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2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Music
  

  • MUSI 1312 - Music Theory II

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1311 . To be taken concurrently with MUSI 1117  
    The study of analysis and writing of tonal melody and diatonic harmony, including all diatonic hords and seventh chords in root position and inversions, non-chord tones, and functional harmony. Introduction to more complex topics, such as modulation, may occur. Optional correlated study at the keyboard.

    Note: Scholarships are available to deserving students, regardless of major. Interested students should contact the music faculty advisor for audition times and details.
  

  • MUSI 2181 - Piano Class III

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1182  
    Intermediate class instruction of keyboard technique.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • MUSI 2182 - Piano Class IV

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2181  
    Advanced class instruction of keyboard technique.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.

Nursing (VN)
  

  • HPRS 2200 - Pharmacology for Health Professions

    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture each week.
    A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, routes of administration, and calculation of dosages. HPRS 2200 is a prerequisite for the Vocational Nursing program.  This class will be offered with 100% online course delivery.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • VNSG 1162 - Clinical-Maternal/Neonatal

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of clinical experience each week.
    Prerequisite(s): VNSG 1260 
    Co-requisite(s): VNSG 1330  (mandatory)

     

    Detailed education, training and work-based experience, and direct patient/client care. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement. Focus is on care of the mother during pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum experience and care of the newborn child.
  

  • VNSG 1163 - Clinical-Pediatrics

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of clinical experience each week
    Co-requisite(s): VNSG 1334 

    Detailed education, training and work-based experience, and direct patient/client care. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement. Focus is on care of the pediatric client from birth through adolescence in various stages of health and illness.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • VNSG 1219 - Professional Development

    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and one hour of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of the second semester of the Vocational Nursing Program
    Co-requisite(s): VNSG 2261 

    The study of the importance of professional growth. Topics include the role of licensed vocational nurse in the multi-disciplinary health care team, professional organizations, ethics, legalities, trends, management, and continuing education.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • VNSG 1238 - Mental Illness

    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of course work each week.
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the second semester of the Vocational Nursing Program
    Co-requisite(s): VNSG 2160 

    Study of human behavior with emphasis on emotional and mental abnormalities and modes of treatment incorporating the nursing process and the role of the vocational nurse.
  

  • VNSG 1260 - Clinical I

    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Eleven hours of clinical experience each week.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Vocational Nursing Program
    Co-requisite(s): VNSG 1429 

    Detailed education, training and work-based experience, and direct patient/client care at a clinical site. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement. Focus is on meeting basic needs for a variety of clients with common medical surgical disorders.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • VNSG 1261 - Clinical-Medical Surgical II

    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Eleven hours of clinical experience each week.
    Prerequisite(s): VNSG 1260 
    Co-requisite(s): VNSG 1432  (mandatory)

    Detailed education, training and work-based experience, and direct patient/ client care at a variety of clinical sites. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement. A continuation of VNSG 1260 . Focus is on increased complexity and advanced care in meeting bio-psych-social needs of adults through the roles and competencies of the vocational nurse.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • VNSG 1304 - Foundations of Nursing I

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture and one hour of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Vocational Nursing program.
    Introduction to the nursing profession including history, standards of practice, legal and ethical issues, and role of the vocational nurse. Topics include mental health, therapeutic communication, cultural and spiritual diversity, nursing process, pharmacokinetics, and holistic awareness, including nutrition, sleep/rest activity, coping, and roles/relationships across the life span.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • VNSG 1330 - Maternal-Neonatal Nursing

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture and one hour of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): VNSG 1429 
    Co-requisite(s): VNSG 1162 

    A study of the biological, psychological, and sociological concepts applicable to basic needs of the family including childbearing and neonatal care. Utilization of the nursing process in the assessment and management of the childbearing family. Topics include physiological changes related to pregnancy, fetal development, and nursing care of the family during labor and delivery and the puerperium.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • VNSG 1334 - Pediatric Nursing

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture and one hour of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first semester of the vocational nursing program.
    Co-requisite(s): VNSG 1163 , VNSG 1261 

    The study of the care of the pediatric patient and family during health and disease. Emphasis on growth and developmental needs utilizing the nursing process. Includes attainment of competencies related to pediatric nursing.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • VNSG 1429 - Medical-Surgical Nursing I

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of course work each week.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Vocational Nursing Program.
    Co-requisite(s): VNSG 1260 

    Application of the nursing process to the care of adult patients experiencing medical-surgical conditions in the health-illness continuum, integrating concepts of nursing process, health care, nutrition, pharmacology, and psycho/physiologic impact of stress. Included is the study of broad concepts of pain, fluid/electrolyte balance, gastro intestinal, respiratory and urinary systems.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • VNSG 1432 - Medical-Surgical Nursing II

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of course work each week.
    Prerequisite(s): VNSG 1429 
    Co-requisite(s): VNSG 1261 

    Continuation of Medical-Surgical Nursing I with application of the nursing process to the care of adult patients experiencing medical-surgical conditions in the health-illness continuum. Integrated concepts of nursing process, nutrition, pharmacology, psychosocial needs and ethical legal issues are addressed in caring for clients with cardiovascular, neurological, integumentary, musculoskeletal and hematological alterations. Includes a variety of health care settings.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • VNSG 1502 - Applied Nursing Skills I

    5 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours lecture and six hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Vocational Nursing Program
    Introduction to and application of primary nursing skills. Emphasis on utilization of the nursing process and related scientific principles.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • VNSG 2160 - Clinical-Mental Illness

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of clinical experience each week
    Co-requisite(s): VNSG 1238 

    Detailed education, training and work-based experience, and direct patient/client care at a clinical site. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation and placement. Focus is on the care of clients with abnormal behavior. The vocational nurse’s role in behavior management, pharmacotherapeutics, and as a member of the mental health team is emphasized.
  

  • VNSG 2261 - Clinical-Professional Development

    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Ten hours of clinical experience each week.
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the second semester of the Vocational Nursing Program.
    Co-requisite(s): VNSG 1219  (mandatory)

     

    Detailed education, training and work-based experience, and direct patient/client care at a clinical site. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement. Focus is on management of a group of clients, time management, priority setting, ethical legal practice, professional growth, exit competencies, and roles of the graduate nurse.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.

Nursing (ADN)
  

  • HPRS 1101 - Introduction to Health Professions

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour of lecture each week.
    An overview of roles of various members of the health care system, educational requirements, and issues affecting the delivery of health care. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • RNSG 1118 - Professional Nursing Competencies

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission into Mobility ADN Program.
    Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1128 , RNSG 1324 , RNSG 1162  

    Development of professional nursing competencies in the care of diverse patients throughout the lifespan.  Emphasizes psychomotor skills and clinical reasoning in the performance of nursing procedures related to the concepts of clinical judgment, comfort, elimination, fluid and electrolytes, nutrition, gas exchange, safety, functional ability, immunity, metabolism, mobility, and tissue integrity.  Includes health assessment and medication administration.  This course lends itself to a concept-based approach.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RNSG 1125 - Professional Nursing Concepts I

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour of lecture each week.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ADN Program
    Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1128 , RNSG 1160 , RNSG 1216 , RNSG 1430  

    Introduction to professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles: Member of Profession, Provider of Patient-Centered Care, Patient Safety Advocate, and Member of the Health Care Team.  Content includes clinical judgment, communication, ethical-legal, evidenced-based practice, health promotion, informatics, patient-centered care, patient education, professionalism, safety, and team/collaboration.  Emphasizes role development of the professional nurse.  This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. (Fall)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RNSG 1126 - Professional Nursing Concepts II

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour of lecture each week.
    Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1125 , RNSG 1128 , RNSG 1160 , RNSG 1216 , RNSG 1430  
    Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1533 , RNSG 2362  

    Expanding professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles.  Applying concepts of clinical judgment, communication, ethical-legal, evidenced-based practice,  patient-centered care, professionalism, safety, and team/collaboration through exemplars presented in the HCC course.  Introduces concept of leadership and management.  Emphasizes role development of the professional nurse.  This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. (Spring)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RNSG 1128 - Introduction to Health Care Concepts

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour of lecture each week.
    Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1118 , RNSG 1324 , RNSG 1162  

    An introduction to concept-based learning with emphasis on selected pathophysiological concepts with nursing applications.  Concepts include acid-base balance, fluid and electrolytes, immunity, gas exchange, perfusion, metabolism, coping, and tissue integrity.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RNSG 1137 - Professional Nursing Concepts III

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Twelve hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1125 , RNSG 1126 , RNSG 1128 , RNSG 1160 , RNSG 1216 , RNSG 1430 , RNSG 1533 , RNSG 2362  or equivalent course work
    Co-requisite(s): RNSG 2363 , RNSG 1538  

    Application of professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles.  Utilizes concepts of clinical judgment, ethical-legal, evidenced-based practice, patient-centered care, professionalism, safety, and team/collaboration.  Introduces the concept of quality improvement and health care organizations. Incorporates concepts into role development of the professional nurse.  This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. (Fall)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RNSG 1160 - Clinical I

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Eight hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ADN Program.
    Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1125 , RNSG 1128 , RNSG 1216 , RNSG 1430  

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts.  Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (Fall)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RNSG 1161 - Clinical Care of Children and Families

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Five hours of lab each week
    Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1343 , RNSG 1301 , RNSG 1144 . Co-requisite: RNSG 2101 , RNSG 2208 , RNSG 2231 , RNSG 1162 , RNSG 2160 
    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Emphasis is on the development of professional nursing skills within the pediatric setting.
  

  • RNSG 1162 - Transition Clinical LVN

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission into the VN Mobility Program
    Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1128 , RNSG 1118 , RNSG 1324  

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RNSG 1200 - Introductory Concepts of Clinical Decision Making

    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of course work each week
    Examination of selected principles related to the continued development of the professional nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Emphasizes clinical decision making for clients in medical-surgical settings experiencing health problems involving pain, perioperative care, infection, eye-ear-throat disorders, and integumentary disorders. Includes discussion of knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework.
  

  • RNSG 1215 - Health Assessment

    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour of lecture and four hours lab each week
    Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1162 

    Development of skills and techniques required for a comprehensive health assessment by a professional nurse within a legal/ethical framework. Utilizes a functional patterns approach to data collection.
  

  • RNSG 1216 - Professional Nursing Competencies

    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Eight hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ADN Program
    Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1125 , RNSG 1128 , RNSG 1160 , RNSG 1430  

    Development of professional nursing competencies in the care of diverse patients throughout the lifespan.  Emphasizes psychomotor skills and clinical reasoning in the performance of nursing procedures related to the concepts of: clinical judgment, comfort, elimination, fluid and electrolytes, nutrition, gas exchange, safety, functional ability, immunity, metabolism, mobility, and tissue integrity.  Includes health assessment and medication administration.  This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. (Fall)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RNSG 1301 - Pharmacology

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the program or current licensure as a Vocational Nurse
    Introduction to the science of pharmacology with emphasis on the actions, interactions, adverse effects, and nursing implications of drug classification. Content includes the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in safe administration of medications within a legal/ethical framework.
  

  • RNSG 1311 - Pathophysiology

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2401  or BIOL 2404  
    Basic principles of pathophysiology emphasizing nursing applications. Includes epidemiologic factors that after the normal physiological processes across the lifespan. This course lends itself to either a blocked or integrated approach.
  

  • RNSG 1324 - Concept Based Transition to Professional Nursing Practice

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission into Mobility ADN Program
    Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1128 , RNSG 1118 , RNSG 1162  

    Integration of previous health care knowledge and skills into the role development of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. Emphasis is on clinical decision-making for patients and their families. Review of selected health care and professional nursing concepts with application through exemplars.  Health care concepts include comfort, diversity, elimination, functional ability, human development, mobility, nutrition, sensory perception, sleep, coping, thermoregulation, tissue integrity, acid-base balance, clotting, cognition, fluid and electrolyte balance, gas exchange, immunity, metabolism, nutrition, grief, and perfusion.  Professional nursing concepts include clinical judgment, communication, ethical-legal, evidenced-based practice, health promotion, informatics, patient-centered care, patient education, professionalism, safety, and team/collaboration.  Introduces concept of leadership and management. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RNSG 1327 - Transition from Vocational to Professional Nursing

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Mobility program
    Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1162 .

    Preparation for role transition from vocational to professional nursing. Topics include health promotion, legal/ethical issues, expanded assessment, analysis of data, systematic problem solving processes, nutrition, teaching, pharmacology, multidisciplinary teamwork, communication, and applicable competencies in basic workplace skills. Selected common medical surgical conditions are addressed as they relate to human needs in the bio-psych/social man across the life-span.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RNSG 1430 - Health Care Concepts I

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture and one hour of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ADN Program
    Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1125 , RNSG 1128 , RNSG 1160 , RNSG 1216  

    In-depth coverage of foundational health care concepts with application through selected exemplars.  Concepts include comfort, diversity, elimination, functional ability, human development, mobility, nutrition, sensory perception, sleep, thermoregulation, grief, and tissue integrity.  Emphasizes development of clinical judgment skills in the beginning nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. (Fall)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RNSG 1493 - Travel Study

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour of lecture and six hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of a basic nursing skills course
    Travel study to Guatemala to provide basic nursing care in a rural health clinic. Develop nursing assessment and medical Spanish skills while providing health promotion and basic care to medically-underserved clients in a rural region. Passports and immunizations are required.
  

  • RNSG 1533 - Health Care Concepts II

    5 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of lecture and one hour of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1128 , RNSG 1160 , RNSG 1430 , RNSG 1216 , RNSG 1125  

      

      
    Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1126 , RNSG 2362  

    In-depth coverage of health care concepts with application through selected exemplars.  Concepts include acid-base balance, coping, clotting, cognition, fluid and electrolytes, gas exchange, immunity, metabolism, nutrition, comfort, and perfusion.  Provides continuing opportunities for development of clinical judgment skills.  The course lends itself to a concept-based approach. (Spring)

    Note: Additonal course fee(s) required.
  

  • RNSG 1538 - Health Care Concepts III

    5 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of lecture and one hour of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1125 , RNSG 1126 , RNSG 1128 , RNSG 1160 , RNSG 1216 , RNSG 1430 , RNSG 1533 , RNSG 2362  or equivalent course work
    Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1137 , RNSG 2363  

    In-depth coverage of health care concepts with nursing application through selected exemplars.  Concepts include cellular regulation, end of life, immunity, interpersonal relationships, human development, intracranial regulation, mood/affect, comfort, sexuality, mobility, and reproduction.  Provides continuing opportunities for development of clinical judgment skills. The course lends itself to a concept-based approach. (Fall)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
     
  

  • RNSG 2101 - Nursing Care of Children and Families

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour of lecture and one hour of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1343 
    Study of concepts related to the provision of nursing care for children and their families, emphasizing judgment, professional values and application of the curricular threads of nutrition, culture, safety, evidenced based practice, problem solving process, communication, health promotion, and pharmacology within a legal/ethical framework.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RNSG 2138 - Professional Nursing Concepts IV

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour of lecture and one hour of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1125 , RNSG 1126 , RNSG 1128 , RNSG 1137 , RNSG 1160 , RNSG 1216 , RNSG 1430 , RNSG 1533 , RNSG 1538 , RNSG 2362 , RNSG 2363  or equivalent course work
    Co-requisite(s): RNSG 2361  , RNSG 2539  

    Integration of professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles.  Synthesizes concepts of clinical judgment, ethical-legal, evidenced-based practice, leadership and management, patient-centered care, professionalism, safety, and team/collaboration through exemplars presented in the HCC course.  Emphasizes concept of quality improvement and introduces health policy.  Incorporates concepts into role development of the professional nurse.  This course lends itself to a concept-based approach.  (Spring)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RNSG 2160 - Clinical Adv. Concepts

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Six hours of lab per week.
    Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1343 , RNSG 1301 , RNSG 1144 
    Co-requisite(s): RNSG 2101 , RNSG 2208 , RNSG 2231 , RNSG 1161 ,  

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Emphasis is on the development of professional nursing skills within the acute intermediate and critical setting for six hours per week.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RNSG 2161 - Clinical Mental Health Nursing

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): RNSG 2160 , RNSG 2231 , RNSG 2208 , RNSG 2101 
    Co-requisite(s): RNSG 2213 , RNSG 2332 , RNSG 2162 , RNSG 2221 , RNSG 2163 

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Emphasis is on the development of professional nursing skills within the psychiatric setting for four hours per week.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RNSG 2162 - Clinical Enhanced Concepts

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Six hours of lab per week.
    Prerequisite(s): RNSG 2160 , RNSG 2231 , RNSG 2208 , RNSG 2101  
    Co-requisite(s): RNSG 2213 , RNSG 2221 , RNSG 2163 , RNSG 2332 

     

     

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized nursing theory, skills, and core curriculum concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Emphasis is on the development of professional nursing skills, roles, judgment, and priority setting for clients with multisystem and unpredictable illness within the acute, intermediate, critical care and emergency setting.
  

  • RNSG 2163 - Clinical Management

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Six clinical hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): RNSG 2160 , RNSG 2231 , RNSG 2208 , RNSG 2101 
    Co-requisite(s): RNSG 2161  , RNSG 2213  , RNSG 2221  , RNSG 2332 

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Emphasis is on the developmental of professional nursing judgment and decision making in the management role.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RNSG 2208 - Maternal Newborn and Women’s Health

    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and one hour lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1343 .
    Study of concepts related to the provision of nursing care for normal childbearing families and those at risk, as well as women’s health issues; competency in knowledge, judgment, skill, professional values and application of the curricular threads of nutrition, culture, safety, evidenced based practice, problem solving process, communication, pathophysiology, health promotion, and pharmacology within a legal/ethical framework, including a focus on normal and high-risk needs for the childbearing family during the preconception, prenatal, intrapartum, neonatal, and postpartum periods; and consideration of selected issues in women’s health.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RNSG 2213 - Mental Health Nursing

    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and one hour of lab each week
    Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1343 
    Principles and concepts of mental health, psychopathology, and treatment modalities related to the nursing care of patients and their families. The ongoing application of the curricular threads of nutrition, culture, safety, evidenced based practice, problem solving process, communication; pathophysiology, mental health promotion, and pharmacology are included.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RNSG 2221 - Management

    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and one hour of lab each week
    Prerequisite(s): RNSG 2231 
    Co-requisite(s): RNSG 2163 

    Exploration of leadership and management principles applicable to the role of the nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Includes application of knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RNSG 2231 - Advanced Needs of Adult Health

    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and one hour of lab each week
    Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1343 
    Application of advanced concepts and skills for the development of the professional nurse’s roles in complex nursing situations with adult patients/families involving multiple body systems. Emphasis on advanced knowledge, judgment, skills, professional values and analysis of the curricular threads of nutrition, culture, safety, evidenced based practice, problem solving process, communication, health promotion and pharmacology within a legal/ethical framework.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RNSG 2332 - Enhanced Concepts of Adult Health

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture and one hour of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): RNSG 2231 
    Co-requisite(s): RNSG 2162 

    Enhanced concepts and skills for developing professional competencies in complicated nursing care situations involving adult patients/families with multiple body system problems. Emphasizes critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and determining legal/ethical values for optimization of client care in intermediate, acute care, and critical settings.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RNSG 2361 - Clinical IV

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Twelve hours of lab each week.
    Co-requisite(s): RNSG 2138  , RNSG 2539   

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. The student must pass both RNSG 2138, RNSG 2539, and RNSG 2361 concurrently in order to be able to graduate from the nursing program.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RNSG 2362 - Clinical II

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Twelve hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1125 , RNSG 1128 , RNSG 1160 , RNSG 1216 , RNSG 1430  
    Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1126 , RNSG 1533  

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts.  Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.  The student must pass both RNSG 1533, 1126 and 2362 concurrently in order to be able to progress to the Level III nursing courses. (Spring)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RNSG 2363 - Clinical III

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Twelve hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1125 , RNSG 1126 , RNSG 1128 , RNSG 1160 , RNSG 1216 , RNSG 1430 , RNSG 1533 , RNSG 2362  or equivalent coursework
    Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1538 , RNSG 1137  

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. The student must pass both RNSG 2363, RNSG 1538 and RNSG 1137 concurrently in order for the student to progress to the Level IV courses. (Fall)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • RNSG 2539 - Health Care Concepts IV

    5 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of lecture and one hour of lab each week
    Prerequisite(s): RNSG 1125 , RNSG 1126 , RNSG 1128 , RNSG 1137 , RNSG 1160 , RNSG 1216 , RNSG 1430 , RNSG 1533 , RNSG 1538 , RNSG 2362 , RNSG 2363  or equivalent course work
    Co-requisite(s): RNSG 2361 , RNSG 2138  

    In-depth coverage of advanced health care concepts with nursing application through selected exemplars.  Concepts include, cognition, immunity, clotting, fluid and electrolyte balance, gas exchange, metabolism, nutrition, perfusion, coping, tissue integrity, and interpersonal relationships.  Continuing development of clinical judgment with integration of all program concepts. The course lends itself to a concept-based approach. (Spring)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.

Patient Care Technology
  

  • HPRS 1105 - Essentials of Medical Law/Ethics for Health Professionals

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour of lecture and one hour of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): CNA certification or successful completion of courses
    Co-requisite(s): HPRS 1106  , NUPC 1260 , NUPC 1420  

    Introduction to the relationship between legal aspects and ethics in healthcare, with emphasis on the ethical and legal responsibilities of health care professionals. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • HPRS 1106 - Essentials of Medical Terminology

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour of lecture and one hour of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): CNA certification or successful completion of course
    Co-requisite(s): HPRS 1105 , NUPC 1260 , NUPC 1420  

    A study of medical terminology, word origin, structure, and application. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • NUPC 1260 - Clinical - Patient Care Technology

    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Twenty-four hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): CNA certification or successful completion of course 
    Co-requisite(s): HPRS 1105 , HPRS 1106 , NUPC 1420  

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • NUPC 1420 - Patient Care Technician/Assistant

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): CNA certification or successful completion of NURA 1401  and NURA 1407  .
    Co-requisite(s): HPRS 1105 , HPRS 1106 , NUPC 1260  

    Training, skills, and knowledge needed to gain employment as a Patient Care Technician in a hospital setting. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • NURA 1401 - Nurse Aide for Healthcare

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Seven hours of lecture and seven hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite(s): Meeting requirements set by the Department of Aging and Disability (DADS)
    Co-requisite(s): NURA 1407  

    Knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities. Topics include residents’ rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting and assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety. Emphasis on effective interaction with members of the health care team, restorative services, mental health, and social services needs. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • NURA 1407 - Body Systems

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of lecture each week.
    Prerequisite(s): Meeting requirements set by Department of Aging and Disability (DADS)
    Co-requisite(s): NURA 1401 
     

    Identify the structures of the major body systems; describe the functions of each system, and discuss correlation among body systems. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.

Philosophy
  

  • PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week
    A study of major issues in philosophy and/or the work of major philosophical figures in philosophy. Topics in philosophy may include theories of reality, theories of knowledge, theories of value, and their practical applications.
  

  • PHIL 1304 - World Religions

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week
    A study of religious consciousness and the major religions of the world including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
  

  • PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    The systematic evaluation of classical and/or contemporary ethical theories concerning the good life, human conduct in society, morals, and standards of value.

Physical Education
  

  • PHED 1105 - Beginning Tennis

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of activity each week
    Instruction in the basic skills of tennis is provided, including the techniques of singles and doubles play. Please bring your own tennis racquet.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1106 - Intermediate Tennis

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of activity each week
    Continuation of PHED 1105 . Instruction in the intermediate skills of tennis is provided, including the techniques of singles and doubles play. Please bring your own tennis racquet.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1107 - Advanced Tennis

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of activity each week
    Prerequisite(s): PHED 1106 
    Advanced tennis is designed for those individuals who have successfully completed intermediate tennis or for those players who have competed on the high school level. The class will include practice and training in both the physical skills and psychological aspects of the game. In addition, a competitive tournament ladder will be included so that students can benefit from match play situations under the supervision of the instructor.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1112 - Weight Training and Aerobic Activity

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of activity each week
    This class is a combination of Nautilus weight machine training and aerobic exercise. The aerobic phase will be a combination of walking, jogging, exercise bicycle and various other aerobic activities.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1114 - Weight Training

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of activity each week
    This course teaches the basics of muscular conditioning with the use of specially designed weight machines. Students will be assessed as to current condition and an individualized program will be developed to meet the desires and needs of each one.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1115 - Intermediate Weight Training

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of activity each week
    Prerequisite(s): PHED 1114 
    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1116 - Advanced Weight Training

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of activity each week
    Prerequisite(s): PHED 1115 
    This course is designed to provide the student with advanced skills and techniques of resistance training and Nautilus exercise routines. Contemporary physiological and psychological approaches to the development of muscular strength, endurance and flexibility will be discussed.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1117 - Body Conditioning

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of activity each week
    Students will participate in a variety of different physical fitness protocols. Each student will perform a circuit training program on Nautilus equipment. Each student will be required to design his/her own future maintenance fitness program based on all of the activities learned during the semester.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1120 - Karate

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of activity each week
    This course will provide each student with flexibility, strength, and endurance training utilizing every muscle of the human body. In addition, the mental aspect will include self-defense skills and stress management techniques enabling students to be more confident and relaxed in their daily lives.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1121 - Intermediate Karate

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of activity each week
    Prerequisite(s): PHED 1120 
    Continue to develop basic punches, kicks, strikes and blocks as well as learning new flexibility and muscular endurance techniques. Students will learn an individualized approach to mental training and improve self-defense strategies for street situations. In addition, they will have the opportunity to observe as well as to compete in local karate tournament events.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1122 - Advanced Karate

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of activity each week
    Prerequisite(s): PHED 1121 
    Advanced karate is a class designed for students who have successfully completed PHED 1121  or for those who have had previous karate experience. Students will be required to perform all of the basic punches, kicks, strikes, blocks, forms, and sparring. In addition, emphasis will be placed on the psychological aspects of karate training.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1124 - Soccer I

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of activity each week
    Introduces basic skills and techniques of soccer. Students learn rules, defensive and offensive tactics. Students focus on current concepts, materials, and skills development and gain practical experience in fundamental skills.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1125 - Beginning Rodeo

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of activity each week
    Instruction in the basic skills of rodeo, including NIRA rules, is provided in this course. Instructor permission and NIRA membership required prior to enrolling for this course.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1126 - Intermediate Rodeo

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of activity each week
    Continuation of PHED 1125 . Instructor permission and NIRA membership required prior to enrolling for this course.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1127 - Advanced Rodeo

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of activity each week
    Continuation of PHED 1126 . Instructor permission and NIRA membership required prior to enrolling for this course.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1128 - Pre-Professional Rodeo

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of activity each week
    Continuation of PHED 1127 . Instructor permission and NIRA membership required prior to enrolling for this course.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1130 - Baseball I

    1 credit hour.
    A physical education activity course for those students selected to participate in men’s varsity baseball.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1131 - Baseball II

    1 credit hour.
    A physical education activity course for those students selected to participate in men’s varsity baseball.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1132 - Baseball III

    1 credit hour.
    A physical education activity course for those students selected to participate in men’s varsity baseball.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1133 - Baseball IV

    1 credit hour.
    A physical education activity course for those students selected to participate in men’s varsity baseball.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1134 - Walking/Jogging

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of activity each week
    The objective of this course is to design an individualized training program for each student so that walking/jogging may become a lifetime activity. Goals of the course include increasing cardiovascular endurance and maintaining a desirable body weight.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1136 - Spinning

    1 credit hour.
    This course will incorporate indoor cycling for both the novice and the experienced cyclist. This class will encompass the fundamentals of proper biomechanics and cycling techniques as well as safety associated with indoor cycling classes. This course incorporates the Principles of Physical Fitness lecture component which includes various topics of fitness and wellness.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1137 - Intermediate Spinning

    1 credit hour.
    Continuation of PHED 1136 . This course will incorporate intermediate skills for indoor cycling for both the novice and the experienced cyclist. This class will encompass the fundamentals of proper biomechanics and cycling techniques as well as safety associated with indoor cycling classes. This course incorporates the Principles of Physical Fitness lecture component which includes various topics of fitness and wellness.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1138 - Advanced Spinning

    1 credit hour.
    Advanced Group Indoor Cycling is designed for those individuals who have successfully completed intermediate Group Indoor Cycling. This course will incorporate advanced skills for indoor cycling for the experienced cyclist. This class will encompass the fundamentals of proper biomechanics and cycling techniques as well as safety associated with indoor cycling classes. This course incorporates the Principles of Physical Fitness lecture component which includes various topics of fitness and wellness.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1142 - Softball I

    1 credit hour.
    Softball I is a physical education activity course for those students selected to participate in women’s varsity softball.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1143 - Softball II

    1 credit hour.
    Softball II is a physical education activity course for those students selected to participate in women’s varsity softball.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1144 - Softball III

    1 credit hour.
    Softball III is a physical education activity course for those students selected to participate in women’s varsity softball.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1145 - Softball IV

    1 credit hour.
    Softball IV is a physical education activity course for those students selected to participate in women’s varsity softball.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1146 - Fitness Boxing

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of activity each week
    Fitness boxing is one of the hottest trends in the fitness industry and has all the components needed to improve total fitness. Enlivened by punches, stances, and footwork, students will learn body positions, drill movements, and combinations that are used in boxing workouts. Appropriate for beginners and advanced students.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 1164 - Wellness for a Lifetime

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of activity and class each week.
    This course will provide an overview of the lifestyle necessary for fitness and health. Students will participate in physical activities and assess their fitness status. Students will be introduced to proper nutrition, weight management, cardiovascular health, flexibility, and strength training.
  

  • PHED 1301 - Foundations of Kinesiology

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week.
    The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to human movement that includes the historical development of physical education, exercise science, and sport. This course offers the student both an introduction to the knowledge base, as well as, information on expanding career opportunities.
  

  • PHED 1304 - Health Education

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week
    A basic course concerned with the physical, mental and social health of the individual in our society. The course is designed to help the student develop a philosophy of health education for the public school and a consideration of school health problems.
  

  • PHED 1306 - First Aid

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week.
    Instruction and practice for emergency care. Designed to enable students to recognize and avoid hazards within their environment, to render intelligent assistance in case of accident or sudden illness, and to develop skills necessary for the immediate and temporary care of the victim. Successful completion of the course may enable the student to receive a certificate from a nationally recognized agency.
  

  • PHED 1321 - Coaching I

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week
    The fundamental skills and teaching techniques involved in coaching various sports; including history, theories, philosophies, rules, terminology, and organizational administration of competitive sports programs are covered in this course.
  

  • PHED 1338 - Concepts of Physical Fitness

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab each week.
    This course is designed to familiarize students with knowledge, understanding and values of health-related fitness and its influence on the quality of life emphasizing the development and implementation of fitness programs.
  

  • PHED 2124 - Soccer II

    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of activity each week.
    Prerequisite(s): PHED 1124 
    Introduces intermediate/advanced skills and techniques of soccer. Students learn rules, defensive and offensive tactics. Students focus on current concepts, materials, and skills development and gain practical experience in fundamental skills.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • PHED 2356 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week.
    Prevention and care of athletic injuries with emphasis on qualities of a good athletic trainer, avoiding accidents and injuries, recognizing signs and symptoms of specific sports injuries and conditions, immediate and long-term care of injuries, and administration procedures in athletic training.

Physical Therapist Assistant
  

  • PTHA 1266 - Practicum I

    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hundred twenty-four clinical hours
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of PTHA courses in curriculum up to this point with a minimum grade of “C”
    An intermediate type of health professions work-based instruction that helps students gain practical experience in the discipline, enhance skills, and integrate knowledge. The emphasis is on practical work experience for which the student has already acquired the necessary theoretical knowledge and basic skills. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional, generally a clinical preceptor. This is a full-time clinical Practicum for the first-year student to exhibit safe, efficacious practice of all clinical/academic skills learned up to this point including: body mechanics, transfers, gait training, vital signs, massage, bandaging, medical asepsis, therapeutic modalities, therapeutic exercise (beginning), wheelchair assessment, postural exercises and goniometry.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
 

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