Nursing

This course introduces students to the Nursing Process and Health Assessment. An introduction to the Profession of Nursing, nurse-patient therapeutic communication, cultural awareness, safety and competence in the administration of nursing care is emphasized. The student will use the Nursing Process to provide competent care and physical assessment and the legalities of documenting patient findings in the electronic medical record. At the conclusion of this course, students will be ready to transition from the skills to lab on campus to patient care in an acute care hospital. The student must successfully complete this course with a final grade of C+ to progress to the next clinical course in the nursing curriculum. Campus lectures and nursing skills laboratories can be assigned during day, evening and/or weekend hours. Internet assignments are required in the course. Liability insurance, lab fee, testing fee, and course fee. A required orientation will be held prior the the start of the semester. Prerequisites: Acceptance into Nursing Program, successful completion of any developmental work required as a result of CCC assessment test; Eligible for MATH 1150 or higher; Biology and Chemistry in high school with a 75% or higher or a college course with a C or higher. Professional level CPR certification through an American Heart Association course only; Evidence of current health insurance; Updated health form specific for nursing students must be maintained throughout the program. Obtain a current criminal background check with a company designated by the Nurse Education Department and a Pennsylvania child abuse screening. All program requirements and prerequisites can be found in the Programs section of College Catalog. A grade of C+ (77%) or higher is required in all program requirements to continue in the program; satisfactory and safe performance in the skills lab is required to pass all Nursing courses. Prerequisites or Corequisites: BIOL 1210 or BIOL 2020 with a grade of C or higher. Corequisites: NURS 1300 and NURS 1400. Lab fee. Course fee.

This course initiates the first transition of the novice student from the skills lab to a hands-on patient care assignment. Teaching and learning needs of patients are identified and students implement teaching at their appropriate knowledge level. Medication administration of oral, topical, suppositories is introduced. Body systems of oxygenation, circulation/perfusion, fluid and electrolytes, bowel and urinary elimination, rest and sleep continue to be discussed with corresponding physical assessment and nursing care needs practiced in the acute care setting. At the conclusion of the semester, the student will be able to provide comprehensive care, physical assessment, medication administration, mobility, and comprehensive medical record documentation for an assigned patient. An emphasis on SBAR for communication with primary nurses will be continued. The student must successfully complete this course with a final grade of C+ to progress to the next clinical course in the nursing curriculum. Campus lectures and nursing skills laboratories will be required and can be assigned during day, evening and/or weekend hours. Internet assignments are required in the course. Liability insurance, lab fee, testing fee, and course fee are included in the students tuition. Prerequisites: Successful completion of NURS 1200. Prerequisites or Corequisites: BIOL 1210 or BIOL 2020 with a grade of C or higher. Corequisites: NURS 1200 and NURS 1400. Lab fee. Course fee.

This course introduces the novice student to the care of the perioperative patient to include teaching, preoperative preparation, legal requirements of informed consent, surgical asepsis, post-anesthesia recover, and discharge instruction to patient/family. Health care issues of body systems which can be treated via surgical intervention, as well as postoperative complications, and the impact of acute and chronic health crisis are introduced. This clinical nursing course continues to advance nursing competency and critical thinking within the framework of the nursing process. The student must successfully complete this course with a final grade of C+ to progress to the next clinical course in the nursing curriculum. Campus lectures and nursing skills laboratories will be required and can be assigned during day, evening and/or weekend hours. Internet assignments are required in the course. Liability insurance, lab fee, testing feel and course fee are included in the students tuition. Prerequisites: NURS 1200, NURS 1300, and NURS 1400. Prerequisites or Corequisites: BIOL 1220 or BIOL 2030 with a grade of C or higher. Corequisites: NURS 1650 and NURS 1675. Lab fee. Course fee.

This course introduces the nursing student to the care of the Behavioral Health/Psychiatric requiring nursing care needs. Utilizing therapeutic communication, the student will assist individuals in various age groups in achieving an optimal position on the health-illness continuum. Adaptive and maladaptive behavior and coping methods are assessed. This clinical nursing course continues to advance nursing competency and critical thinking within the framework of the nursing process. The student must successfully complete this course with a final grade of C+ to progress to the next clinical course in the nursing curriculum. Campus lectures and nursing skills laboratories will be required and can be assigned during day, evening and/or weekend hours. Internet assignments are required in this course. Liability insurance, lab fee, testing fee an course fee are included in the students tuition. Prerequisites: NURS 1200, NURS 1300, and NURS 1400. Prerequisites or Corequisites: BIOL 1220 or BIOL 2030 with a grade of C or higher. Corequisites: NURS 1600 and NURS 1675. Lab fee. Course fee.

The purpose of this course is to examine pharmacotherapeutic agents used in the treatment of illness and the promotion, maintenance and restoration of wellness in diverse individuals across the lifespan. Emphasis is on the principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenetics in the treatment of selected illnesses. The focus is on concepts of safe administration and monitoring the effects of pharmacotherapeutic agents. Prerequisites: NURS 1200, NURS 1300, and BIOL 1210. Prerequisites or Corequisites: BIOL 1220 or BIOL 2030 with a grade of C or higher. Corequisites: NURS 1600 and NURS 1650.

This course will focus on reproductive health, conception, pregnancy, labor and delivery, newborn care, family, and health care concerns and pediatric nursing preconceptions through age 18. The student must successfully complete the course with a C+ to progress to the next clinical course in the nursing curriculum. Campus lectures and nursing skills laboratories will be required and can be assigned during day, evening and/or weekend hours. Internet assignments are required in the course. Liability insurance, lab fee, testing fee, and course fee. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all first year Nursing courses (NURS 1200, NURS 1300, NURS 1400, NURS 1600, NURS 1650, & NURS 1675). Prerequisites or Corequisites: BIOL 2010 with a grade of C or higher. Corequisites: NURS 2250, NURS 2275, NURS 2300. Lab fee. Course fee.

Medical-Surgical Nursing II progresses the nursing student to implement care provided in an acute care hospital setting within the legal and ethical parameters of the nursing profession. This clinical nursing course will focus on chronic health problems and continues to advance nursing competency and critical thinking within the framework of the nursing process. Students will experience higher level of care needs for assigned patients, and will acquire advancing knowledge of invasive nursing skills and care. The student must successfully complete this course with a grade of C+ to progress to the next clinical course in the nursing curriculum. Internet assignments are required in the course. Liability insurance, lab fee, testing fee, and course fee. A required orientation will be held prior to the start of the semester. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all first year Nursing courses (NURS 1200, NURS 1300, NURS 1400, NURS 1600, NURS 1650, & NURS 1675). Prerequisites or Corequisites: BIOL 2010 with a grade of C or higher. Corequisites: NURS 2200, NURS 2275, and NURS 2300. Lab fee. Course fee.

The medications that will be presented will correspond with the class content in NURS 2200 and NURS 2250. This course will provide the student an opportunity to learn about the characteristics of medications, therapeutic use, adverse reactions and nursing implications. The student must successfully complete this course to progress to the next clinical course in the nursing curriculum. Internet/Brightspace assignments are required in the course.

The current status of nursing and the registered nurse's role, responsibilities and opportunities in the changing healthcare delivery systems are reviewed. The student will prepare to successfully navigate the employment process for a graduate nurse position. The student must successfully complete this course with a C+ to progress to the next clinical course in the nursing curriculum. Internet assignments are required in the course. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all first year Nursing courses (NURS 1200, NURS 1300, NURS 1400, NURS 1600, NURS 1650, & NURS 1675). Prerequisites or Corequisites: BIOL 2010 - Microbiology with a grade of C or higher. Corequisites: NURS 2200, NURS 2250, and NURS 2275.

The ongoing evolution of the healthcare system toward population health, emphasizing primary and preventative care to assist individuals to maintain health, avoid chronic conditions, and reduce the need for acute care and hospitalization. Population health shifts the focus from the individual only seeking healthcare for an acute illness/ injury, to applying health strategies, interventions and policies to the population as a whole. Registered nurses are critical to identify issues affecting health across the population, and assisting individuals to use community resources available. Especially critical for the rural areas of America, RN's possess the knowledge of health assessment, pathophysiology, and patient care to assist the individual/family to maintain/achieve their highest level of functioning. The student must successfully complete this course with a C+ to meet program requirements for graduation. Internet assignments are required in the course. Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior required Nursing courses (NURS 1200, NURS 1300, NURS 1400, NURS 1600, NURS 1650, NURS 1675, NURS 2200, NURS 2250, NURS 2275, and NURS 2300). Prior completion of all science requirements: BIOL 1210 & BIOL 1220 or BIOL 2020 & BIOL 2030, and BIOL 2010. All program requirements require a final grade of C+ (77%) or higher to be eligible for program graduation. Corequisites: NURS 2600. Lab fee.

Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing is the final acute care course in which the student will have multiple patient assignments, function as a team leader, discharge patients and incorporate all knowledge learned in the curriculum. This clinical nursing course will focus on emergent and critical health conditions using critical thinking within the framework of the nursing process. Students will experience emergency, critical care and step-down telemetry nursing. The student must successfully complete this course with a C+ to graduate. Satisfactory and safe performance in the skills lab is required to pass the course Internet assignments are required in the course. Liability insurance, lab fee, testing fee, and course fee. Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior required Nursing courses (NURS 1200, NURS 1300, NURS 1400, NURS 1600, NURS 1650, NURS 1675, NURS 2200, NURS 2250, NURS 2275, and NURS 2300). Prior completion of all science requirements: BIOL 1210 & BIOL 1220 or BIOL 2020 & BIOL 2030, and BIOL 2010. All program requirements require a final grade of C+ (77%) or higher to be eligible for program graduation. Corequisites: NURS 2400. Lab fee. Course fee.