NURSING (063)

NURSING 101
Fundamentals of Nursing l
Introduction to the nursing process and practice; impact of illness and hospitalization affecting basic human needs regardless of age, sex or diagnosis; laboratory experience in hospitals and health agencies to acquire skill in application of nursing measures; student to demonstrate preparation for planned learning experience; all clinical laboratories under supervision of professional nurse faculty; clinical laboratory preceded and followed by group seminar. Theoretical concepts and clinical nursing skills contained in this course are consistent with the skills standards developed for the State of Illinois. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Consent of Department Chairperson. 5.5 lecture and 4.5 lab hours per week. 7 credit hours

NURSING 102
Fundamentals of Nursing ll
Continuation of Nursing 101. Effects of illness and hospitalization on normal growth and development; laboratory experience to develop increased skills in basic nursing measures of care; all clinical laboratory experience supervised by professional nursing faculty, and preceded and followed by group seminar. Theoretical concepts and clinical nursing skills contained in this course are consistent with the skills standards developed for the State of Illinois. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Nursing 101 and Biology 226. 5.5 lecture and 4.5 lab hours per week. 7 credit hours.

NURSING 140
Nursing Process and Documentation
Introduction to nursing process and documentation. Nursing theories are briefly surveyed. Emphasis is placed on the development of critical thinking skills in the application of nursing process through exercises in care planning and nursing documentation. Students learn and utilize nursing diagnosis (NAN), nursing interventions classification (NIC), critical pathways, and other nursing documentation methods for these exercises. Theoretical concepts and clinical nursing skills contained in this course are consistent with the skills standards developed for the State of Illinois. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite. Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

NURSING 203
Nursing in Perspective
Survey of the nursing career; responsibilities and changing role of a registered nurse. Theoretical concepts and clinical nursing skills contained in this course are consistent with the skills standards developed for the State of Illinois. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Nursing 210 and Nursing 211, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

NURSING 210
Nursing Process and Alterations In Homeostasis l
Care for the family in crisis. Application of concepts of growth and development, health maintenance and promotion. Emphasis on observational skills, interpersonal relationships; communications and psychodynamics of human behavior. Theoretical concepts and clinical nursing skills contained in this course are consistent with the skills standards developed for the State of Illinois. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Nursing 102 and Biology 227 and Microbiology 233 and Consent of Department Chairperson. 4.5 lecture and 4.5 lab hours per week. 6 credit hours

NURSING 211
Nursing Process and Alterations in Homeostasis ll
Continuation of the nursing process with focus on alteration in health status within the expanding family system. Physical, social and psychological assessments of patients. Theoretical concepts and clinical nursing skills contained in this course are consistent with the skills standards developed for the State of Illinois. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, the course. The Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Nursing 102 and Biology 227 and Microbiology 233 and Consent of Department Chairperson. 4.5 lecture and 4.5 lab hours per week. 6 credit hours.

NURSING 212
Nursing Process and Alterations in Homeostasis lll
Continuation and implementation of the nursing process in the care of patients within the family unit. Consideration given to various stages of growth and development across the life cycle where patients and family are adapting to stressors. Use of a variety of learning experiences for initiating and implementing change in nursing approaches to client care. All clinical laboratories are under supervision of professional nursing faculty: clinical laboratory preceded and followed by group seminar. Theoretical concepts and clinical nursing skills contained in this course are consistent with the skills standards developed for the State of Illinois. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Nursing 102 and Biology 227 and Microbiology 233 and Consent of Department Chairperson. 4.5 lecture and 4.5 lab hours per week. 6 credit hours.

NURSING 213
Nursing Process and Alterations in Homeostasis lV
Terminal integrating experiences utilizing the nursing process to meet the needs of patients and families in complex health care situations. Theoretical concepts and clinical nursing skills contained in this course are consistent with the skills standards developed for the State of Illinois. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Consent of Department Chairperson. 4.5 lecture and 4.5 lab hours per week. 6 credit hours.

NURSING 250
Health Assessment
This course offers an introduction to health assessment through the application of holistic nursing theory and nursing process to clinical nursing practice. The nursing process and the role of the nurse are examined in relation to the health assessment of individuals across their lifespan. Emphasis is placed on modes of investigation and inquiry in gathering data concerning physiological, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual aspects of human experiences. Legal and ethical considerations related to the nurse's role in health assessment are explored. Theoretical concepts and clinical nursing skills contained in this course are consistent with the skills standards developed for the State of Illinois. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Nursing 101, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

NURSING 299
Special Topics Nursing
Special topics in Nursing will be presented along with appropriate lab and/or clinical activities. New developments will be emphasized, related to National League of Nursing Accreditation Commission and changes in Illinois Department of Professional Regulations rules, as well as best practices issues. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: As determined by topic. 1 to 4 lecture and 2 to 8 lab hours per week. 1 to 8 credit hours.