Current LNA Licensure required for acceptance.

NRNC/K116    Nursing Care I - 4 Class Hours/6 Lab/Clinical Hours/10 Credits

This course introduces concepts basic to beginning nursing practice and entering the discipline of professional nursing. The student develops an understanding of the nursing process, communication process, teaching process, and helping process. Theoretical concepts of health, wellness continuum, therapeutic nutrition, pharmacology, life span development, and ethical - legal aspects related to the role of the registered nurse are emphasized throughout the nursing curriculum. Based on Patricia Benner’s novice to expert nursing model of skill attainment, the student will develop critical thinking skill and basic knowledge of the nursing process. Nursing skills build upon the basic skill and knowledge of a nursing assistant. The roles of the associate degree nurse - provider, communicator, teacher, manager of care, and member of the profession are introduced. The roles of provider and the member of professional are emphasized. Clinical learning experiences in nursing lab andng-term and sub-acute settings provide opportunity to integrate theory with nursing practice. (Co/Prerequisites: PSYC101,SCIC201,with grade of ‘C’ or better,BLS Certification, liability insurance, active NH Nurse Assistant Licensure)

NRNC/K117    Nursing Care II - 4 Class Hours/6 Lab/Clinical Hours/10 Credits

 This course provides an opportunity to use the nursing process and implement the registered nurse role of provider, teacher and communicator to provide holistic nursing care to individuals with common mental health and medical surgical alterations in health. Theoretical concepts of health, wellness continuum, therapeutic nutrition, pharmacology, life span development, and ethical - legal aspects related to the role of the registered nurse are emphasized throughout the nursing curriculum. Based on Patricia Benner’s novice to expert nursing model of skill attainment, the student will develop critical thinking skill, and begin to problem solve within the practice environment. Therapeutic interventions used within the nursing discipline will be emphasized. Clinical learning experiences in the nursing lab, peri-operative care areas, medical surgical and mental health settings, provide opportunity to integrate theory with nursing practice. (Co/Prerequisites: ENGC102, SCIC202, mathematics elective, NRNC116 with grade of B-or better, BLS Certification, liability insurance, active NH Nurse Assistant Licensure)

NRNC/K197    Transition Course PN to RN - 3 Class Hours /3Credits

This course expands on the concepts, knowledge and skills associated with practical nursing education. Emphasis is on the legal and ethical role and responsibility and the scope of practice of an associate degree registered nurse. Using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory and a self – care need framework, the student will use of the nursing process to discuss the care of individuals with behavioral health alternations throughout the life span. Based on Patricia Benner’s novice to expert nursing model of skill attainment, the student will develop critical thinking skill and advance their use of the nursing process. Theoretical concepts of health, wellness continuum, pharmacology, and ethical - legal aspects related to the role of the registered nurse are emphasized. The course provides opportunity to apply theory with nursing practice. (Prerequisites: SCIC202, Math Elective, English Composition, Humanities/Fine Art/Language Elective with grade of “C” or higher, NRNC117 with “C” or higher, Health Care Provider BLS/CPR, liability insurance)

NRNC/K220    Nursing Care Across the Life Span

4 Class Hours/6 Lab/Clinical Hours/10 Credits

This course introduces delivery of nursing care to the expanding family, including mothers, infants, children and families and concepts related to the nursing care of individuals experiencing alternations in mental health functioning. Nursing care management of individuals with chronic mental health disorders is emphasized. This course expands on the nursing care required for those experiencing alterations in the gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, respiratory, and circulatory systems, as well as disorders related fluids and electrolytes. Based on Patricia Benner’s novice to expert nursing model of skill attainment, the student will develop critical thinking skill and use the nursing process to provide and evaluate holistic nursing care for individuals, families and groups across the life span. Theoretical concepts of health, wellness continuum, therapeutic nutrition, pharmacology, lifespan development, and ethical - legal aspects related to the role of the registered nurse as provider and communicator with patients across the life span are integrated. Learning experiences in the community and inpatient mental health and medical surgical patient areas will provide opportunities to integrate theory with clinical practice. (Co/Prerequisites: HUMCxxx, SCIC205 NRNC117 or matriculation in Advanced Placement Option, BLS Certification, liability insurance)

NRNC/K230    Managing Nursing Care - 4 Class Hours/6 Lab/Clinical Hours/10 Credits

This course expands on concepts related to the holistic nursing care of patients across the life span. Complex acute health alternations in the endocrine, neurosensory, orthopedic, immune, renal, genital- urinary systems are discussed. Concepts involved in caring for patients at the end of life are addressed. Theoretical concepts of the health, wellness continuum, therapeutic nutrition, pharmacology, life span development, and ethical - legal aspects are applied to the provision of nursing care. Based on Patricia Benner’s model of skill attainment, the student will use leadership concepts and advanced nursing care skills to manage patients with complex, multisystem needs. The course discussed the reality of workplace transition, including delegation, supervision, collaboration, clinical decision-making, working with others and communication skills. Emphasis is on the leadership role of the nurse in structured nursing care settings. (Prerequisites: NRNC220, BLS Certification, liability insurance)