NURS 100
INTRODUCTION TO NURSING (1)
The definition, function, responsibilities and current and historical roles of
the nurse and other health care personnel are presented. Nursing theory,
educational requirements, law, and ethics of nursing practice are included.
NURS 101
BASIC NURSING CARE (12)
Presents the role of the nurse in society, focusing on the nursing process.
Emphasizes basic concepts of care, communication, pharmacology, and infection
control. Introduces critical thinking, physical assessment and medication
administration. Prerequisite: Admission into Practical Nursing (PN) Program
NURS 102
NURSING CARE OF CLIENTS WITH HEALTH ALTERNATIONS (12)
Emphasizes care of clients across the lifespan. Introduces care of clients with
alterations in health affecting body system functioning and care of surgical
clients. Builds on skills and concepts introduced in NURS 101. Prerequisites:
NURS 100 and PSYCH 201.
NURS 103
COMMON ALTERATION OF HEALTH (8)
Provides content related to care of clients with alterations in health affecting
body system functioning and mental health. Builds on skills and concepts learned
in NURS 101 and NURS 102. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and NURS 102
NURS 105, 106, 107
ANCILLARY OFF-CAMPUS LAB OPPORTUNITIES (1)
An opportunity to spend off-campus lab time in a variety of ancillary sites; MD
offices, clinics, home health agencies, specialty acute care areas, assisted
living facilities. Concurrent enrollment in NURS 102, 103 or 104 or permission
of nursing director.
NURS 110
NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT (4)
Presents basic concepts related to managing and directing members of a team,
including delegation, communication, and evaluation. Emphasizes decision-making
in the leadership role within the scope of practice for the practical nurse.
Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and NURS 102.
NURS 200
LPN TO RN TRANSITION (2)
Explores LPN and RN roles and responsibilities. Centralia college Nursing
Program philosophy, purpose, conceptual framework, and outcome criteria as
presented in the Student-Faculty Handbook are reviewed. An orientation to
clinical facilities and classroom, campus, and off-campus lab expectations are
included.
NURS 201
COMPLEX ALTERATIONS IN HEALTH -PSYCH/OB/PEDIATRICS (12)
Presents concepts related to the care of clients with complex alterations in
mental health, complications of child-bearing and the high-risk newborn, and
children with chronic conditions and special needs. Off-campus lab experiences
are provided in local hospitals and clinics.
NURS 202
COMPLEX ALTERATIONS IN HEALTH - MEDICAL/SURGICAL (12)
Expands on the content of NURS 201 to present care of clients with complex
alterations involving cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, neurologic,
and cellular function. High-level assessment is emphasized. Off-campus lab experiences
in local hospitals and clinics. Prerequisite: SPEE 101, NURS 201.
NURS 203
ACUTE COMPLEX ALTERATIONS IN HEALTH (8)
Focuses on complex alterations in health involving oncology and palliative care,
critical care, emergency care, and community public health settings. Off-campus
lab will be in specialty areas in regional hospitals and clinics.
NURS 220
MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP IN NURSING (5)
Expands on content presented in NURS 110 to provide a stronger theoretical
foundation for understanding the leadership role. Opportunity to perform
leadership skills is provided through preceptor-guided experiences in a variety
of community healthcare organizations.