Associate Degree Nursing Course Information

Course	Credit Hours
NUR 201 RN Transition Course Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ADN program. 2 credit hours (1.5 didactic, .5 lab). Focus is on the role transition from LPN to RN. Emphasis is placed on the transition of the LPN to RN role, physical assessment skills, communication, and critical thinking skills. The student’s responsibility for learning, self-evaluation, and collaboration is also emphasized.	2 SCH
NUR 220 Nursing Across the Lifespan Prerequisite(s): NUR 201 RN Transition Course with a “C” or better. 10 credit hours (7 didactic, 3 clinical). This course focuses on IV therapy, health promotion, illness prevention, and maintenance of health in acute or chronic conditions for individuals experiencing psychological/psychiatric, maternal/child, and medical or surgical problems across the lifespan. Clinical experiences may be gained on the Obstetrical, Pediatric, Psychiatric, and Medical-Surgical units. Nursing role emphasis is on organizing care for individuals using the nursing process. Critical thinking differentiates client needs based on age, health status, and acuity of condition, ethnic origins, and prognosis. The client’s role within the family, his/her occupation, and society are taken into account. Principles and practices of IV therapy are emphasized.	10 SCH
*NUR 230 Management of Patient Care* Prerequisite(s): NUR 220 Nursing Across the Lifespan with a “C” or higher. 12 credit hours (8 didactic, 4 clinical). This course focuses on the management of patient care for larger groups. Health promotion and other treatment modalities are explored. Critical thinking is emphasized in the organization, coordination, and delegation of client care. Clinical experience is provided in the care of patients with more acute or complex conditions in areas such as medical, surgical, critical care, emergency room, and perioperative services. Leadership and management issues are explored as they relate to nursing practice.	12 SCH

Chat