Year 1 - Pre-Requisite Semester Pre-Requisite Semester Course Code Course Title Credit Notes BSC 125 Anatomy & Physiology 5 Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 with a C or higher or High School Anatomy & Physiology within five years with a C or higher and permission of instructor. × Anatomy & Physiology : BSC 125 This course will enable the student to develop an understanding of the principles in structure and function of the human body systems. This course is an intermediate study designed primarily for pre-professional students in health-related fields. The student will participate in three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. BSC125A and BSC125B are equivalent to SWT BIO2020. Prerequisite(s): BSC 110 with a C or higher or High School Anatomy & Physiology within five years with a C or higher and permission of instructor. EO3 English Option 3 Based upon placement testing requirements. × English Option : EO3 Based upon placement testing requirements. MO3 Math Options 3 Based upon placement testing requirements. × Math Options : MO3 Based upon placement testing requirements. NTR 105 Nutrition 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Nutrition : NTR 105 This course provides students with an understanding of the basic nutritional principles that can affect everyday lifestyles. Topics to be covered include: food selection, macronutrients and micronutrients and their function within the body, digestion and absorption of nutrients, energy balance, and water and electrolyte balance. Possible topics to be covered include: use and function of supplements, alcohol metabolism, food safety, sports nutrition, eating disorders, pregnancy and nutritional concerns, and geriatric nutrition. Prerequisite(s): None PSY 125 Human Growth & Development 3 Prerequisite(s): None × Human Growth & Development : PSY 125 This course offers information concerning normal physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development changes that occur in a person from birth to death. Specific information identifying factors which influence human development and changes in family structure and living during the life cycle are covered. Prerequisite(s): None Year 1 - Fall Fall Course Code Course Title Credit Notes NUR 107 KSPN Foundations of Nursing 4 Prerequisite(s): Admission to the PN program and concurrent enrollment in NUR 108 × KSPN Foundations of Nursing : NUR 107 This course provides an introduction to practical nursing and roles of the practical nurse as well as profession- and client-related care concepts. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills needed to provide safe, quality care. The theoretical foundation for basic data collection and nursing skills is presented and an introduction to the nursing process provides the student with a framework for decision making. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the PN program and concurrent enrollment in NUR 108 NUR 108 KSPN Foundations of Nurs Clinical 2 Prerequisites: Admission to the PN program and concurrent enrollment in NUR 107 × KSPN Foundations of Nurs Clinical : NUR 108 This course provides an introduction to the skills required to practice nursing. The theoretical foundation for basic data collection and nursing skills is presented and the student is given an opportunity to demonstrate these skills in a clinical laboratory setting. Students are also given an opportunity to practice application of the nursing process to client-related situations. Prerequisites: Admission to the PN program and concurrent enrollment in NUR 107 NUR 1112 Fund of Pharmacology and Medication 2 Prerequisite(s):Admission into the PN program and concurrent enrollment in NUR 107 and NUR 108 × Fund of Pharmacology and Medication : NUR 1112 This course introduces the principles of pharmacology, drug classifications, and the effects of selected medications on the human body. The nursing process is used as the framework for ensuring safe and effective nursing care for clients across the lifespan. Prerequisite(s):Admission into the PN program and concurrent enrollment in NUR 107 and NUR 108 NUR 1175 Nursing Care of Adults I 5 Prerequisite(s): NUR 107 and NUR 108 with a C or higher; concurrent enrollment in NUR 118 and NUR1112. × Nursing Care of Adults I : NUR 1175 This course focuses on the care of adult clients experiencing common medical/surgical health alterations with predictable outcomes. Emphasis is placed on the care of clients with alterations in cardiac output and tissue perfusion, oxygenation, regulation and metabolism, and integument. Principles of pre-and post-operative care and IV therapy are also addressed. Prerequisite(s): NUR 107 and NUR 108 with a C or higher; concurrent enrollment in NUR 118 and NUR1112. NUR 118 Nursing Care of Adults I Clinic 3 Prerequisite(s): NUR 107 and NUR 108 with a C or higher; concurrent enrollment in NUR 1175 and NUR 1112. × Nursing Care of Adults I Clinic : NUR 118 This course focuses on the care of adult clients with common medical/surgical health alterations. The clinical laboratory experience provides the student an opportunity to apply the theoretical concepts from Nursing Care of Adults I and implement safe client care in selected settings. Prerequisite(s): NUR 107 and NUR 108 with a C or higher; concurrent enrollment in NUR 1175 and NUR 1112. Year 1 - Spring Spring Course Code Course Title Credit Notes NUR 133 KSPN Leadership, Roles, & Issues 1 Prerequisite(s): NUR 1112 with a grade of 90% or higher, NUR 107, NUR 108, NUR 1175, NUR 118, and NUR 134 with C or higher. Concurrent enrollment in NUR 136, NUR 1375, NUR 138. × KSPN Leadership, Roles, & Issues : NUR 133 This course provides orientation to leadership roles of the LPN and related responsibilities. It will introduce issues to the student they will encounter in the workplace. Prerequisite(s): NUR 1112 with a grade of 90% or higher, NUR 107, NUR 108, NUR 1175, NUR 118, and NUR 134 with C or higher. Concurrent enrollment in NUR 136, NUR 1375, NUR 138. NUR 134 KSPN Mental Health Nursing 2 Prerequisite(s): NUR 1112 with a grade of 90% or higher, NUR 107, NUR 108, NUR 1175 and NUR 118 with C or higher. Concurrent enrollment in NUR 136, NUR 1375, and NUR 138. × KSPN Mental Health Nursing : NUR 134 This course explores basic concepts and trends in mental health nursing. Therapeutic modalities and client behavior management are discussed. Emphasis is placed on using the nursing process and meeting the basic human needs of the mental health client. Prerequisite(s): NUR 1112 with a grade of 90% or higher, NUR 107, NUR 108, NUR 1175 and NUR 118 with C or higher. Concurrent enrollment in NUR 136, NUR 1375, and NUR 138. NUR 136 KSPN Care of Aging Adults 2 Prerequisite(s): NUR 1112 with 90% or greater, NUR 1175, and NUR 118 with a grade of C or better. Concurrent enrollment in NUR 133, NUR 134, NUR 1375, and NUR 138. × KSPN Care of Aging Adults : NUR 136 This course is designed to explore issues related to the aging adults. Course content addresses the impact of ageism, alterations in physiological and psychosocial functioning, and the role of the practical nurse in caring for older adult clients across a continuum of care. Prerequisite(s): NUR 1112 with 90% or greater, NUR 1175, and NUR 118 with a grade of C or better. Concurrent enrollment in NUR 133, NUR 134, NUR 1375, and NUR 138. NUR 1375 KSPN Nursing Care of Adults II 5 Prerequisite(s): NUR 1112 with a grade of 90% or higher, NUR 107, NUR 108, NUR 1175, NUR 118 and NUR 134 with C or higher. Concurrent enrollment in NUR 133, NUR 136, NUR 1375 and NUR138. × KSPN Nursing Care of Adults II : NUR 1375 This course focuses on the care of adult clients experiencing common medical/surgical health alterations with predictable outcomes. Emphasis is placed on the care of clients with alterations in cognition and sensation, mobility, elimination, immunity and hematology, and reproduction. Principles related to emergency preparedness are also addressed. Prerequisite(s): NUR 1112 with a grade of 90% or higher, NUR 107, NUR 108, NUR 1175, NUR 118 and NUR 134 with C or higher. Concurrent enrollment in NUR 133, NUR 136, NUR 1375 and NUR138. NUR 138 KSPN Nursing Care of Adults II Clin 3 Prerequisite(s): NUR 1112 with a grade of 90% or higher, NUR 107, NUR 108, NUR 1175 and NUR 118 with C or higher. Concurrent enrollment in NUR 133, NUR 134, NUR 136, NUR 1375 and NUR 138. × KSPN Nursing Care of Adults II Clin : NUR 138 This course focuses on the care of adult clients with common medical/surgical health problems. The clinical laboratory experience provides the student an opportunity to build on the theoretical concepts from Nursing Care of Adults I and II and implement safe client care in selected settings. Students are given the opportunity to practice leadership skills while managing a caseload of clients. Prerequisite(s): NUR 1112 with a grade of 90% or higher, NUR 107, NUR 108, NUR 1175 and NUR 118 with C or higher. Concurrent enrollment in NUR 133, NUR 134, NUR 136, NUR 1375 and NUR 138. NUR 170 KSPN Maternal Child Nursing 2 Prerequisite(s): NUR 1112 with a grade of 90% or higher; NUR 107, NUR 108, NUR 1175, NUR 118, NUR 133, NUR 134, NUR 136, NUR 1375, and NUR 138 with a grade of C or better. Concurrent enrollment in NUR 171. × KSPN Maternal Child Nursing : NUR 170 This course provides an integrative, family-centered approach to the care of childbearing women, newborns, and children. Emphasis is placed on care of the pregnant woman and newborn, normal growth and development, and common pediatric disorders. Prerequisite(s): NUR 1112 with a grade of 90% or higher; NUR 107, NUR 108, NUR 1175, NUR 118, NUR 133, NUR 134, NUR 136, NUR 1375, and NUR 138 with a grade of C or better. Concurrent enrollment in NUR 171. NUR 171 KSPN Maternal Child Nurs Clinical 1 Prerequisite(s): NUR 1112 with a grade of 90% or higher; NUR 107, NUR 108, NUR 1175, NUR 118, NUR 133, NUR 134, NUR 136, NUR 1375, and NUR 138 with a grade of C or better. Concurrent enrollment in NUR 170. × KSPN Maternal Child Nurs Clinical : NUR 171 This course provides an integrative, family-centered approach to the care of childbearing women, newborns, and children. Students are given the opportunity to observe the uncomplicated birth process and practice postpartum care as well as care of the newborn in the clinical laboratory setting. Common pediatric diseases and the growth and development process is the focus of child-related clinical laboratory experiences. Prerequisite(s): NUR 1112 with a grade of 90% or higher; NUR 107, NUR 108, NUR 1175, NUR 118, NUR 133, NUR 134, NUR 136, NUR 1375, and NUR 138 with a grade of C or better. Concurrent enrollment in NUR 170. Course Option English Options Course Code Course Title Credits Notes COM 105 English Composition I 3 Prerequisites: COM 105 with a grade of C or higher. × English Composition I : COM 105 This course provides the students opportunities to practice organizing and writing research-based papers highlighting critical thinking. Library and research skills will be emphasized. COM 106 English Composition II 3 Prerequisites: Meet placement guidelines × English Composition II : COM 106 This course is an introduction to professional and technical writing used in the workplace. The class offers practice in document design and editing. The types of correspondence include memos, letters, e-mail, reports, and instructional manuals. The course will focus on clarity, conciseness, document design, organization, audience recognition, audience involvement and accuracy. Collaboration and teamwork is stressed. Presentations will be practiced during class. Course Option Math Options Course Code Course Title Credits Notes MAT 110 Intermediate Algebra 3 Prerequisite(s): Meet placement guidelines MAT 108 Beginning Algebra with a grade of C or higher × Intermediate Algebra : MAT 110 This course is designed for students who have only one year of high school algebra and provides the algebraic skills necessary to begin conceptualizing abstract mathematical concepts in preparation for College Algebra. Topics covered will include Number Systems, Linear Equations and Inequalities, Lines, Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities, Polynomials, Exponents, Rational Expressions and Quadratic Equations. MAT 135 College Algebra 3 Prerequisites: Meet Placement Guidelines OR MAT 109 with a grade of C or better OR MAT 110 with a grade of C or better. × College Algebra : MAT 135 College Algebra is a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts of algebra. Topics include analyzing graphs of functions and equations (including symmetry, intercepts, left- and right- hand behavior, asymptotes and transformations); utilizing functional notation; determining the domain and range of a function; writing an equation that describes a function or a circle given its description; using graphs of functions for analysis; performing arithmetic combinations and compositions of functions; finding the inverse of a function; and solving equations, inequalities and systems of equations by various methods (including matrices).