RN Courses
Term I
BIO 250
Anatomy and Physiology I
4 Credit Hours
This course is a detailed study of the structure and function of the human body, including basic cellular principles. This is the first of a three-part course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology. The course uses a body systems approach, with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. Anatomy & Physiology I includes: basic anatomical and directional terminology; fundamental concepts and principles of cell biology; histology; the integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems. Laboratory experiences include both hands-on study of anatomical models and simple physiology experiments.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: All Term 1 ADN courses
ENG 200
English Composition I
3 Credit Hours
This course explores the writing process, critical reading skills, and the composition of analytical and structured prose. Additionally, students develop skills in grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and style; interpreting texts, responding to texts, and integrating texts into essays; plagiarism and proper citations; and writing narrative, argument, and research essays.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: None
MTH 200
Introduction to Algebra
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to improve a student’s mathematics ability and prepare them for college level algebra. Topics covered include a review of mathematic operations with signed numbers, solving equations, inequalities, polynomials, factoring rational expressions and equations, graphing, systems of equations and simplification of radicals.
Prerequisites: MTH 100. Corequisites: All Term 1 ADN courses
NUR 250
Introduction to Professional Nursing
1 Credit Hour
This course introduces the role of the Associate Degree Nurse as well as major concepts related to professional nursing roles. Nursing philosophy, conceptual framework as it relates to theory development will be analyzed. The differences in the role of the licensed practical nurse versus the Associate Degree nurse will be outlined to help student’s transition from being a skilled provider of care to a nurse will be discussed. Concepts in the legal aspects of nursing practice, ethical issues, spirituality as well as health, caring and advocacy, and wellness, and illness and health care delivery will be explored.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: All Term 1 ADN Courses
NUR 272
Pharmacology
4 Credit Hours
This course discusses nursing principles related to pharmacology and will focus on application of pharmacological principles in selected client situations. In addition, essential elements of advanced math principles, dosage calculation, nutrition, and fluid, electrolyte, and acid base balance will be applied to selected client scenarios.
Prerequisites: All Term 2 ADN Courses
Term II
BIO 251
Anatomy & Physiology II
4 Credit Hours
This course is a detailed study of the structure and function of the human body. This is the second of a three-part course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology. The course uses a body systems approach, with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. Anatomy & Physiology II includes: cellular neurobiology, the nervous, endocrine and cardiovascular systems. Laboratory experiences include both hands-on study of anatomical models and simple physiology experiments.
Prerequisites: All Term 1 ADN courses. Corequisites: All Term 2 ADN courses
BIO 260
Microbiology
5 Credit hours
This course focuses on medical microbiology and explores the understanding of characteristics and activities of microorganisms and their relation to health and disease. Laboratory experiences include growth, isolation, staining, and identification techniques, of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms. Study of bacterial culturing, safe handling techniques, and procedures.
Prerequisites: All Term 1 ADN Courses. Corequisites: All Term 2 ADN Courses
Term III
BIO 252
Anatomy & Physiology III
4 Credit Hours
This course is a detailed study of the structure and function of the human body. This is the third of a three-part course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology. The course uses a body systems approach, with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. Anatomy & Physiology III includes: lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Laboratory experiences include both hands-on study of anatomical models and simple physiology experiments.
Prerequisites: All Term 2 ADN courses. Corequisites: All Term 3 ADN courses
PSY 200
General Psychology
3 Credit Hours
This course surveys the major theories, principles, and methodologies of psychology with special emphasis on their relations to human behavior. The biological foundations of behavior, sensory processes, learning, perception, memory emotion, motivation, personality, and the social bases of behavior and behavior pathology are examined.
NUR 270
Medical Surgical Nusing III
8 Credit Hours
This course focuses on critical thinking and nursing process in the care of adult clients with common medical surgical disorders related to selected body systems. Throughout clinical experiences, students will apply knowledge of nursing concepts related to communicating with clients, teaching and learning, and legal and ethical principles to provide care to adult clients with common medical surgical disorders. Students will practice delegation to members of the health care team in managing a group of clients.
Prerequisites: All Term 2 ADN Courses. Corequisites: All Term 3 ADN Courses
Term IV
PSY 233
Lifespan Development
3 Credit Hours
Exploration of life span development through the lenses of social, cultural, cognitive, biological, and learning theories and research. Emphasis is on gaining better conceptual understanding of healthy development and better practical understanding of how to help children, adolescents, and adults address the developmental challenges they face across the life span. Particular focus placed on understanding our own developmental processes as well as the role of cultural difference and commonality in the developmental process.
Prerequisites: PSY 200. Corequisites: None
SOC 250
Introduction to Sociology
3 Credit Hours
This course provides a broad overview of sociology and how it applies to everyday life. Major theoretical perspectives and concepts are presented, including sociological imagination, culture, deviance, inequality, social change, and social structure. Students also explore the influence of social class and social institutions, such as churches, education, healthcare, government, economy, and environment. The family as a social structure is also examined.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: None
NUR 281
Maternal Child Nursing II
6 Credit Hours
This course focuses on the role of the Associate Degree nurse in caring or obstetric and pediatric clients. It integrates concepts of growth and development, nutrition, and educational needs. Clinical experience provides practice in applying these concepts to meet the individual needs of maternal and child clients.
Prerequisites: All Term 3ADN Courses. Corequisites: All Term 4 ADN Courses
NUR 282
Psychiatric Nursing
4 Credit Hours
This course focuses on the nurse’s role as communicator and care provider for clients with mental health disorders. Clinical experiences will allow students to apply knowledge of therapeutic communication techniques as they assist clients with mental health disorders and to learn supportive behaviors that promote, maintain, and restore mental health. In addition, the student will examine and reflect on their own experiences and their perceptions of mental illness as well as how their perceptions and thoughts about mental illness impact their own growth as a professional nurse.
Prerequisites: All Term 3 ADN Courses. Corequisites: All Term 4 ADN Courses
Term V
NUR 290
Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing
8 Credit Hours
This course focuses on critical thinking and nursing process in the care of adult clients with common medical surgical disorders related to selected body systems. Throughout clinical experiences, students will apply knowledge of nursing concepts related to communicating with clients, teaching and learning, and legal and ethical principles to provide care to adult clients with common medical surgical disorders. Students will practice delegation to members of the health care team in managing a group of clients.
Prerequisites: All Term 4 ADN . Corequisites: All Term 5 ADN Courses
NUR 292
The Role of the Nurse as an Educator
3 Credit Hours
This course covers the essential components of the teaching - learning process including foundational theories, assessing the learner, writing behavioral objectives, providing appropriate instructional methods and materials, implementation strategies, and evaluation methods. It focuses on the role of the nurse as a teacher and a facilitator of learning equipped to educate various diverse populations in a variety of settings. In addition, it discusses ethical, legal, and economic foundations of the educational process.
Prerequisites: All Term 4, ADN Courses. Corequisites: All Term 5, ADN Courses