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NURS 1001 Nursing Assistant
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5 cr |
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This course prepares one for employment in nursing homes, hospitals, and home care. Personal care skills and content will be taught in the classroom and nursing lab. Includes caring for residents in a long-term care facility. Upon completion, the student will be eligible to take the Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide examination for placement on the Minnesota Department of Health Registry. Meets IHCC nursing program NA-R admission requirement.
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NURS 1020 The Registered Nurse Role in Health And Wellness
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4 cr |
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Introduces the role of the Associate Degree Nurse in healthcare. Concepts include holistic therapies, cultural diversity, nursing process, assessment, pharmacology, communication, teaching-learning theory, documentation, legal-ethical issues and professional boundaries. Emphasizes holism, critical thinking and primary, secondary and tertiary prevention with patients and families throughout the lifespan. Fundamental concepts of therapeutic nursing interventions and the relationship to health and wellness are integrated through out the course. Prepares the Associate Degree Nursing Student to care for patients in chronic and acute care settings Prerequisites: Admission to the Nursing Program, concurrent enrollment in NURS 1025, INTS 1080, and BIOL 2201 unless previously successfully completed. Computer skills are recommended.
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NURS 1025 Clinical Application for Nurs 1020
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4 cr |
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Applies theoretical concepts to nursing practice in individual, small group and large group settings. Therapeutic nursing interventions include medication administration, physical assessment, sterile technique, catheterization, wound care, enteral tubes, and intravenous fluid administration. Practicum experiences include contact with patients across the lifespan in a variety of settings such as nursing lab, long term care, acute care, ambulatory clinics and the community. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in NURS 1020, Nursing Assistant-Registered Course or equivalent, Healthcare Provider CPR certification, and background clearance. Computer skills recommended.
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NURS 1028 Directed Study in Nursing
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Provides opportunity for directed study in nursing theory and/or lab and clinical for nursing students in the classroom, long term care, community or acute care settings. The course content is individualized based on an assessment of each student's learning needs. Focus of the course will be demonstration of competency in identified learning goals related to safe, holistic nursing care. Prereq: Admission to the Nursing Program and consent of the Nursing Program Director.
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NURS 1030 Nursing Interventions I: Health, Healing and Holism and the Role of the RN
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4 cr |
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Provides student with theoretical content related to acute, chronic, and terminal health conditions of the respiratory, immune, renal, endocrine, neurological and musculoskeletal systems, cancer and infectious diseases. Exploration of patterns of health and wellness for patients within their environment. Critical thinking in the application and analysis of therapeutic nursing interventions, pain management, and levels of prevention in relation to the health of patients across the lifespan are emphasized. Prereq: NURS 1020, NURS 1025, INTS 1080, BIOL 2201, concurrent enrollment in BIOL 2202 and NURS 1035.
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NURS 1035 Clinical Application for NURS 1030
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4 cr |
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Applies theoretical concepts to holistic nursing practices promoting critical thinking, assessment skills, caring behaviors, therapeutic nursing interventions, prevention of disease, and health and wellness throughout the lifespan. This practicum, with clinical experiences in acute care, ambulatory care clinics, long term care, community agencies, and the Nursing Learning Resource Center, provides the student with opportunities to provide intermediate level nursing interventions. Holism, nursing process with emphasis on assessment and interventions, prioritization, communication, and health teaching in both acute care and community service learning are emphasized. Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in NURS 1030, background clearance, current healthcare provider CPR certification and required immunizations.
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NURS 1160 Health, Healing And Holism And Role Transition From LPN To RN
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4 cr |
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Introduces the licensed practical nurse to the Registered Nurse role in healthcare. Content includes communication, teaching-learning theory, caring theory, levels of prevention, critical thinking and collaborative process. An emphasis of holism throughout the life span provides the basis for nursing assessment and diagnosis of patients and families. The beginning concepts of nursing interventions and their relationship to health and wellness are presented, as well as evaluation of nursing care. Professional boundaries, leadership concepts, and current healthcare trends are also included. Prerequisite: Admission to the LPN to RN Mobility Program, Healthcare Provider CPR (current certification) and Biol 2201 and 2202. Computer skills recommended.
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NURS 1165 Clinical Application For NURS 1160
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2 cr |
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Applies theoretical concepts to professional registered nurse practice in individual, small group, and large group settings. Application of the nursing process, critical thinking, holistic nursing care, and health promotion are included. Demonstrations and validations of professional nursing skills are performed in the Nursing Learning Resource Center and clinical setting. Practicum experiences include interactions with patients across the lifespan in a variety of healthcare settings. Prerequisites: Admission to the LPN Mobility Program, Healthcare Provider CPR current certification, Biol 2201 and 2202, background clearance and required immunizations and concurrent enrollment in NURS 1160.
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NURS 1185 Special Topics
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3 cr |
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This elective clinical internship course provides learning opportunities to apply nursing theory with nursing practice. The focus is on gaining depth of understanding of the role of the registered nurse as well as strengthening nursing skills in the clinical setting. Students will be precepted by nurses in the practice setting and by nurse faculty. Prereq: Successful completion of two semesters in an associate degree nursing program. Acceptance into an approved metro area clinical internship program or by agreement and permission by instructor.
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NURS 1189 Clinical Internship
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1 cr |
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Provides learning opportunities to apply nursing theory with nursing practice. The focus in this elective clinical internship course in on gaining depth of understanding of the role of the registered nurse as well as strenthening nursing skills in the clinical setting. Students will be precepted by nurses in the practice setting and by nursing faculty. Prerequisites: Successful completion of two semesters in an associate degree nursing program. Acceptance into an approved metro area clinical internship program and permission by Director of Nursing Program.
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NURS 1230 Nursing Intervention I: Health, Healing and Holism and the Role of the RN
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4 cr |
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Provides students with theoretical content related to acute, chronic, and terminal health conditions of the respiratory, immune, renal, endocrine, neurological and musculoskeletal systems, cancer and infectious diseases. This course includes exploration of patterns of health and wellness for patients within their environment. Critical thinking in the application and analysis of therapeutic nursing interventions, pain management, and levels of prevention in relation to the health of patients across the lifespan are emphasized. Prereq: NURS 1260, NURS 1265, and concurrent enrollment in NURS 2235.
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NURS 1260 Health, Healing, And Holism & Role Transition From Paramedic To RN
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4 cr |
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Introduces the Nationally Registered or State Certified Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) to the Registered Nurse role in health care. This course builds upon the competencies of the Paramedic in addition to expanding their knowledge in content that includes communication, teaching-learning theory, caring theory, levels of prevention, critical thinking and group process. An emphasis on holism throughout the lifespan provides the basis for assessment of patients and families. The beginning concepts of therapeutic nursing interventions and their relationship to health and wellness, professional boundaries, and leadership concepts are presented. Prerequisites: Admission to the Paramedic to RN Mobility Program, BIOL 2201 and BIOL 2202 (or equivalent), concurrent enrollment in NURS 1265, and current healthcare provider CPR certification.
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NURS 1265 Clinical Application For NURS 1260
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2 cr |
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Introduces the role of the Registered Nurse in health care settings for Nationally Registered or State Certified Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedics (EMT-P). The course will build upon the clinical competencies of the Paramedic in addition to expanding their knowledge and psychomotor skills in clinical settings. An emphasis on holism throughout the lifespan provides the basis for assessment and nursing care of patients and families. The beginning practice of therapeutic nursing interventions and their relationship to health and wellness, professional boundaries, and leadership practice are applied. Prerequisites: Concurrent Enrollment in NURS 1260, current immunizations, current healthcare provider CPR certification, background clearance.
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NURS 2025 Clinical Speciality Focus
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Provides an opportunity to increase knowledge and nursing skills within a specialized lab or clinical setting utilizing the Nursing Resource Center, acute care, or community settings. The course builds upon content taught within the nursing program but also provides the opportunity to expand experiential learning and go beyond the basics in a specialized field of nursing. Prereq: Successful completion of NURS 1020 & NURS 1025 or NURS 1160 & NURS 1165 or NURS 1260 & NURS 1265, consent of instructor, Healthcare Provider CPR certification, and background clearance.
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NURS 2030 Nursing Interventions II: Health, Healing and Holism and the Role of the RN
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4 cr |
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Provides the student with the theoretical content related to health and wellness in the infant, child and adult. Primary, secondary and tertiary health care management and health conditions are discussed throughout the lifespan. Critical thinking skills, therapeutic nursing interventions, communication, prioritization, collaborative care and the holistic nursing process are emphasized. Major content areas include maternal/child health, mental health, cardiac, and gastrointestinal conditions as well as emergency and trauma care. Prerequisite: NURS 1030, 1035, and concurrent enrollment in NURS 2035. Recommended: completion of or concurrent enrollment in NURS 2222.
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NURS 2035 Clinical Application for NURS 2030
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4 cr |
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Applies theoretical concepts to nursing practice. This practicum, with clinical experiences in acute, speciality and community settings, provides the student with opportunities to provide comprehensive nursing care to multiple clients. Holism, nursing process with an emphasis on evaluation, communication and the RN role are emphasized. Community screening, following a pregnant person to delivery and a newborn assessment, and a comprehensive family assessment are unique to this course. Concepts of supervision/delegation, critical thinking and prioritization are emphasized. Additional application includes identification and facilitation of patterns in health and wellness for clients within their environment. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in NURS 2030 and background clearance.
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NURS 2050 Synthesis and Transition to the Registered Nurse Role
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3 cr |
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The course includes a synthesis of concepts taught previously such as health, healing, holism. Special focus is given to leadership, supervision and delegation, management of client caseloads, self care strategies, preparation to enter the work force and exploration of other nursing opportunities. Continued emphasis on group dynamics and processes, teaching/learning projects and experiences with different types of healthcare delivery systems presented via case study methodologies. Prerequisite: NURS 2030, 2035 and concurrent enrollment in NURS 2055.
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NURS 2055 Clinical Application for NURS 2050
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4 cr |
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Applies and snythesizes concepts represented in NURS 2050. Practicum experience focuses on critical thinking, team leading, leadership/management, supervision/delegation, and decision-making/priority setting while providing holistic care to multiple patients with complex health needs and situations. A preceptorship with a selected RN encourages students to prepare themselves for the personal and profesisonal role transition to the role of registered nurse. Other applications will involve exploration of career opportunities, preparing and presenting teaching projects, working collaboratively with health care professionals, working collaboratively with peers in developing a patient discharge/referral plan, and service learning within the community. Prerequisites: NURS 2030, 2035, concurrent enrollment in NURS 2050 and background clearance.
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NURS 2130 Nursing Interventions II: Health, Healing and Holism and the Role of the RN
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4 cr |
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Provides the accelerated nursing student (LPN) with the theoretical content related to health and wellness in the infant, child and adult. Primary, secondary and tertiary health care management and health conditions are discussed throughout the life span. Critical thinking skills, therapeutic nursing interventions and communication, prioritization, collaborative care and the holistic nursing process are emphasized. Major content areas include maternal/child health, mental health, cardiac, and gastrointestinal conditions as well as emergency and trauma care. Prerequisites: NURS 1160, NURS 1165 and concurrent enrollment in NURS 2135. Recommended completion of or concurrent enrollment in NURS 2222.
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NURS 2135 Clinical Application for NURS 2130
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4 cr |
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Applied theoretical concepts to nursing practice. This practicum, with clinical experiences in acute, speciality and community settings, provides the student with opportunities to provide comprehensive nursing care to multiple clients. Team leading, health teaching, holism, nursing process with an emphasis on evaluation, communication and the RN role are emphasized. Community screening, following a pregnant person to delivery and a newborh assessment, and a comprehensive family assessment are unique to this course. Concepts of supervision/delegation, critical thinking and prioritization are emphasized. Additional application includes identification and facilitation of patterns in health and wellness for clients within their enrivonment. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in NURS 2130 and background clearance.
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NURS 2150 Synthesis and Transition to the Registered Nurse Role
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3 cr |
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The course includes a synthesis of concepts taught previously such as health, healing, holism. Special focus is given to leadership, supervision and delegation, and management of client caseloads, self care strategies, preparation to enter the work force and exploration of other nursing opportunities. Continued emphasis on group dynamics and processes, teaching/learning projects and experiences with different types of healthcare delivery systems presented via case study methodologies. Prereq.: NURS 2130, 2135, 2220 and concurrent enrollment in NURS 2155 and 2140.
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NURS 2155 Clinical Application for NURS 2150
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3 cr |
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Applies and synthesizes concepts represented in NURS 2150. Practicum experience focuses on critical thinking, leadership/management, supervision/delegation and decision-making/priority setting while providing holistic care to multiple clients with complex health needs and situations. A preceptorship with a selected RN encourages students to prepare themselves for the personal and professional role transition to the role of registered nurse. Other applications will involve exploration of career opportunities, preparing and presenting teaching projects, working collaboratively with health care professionals, working collaboratively with peers in developing a patient discharge/referral plan, and service learning within the community. Prerequisites: NURS 2130, NURS 2135, concurrent enrollment in NURS 2150 and background clearance.
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NURS 2222 A Pathophysiological Approach To Health Problems And Pharmacologic Therapy
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3 cr |
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Analyzes the progressive changes that take place in the human organism when normal adaptive processes are influenced by chemical, microbial, genetic and/or psychological stress. The course focuses on the pathophysiology of major health problems that lead to mortality and morbidity. This course connects the interrelationship between pathophysiology and pharmacology, emphasizing the importance of pharmacology to these major health problems. This knowledge is applied to the planning of holistic nursing care and pharmacologic interventions of patients with these health problems. Prereq: NURS 1020, NURS 1025, or admission to Mobility Track (LPN or RN or Paramedic to RN), and BIOL 2201 and 2202.
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NURS 2235 Clinical Application For NURS 1230
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4 cr |
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Applies theoretical concepts of holistic nursing practices promoting critical thinking, assessment skills, caring behaviors, therapeutic nursing interventions, prevention of disease, and health and wellness throughout the life span. This practicum, with clinical experiences in acute care, community agencies, and the nursing learning resource center, provides the student with opportunities to provide intermediate level nursing interventions. Course emphasis includes holism and the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and interventions, prioritization, communication, and health teaching in both acute care and community service learning. Prereq: NURS 1260, NURS 1265, current healthcare provider CPR certification, background clearance, and current immunizations. Concurrent enrollment in NURS 1230.
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NURS 2240 Acupressure
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3 cr |
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This basic acupressure course is rooted in theoretical principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Students will be introduced to traditional Chinese concepts of physiology, pathology, assessment, and treatment planning in order to develop skills and judgement about the appropriate use of acupressure. This course includes a lab component where students will learn the location and use of 50 common acupressure points, a variety of energy moving exercises, as well as basics for creating a healing environment. Intended for: nurses, massage therapists, chiropractic assistants, healthcare and human service professionals and others interested in holistic and complementary therapies. Prerequisites: One course in Anatomy and Physiology or instructor permission.
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NURS 2250 Synthesis And Transition To The Registered Nurse Role
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3 cr |
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Synthesize concepts taught previously such as health, healing, and holism. It emphasizes evidence based practice, leadership, ethics, group dynamics/ processes, and economic, social, political, and current trends in health care. The case studies allow students to plan and evaluate holistic, individualized nursing interventions for patients with complex health care needs. Prerequisite: NURS 1230, NURS 2235, NURS 2222, and concurrent enrollment in NURS 2255.
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NURS 2255 Clinical Application For NURS 2250
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3 cr |
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Applies and synthesizes concepts represented in NURS 2250. Practicum experience focuses on critical thinking, team leading, leadership/management, supervision/delegation, and decision-making/priority setting while providing holistic care to multiple patients with complex health needs and situations. A preceptorship with a selected RN encourages students to prepare themselves for the personal and professional role transition to the role of registered nurse. Other applications will involve exploration of career opportunities, preparing and presenting teaching projects, working collaboratively with health care professionals, working collaboratively with peers in developing a patient discharge/referral plan, and service learning within the community. Prerequisite: NURS 1230, 2235, concurrent enrollment in NURS 2250, current healthcare provider CPR certification, current immunizations, and background clearance.
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