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NU 105: Nursing Science I
This 7 credit course introduces concepts, skills and procedures common to nursing care of all patients, regardless of age or disability. Emphasis is placed upon acquiring a body of knowledge that will permits individualization of nursing care based upon a sound, scientific rationale. The nursing process, the role of the nurse, communication theory, provision for meeting basic physical needs, nutrition, pharmacology, and the special needs of the aged are included. Practice in basic skills is provided in the College Lab and through selected patient care assignments at long-term care facilities. At times, students are required to attend an educational program or meeting in lieu of class or clinical. These programs/meetings may be held outside of regular class/clinical hours.
Prerequisite: Completion of/concurrent registration in BI 181, Anatomy & Physiology I, and SS 291, General Psychology.*
NU 106: Nursing Science IIThis 7 credit course focuses on the commonalities of acute care, including the care of patients undergoing diagnosis and surgical treatment. Other topics of study include: care of patients with fluid, electrolyte, and acid base imbalances; care of patients with mobility problems; care of patients with malignancies; and care of patients with communicable diseases. Patient care assignments and observational experiences are provided through affiliations with community hospitals and health agencies.
Prerequisite: NU 105, completion of/concurrent registration in BI 182, Anatomy & Physiology II, and SS297, Developmental Psychology.*
NU 205: Nursing Science III This 9 credit course is divided into three major units. Each instructor assumes complete responsibility for classroom and clinical instruction in a specialty area. Each unit is complete unto itself. Units may be completed in any sequence. Based on faculty assessment of their learning needs, students may be asked to follow a particular sequence. Specialty units include Mental Health, Medical-Surgical with emphasis on patients with cardiovascular and respiratory dysfunction, and Maternal-Child Health.
Prerequisite: NU 106, completion of/concurrent registration in BI 282, Microbiology.*
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NU 206: Nursing Science IV This 10 credit course stresses complex health needs of adults. Principles, concepts, and skills introduced in previous courses are further developed and expanded. Clinical experiences include advanced Medical-Surgical interventions, medication administration, application of principles of leadership and group management, and a three-week preceptorship.
Prerequisite: NU 205
NU 207: Pharmacology for Nurses This 3 credit course is designed to expand on basic knowledge of pharmacology. Emphasis is placed on current drug therapy and specific nursing responsibilities for the safe administration of drugs. Content includes drugs used to relieve pain and treat disorders affecting every system in the body.
Prerequisite: 2 semesters of NU courses, or permission of instructor.
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Nursing Process Course
This is a required 15 hour non-credit course for LPNs accepted with advanced placement and for students readmitted into the nursing program. The course introduces nursing concepts with emphasis on the use of the nursing process in meeting the basic needs of individuals. Selected nursing content from the core curriculum is discussed. The course must be successfully completed prior to beginning NU106, Nursing Science II. In addition to successfully completing the Nursing Process course, each advanced placement or re-entering student is required to attend at least one of the clinical skills review sessions that is held in January. This is a pre-requisite for entrance into NU106.
*Prior FMCC credit, transfer credit, or CLEP (College Level Examination Program) credit will not be granted for college level Anatomy & Physiology, and Microbiology if courses are more than seven years old.
*Completion of the nursing courses within four years of matriculation in the program. This time may be extended for extenuating circumstances pending approval of the nursing faculty and college administration.
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