Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Course Descriptions Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog and Student Handbook 2015-2016 For the most current information regarding course descriptions, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. 554 NUR283 / 9 CREDITS / 16 PERIODS NURSING THEORY AND SCIENCE IV Applies Nurse of the Future competencies to practice and manage care for the child/ family unit and adults requiring complex care throughout the wellness/illness continuum, and prepare for transition from student to professional nurse. Prerequisites: (BIO205 and NUR252) or permission of Nursing Department Chair. NUR COURSES FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS: NUR151, NUR171, NUR251, AND NUR291 NUR151 / 10 CREDITS / 20 PERIODS NURSING THEORY AND SCIENCE I Introduction to fundamentals of nursing theory and practice utilizing critical thinking based on the nursing process and principles of evidence based practice. Focus on meeting basic human needs within the wellness/illness continuum. Theoretical concepts related to holistic care of well, geriatric, and adult clients. Provides safe nursing care to clients with selected alterations in health. Introduction to professional nursing practice. Applies concepts of health promotion, disease/ illness prevention. Provides care based upon integration of pathophysiology, nutrition, communication and physical, biological, and psycho-social sciences. Uses information technology in performing and evaluating client care. Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program. NUR171 / 8 CREDITS / 16 PERIODS NURSING THEORY AND SCIENCE II Application of nursing theory and practice utilizing critical thinking based on the nursing process and evidence based practice. Holistic nursing concepts of health promotion, disease/illness prevention, and health restoration for adult and geriatric clients. Role development as the professional nurse member of the health care team. Participation in client teaching and discharge planning. Application of previous knowledge of physical, biologic, psycho-social sciences, and the cultural and spiritual aspects of nursing care. Application of nursing concepts in the development of plan of care to include pathophysiology, nutrition, pharmacology, and skills in communication. Uses information technology in planning, documenting, and evaluating client care. Prerequisites: NUR151 or permission of Nursing Department Chairperson. NUR251 / 8 CREDITS / 16 PERIODS NURSING THEORY AND SCIENCE III Application of critical thinking strategies related to holistic care of the newborn, pediatric, and childbearing clients. Integration of concepts related to holistic care of adults and geriatric clients with selected acute and chronic alterations in health. Integration of professional nursing standards in role development. Utilization of previous