Nursing (NUR)

NUR 151. Fundamentals of Nursing. 7 Credit Hours.

Fundamentals of Nursing is an introduction to the role of the nurse in meeting the needs common to all patients through knowledge, skill, and attitudes essential for the practice of nursing. The course will cover theory, as well as, physical, biological, and behavioral sciences. (Credit is only allowed for either NUR 151 or NUR 101.)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Nursing Program and Reading Proficiency
Corequisites: NUR 152

NUR 152. Nursing Laboratory Practicum I. 1 Credit Hour.

Nursing Laboratory Practicum I allows students to practice nursing skills in the College Nursing Laboratory and reinforces principles introduced in Fundamentals of Nursing. (Credit is only allowed for either NUR 152 or NUR 102.)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Nursing Program and Reading Proficiency
Corequisites: NUR 151

NUR 153. Nursing of Adults and Children I. 9 Credit Hours.

Nursing of Adults and Children I is designed to assist the student to acquire knowledge and skills in meeting the needs of adults and children with an emphasis on adaptation to illness and hospitalization in medical-surgical nursing, and mothers and newborns during the maternity cycle. (Credit is only allowed for either NUR 153 or NUR 108.)
Prerequisites: BIO 208, NUR 151, PSY 205 all with grades of "C" or better and Reading Proficiency
Corequisites: NUR 154

NUR 154. Nursing Laboratory Practicum II. 1 Credit Hour.

Nursing Laboratory Practicum II allows students to practice nursing skills in the College Nursing Laboratory and reinforces principles introduced in Nursing of Adults and Children I. (Credit is only allowed for either NUR 154 or NUR 105.)
Prerequisites: NUR 151 with a minimum grade of "C", NUR 152 with a grade of "S", and Reading Proficiency
Corequisites: NUR 153

NUR 160. LPN to RN Bridge Course. 7 Credit Hours.

LPN to RN Bridge Course is required to prepare the licensed practical nurse to enter the associate degree in nursing program. Emphasis is on assessing, reinforcing, and expanding competencies. Classroom content focuses on role change, communication, critical thinking, the nursing process, pharmacology, and nutrition. The course includes a clinical component. (Credit is only allowed for either NUR 160 or NUR 106 or NUR 170.)
Prerequisites: Concurrent or enrollment in BIO 208 with a minimum grade of "C", PSY 205, BIO 207, and ENG 101 with minimum grades of "C", and Reading Proficiency

NUR 161. LPN Experiential Credit I. 11 Credit Hours.

This course is designed to transcript LPN experiential credit for first semester nursing. LPN's must have successfully completed NUR 160. (Credit is only allowed for either NUR 161 or NUR 119.)
Prerequisites: Enrolled in LPN Bridge Course and NUR 160 with a grade of "C" or better and Reading Proficiency

NUR 170. LPN/Paramedic to RN Bridge Course. 7 Credit Hours.

LPN/Paramedic to RN Bridge Course is required to prepare the licensed practical nurse (LPN) or paramedic to enter the associate degree in nursing program. Emphasis is on assessing, reinforcing, and expanding competencies. Classroom content focuses on role change, communication, critical thinking, the nursing process, pharmacology, and nutrition. This course is designed to expedite LPNs and Paramedics to their next step in obtaining Registered Nurse Licensure. Upon completion of the bridge course, the students join the 2-year ADN program. (Credit is only allowed for either NUR 170 or NUR 160.)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Nursing Program and Reading Proficiency

NUR 180. Pharmacology for Nursing Practice. 3 Credit Hours.

Pharmacology for Nursing Practice establishes a knowledge base that applies to medication administration, patient care, and patient education. This course will review the clinical applications of medications within drug classifications including the indications, mechanism of action, normal dosing, adverse effects, contraindications, and interactions. Specific nursing responsibilities related to medication administration will be emphasized. (Credit is only allowed for either NUR 180 or NUR 517.)
Prerequisites: NUR 151 with a minimum grade of "C", NUR 152 with a grade of "S", and Reading Proficiency; or LPN 101 and 103 with minimum grades of "C", LPN 102 with a grade of "S", and Reading Proficiency

NUR 251. Nursing of Adults and Children II. 10 Credit Hours.

Nursing of Adults and Children II develops the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the needs of adults and children with selected problems related to medical-surgical and behavioral health. (Credit is only allowed for either NUR 251 or NUR 201.)
Prerequisites: NUR 153 or NUR 160 with grades of "C" or better, and BIO 203 with a grade of "C" or better and Reading Proficiency

NUR 252. Nursing of Adults and Children III. 8 Credit Hours.

Nursing of Adults and Children III enhances the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the needs of adults and children with selected medical-surgical problems. (Credit is only allowed for either NUR 252 or NUR 205.)
Prerequisites: NUR 251 with a grade of "C" or better and Reading Proficiency
Corequisites: NUR 253

NUR 253. Management Skills in Nursing. 3 Credit Hours.

Management Skills in Nursing include theory and practicum in principles of managing the care of a group of patients. The student will participate actively in the role of a beginning staff nurse under the guidance of the instructor and agency staff. (Credit is only allowed for either NUR 253 or NUR 204.)
Prerequisites: NUR 251 with a grade of "C" or better and Reading Proficiency
Corequisites: NUR 252