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NUR 101
PHARMACOLOGY CALCULATIONS
1 CR. (3 CLV)
Introduces the nursing student to the concepts and techniques of dosage calculations and medication administration by a variety of routes. Learners will apply basic math concepts to complex conversion of dosages between and among various systems of weights and volumes. Learners will apply critical thinking skills to the calculation and administration of medications by oral and parenteral (including intravenous) routes of administration. (This course is for continuing nursing students only.)
NUR 106
MEDICAL AND SURGICAL NURSING CONCEPTS
9 CR. (3.5L/1 LBV/10 CLV))
PRQ: Admission to Nursing program and completion of preceding required program course work or program director permission. Introduces the student to the role of the nurse in assessing and meeting the medical and surgical nursing needs of adults across the life span in various health care settings. The student learns nursing concepts to assist the patient in achieving optimal functioning. Knowledge from foundational nursing, the sciences, pharmacology, and nutrition along with the continued integration of mental health and cultural concepts provides foundations for nursing care planning for medical and surgical clients.
NUR 109
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
8 CR. (2L/6 LBV/6 CLV)
PRQ: Admission to Nursing and Psychiatric Technician program. Introduces theories and skills basic to the role of the nurse as provider of care, manager of care and member of the nursing profession. Emphasis is placed on introduction to critical thinking and the nursing process. Students will demonstrate a beginning level of competence in providing therapeutic nursing care for clients with common health alterations across the health continuum.
NUR 112
BASIC CONCEPTS OF PHARMACOLOGY
2 CR (2L)
PRQ: Admission to Nursing or Psychiatric Technician program. Utilizes nursing process to introduce the basic concepts of pharmacology related to the actions, therapeutic and adverse effects, interactions of drugs, drug classification, and the basic pharmacology of commonly used medications. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic interventions and client education. Learners will apply knowledge gained in selected clinical settings situations in caring for a diversity of clients across the lifespan health illness continuum.
NUR 150
OBSTETRIC & PEDIATRIC NURSING
7 CR. (3L/2 LBV/6 CLV)
PRQ: Admission to Nursing program and completion of preceding required program course work or program director permission. Provides a family centered approach to professional nursing practice of the childbearing family and children across the health continuum. Emphasis is placed on the care of the perinatal client and children from birth through adolescence. The impact of psychosocial and cultural values and practices are explored. Legal and ethical accountability are integrated throughout the course.
NUR 169
TRANSITION INTO PRACTICAL NURSING
5 CR. (2L/6 CLV)
PRQ: Admission to Nursing program and completion of preceding required program course work or program director permission. Provides the student with a transition into the practical nurse role. Emphasis is placed on professionalism in nursing, communication, entry into practice, provider and manager of care and nursing management and leadership. The student assumes toe role of the practical nurse as they manage patient care.
NUR 172
CLINICAL III: APPLICATION OF MEDICAL-SURGICAL SKILLS II
1 CR. (3 CLV)
PRQ: Completion or co-enrollment in corresponding didactic nursing course. Offers the clinical practicum to apply the related nursing theory. S/U (This course is for continuing nursing students only.)
NUR 199
TRANSITION FROM LPN TO ADN
4 CR. (2L/4 LBV)
PRQ: Current Colorado LPN license. Focuses on assisting the LPN to transition into a new role as an Associate Degree Nursing Student. Emphasis will be placed on roles and responsibilities of the ADN, nursing process, critical thinking, legal and ethical issues and nursing practice issues related to specialized skills and the care of special populations.
NUR 201
IV THERAPY FOR LPN’S
5 CR. (4L/1.5 LBV)
Provides LPNs with an opportunity to expand their nursing roles by learning appropriate procedures for intravenous therapy and venous blood withdrawal. The course includes lecture, laboratory practice and clinical experiences. The course prepares the student for IV certification under State Board of nursing Guidelines.
NUR 206
ADVANCED CONCEPTS OF MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING I
8 CR. (3L/1 LBV/9 CLV)
PRQ: Admission to Nursing program and successful completion of preceding Nursing program course work or program director permission. Focuses on the role of the registered professional nurse as care provider, teacher, manager, professional, and advocate in meeting the nursing needs of adults across the life span. Utilizing the nursing process, the student is expected to integrate previous learning to assist the patient and family in achieving optimal functioning in various health care settings.
NUR 211
NURSING PSYCHIATRIC CLIENTS
4 CR. (1L/2 LBV/4 CLV)
PRQ: Admission to Nursing program and successful completion of proceeding required program course work or program director permission. Develops concepts of psychosocial integrity and emphasizes the function and responsibility of nursing in promoting and maintaining mental health of individuals and families. This course emphasizes communication and caring through the application of the therapeutic relationship and nursing process in the care and treatment of common clinical conditions/disorders.
NUR 212
PHARMACOLOGY II
2 CR. (2L)
PRQ: Admission to Nursing program and successful completion of proceeding required program course work or program director permission. Builds upon the concepts introduced in NUR 112 Pharmacology I regarding the safe administration of medications to clients across the health continuum. Utilizing the nursing process the student demonstrates understanding of the role of the nurse as provider of care, manager of care, and member of the profession. Emphasis is placed upon the therapeutic use of medications in the nursing care of individuals with complex health needs. The student is introduced to the calculation of complex intravenous drip rates.
NUR 216
ADVANCED CONCEPTS OF MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING II
6 CR. (2L/8 CLV)
PRQ: Admission to Nursing program and successful completion of preceding program course work or program director permission. Continues to focus on the role of the registered professional nurse as care provider, teacher, manager, professional, and advocate in meeting the complex medical and surgical health care needs of adult clients. Utilizing the nursing process, the student is expected to integrate previous learning to assist the patient and family in achieving optimal functioning in various complex health care situations and settings.
NUR 230
LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT TRENDS
5 CR. (1.5L/7 CLV)
PRQ: Admission to Nursing program and successful completion of preceding program course work or program director permission. Introduces students to current trends in leadership and management concepts affecting the healthcare continuum and the practice of nursing. The student assumes the role of provider, manager of care and member of the discipline at the entry level into professional nursing. There is a practicum for application which may occur across the healthcare continuum, as the student manages groups of clients and health care personnel. The course will facilitate transition from student to the role of the graduate nurse.
NUR 273
EXPANDED CLINICAL IV: ADVANCED CONCEPTS OF MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING II
1 CR. (3 CLV)
PRQ: Completion of or co-enrollment in corresponding didactic nursing course. Offers the clinical practicum to apply the related nursing theory. S/U (This course is for continuing nursing students only.)
NUR 274
EXPANDED CLINICAL V: ADVANCED APPLICATIONS IN PEDIATRIC NURSING
1 CR. (3 CLV)
PRQ: Completion of or co-enrollment in corresponding didactic nursing course. Offers the clinical practicum to apply the related nursing theory. (This course is for continuing nursing students only.)
NUR 288
PRACTICUM: HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT FOR NURSING PRACTICE
1 CR. (2 PRC)
Develops skills of nursing assessment across the life span using effective communication, interview techniques and beginning physical assessment. The course develops critical thinking skills in assessment, data analysis and derivation of actual/potential health needs. (This course is for continuing nursing students only.) |