Accelerated Track Registered Nursing: LVN to ADNCertificate of AchievementAS Degree

Study of the physiological principles, function, integration and homeostasis of the human body at the cellular, tissue, organ, organ system and organism level: integumentary system, bone, skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles, nervous system, sensory organs, cardiovascular system, lymphatic and immune systems, respiratory system, urinary system, digestive system, endocrine system, and reproductive system. This course is primarily intended for Nursing, Allied Health, Kinesiology, and other health related majors. (C-ID BIOL 120B).

Prerequisite: BIOL 20 and CHEM 1 or CHEM 51

This course includes the study of the structure and function of viruses, bacteria, fungi and protists, with emphasis on the predominant pathogenic members of those groups. Study of basic organic chemistry, genetics, metabolism, microbe-host interactions, the immune response and etiological factors involved in disease are also included. Methods of detection, identification, isolation, culture, enumeration, and control of microbes are provided. Graded only.

Prerequisite: CHEM 1 or CHEM 51 and One year high school biology or BIOL 1 or BIOL 2 or BIOL 20 or BIOL 21

This course builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in NSG 127. The course expands the students' understanding of the registered nurse’s role as part of the healthcare team. Course content emphasizes medical/surgical knowledge, competencies and skills essential for successful performance in the LVN’s advanced placement of the ADN program. There will also be review of OB and Peds content to ensure preparation and success in the ADN program. Clinical application of the registered nurse’s role will be incorporated within the simulation and skills lab environment. Graded only.

Prerequisite: Admission to Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Program

This course assists the LVN in acquiring nursing skills and processes necessary for functioning in the of an associate degree-nursing program. Course content emphasizes medical/surgical knowledge, competencies and skills essential for successful performance in the LVN’s advanced placement of the ADN program. The course content will focus on competencies expected of the graduate ADN. Graded only.

Prerequisite: Admission to Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Program

This course is designed to enable the student to acquire knowledge and skills in the systematic observation of patients with psychopathologic syndromes and developmental disabilities. Students will also increase their general knowledge of the dynamics, etiology, and treatment of psychopathology. Emphasis is placed on further development of the nurse's therapeutic self, and the utilization of the nursing process. This course is specifically directed toward the identification of nursing care goals, approaches, and interventions which are applicable to any patient experiencing psychological distress. Graded only.

Prerequisite: Admission to Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Program

This course provides directed clinical experience in acute hospitals and agencies that provide services for mental health and medical/surgical clients. Through the use of the nursing process, the student will provide care, teaching, support, and rehabilitation for mental health and medical/surgical clients. Emphasis will be upon the role of the registered nurse in caring for clients with acute and chronic problems, prevention of complications related to mental health and medical/surgical clients, and client education. Observation and participation in a variety of community mental health settings allows the student to use the theory in supervised practice. Pass/No Pass only.

Prerequisite: Admission to Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Program

This course provides an opportunity for students enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program to develop skills in leading and managing patient care and prepare for passage of the licensure examination. Content includes presentation of the registered nurse's role in planning, organizing, staffing and directing safe patient-centered care. Professional and social issues in leadership and management will also be discussed. Graded only.

Prerequisite: Admission to Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Program

This course focuses on the needs of the older adults and the disabled/chronically ill older adult in the community, home health, and dementia care settings. Course content builds on the student's knowledge of the aging process by the study of dynamics, etiology, and treatment of the rapidly growing aging population. Emphasis is placed on assisting client adaptation to normal age-related changes and chronic aging conditions as well as healthy/robust aging practices. Course content includes geriatric nursing, management of chronic illness, and healthy aging. The nursing process is utilized to assist the student in the planning of goal directed care for this client population. Graded only.

Prerequisite: Admission to Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Program

This course is a study of the fundamental concepts of pharmacology, with a focus on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and related nursing implications for the major drug classes. Nursing process and cultural implications will be discussed for the basic drug classifications. Topics Include Central Nervous System Agents, Anti-Epileptic & Anti-Parkinson Drugs, Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System, Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System, Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System, Men's and Women's Health Drugs. Graded only.

Prerequisite: Admission to Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Program

This course covers the nursing care of adult clients with high risk, complex, and critical health care problems and adaptation to these problems. Students will study the nursing process related to the care of patients with multiple system disorders, unstable medical conditions, and critical health care disorders. This course emphasizes pathophysiology, complex issues in nursing process and professional and advocacy nursing roles. Topics include Emergency and Critical Care, Hemodynamic monitoring, renal system, hematology/Immune System, Endocrine Disorders, Shock and Neurology. Graded only.

Prerequisite: Admission to Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Program

This course provides students with directed clinical experience in hospitals, community health agencies and agencies that provide services to the acutely ill adult, to the elderly or those having disabilities/chronic conditions. Through the use of the nursing process, the student will provide care, teaching, support, and rehabilitation to individuals who have acute or chronic illness, disabilities, or are elderly in the hospital or in the community. Emphasis will be upon the role of the registered nurse to promote illness prevention, community health, and positive aging and client independence. Pass/No Pass only.

Prerequisite: Admission to Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Program