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NURSING 1100 Introduction to Health Care 3 credit hours Concepts and principles related to health, health care delivery and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the communication process and the impact of culture, ethnicity and spirituality on health-seeking behaviors. Concepts of interdisciplinary health teams and theoretical foundation of beginning nursing skills are introduced. Strategies for success in the nursing program are introduced. Prerequisite: Admission to Associate Nursing Degree program or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours)

NURSING 1104 Introduction to Physical Assessment 1 credit hour Theory and skills related to history taking, physical assessment and completing a head-to-toe assessment of the adult patient. Significant assessment differences in the pediatric patient is discussed. Prerequisites: Admission to ADN program, Nursing 1100, current CNA in Illinois, Anatomy and Physiology 1552 or 1572, and concurrent enrollment in Nursing 1105 (1 lecture hour)

NURSING 1105 Medical-Surgical 1 7 credit hours Principles of nursing practice including major concepts, basic knowledge and nursing skills related to the care of patients are introduced. Pharmacology, pain control, nursing process, care of the surgical patient, and care of patients with alterations in: musculoskeletal system, skin integrity, fluid and electrolytes and shock states (hypovolemic and septic) are main foci. Lecture, discussion, college laboratories and clinical practice are used as learning experiences. Clinical experiences include acute and/or non-acute settings. Prerequisite: Admission to ADN program, Nursing 1100, current CNA in Illinois, Anatomy and Physiology 1552 or 1572, and concurrent enrollment in Nursing 1104. (4 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

NURSING 1206 Medical-Surgical 2 3 credit hours Application of the nursing process in the care of patients with diabetes mellitus, gerontological, oncological, acid-base and male reproductive disorders. Lecture, discussion, laboratory and clinical practice are used as learning experiences. Clinical experiences include acute and/or non-acute settings. Prerequisites: Nursing 1104 and 1105, Psychology 2237 or concurrent enrollment. (1 lecture hour, 1 lab hour, 4.5 clinical hours)

NURSING 1207 Childbearing Family 5 credit hours Nursing care of the woman and family during the reproductive years. Focus on the childbearing process and wellness of the family in the childbearing years. Women’s health and wellness is emphasized. Adverse outcomes of pregnancy are presented. Care of the well and hospitalized child and family are discussed. Clinical experiences include acute and ambulatory care settings, as well as community based experiences. Prerequisites: Nursing 1104 and 1105, Psychology 2237 or concurrent enrollment (2.5 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, 6 clinical hours)

NURSING 1208 Neuropsychiatric Nursing 5 credit hours Health assessment and enhancement of the mental health of individuals across the life span. Nursing management of the major psychiatric and neuropsychiatric disorders. Primary prevention, early intervention and treatment for alterations in thought, mood and behavior. Note the role of the professional nurse as partner in a multidisciplinary team. Describe medications and medical treatments and the nurse's role. Lecture, discussion, laboratory and clinical practice are used as learning experiences. Clinical experiences include acute and community settings. Prerequisites: Nursing 1104 and 1105;, Psychology 2237 or concurrent enrollment (2.5 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, 6 clinical hours)

NURSING 1210 Transition Course for LPNs to the ADN Program 4 credit hours Advanced concepts and skills used by the Registered Nurse when caring for patients with normal and common health problems requiring perinatal, mental health, and general medical/surgical interventions. Application of the nursing process for health promotion, health maintenance, and disease prevention. Nursing skills and techniques are developed and demonstrated in the nursing skills laboratory. Includes intravenous therapy and medications administered through central lines. Prerequisite: Students must be a licensed practical nurse and provisionally admitted to the ADN program. (2.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours)

NURSING 1305 Pharmacotherapeutics 2 credit hours Concepts necessary for the pharmacological management of common health problems. Includes dosage calculations. Prerequisite: Nursing 1205 (2 lecture hours)

NURSING 1328 Physical Assessment of the Adult Client 2 credit hours Theory and skills relevant to history taking and physical assessment of adult patients. Head-to-toe assessment of the adult and special populations are included. Prerequisite: Practicing RN or completion of Nursing 1205 or consent of instructor (0.5 lecture hour, 3 lab hours)

NURSING 1840 Independent Study – Individualized 1 to 4 credit hours Exploration and analysis of topics within the discipline to meet individual student-defined course description, goals, objectives, topical outline and methods of evaluation in coordination with and approved by the instructor. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor (1 to 4 lecture hours, 0.5 to 1 lab hours)

NURSING 2100 Review of Basic Nursing Skills 0.5 credit hour A laboratory course for ADN students that provides for the practice of nursing skills basic to the practice of nursing. Prerequisite: Nursing 1206 or equivalent or consent of instructor (0.5 lab hour)

NURSING 2109 Medical-Surgical 3 5 credit hours Application of the nursing process in the care of clients of all age groups with cardiovascular, respiratory, and endocrine disorders. Clinical experiences include acute and/or non-acute settings. Lecture, discussion and clinical practice are used as learning experiences. Prerequisites: Nursing 1206 and either Nursing 1207 or 1208, Microbiology 1420 and Foodservice Administration 1110 (2.5 lecture hours, 7.5 clinical hours)

NURSING 2110 Contemporary Issues in Nursing 2 credit hours Current issues and trends in professional nursing are explored. Career opportunities for professional registered nurses are discussed. Components of professional nurse practice act are explored. Prerequisite: Nursing 1206 and 1207 or 1208 (2 lecture hours)

NURSING 2201 Medical-Surgical 4 10 credit hours Application of the nursing process in the care of patients of all age groups with burns, gastrointestinal, hepatic, pancreatic, biliary, renal, hematological, immunological, neurological, and sensory (eye/ear) disorders. Integration of theory for the management of acute and chronic conditions including concepts of emergency care, basic first aid, sexually transmitted diseases and domestic violence. Concepts of community nursing including home care are introduced. Clinical experiences include acute and/or non-acute settings. Prerequisite: Nursing 2109 (5 lecture hours, 15 clinical hours)

NURSING 2202 Clinical Decision Making 1 credit hour Cumulative integration of concepts learned throughout the nursing curriculum. Emphasis on analysis of critical thinking skills and synthesis of clinical decision making through evaluation of case studies and clinical simulations. Prerequisite: Nursing 2109 (1 lecture hour)

NURSING 2350 Nursing Update 7 credit hours Intended for the registered nurse who has been inactive in nursing for a period of time or whose license has lapsed. Theoretical and clinical foundations of nursing practice. Nursing knowledge and skills are applied in acute and/or non-acute settings. Prerequisite: Eligibility for registered nurse licensure in Illinois (4 lecture hours, 9 clinical hours)

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