SVCC College Catalog

NUR 111 NURSING I (7-8 cr.)   Introduces nursing principles including concepts of health and wellness and the nursing process. Develops nursing skills to meet the biopsychosocial needs of individuals across the lifespan. Includes math computational skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care, communication skills, introduction to nursing, health, the health care system, legal aspects of nursing care, diagnostic testing, assessment, teaching and learning, asepsis, body mechanics and safety, personal care, activity/rest, wound care, nutrition, elimination, oxygenation, fluid and electrolytes, pain control, medication administration, aging populations and pre/post operative care. Provides supervised learning experiences. Lecture 1-7 hours. Laboratory 2-21 hours. Total 9-22 hours per week. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the nursing program.

NUR 112 NURSING II (7-8 cr.)     Focuses on the nursing care of adults experiencing changes along the health/illness continuum that are common, well-defined, and have predictable outcomes. Includes math computational skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care; acid-base balance, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, immunology, oncology, sensory-neural, infectious diseases, endocrine, respiratory and blood disorders and care of the dying client. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies. Lecture 1-7 hours. Laboratory 3-21 hours. Total 9-22 hours per week. Prerequisites: NUR 111, NUR 136, MTH 126, BIO 141.

NUR 115 LPN  TRANSITION (2-7 cr.)   Introduces the role of the registered nurse through concepts and skill development in the discipline of professional nursing. This course serves as a bridge course for licensed practical nurses and is based upon individualized articulation agreement, mobility exams, or other assessment criteria as they relate to local programs and service areas. Includes math computational skills and basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care. Lecture 1-7 hours. Laboratory 0-18 hours. Total 2-19 hours per week. Prerequisites: Acceptance to the LPN to RN program, BIO 141, BIO 142, MTH 126. (This course has been approved by the Vice Chancellor as an exception to the variable credit policy.)

NUR 136 PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY I (1 cr.)   Focuses on principles of medication administration which include dosage calculations, major drug classifications, drug legislation, legal aspects of medication administration, drug action on specific body systems, and basic computer applications. Lecture 1-2 hour per week. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the nursing program.

NUR 137 PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY II (1 cr.)    Continues discussion i n principles of medication administration which include dosage calculations, major drug classifications, drug legislation, legal aspects of medication administration, drug action on specific body systems, and basic computer applications. Lecture 1 hour per week. Prerequisites: NR 111, NUR 136, MTH 126, BIO 141.

NUR 211 SECOND LEVEL NURSING I (7-8 cr.)  Emphasizes complex nursing care of individuals, families and/or groups in various stages of development who are experiencing alterations related to their biopsychosocial needs. Uses all components of the nursing process with increasing degrees of skill. Includes math computation skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care; gastrointestinal, hepatic, cardiac/cardiovascular, oncological, and endocrine disorders. Provides supervised learning experience in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies. Lecture 1-7 hours. Laboratory 3-21 hours. Total 9-22 hours per week. Prerequisites: NUR 112 or NUR 115, NUR 137, NUR 226, BIO 142.

NUR 212 SECOND LEVEL NURSING II (7-8 cr.)   Emphasizes complex nursing care of individuals, families, and/or groups in various stages of development who are experiencing alterations related to their biopsychosocial needs. Uses all components of the nursing process with increasing degrees of skill. Includes math computation skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care; neurological cardiovascular; respiratory; eye, ear, nose and throat disorders. May also include: emergency, renal and digestive disorders. Provides supervised learning experience in college nursing and/or cooperating agencies. Lecture 1-7 hours. Laboratory 3-21 hours. Total 9-22 hours per week. Prerequistes: NUR 111 and NUR 112 or NUR 115, NUR 136, NUR 137, NUR 211, NUR 236, MTH 126, BIO 141, BIO 142, PSY 231.

NUR 226 HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2-3 cr.)     Introduces the systematic approach to obtaining a health history and performing a physical assessment. Lecture 0-2 hours. Laboratory 2-9 hours. Total 3-9 hours per week. Prerequisites: NUR 111, NUR 112, NUR 136, NUR 137, BIO 141, BIO 142, MTH 126.

NUR 236 PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY III (1-2 cr.)    Teaches principles of medication administration which include dosage calculations, major drug classifications, drug legislation, legal aspects of medication administration, and drug action on specific body systems.  Lecture 1-2 hours per week. Prerequisites: NUR 111, NUR 1112, NUR 136, NUR 137, NUR 226, MTH 126, MTH 126, BIO 141, BIO 142.

NUR 237 PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY IV (1-2 cr.)    Teaches principles of medication administration which include dosage calculations, major drug classifications, drug legislation, legal aspects of medication administration, and drug action on specific body systems. Lecture 1-2 hours per week. Prerequisites: NUR 111, NUR 112, NUR 136, NUR 137, NUR 211, NUR 236, NUR 226, MTH 126, BIO 141, BIO 142.

NUR 254 DIMENSIONS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING (1-2 cr.)    Explores the role of the professional nurse.  Emphasizes nursing organizations, legal and ethical implications, and addresses trends in management and organizational skills.  Explores group dynamics, relationships, conflicts, and leadership styles.  Lecture 1-2 hours per week. Prerequisite NUR 111, NUR 112, NUR 136, NUR 137, NUR 211, NUR 236; MTH 126; BIO 141, BIO 142.