Nursing Course Desriptions Addendum
BSN & LVN-BSN Course Descriptions
Effective January 2014, the following course descriptions have been updated .
NURS 121L-A Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing Practicum – Off-Campus
2.0 Semester Credits – 2.0 Credit of Clinical
Clock Hours: 101 Hours (Lec 101, Lab 0, Ext 0)
This is the first clinical practicum for a medical surgical nursing course in a series of three, going from simple to complex, devoted to learning the professional aspects of nursing in terms of the complex acute health problems of the adult. This course will focus on nursing care involved in maintaining or restoring health of clients/patients with medical and surgical conditions in the acute care/hospital setting.
Pre-requisites: NURS 100 and 101L. Co-requisite: NURS 120 and NURS 121L-B
NURS 121L-B Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing Practicum – On-Campus
1.0 Semester Credits – 1.0 Credit of Clinical
Clock Hours: 34 Hours (Lec 0, Lab 34, Ext 0)
This is the first clinical practicum for a medical surgical nursing course in a series of three, going from simple to complex, devoted to learning the professional aspects of nursing in terms of the complex acute health problems of the adult. This course will focus on development of the technical skills needed to provide nursing care for clients/patients with medical and surgical conditions.
Pre-requisites: NURS 100 and 101L. Co-requisite: NURS 120 and NURS 121L-A
NURS 316L-A Expanding Family and Community Practicum (OB)
1.5 Semester Credits – 1.5 Clinical Credits
Clock Hours: 67.5 Hours (Lec 67.5, Lab 0, Ext 0)
This practicum course focuses on nursing concepts in the therapeutic care of women, mothers, and infants.
Pre-requisites: NURS 120 and 121L. Co-requisite: NURS 306.
NURS 317L-A Expanding Family and Community Practicum (Peds)
1.5 Semester Credits – 1.5 Clinical Credits
Clock Hours: 67.5 Hours (Lec 67.5, Lab 0, Ext 0)
This practicum course focuses on nursing concepts in the therapeutic care of children, adolescents, and their families.
Pre-requisites: NURS 120 and 121L. Co-requisite: NURS 307.
NURS 499 Independent Study in Nursing
1.0 Semester Credits
This independent study provides an opportunity for a student to integrate theory and clinical practice through the review of concepts and the use of simulation education. The student will develop intellectual and practical problem solving skills through information assessment, critical thinking, and demonstration of skills competencies.
Pre-requisite: Enrollment in the core nursing curriculum: Consent of Campus Dean; approval of selected faculty and advisor.
Effective January 2014, a course has been added to the core nursing curriculum.
NURS 499A Independent Study in Nursing
1.0 Semester Credits
This independent study provides an opportunity for a student to integrate theory and clinical practice through the review of concepts and the use of simulation education. The student will develop intellectual and practical problem solving skills through information assessment, critical thinking, and demonstration of skills competencies.
Pre-requisite: Enrollment in the core nursing curriculum: Consent of Campus Dean; approval of selected faculty and advisor. Co-requisite: NURS 307