Nursing department, plan of study for a nursing degree (two year, transfer)
Nurs 100 Nursing I . . . . . 7 hours
Introduces concepts, processes, and skills which are foundational in the delivery of holistic nursing care. Provides an introduction to the nursing process, beginning physical assessment skills, teaching/learning, and the concepts of communication and caring. Emphasizes the importance of critical thinking in each nursing practice setting. Explores the impact of illness on the various adult body systems with an emphasis on the older adult. Examines legal and ethical issues which influence contemporary health care and asks students to identify their philosophy of nursing and career goals. Includes clinical participation in medical, skilled, and gerontological care settings. Classroom: 5 credit hours (75 clock hours). Practicum: 2 credit hours (90 clock hours).
Nurs 102 Nursing II 7 . . . . . hours
Builds upon the concepts, processes, and competencies developed in Nursing I. Focuses upon knowledge and skills which are directly applicable to perioperative and maternal-child nursing. The nursing process, teaching/learning, critical thinking, and concepts of communication and caring are applied to perioperative and maternal-child care situations. Students are asked to examine legal and ethical issues which directly apply to nursing and to assess the relationship between personal values/faith perspective and the effective delivery of holistic client care. Students learn to apply physical assessment skills to perioperative, maternal/newborn, and pediatric care settings. Basic adult head-to-toe assessment is reviewed. Includes clinical participation in maternity and pediatric nursing, medical and perioperative care settings. Classroom: 5 credit hours (75 clock hours). Practicum: 2 credit hours (90 clock hours).
Nurs 105 Dosage Calculation . . . . . 1 hour
Introduces dosage calculations for administering medication. Includes reading, interpreting, and solving calculation problems encountered in the preparation of medications and converting between apothecary, household, and metric systems of measurement. Uses dimensional analysis as the method for making calculations.
Nurs 107 Nursing Pharmacology I . . . . . 1 hour
Introduces the student to pharmacological terms, principles, and core concepts of drug actions/interactions related to the provision of nursing care. Topics specific to this course include the use of over-the-counter drugs; drug absorption and distribution in the elderly; and the role that vitamins, minerals, and herbs play in the therapeutic treatment regimen. Principles and medications for pain management are also discussed.
Nurs 108 Nursing Pharmacology II . . . . . 1 hour
Builds upon the concepts presented in Nursing Pharmacology 107. Focuses on specific therapeutic regimens that relate to the perioperative, maternal/newborn, and pediatric care experiences. Also addresses principles of anti-infective and anti-inflammatory pharmacology. Prerequisite: Nurs 107.
Nurs 109 Test-taking Skills for Nurses . . . . . 1 hour
A self-directed study that assists beginning nursing students to maximize test success. Focuses on development of a positive mental attitude, study techniques, test-taking skills, and critical thinking and reasoning as applied to decision making and problem solving. Includes opportunities to practice test-taking skills.
Nurs 110 Medical Terminology . . . . . 2 hours
A comprehensive, self-paced course designed for persons in the fields of allied health, nursing, and business office technology. The course is arranged by body systems. Provides a systematic learning experience with overviews on anatomy and physiology and learning exercises/review questions regarding terminology related to surgical procedures and pathology, abbreviations, diagnostic and laboratory tests, and vocabulary words.
Nurs 200 Nursing III . . . . . 9 hours
Builds upon the concepts, processes, and competencies developed in Nursing I and II. Focuses upon nursing care for adult clients in acute care settings who are experiencing alterations in oxygenation, metabolism, motion, and mental and emotional health. Physical assessment skills are expanded in nursing areas of focus. The nursing process, teaching/learning, critical thinking, and concepts of communication and caring are applied in the clinical experience. Students are asked to examine legal and ethical issues which directly relate to clients and to take positive steps to strengthen the relationship between personal values/faith perspective and effective holistic client care. Includes clinical participation in acute medical-surgical and mental health settings. Classroom: 5 credit hours (75 clock hours). Practicum: 4 credit hours (180 clock hours).
Nurs 202 Nursing IV . . . . . 9 hours
Builds upon the concepts, processes, and competencies developed in Nursing I through III. Focuses upon nursing care for pediatric and adult clients in acute care settings who are experiencing alterations in digestion, hepatic and renal function, sensation and cognition, defense and protection, and disorders of the reproductive system. Physical assessment skills are expanded in nursing areas of focus. The nursing process, teaching/learning, critical thinking, and concepts of communication and caring are applied in complex client care situations and in the management of client care. Students are asked to integrate knowledge of legal and ethical issues and personal values/faith perspectives to promote effective holistic care. Includes clinical participation in acute medical-surgical settings. The management of client care is a major focus during the clinical practicum. Classroom: 5 credit hours (75 clock hours). Practicum: 4 credit hours (180 clock hours).
Nurs 207 Nursing Pharmacology III . . . . . 1 hour
Focuses on specific therapeutic regimens related to clients experiencing alterations in oxygenation (cardiovascular and respiratory), metabolism, motion, and mental and emotional health. Prerequisite: Nurs 108.
Nurs 208 Nursing Pharmacology IV . . . . . 1 hour
Focuses on specific therapeutic regimens related to clients experiencing alterations in gastrointestinal, renal, hepatic, reproductive, neurologic, immunity, cancer, and ears/nose/throat/skin health. Current trends, medications administered in community settings, and issues in pharmacology are also included.
Nurs 212 Fluids and Electrolytes . . . . . 2 hours
Explores signs and symptoms of fluid/electrolyte and acid-base balance and imbalance, including related processes of illness. Focuses on nursing care of clients experiencing imbalance in these areas. Prerequisites: BiSc 205 and Chem 101 or equivalent, Nurs 100, or consent of instructor.
Nurs 290 Integration Seminar . . . . . 3 hours
Provides an opportunity for students to integrate their nursing educational experiences, applying concepts, principles, and critical thinking to solve problems and make decisions in simulated client care situations. Designed to assist students in development of effective workplace behaviors and management skills and to facilitate successful entry into nursing practice. Classroom: 45 hours.
Nurs ___ Nursing Cooperative Education . . . . . 1-3 hours
Investigates the role of the nursing assistant within the structured health care setting. Educational objectives are formulated by the student and fulfilled through the cooperative education experience. The ratio of work hours to credit hours is at least 60:1. Prerequisite: one semester of enrollment at Hesston College.