (1-6 Credits)

A. Prerequisites: NUR 120, 121, 122, and 123 or 124 & 126 or equivalent with a grade of ¿C-¿ or better. Supervised practice in department approved agency. The number of hours will depend on the range and depth of activities. May be retaken to a maximum of 6 hours.

NUR 217. Strategies for Success/Nursing. (1 Credit)

(1) I, II. Prerequisite: Readmission to the ADN program. Explores strategies to develop habits which promote success. Required for students readmitted to the ADN program after being unsuccessful in an NUR core course.

NUR 230. Principles of Pain Management. (2 Credits)

I, II. This course examines specific concepts aimed at relieving client pain by altering the physiological, psychological, and behavioral variables of the pain experience.

NUR 232. Nursing Concepts III-Med-Surg. (5 Credits)

I, II. Prerequisites: NUR 124, NUR 124C, NUR 126, NUR 126C; BIO 301, ENG 102 or ENG 105 (B), SOC 131 all with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: NUR 232C Provides theories and concepts for applying nursing judgment while caring for adult and pediatric patients experiencing selected complex health issues.

NUR 232C. Nursing Concepts Applic III. (3 Credits)

(3) I, II. Prerequisite: NUR 124, 124C, 126, 126C; ENG 102; BIO 301; SOC 131, all with a grade of "C" or better. Corequisite: NUR 232. This course provides application of nursing concepts in the clinical setting when caring for adult and pediatric patients experiencing selected complex health issues.

NUR 234. Mental Health Concepts. (2 Credits)

I, II. Prerequisites: NUR 124, 124C, 126, 126C, ENG 102 or ENG 105, BIO 301, SOC 131 all with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: NUR 234C. Provides theories and concepts for applying nursing judgment while caring for patients with a focus on psychosocial mental health.

NUR 234C. Mental Health Application. (1 Credit)

(1) I, II. Prequisite: NUR 124, 124C, 126, 126C; ENG 102, BIO 301, SOC 131, all with a grade of "C" or better. Corequisites: NUR 234. This course provides application of nursing concepts in the clinical setting when caring for patients with a focus on psychosocial mental health.

NUR 240. Nursing Concepts IV-Med-Surg. (5 Credits)

(5) I, II. Prerequisites: NUR 232, 234, and BIO 273 or MLS 209/211, (all with a grade of "C" or better); NUR 232C and 234 C with a minimum grade of S. Corequisite: NUR241. Provides theory and concepts for applying nursing judgment for the care of groups of patients experiencing selected complex health issues.

NUR 241C. Clinical Nursing Synthesis. (4 Credits)

(4) I. II. Prerequisite: NUR 232, 234, BIO 273 or MLS 209/211, all with a minimum grade of "C" or better; NUR 232C and 234C with a minimum grade of "S". Corequisite: NUR 240 & 255. Clinical immersion synthesizing nursing judgment in caring for groups of patients experiencing complex health issues. Must be taken during the last semester of the ADN program.

NUR 242. Nursing Concepts IV. (9 Credits)

I, II. Prerequisites: NUR 232, 234, BIO 273 or CLT 209/211, PSY 200 all with grade of ¿C¿ or better. Corequisite: NUR 255. Develops competencies in the application of the nursing process while caring for individuals and groups of adult and pediatric clients experiencing selected complex health issues.

NUR 247. Holism, Health & Success. (1 Credit)

I, II. Prerequisite: CHS nursing student. Principles and theories from holistic nursing, education, and psychology are explored and applied to the creation of academic success, health, and the attainment ofpersonal life goals.

NUR 250. Introduction to Gerontology. (3 Credits)

I, II. Formerly CHS 250. An interdisciplinary approach to the study of aging that presents a balanced view of both normal and problem aspects of aging. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for CHS 250.

NUR 255. Trends & Issues in Nursing. (2 Credits)

I, II. Prerequisites: NUR 232 and 234 all with a minimum grade of "C" or better; NUR 232C and 234C with a minimum grade of "S". Corequisite: NUR 241C. Focuses on current issues and trends in nursing. Ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities and career oppurtunities are examined.

NUR 265. Independent Study. (1-6 Credits)

A. Directed study on an issue or area of interest to nursing. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours credit.

NUR 300. Nursing Externship. (1-6 Credits)

A. Formerly NSC 300. Prerequisite: departmental approval. Integrates theory and practice through collaborative partnerships to enhance clinical nursing competencies.