Hays Nursing Course Description
First Year
Course Number:
NUR-101
Semester Credits:
3
Course Title:
Foundations of Nursing
Course Placement:
First year, first semester
Catalog Description:
This
course introduces the learner to applications of critical thinking
and the nursing process to provide care to clients in a variety of
health care settings.
Emphasis is on holistic health care across the health-illness
continuum. This course
introduces learners to the clinical skills essential for the nursing
role of care provider including safe and effective clinical
environment, skill preparation, implementation and evaluation.
Beginning health assessment concepts are introduced.
The course emphasizes use of caring behaviors, critical
thinking, and communication while completing nursing skills.
Prerequisites:
Admission criteria met with acceptance into the first year of
the nursing program.
Course Number:
NUR-102
Semester Credits:
1
Course Title:
Foundations of
Nursing Lab
Course Placement:
First year, first semester
Catalog Description:
Nursing
skills will be taught and practiced in the campus laboratory.
Gordon’s functional health patterns will provide the
framework. Learners
will be expected to know selected nursing procedures, and will be
responsible for return demonstration and check-off of selected
nursing procedures.
Prerequisites:
Admission criteria met with acceptance into the first year of
the nursing program.
Co-requisite:
NUR 101, 102
Course Number:
NUR-104
Semester Credits:
4
Course Title:
Medical/Surgical
Nursing Across the Life
Span I
Course Placement:
First year, first semester
Catalog Description:
This
course introduces the learner to assessment of Gordon’s functional
health patterns that become the focus of clinical study in
subsequent courses.
Emphasis is placed on holistic health care across the health-illness
continuum.
Prerequisites:
NUR 101, 102.
Course Number:
NUR-106
Semester Credits:
2
Course Title:
Medical/Surgical
Nursing Across the Lifespan Clinical I
Course Placement:
First year, first semester
Catalog Description:
Learners will be provided experiences in a long-term facility.
Development of the plan of care and nursing care plans with
clinical practice introduces the nursing process, caring behaviors,
and basic human needs.
Prerequisites:
Admission criteria met with acceptance into the first year of
the nursing program.
Co-requisite:
NUR 101, 102, 104
Course Number:
NUR-107
Semester Credits:
1
Course Title:
Basic
Pharmacology
Course Placement:
First year, first semester
Catalog Description:
This course
introduces the basic
concepts of pharmacology related to the actions, therapeutic and
adverse effects, interactions of drugs, drug classifications, and
the basic pharmacology of commonly used medications.
Learners will apply critical thinking skills to the
calculation and administration of medications by oral and parenteral
(including intravenous) routes of administration. Emphasis is placed
on nursing consideration and client education.
Learners will apply knowledge gained in selected clinical
settings in caring for clients across the life span in subsequent
courses.
Co-requisites:
NUR 101, 102, 104
Course Number:
NUR 108
Semester Credits:
1
Course Title:
Math
Calculations for the Nursing Student
Course Placement:
First year, first semester
Catalog Description:
This
elective course is designed as a review for those learners who
require extra assistance with basic math skills.
Concepts and techniques of dosage calculation are reviewed.
Basic math concepts to complex conversion of dosages between
and among various systems of weights and volumes will be reviewed.
Prerequisites:
Admission criteria met with acceptance into the first year of
the nursing program, or instructor’s approval.
Course Number:
NUR-110
Semester Credits:
4
Course Title:
Medical/Surgical Nursing
Across the Life Span II
Course Placement:
First year, second semester
Catalog Description:
This
course introduces the learner to applications of critical thinking
and the nursing process to provide care to client’s in a variety of
health care settings.
Nursing concepts related to Gordon’s functional health care patterns
guide the learner in assisting the individual in achieving optimal
functioning. Knowledge
from fundamental nursing, the sciences, pharmacology, and nutrition
along with the continued integration of cultural concepts provides
foundations for nursing care planning for medical and surgical
clients.
Prerequisites:
NUR 101, 102, 104, 106, 107
Co-requisite:
NUR 111
Course Number:
NUR-111
Semester Credits:
4
Course Title:
Medical/Surgical Nursing Across the Life Span Clinical II
Course Placement:
First year, second semester
Catalog Description:
This
course offers the practicum to apply the related nursing theory in a
variety of health care settings.
This will enable the student to become more proficient in
using the nursing process and performing nursing skills when
providing care to individuals with common health problems along the
health illness continuum.
Clinical learning assignments are designed to utilize the
nursing process, caring behaviors, communication, computer literacy,
and critical thinking skills.
The learner will have the opportunity to be a provider of
care to one or two clients.
Prerequisites:
NUR 101, 102, 104, 106, 107
Co-requisite:
NUR 110
Course Number:
NUR-112
Semester Credits:
1
Course Title:
Maternal Child Nursing
Course Placement:
First year, second semester
Catalog Description:
This course focuses on pre- and post-natal maternal nursing
care, as well as, the care of children from infancy to adolescence.
Emphasis is given to normal reproduction and frequently
occurring biological, cultural, spiritual and psychosocial needs of
the child-bearing and child-rearing family.
Prerequisites:
NUR 101, 102, 104, 106, 107, 110
Co-requisite:
NUR 111
Course Number:
NUR-113
Semester Credits:
1
Course Title:
Gerontology Nursing
Course Placement:
First year, second semester
Catalog Description:
This course is designed to explore issues related to the
aging adult using the nursing process and Gordon’s Functional Health
Care Patterns as the organizing framework.
In addition, the impact of ageism and the role of the
practical nurse in caring for older adult clients is discussed.
Prerequisites:
NUR 101, 102, 104, 106, 107, 110
Co-requisite:
NUR 111
Course Number:
NUR-114
Semester Credits:
1
Course Title:
Mental Health Nursing
Course Placement:
First year, second semester
Catalog Description:
This course explores basic concepts and trends in mental
health nursing.
Therapeutic modalities and client behavior management are discussed.
Emphasis is placed on using the nursing process and meeting
the basic human needs of the mental health client.
Prerequisites:
NUR 101, 102, 104, 106, 107, 110
Co-requisite:
NUR 111
Course Number:
NUR-115
Semester Credits:
1
Course Title:
Socializations into Practical Nursing
Course Placement:
First year, second semester
Catalog Description:
This course introduces the learner to roles and
responsibilities of the graduate practical nurse as defined by
established standards, including the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.
Emphasis is placed on accountability and perspectives in
health care. Career and
job readiness skills are developed.
Prerequisites:
NUR 101, 102, 104, 106, 107, 110, 112, 113, 114
Co-requisite:
NUR 111
Second Year
Course Number:
NUR-201
Semester Credits:
1
Course Title:
Professional Nursing Role Transitions
Course Placement:
Second year, first semester
Course Description:
This
course introduces the learner to selected concepts related to the
role of the associate degree nurse as a provider of care, teacher,
manager, client advocate, and member of the profession.
Emphasis is placed on application of critical thinking in
providing and managing comprehensive care in a variety of health
care settings with individuals across the life span.
This course is designed to assist the Licensed Practical
Nurse with the transition into the practice of professional nursing.
The role of the associate degree nurse and the NLNAC core
competencies will be explored.
The Kansas Nurse Practice Act will be addressed.
Prerequisites:
Admission into the second year of the program.
Co-requisite:
NUR 206
Course Number:
NUR-203
Semester Credits:
1
Course Title:
Perspectives of Health Assessment and IV Therapy
Course Placement:
Second year, first semester
Course Description:
This
course develops skills of physical assessment, history skills, and
promotion of wellness by using holistic nursing assessments for
individuals across the life span.
This includes use of health life style strategies and
primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
Assessment will reflect recognition of normal, variation of
normal, and deviations from normal findings.
IV Therapy and management concepts are introduced.
Prerequisites:
NUR 201
Co-requisite:
NUR 206
Course Number:
NUR-204
Semester Credits:
2
Course Title:
Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing Across the Life Span I
Course Placement:
Second year, first semester
Course Description:
This
course prepares the learner to apply theoretical knowledge when
providing care to medical/surgical individuals/families with common
health problems along the health illness continuum.
This course will continue to emphasize nursing processes,
caring behaviors, communication, nursing assessment, and the role of
the registered nurse professional in promoting health and wellness.
Gordon’s functional health care patterns will provide the
framework and focus is placed as a care provider, teacher, manager,
professional, and advocate in meeting the nursing needs of
individuals across the life span.
Prerequisites:
NUR 201, 203
Co-requisite:
NUR 206
Course Number:
NUR-205
Semester Credits:
3
Course Title:
Advanced Medical/Surgical Across the Life Span II
Course Placement:
Second year, first semester
Course Description:
This
course continues on where NUR 204 left off.
Gordon’s functional health care patterns continue to provide
the framework and focus is placed as a care provider, teacher,
manager, professional, and advocate in meeting the nursing needs of
individuals across the life span.
The learner is prepared to apply theoretical knowledge when
providing care to medical/surgical individuals/families with common
health problems along the health illness continuum.
This course will continue to emphasize the nursing process,
caring behaviors, communication, nursing assessment, and the role of
the registered nurse professional in promoting health and wellness.
Prerequisites:
NUR 201, 203, 204
Co-requisite:
NUR 206
Course Number:
NUR-206
Semester Credits:
3
Course Title:
Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing Across the Life Span Lab/Clinical
III
Course Description:
Advanced nursing skills will be taught and practiced in the campus
laboratory. Gordon’s
functional health care patterns will provide the framework.
Learners will be expected to know selected nursing procedures
and health assessment, and will be responsible for return
demonstration and check-off of selected nursing procedures.
Clinical learning experiences will be provided in acute and
chronic health care facilities.
This course will continue to emphasize the nursing process,
caring behaviors, communication, critical thinking, nursing
assessment, computer literacy, and the role of the nurse as provider
and manager of care, and as a member of the discipline in promoting
health and wellness.
Prerequisites:
Admission into the second year of the program.
Co-requisite:
NUR 201, 203, 204, 205
Course Number:
NUR-207
Semester Credits:
1
Course Title:
Advanced Pharmacology
Course Placement:
Second year, first semester
Course Description:
This
elective course focuses on a review of pharmacology concepts related
to the body systems and the medications commonly prescribed for
clients with various medical conditions.
In addition, drug dosage calculations will be reviewed.
Prerequisites:
Admission criteria met with acceptance into the second year
of the nursing program, or instructor’s approval.
Course Number:
NUR-209
Semester Credits:
1
Course Title:
Perspectives in Oncology Nursing
Course Placement:
Second year, first semester
Course Description:
This
elective course focuses on oncology nursing concepts as it relates
to individuals and families across the life span.
Topics to be covered provide the learner with a well rounded
view of oncology nursing.
Prerequisites:
Admission criteria met with acceptance into the second year
of the nursing program, or instructor’s approval.
Course Number:
NUR-210
Semester Credits:
2
Course Title:
Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing Across the Life Span III
Course Placement:
Second year, second semester
Course Description:
This
course continues on where NUR 205 left off.
Gordon’s functional health care patterns continue to provide
the framework and focus is placed as a care provider, teacher,
manager, professional, and advocate in meeting the nursing needs of
individuals across the life span.
The learner is prepared to apply theoretical knowledge when
providing care to medical/surgical individuals/families with common
health problems along the health illness continuum.
This course will continue to emphasize the nursing process,
caring behaviors, communication, nursing assessment, and the role of
the registered nurse professional in promoting health and wellness.
Prerequisites:
NUR 201, 203, 204, 205, 206
Co-requisite:
NUR 210, 212, 214, 215
Course Number:
NUR-211
Semester Credits:
3
Course Title:
Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing Across the Life Span Clinical IV
Course Description:
Clinical learning experiences will be provided in acute and/or
chronic health care facilities and community-based experiences.
This course will continue to emphasize the nursing process,
caring behaviors, communication, critical thinking, nursing
assessment, computer literacy, and the role of the nurse as provider
and manager of care, and as a member of the discipline in promoting
health and wellness.
Prerequisites:
NUR 201, 203, 204, 205, 206
Co-requisite:
NUR 210, 212, 214, 215
Course Number:
NUR-212
Semester Credits:
2
Course Title:
Advanced Maternal Child Nursing
Course Placement:
Second year, second semester
Course Description:
This
course will expand on concepts taught in NUR 112 and will focus on
the complex health/wellness needs of individuals/families throughout
the life span. The
needs of the high risk obstetric client, neonate, acutely ill child,
as well as the client in the perioperative experience and the
nurse’s role in each are explored.
The ethical/legal issues as a provider of care and manager of
individuals/families will be discussed.
The learner will use skills in communication, caring
behaviors, and the nursing process to facilitate the attainment of
individual and family health and wellness.
Prerequisites:
NUR 201, 203, 204, 205, 206, 210
Co-requisite:
NUR 211
Course Number:
NUR-213
Semester Credits:
1
Course Title:
Advanced Gerontology Nursing
Course Placement:
Second year, second semester
Course Description:
This
elective course will expand on concepts taught in NUR 113 and will
examine gerontological nursing concepts.
Topics to be covered include and overview of gerontologic
nursing, health assessment, psychosocial aspects, drug therapy,
nutritional needs and community resources for the older adult and
their families.
Prerequisites:
Admission criteria met with acceptance into the second year
of the nursing program, or instructor’s approval.
Course Number:
NUR-214
Semester Credits:
2
Course Title:
Advanced Mental Health Nursing
Course Placement:
Second year, second semester
Course Description:
This
course will expand on concepts taught in NUR 114 and will examine
mental health, mental-illness, nurse client relationships, and
self-awareness. Through
the use of the nursing process, therapeutic communication, and
caring behaviors, the path to wellness will be promoted in
individuals, families, and groups.
The role of the psychiatric nurse as a member of the mental
health team and the impact trends and issues in mental health have
on current practice will be examined.
Prerequisites:
NUR 201, 203, 204, 205, 206, 210, 212
Co-requisite:
NUR 211
Course Number:
NUR-215
Semester Credits:
1
Course Title:
Leadership for Professional Nursing Practice
Course Placement:
Second year, second semester
Course Description:
This
course introduces the learner to the role of the associate degree
nurse in an evolving health care delivery system.
Concepts concerning principles of leadership and management,
contemporary information technologies, evolving trends and issues,
transdisciplinary teams, accountability, alternative therapies, and
the need for life-long learning will be explored.
This course prepares students for job readiness.
Prerequisites:
NUR 201, 203, 204, 205, 206, 210, 211, 212, 214
Course Number:
NUR-216
Semester Credits:
1
Course Title:
Perspectives in Critical Care Nursing
Course Placement:
Second year, second semester
Course Description:
This
elective course focuses on introductory critical care nursing
concepts as it relates to individuals and families across the life
span.
Prerequisites:
Admission criteria met with acceptance into the second year
of the nursing program, or instructor’s approval.
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