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Nursing - RN Associate Degree

10-543-1 Associate Degree (AAS) Part Time, Full Time 65 Credits Financial Aid Eligible Location*: Appleton

*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.

From the fundamentals to the latest procedures and technology, this degree prepares you for a career as a registered nurse. You’ll learn to provide care to people of all ages with common physical and mental health problems. Your high-tech training includes plenty of hands-on experience with a wide range of clinical skills, health assessments and medication administration. In addition to a significant emphasis on patient care, you will also learn about drug classifications and their effect on the body, as well as the promotion of healthy lifestyles. Throughout your training, you’ll practice critical thinking, leadership, team building and accurate communications, which will prepare you to work effectively in a variety of environments and with diverse patient populations. Upon completion, you'll be eligible to take the National Council of State Board's examination to become a registered nurse.

COURSE LIST

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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.

    Technical Studies (38 Credits)

    Course Title
    Course Number
    Credits
    Instructional Hours
    Outside Effort Hours**
    Prior Learning Credit Eligibility
  • Nursing Fundamentals
    10-543-101
    2Credit
    36
    72
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 36
    • Outside Effort Hours: 72
    • Course Number: 10543101
    • Credits: 2.00

    This course focuses on basic nursing concepts to provide evidenced-based care to diverse patient populations across the lifespan. Current and historical issues impacting nursing will be explored within the scope of nursing practice. The nursing process will be introduced as a framework for organizing the care of patients.

    FULL TIME NURSING

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • COMMUNIC 10801136 - English Composition 1 (Grade of C or better required)

    • SCIENCE 10806177 - Gen Anatomy & Physiology (Grade of C or better required)

    • SOC STY 10809198 - Intro to Psychology (Grade of C or better required)

    • Student is in progress in Nursing - Associate Degree (10-543-1) Program of Study

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543102 - Nursing Skills

    • NURSING 10543103 - Nursing Pharmacology

    • NURSING 10543104 - Nursing Intro ClinicalPractice

    • NURSING 94543003 - ATI Fee-RN 1st Sem - No Refund​

    PART TIME NURSING

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • COMMUNIC 10801136 - English Composition 1 (Grade of C or better required)

    • SCIENCE 10806177 - Gen Anatomy & Physiology (Grade of C or better required)

    • SOC STY 10809198 - Intro to Psychology (Grade of C or better required)

    • Student is in progress in Nursing - Associate Degree (10-543-1) Program of Study

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 94543003 - ATI Fee-RN 1st Sem - No Refund​

  • Nursing Skills
    10-543-102
    3Credit
    108
    54
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 108
    • Outside Effort Hours: 54
    • Course Number: 10543102
    • Credits: 3.00

    This course focuses on development of evidence-based clinical skills and physical assessment across the lifespan. Content includes mathematical calculations and conversions related to clinical skills. In addition the course includes techniques related to obtaining a health history and basic physical assessment skills using a body systems approach.

    FULL TIME NURSING

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543101 - Nursing Fundamentals

    • NURSING 10543103 - Nursing Pharmacology

    • NURSING 10543104 - Nursing Intro ClinicalPractice​

    PART TIME NURSING

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543101 - Nursing Fundamentals (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543103 - Nursing Pharmacology

  • Nursing Pharmacology
    10-543-103
    2Credit
    36
    72
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 36
    • Outside Effort Hours: 72
    • Course Number: 10543103
    • Credits: 2.00

    This course introduces the principles of pharmacology, including drug classifications and their effects on the body. Emphasis is on the use of the components of the nursing process when administering medications.

    FULL TIME NURSING

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543101 - Nursing Fundamentals

    • NURSING 10543102 - Nursing Skills

    • NURSING 10543104 - Nursing Intro ClinicalPractice​

    PART TIME NURSING

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543102 - Nursing Skills

  • Nursing Intro Clinical Practice
    10-543-104
    2Credit
    108
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 108
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 10543104
    • Credits: 2.00

    This introductory clinical course emphasizes basic nursing skills and application of the nursing process in meeting the needs of diverse clients across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on performing basic nursing skills, the formation of nurse-client relationships, communication, data collection, documentation, and medication administration.

    FULL TIME NURSING

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543101 - Nursing Fundamentals

    • NURSING 10543102 - Nursing Skills

    • NURSING 10543103 - Nursing Pharmacology

    PART TIME NURSING

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543102 - Nursing Skills (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543105 - Nursing Health Alterations

  • Nursing Health Alterations
    10-543-105
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10543105
    • Credits: 3.00

    This course elaborates upon the basic concepts of health and illness as presented in Nursing Fundamentals. It applies theories of nursing in the care of patients through the lifespan, utilizing problem solving and critical thinking. This course will provide an opportunity to study conditions affecting different body systems and apply evidence-based nursing interventions. It will also introduce concepts of leadership and management.

    FULL TIME NURSING

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543101 - Nursing Fundamentals (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543106 - Nursing Health Promotion

    • NURSING 10543107 - Nsg: Clin Care Across Lifespan

    • NURSING 10543108 - Intro Clinical Care Management

    PART TIME NURSING

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543103 - Nursing Pharmacology (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543104 - Nursing Intro ClinicalPractice​

  • Nursing Health Promotion
    10-543-106
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10543106
    • Credits: 3.00

    This course focuses on topics related to health promotion for individuals and families throughout the lifespan. Topics include reproductive issues, pregnancy, labor and delivery, post-partum, the newborn, and the child, adaptive and maladaptive behaviors applying mental health principles. An emphasis is placed on teaching and supporting healthy lifestyles choices for individuals of all ages. Nutrition, exercise, stress management, empowerment, and risk reduction practices are highlighted. Study of the family will cover dynamics, functions, discipline styles, and stages of development.

    FULL TIME NURSING

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543102 - Nursing Skills (Grade of C or better required)

    • SOC STY 10809188 - Developmental Psychology (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543105 - Nursing Health Alterations

    • NURSING 10543107 - Nsg: Clin Care Across Lifespan

    • NURSING 10543108 - Intro Clinical Care Management

    PART TIME NURSING

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543104 - Nursing Intro ClinicalPractice (Grade of C or better required)

    • SOC STY 10809188 - Developmental Psychology (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543107 - Nsg: Clin Care Across Lifespan

  • Nursing Clinical Care Across the Lifespan
    10-543-107
    2Credit
    108
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 108
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 10543107
    • Credits: 2.00

    This clinical experience applies nursing concepts and therapeutic interventions to patients across the lifespan. It also provides an introduction to concepts of teaching and learning. Extending care to include the family is emphasized.

    FULL TIME NURSING

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543103 - Nursing Pharmacology (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543105 - Nursing Health Alterations

    • NURSING 10543106 - Nursing Health Promotion

    • NURSING 10543108 - Intro Clinical Care Management

    • NURSING 94543033 - DocuCareFee-NoRefundAfterStart

    PART TIME NURSING

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543105 - Nursing Health Alterations (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543106 - Nursing Health Promotion

    • NURSING 94543033 - DocuCareFee-NoRefundAfterStart

  • Intro to Clinical Care Management
    10-543-108
    2Credit
    108
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 108
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 10543108
    • Credits: 2.00

    This clinical experience applies nursing concepts and therapeutic nursing interventions to groups of patients across the lifespan. It also provides an introduction to leadership, management, and team building.

    FULL TIME NURSING

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543104 - Nursing Intro ClinicalPractice (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543105 - Nursing Health Alterations

    • NURSING 10543106 - Nursing Health Promotion

    • NURSING 10543107 - Nsg: Clin Care Across Lifespan

    PART TIME NURSING

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543105 - Nursing Health Alterations (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543110 - Mental Health Comm Concepts​

    • NURSING 10543112 - Nursing Advanced Skills

    • NURSING 94543033 - DocuCareFee-NoRefundAfterStart

  • Nursing Complex Health Alterations I
    10-543-109
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10543109
    • Credits: 3.00

    Complex Health Alterations I prepares the learner to provide and evaluate care for patients across the lifespan with alterations in cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, and hematologic systems as well as patients with fluid/electrolyte and acid-base imbalance, and alterations in comfort.

    FULL TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1, 10-543-1HUNU, 10-543-1PARA, 10-543-1PATH)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

    • NURSING 10543105 - Nursing Health Alterations (Grade of C or better required)

    • NURSING 10543118 - LPN to ADN Pathway (Grade of C or better required)

    • NURSING 10543129 - Paramedic to ADN Clinical (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543110 - Mental Health Comm Concepts​

    • NURSING 10543111 - Nsg: Intermed Clin Practice​

    • NURSING 10543112 - Nursing Advanced Skills

    • SCIENCE 10806197 - Microbiology

    PART TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543108 - Intro Clinical Care Management (Grade of C or better required)

    • NURSING 10543110 - Mental Health Comm Concepts (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543111 - Nsg: Intermed Clin Practice​

    • SCIENCE 10806197 - Microbiology

    PART TIME NURSING - Nursing Pathway, LPN to ADN (10-543-1PATH)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543118 - LPN to ADN Pathway (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543110 - Mental Health Comm Concepts​

    • SCIENCE 10806197 - Microbiology

  • Mental Health & Community Concepts
    10-543-110
    2Credit
    36
    72
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 36
    • Outside Effort Hours: 72
    • Course Number: 10543110
    • Credits: 2.00

    This course will cover topics related to the delivery of community and mental health care. Specific health needs of individuals, families, and groups will be addressed across the lifespan. Attention will be given to diverse and at-risk populations. Mental health concepts will concentrate on adaptive/maladaptive behaviors and specific mental health disorders. Community resources will be examined in relation to specific types of support offered to racial, ethnic, economically diverse individuals and groups.

    FULL TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1, 10-543-1HUNU, 10-543-1PARA)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

    • NURSING 10543106 - Nursing Health Promotion (Grade of C or better required)

    • NURSING 10543130 - Paramedic to ADN Skills (Grade of C or better required)

    AND ANY of the following options:

    • COMMUNIC 10801196 - Oral/Interpersonal Comm (Grade of C or better required)

    • COMMUNIC 10801198 - Speech (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543109 - Nsg: Complex Health Alterat 1​

    • NURSING 10543111 - Nsg: Intermed Clin Practice​

    • NURSING 10543112 - Nursing Advanced Skills

    • NURSING 94543005 - ATI Fee-RN 3rd Sem - No Refund

    PART TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

    • COMMUNIC 10801196 - Oral/Interpersonal Comm (Grade of C or better required)

    • COMMUNIC 10801198 - Speech (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543108 - Intro Clinical Care Management

    • NURSING 10543112 - Nursing Advanced Skills

    • NURSING 94543005 - ATI Fee-RN 3rd Sem - No Refund

    FULL TIME NURSING - Nursing Pathway, LPN to ADN (10-543-1PATH)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543118 - LPN to ADN Pathway (Grade of C or better required)

    AND ANY of the following options:

    • COMMUNIC 10801196 - Oral/Interpersonal Comm (Grade of C or better required)

    • COMMUNIC 10801198 - Speech (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543109 - Nsg: Complex Health Alterat 1​

    • NURSING 10543111 - Nsg: Intermed Clin Practice​

    • NURSING 10543112 - Nursing Advanced Skills

    • NURSING 94543046 - ATI Fee - Pathway - No Refund

    PART TIME NURSING - Nursing Pathway, LPN to ADN (10-543-1PATH)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543118 - LPN to ADN Pathway (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543109 - Nsg: Complex Health Alterat 1​

    • NURSING 94543046 - ATI Fee - Pathway - No Refund

  • Nursing Intermediate Clinical Practice
    10-543-111
    3Credit
    162
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 162
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 10543111
    • Credits: 3.00

    This intermediate level clinical course develops the RN role when working with clients with complex health care needs. A focus of the course is developing skills needed for managing multiple clients across the lifespan and priorities. Using the nursing process, students will gain experience in adapting nursing practice to meet the needs of clients with diverse needs and backgrounds.

    FULL TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1, 10-543-1HUNU, 10-543-1PARA, 10-543-1PATH)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

    • NURSING 10543107 - Nsg: Clin Care Across Lifespan (Grade of C or better required)

    • NURSING 10543118 - LPN to ADN Pathway (Grade of C or better required)

    • NURSING 10543130 - Paramedic to ADN Skills (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543109 - Nsg: Complex Health Alterat 1​

    • NURSING 10543110 - Mental Health Comm Concepts​

    • NURSING 10543112 - Nursing Advanced Skills

    • NURSING 94543033 - DocuCareFee-NoRefundAfterStart

    PART TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543112 - Nursing Advanced Skills (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543109 - Nsg: Complex Health Alterat 1​

    • NURSING 94543033 - DocuCareFee-NoRefundAfterStart

    PART TIME NURSING - Nursing Pathway, LPN to ADN (10-543-1PATH)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543110 - Mental Health Comm Concepts (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543112 - Nursing Advanced Skills

    • NURSING 94543033 - DocuCareFee-NoRefundAfterStart

  • Nursing Advanced Skills
    10-543-112
    1Credit
    36
    18
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 36
    • Outside Effort Hours: 18
    • Course Number: 10543112
    • Credits: 1.00

    This course focuses on the development of advanced clinical skills across the lifespan. Content includes advanced intravenous skills, blood product administration, chest tube systems, basic electrocardiogram interpretation and nasogastric/feeding tube insertion.

    FULL TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1, 10-543-1HUNU, 10-543-1PARA, 10-543-1PATH)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • SCIENCE 10806179 - Adv Anatomy & Physiology (Grade of C or better required)

    AND ANY of the following options:

    • NURSING 10543108 - Intro Clinical Care Management (Grade of C or better required)

    • NURSING 10543118 - LPN to ADN Pathway (Grade of C or better required)

    • NURSING 10543130 - Paramedic to ADN Skills (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543109 - Nsg: Complex Health Alterat 1​

    • NURSING 10543110 - Mental Health Comm Concepts​

    • NURSING 10543111 - Nsg: Intermed Clin Practice​

    PART TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543107 - Nsg: Clin Care Across Lifespan (Grade of C or better required)

    • SCIENCE 10806179 - Adv Anatomy & Physiology (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543108 - Intro Clinical Care Management

    • NURSING 10543110 - Mental Health Comm Concepts​

    PART TIME NURSING - Nursing Pathway, LPN to ADN (10-543-1PATH)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543110 - Mental Health Comm Concepts (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543111 - Nsg: Intermed Clin Practice​

  • Nursing Complex Health Alterations II
    10-543-113
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10543113
    • Credits: 3.00

    Complex Health Alterations II prepares the learner to provide and evaluate care for patients across the lifespan with alterations in the immune, neuro-sensory, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, renal/urinary, reproductive systems and shock, burns and trauma. The learner will also focus on management of care for patients with high-risk perinatal conditions and high-risk newborns.

    FULL TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1, 10-543-1HUNU, 10-543-1PARA, 10-543-1PATH)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543109 - Nsg: Complex Health Alterat 1 (Grade of C or better required)

    • SCIENCE 10806197 - Microbiology (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543114 - Nsg: Mgt & Profess Concepts

    • NURSING 10543115 - Nsg: Adv Clinical Practice

    • NURSING 10543116 - Nursing Clinical Transition

    PART TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543109 - Nsg: Complex Health Alterat 1 (Grade of C or better required)

    • SCIENCE 10806197 - Microbiology (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543114 - Nsg: Mgt & Profess Concepts

    PART TIME NURSING - Nursing Pathway, LPN to ADN (10-543-1PATH)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543112 - Nursing Advanced Skills (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543114 - Nsg: Mgt & Profess Concepts

  • Nursing Management & Professional Concepts
    10-543-114
    2Credit
    36
    72
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 36
    • Outside Effort Hours: 72
    • Course Number: 10543114
    • Credits: 2.00

    This course covers nursing management and professional issues related to the role of the registered nurse. Emphasis is placed on preparing for practice as a registered nurse.

    FULL TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1, 10-543-1HUNU, 10-543-1PARA, 10-543-1PATH)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543110 - Mental Health Comm Concepts (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543113 - Nsg: Complex Health Alterat 2

    • NURSING 10543115 - Nsg: Adv Clinical Practice

    • NURSING 10543116 - Nursing Clinical Transition

    PART TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543111 - Nsg: Intermed Clin Practice (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543113 - Nsg: Complex Health Alterat 2

    PART TIME NURSING - Nursing Pathway, LPN to ADN (10-543-1PATH)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543111 - Nsg: Intermed Clin Practice (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543113 - Nsg: Complex Health Alterat 2

  • Nursing Advanced Clinical Practice
    10-543-115
    3Credit
    162
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 162
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 10543115
    • Credits: 3.00

    This advanced clinical course requires the student to integrate concepts from all previous courses in the management of groups of clients facing complex health alterations. Students will have the opportunity to further develop critical thinking skills using the nursing process in making clinical decisions. Continuity of care through interdisciplinary collaboration is emphasized.

    FULL TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1, 10-543-1HUNU, 10-543-1PARA, 10-543-1PATH)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543111 - Nsg: Intermed Clin Practice (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543113 - Nsg: Complex Health Alterat 2

    • NURSING 10543114 - Nsg: Mgt & Profess Concepts

    • NURSING 10543116 - Nursing Clinical Transition​

    • NURSING 94543033 - DocuCareFee-NoRefundAfterStart

    PART TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543113 - Nsg: Complex Health Alterat 2 (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543116 - Nursing Clinical Transition

    • NURSING 94543033 - DocuCareFee-NoRefundAfterStart

    PART TIME NURSING - Nursing Pathway, LPN to ADN (10-543-1PATH)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543114 - Nsg: Mgt & Profess Concepts (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543116 - Nursing Clinical Transition

    • NURSING 94543033 - DocuCareFee-NoRefundAfterStart

  • Nursing Clinical Transition
    10-543-116
    2Credit
    108
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 108
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 10543116
    • Credits: 2.00

    This clinical experience integrates all knowledge learned in the previous courses in transitioning to the role of the graduate nurse. The course promotes relatively independent clinical decisions, delegation, and works collaboratively with others to achieve client and organizational outcomes. Continued professional development is fostered.

    FULL TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1, 10-543-1HUNU, 10-543-1PARA, 10-543-1PATH)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543112 - Nursing Advanced Skills (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543113 - Nsg: Complex Health Alterat 2

    • NURSING 10543114 - Nsg: Mgt & Profess Concepts

    • NURSING 10543115 - Nsg: Adv Clinical Practice

    PART TIME NURSING - RN Associate Degree (10-543-1) & Nursing Pathway, LPN to ADN (10-543-1PATH)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543114 - Nsg: Mgt & Profess Concepts (Grade of C or better required)

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • NURSING 10543115 - Nsg: Adv Clinical Practice

    General Studies (27 Credits)

    Course Title
    Course Number
    Credits
    Instructional Hours
    Outside Effort Hours**
    Prior Learning Credit Eligibility
  • English Composition 1
    10-801-136
    3Credit
    54
    108

    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10801136
    • Credits: 3.00

    Learners develop and apply skills in all aspects of the writing process. Through a variety of learning activities and written documents, learners employ rhetorical strategies, plan, organize and revise content, apply critical reading strategies, locate and evaluate information, integrate and document sources, and apply standardized English language conventions.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    OR ALL of the following:

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)

  • Oral/Interpersonal Comm
    10-801-196
    3Credit
    54
    108

    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10801196
    • Credits: 3.00

    Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    OR ALL of the following:

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)

  • Gen Anatomy & Physiology
    10-806-177
    4Credit
    108
    108

    • Instructional Hours: 108
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10806177
    • Credits: 4.00

    Examines basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology as they relate to health sciences. Using a body systems approach, the course emphasizes the interrelationships between structure and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization of the entire human body. It is intended to prepare health care professionals who need to apply basic concepts of whole body anatomy and physiology to informed decision-making and professional communication with colleagues and patients. (This course also provides the foundation, and is prerequisite to, Advanced Anatomy and Physiology.)

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • Accuplacer Reading 263+ OR ACT Reading 20+ OR PREPLEAR 10836123 - Prep for Anatomy & Physiology OR Reading Level 4 Coursework

    • Accuplacer Sentence 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT English 18+ OR English Level 2 Coursework

    • SCIENCE 10806134 - General Chemistry (Grade of C or better required) OR 1 Year of High School Chemistry

  • Adv Anatomy & Physiology
    10-806-179
    4Credit
    90
    126

    • Instructional Hours: 90
    • Outside Effort Hours: 126
    • Course Number: 10806179
    • Credits: 4.00

    Advanced Anatomy and Physiology is the second semester in a two-semester sequence in which normal human anatomy and physiology are studied using a body systems approach with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. Instructional delivery within a classroom and laboratory setting. Experimentation within a science lab will include analysis of cellular metabolism, the individual components of body systems such as the nervous, neuro-muscular, cardiovascular, and urinary. Continued examination of homeostatic mechanisms and their relationship to fluid, electrolyte, acid-base balance and blood. Integration of genetics to human reproduction and development are also included in this course.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • SCIENCE 10806134 - General Chemistry (Grade of C or better required) OR 1 Year of High School Chemistry

    • SCIENCE 10806177 - Gen Anatomy & Physiology (Grade of C or better required)

  • Microbiology
    10-806-197
    4Credit
    90
    126

    • Instructional Hours: 90
    • Outside Effort Hours: 126
    • Course Number: 10806197
    • Credits: 4.00

    Examines microbial structure, metabolism, genetics, growth and the relationship between humans and microbes. Addresses disease production, epidemiology, host defense mechanisms and the medical impact of microbes. Presents the role of microbes in the environment, industry, and biotechnology.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • SCIENCE 10806134 - General Chemistry (Grade of C or better required) OR 1 Year of High School Chemistry

    • SCIENCE 10806177 - Gen Anatomy & Physiology (Grade of C or better required)

  • Developmental Psychology
    10-809-188
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10809188
    • Credits: 3.00

    Developmental Psychology is the study of human development throughout the lifespan. This course explores developmental theory and research with an emphasis on the interactive nature of the biological, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that affect the individual conception to death. Application activities and critical thinking skills will enable students to gain an increased knowledge and understanding of themselves and others.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

    • SOC STY 10809198 - Intro to Psychology

    • Student is in progress in Practical Nursing (31-543-1) Program of Study

    • Instructor Consent

  • Intro to Sociology
    10-809-196
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10809196
    • Credits: 3.00

    Introduces students to the fundamental sociological concepts, including sociological perspectives, research methods, the significance of culture in society, and the socialization process. Other topics include deviance, the impact of groups on behavior, societal inequities, global changes, the role of social institutions, and social stratification.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    OR ALL of the following:

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)

  • Intro to Psychology
    10-809-198
    3Credit
    54
    108
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 54
    • Outside Effort Hours: 108
    • Course Number: 10809198
    • Credits: 3.00

    This science of psychology course is a survey of multiple aspects of behavior and mental processes. It provides an overview of topics such as research methods, theoretical perspectives, learning, cognition, memory, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal psychology, physiological factors, social influences, and development.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    OR ALL of the following:

    • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)

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