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Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Course Descriptions
NUR 106
Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts
Introduces the student to the role of the nurse in assessing and meeting
the medical and surgical nursing needs of adults across the life span
in various health care settings. The student learns nursing concepts
to assist the patient in achieving optimal functioning. Knowledge from
foundational nursing, the sciences, pharmacology, and nutrition along
with the continued integration of mental health and cultural concepts
provides foundations for nursing care planning for medical and surgical
clients.
NUR 109
Fundamentals of Nursing
Introduces theories and skills basic to the role of the nurse as provider
of care, manager of care and member of the nursing profession. Emphasis
is placed on introduction to critical thinking and the nursing process.
Students will demonstrate a beginning level of competence in providing
therapeutic nursing care for clients with common health alterations across
the health continuum.
NUR 112
Basic Concepts of Pharmacology
Utilizes nursing process to introduce the basic concepts of pharmacology
related to the actions, therapeutic and adverse effects, interactions
of drugs, drug classification, and the basic pharmacology of commonly
used medications. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic interventions and
client education. Learners will apply knowledge gained in selected clinical
settings situations in caring for a diversity of clients across the lifespan
health illness continuum.
NUR 150
Obstetric and Pediatric Nursing
Provides a family centered approach to professional nursing practice
of the childbearing family and children across the health continuum.
Emphasis is placed on the care of the perinatal client and children from birth
through adolescence. The impact of psychosocial and cultural values and practices
are explored. Legal and ethical accountability are integrated throughout the
course.
NUR 169
Transition into Practical Nursing
Provides the student with a transition into the role of the practical
nurse. Emphasis will be placed on distinguishing the practical nurses
defined scope of practice related to clinical practice, communication,
nursing process, ethical/legal issues and leadership skills. The student
practices in the role of the practical nurse in the associated clinical
experience.
NUR 189
Transition from LPN to ADN
Focuses on assisting the LPN to transition into a new role as an Associate Degree Nursing Student. Emphasis will be placed on roles and responsibilities of the ADN, nursing process, critical thinking, legal and ethical issues and nursing practice issues related to specialized skills and the care of special populations. The clinical focus will be care of the pediatric and obstetric client.
NUR 206
Advance Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing I
Focuses on the role of the registered professional nurse as care provider,
teacher, manager, professional, and advocate in meeting the nursing needs
of adults across the life span. Utilizing the nursing process, the student
is expected to integrate previous learning to assist the patient and
family in achieving optimal functioning in various health care settings.
NUR 211
Nursing Psychiatric Clients
Develops concepts of psycosocial integrity and emphasizes the function
and responsibility of nursing in promoting and maintaining mental health
of individuals and families. This course emphasizes communication and
caring through the application of the therapeutic relationship and nursing
process in the care and treatment of common clinical conditions/disorders.
NUR 212
Pharmacology II
Builds upon the concepts introduced in NUR 112 Pharmacology I regarding
the safe administration of medications to clients across the health continuum.
Utilizing the nursing process the student demonstrates understanding
of the role of the nurse as provider of care, manager of care, and member
of the profession. Emphasis is placed upon the therapeutic use of medications
in the nursing care of individuals with complex health needs. The student
is introduced to the calculation of complex intravenous drip rates.
NUR 216
Advance Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing II
Continues to focus on the role of the professional nurse as provider,
teacher, manager, professional, and advocate in meeting the complex medical
and surgical health care needs of adult clients. Utilizing the nursing
process, the student is expected to integrate previous learning to assist
the client and family in achieving optimal functioning in various complex
health care situations and settings.
NUR 230
Leadership Management Trends
Introduces students to current trends in leadership and management concepts
affecting the healthcare continuum and the practice of nursing. The student
assumes the role of provider, manager of care and member of the discipline
at the entry level into professional nursing. There is a practicum for
application which may occur across the healthcare continuum, as the student
manages groups of clients and health care personnel. The course will
facilitate transition from student to the role of the graduate nurse.
MAT 103
Math for Clinical Calculations
Provides a review of general mathematics, introductory algebra and an
opportunity to learn systems of measurement and methods of solving problems
related to drug dosage and intravenous fluid administration. It is designed
for students in the health disciplines. Topics may include algebra, graphs,
measurement and conversion between various systems of measurement.
HPR 108
Dietary Nutrition
Studies the basic principles in clinical practice involved in the assistance
of health care. The course will cover factors which influence the nutritional
status of individuals, methods of nutritional assessment and support,
and diet modification for specific disease states.