ADN Courses

RNSG 1110 - Introduction to Community-based Nursing
Overview of the delivery of nursing care in a variety of community-based settings; application of systematic problem-solving processes & critical thinking skills focusing on the examination of concepts & theories relevant to community-based nursing; and development of judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This one credit course requires the equivalent of one hour of class per week. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in each of the following courses: BIOL 2402, RNSG 1309, RNSG 1201, RNSG 1360, RNSG 1205. Corequisites: PSYC 2314, RNSG 1431, RNSG 1361, RNSG 1146.   R, W, M

RNSG 1146 - Legal and Ethical Issues for Nurses
Study of the laws and regulations related to the provision of safe and effective professional nursing care; attention given to the development of a framework for addressing ethical issues; and topics to include confidentiality, The Nursing Practice Act, professional boundaries, ethics, and health care legislation. This one credit course requires the equivalent of one hour of class per week. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in each of the following courses: BIOL 2402, RNSG 1201, RNSG 1205, RNSG 1309, RNSG 1360. Corequisites: PSYC 2314, RNSG 1431, RNSG 1361, RNSG 1110.   R, W, M

RNSG 1162 - Clinical-Nursing-Registered Nurse Training
A method of instruction providing detailed education, training and work-based experience and direct patient/ client care, generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement are the responsibility of the college faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. This one credit course requires the equivalent of four hours of clinical per week. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" of higher in each of the following courses: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, BIOL 2421, ITSW 1270, PSYC 2301, and PSYC 2314. Co-requisites: RNSG 2307.  $25.00 Liability insurance fee

RNSG 1201 - Pharmacology
Introduction to the science of pharmacology with emphasis on the actions, interactions, adverse effects, and nursing implications of each drug classification. Topics include the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in safe administration of medications within a legal/ethical framework. This two credit course requires the equivalent of two hours of class per week. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in each of the following courses: BIOL 2401, ITSE 1294, PSYC 2301. Corequisites: BIOL 2402, RNSG 1309, RNSG 1360, RNSG 1205.   R, W, M

RNSG 1205 - Nursing Skills I
Study of the concepts and principles essential for demonstrating competence in the performance of nursing procedures based on the nursing process. Topics include knowledge, judgment, psychomotor and communication skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This two credit course requires one hour of class and four hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in each of the following courses: BIOL 2401, ITSE 1294, PSYC 2301. Corequisites: BIOL 2402, RNSG 1309, RNSG 1201, RNSG 1360.  $64.00 Simulation fee. R, W, M

RNSG 1251 - Care of the Childbearing Family
Study of concepts related to the provision of nursing care for childbearing families. Topics may include selected, complications. Topics include knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This two credit course requires two hours of class and one hour of lab per week. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in each of the following courses: ENGL 1301, 3 SCH Fine Arts/Humanities, RNSG 1447, RNSG 2360, RNSG 2201. Corequisites: ENGL 2311, RNSG 2441, RNSG 2361, RNSG 2221.  $16.00 lab fee. R, W, M

RNSG 1262 - Clinical-Nursing III-Registered Nurse Training
This course is 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 professionals. This two credit course requires the equivalent of six hours of clinical per week. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in each of the following courses: BIOL 2421, PSYC 2314, RNSG 1431, RNSG 1146, RNSG 1361, RNSG 1110. Corequisite: RNSG 2213.   R, W, M

RNSG 1309 - Introduction to Nursing
Overview of nursing, nursing process, and the role of the associate degree nurse as a provider of holistic care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Topics include knowledge, judgment, communication, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This three credit course requires three hours of class per week. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in each of the following courses: BIOL 2401, ITSE 1294, PSYC 2301. Corequisites: BIOL 2402, RNSG 1201, RNSG 1360, RNSG 1205.   R, W, M

RNSG 1360 - Clinical-Nursing I-Registered Nurse Training
This course is 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 professionals. This three credit course requires approximately 12 hours of clinical per week. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in each of the following courses: BIOL 2401, ITSE 1294, PSYC 2301. Corequisites: BIOL 2402, RNSG 1309, RNSG 1201, RNSG 1205.  Approximately $25.00 liability insurance fee. R, W, M

RNSG 1361 - Clinical-Nursing II-Registered Nurse Training
This course is 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 professionals. This three hour credit course requires 14 hours of clinical per week. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in each of the following courses: BIOL 2402, RNSG 1309, RNSG 1201, RNSG 1360, RNSG 1205. Corequisites: PSYC 2314, RNSG 1431, RNSG 1146, RNSG 1110.   R, W, M

RNSG 1431 - Principles of Clinical Decision-Making
Examination of selected principles related to the development of the professional nurse as a provider of holistic care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Emphasis on clinical decision making for clients in medical-surgical settings experiencing health problems involving fluid and electrolytes, perioperative care, pain; respiratory disorders, peripheral vascular disorders, immunologic disorder, and infectious disorders. Discussion of knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This four credit course requires three hours of class and four hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or higher in each of the following courses: BIOL 2402, RNSG 1309, RNSG 1201, RNSG 1360, RNSG 1205. Corequisites: PSYC 2314, RNSG 1361, RNSG 1146, RNSG 1110.  $64.00 Simulation fee. R, W, M

RNSG 1447 - Concepts of Clinical Decision-Making
Integration of previous knowledge and skills into the continued development of the professional nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Emphasis on clinical decision-making, for clients in medical-surgical settings experiencing health problems involving gastrointestinal disorders, endocrine and metabolic disorders, reproductive and sexual disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, eye-ear-nose-throat disorders and integumentary disorders. Discussion of knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This four credit course requires three hours of class and four hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in each of the following courses: RNSG 2213, RNSG 1262. Corequisites: ENGL 1301, RNSG 2201, RNSG 2360, 3 credits Fine Arts/Humanities elective.  $64.00 Simulation fee. $45.00 Assessment test fee R, W, M

RNSG 2201 - Care of Children and Families
Study of concepts related to the roles of the nurse in the provision of holistic nursing care for children and their families, emphasizing clinical decision-making, knowledge, judgment, communication, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This two credit course requires two hours of class and one hour of lab per week. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in each of the following courses: RNSG 2213, RNSG 1262. Corequisites: ENGL 1301, RNSG 1447, RNSG 2360, 3 credits Fine Arts/Humanities Elective.  $16.00 Lab fee. R, W, M

RNSG 2213 - Mental Health Nursing
Principles and concepts of mental health, psychopathology, and treatment modalities and the role of the nurse related to the holistic nursing care of clients and their families utilizing the nursing process. This two credit course requires the equivalent of two hours of class and one hour of lab per week. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in each of the following courses: BIOL 2421, PSYC 2314, RNSG 1431, RNSG 1146, RNSG 1361, RNSG 1110. Corequisites: RNSG 1262.  $16.00 Lab fee R, W, M

RNSG 2221 - Management of Client Care
Exploration of leadership and management principles applicable to the role of the nurse as a provider of holistic care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Includes application of clinical decision-making, knowledge, judgment, communication, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This two credit course requires two hours of class per week. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in each of the following courses: ENGL 1301, 3 SCH Fine Arts/Humanities, RNSG 1447, RNSG 2201, RNSG 2360. Corequisites: ENGL 2311, RNSG 2441, RNSG 2361, RNSG 1251.   R, W, M

RNSG 2307 - Transition to Nursing Practice
Introduction to selected concepts related to the role of the associate degree nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Review of trends and issues impacting nursing and health care today and in the future. Topics include knowledge, judgment, skill, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This three credit course requires the equivalent of three hours of class and one hour of lab per week. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or higher in each of the following courses: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, BIOL 2421, ITSE 1294, PSYC 2301, PSYC 2314 and VNSG 1323. Corequisite: RNSG 1162.  $16.00 Lab Fee R, W, M

RNSG 2360 - Clinical-Nursing IV-Registered Nurse Training
This course is 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 professionals. This three credit course requires 14 hours of clinical per week. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in each of the following courses: RNSG 2213, RNSG 1262. Corequisites: ENGL 1301, 3 SCH Fine Arts/Humanities, RNSG 1447, RNSG 2201.  Approximately $25.00 liability insurance fee. R, W, M

RNSG 2361 - Clinical-Nursing V-Registered Nurse Training
This course is 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 professionals. This three credit course requires 14 hours of clinical per week. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in each of the following courses: ENGL 1301, 3 SCH Fine Arts/Humanities, RNSG 1447, RNSG 2201, RNSG 2360. Corequisites: ENGL 2311, RNSG 2441, RNSG 2221, RNSG 1251.   R, W, M

RNSG 2441 - Advanced Concepts of Clinical Decision-Making
Application of advanced concepts and skills for development of the professional nurse’s roles in complex client/nursing situations. Emphasis on clinical decision-making for clients in medical surgical settings experiencing health problems involving cardiovascular disorders, neurologic disorders, liver, biliary and pancreatic disorders, renal and urinary disorders, Hematologic disorders, and cancer. Focus given to knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal ethical framework. This four credit course requires three hours of class, and three hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or higher in each of the following courses: 3 SCH Fine Arts/Humanities, RNSG 1447, RNSG 2360, RNSG 2201. Corequisites: ENGL 2311, RNSG 2361, RNSG 1251, RNSG 2221.  $48.00 lab fee. $40 exit exam fee R, W, M