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263 NUR152 Lec 9 Credits Lec 4 Periods / Lab 0 Credits Lab 16.88 Periods Nursing Theory and Science I Introduction of Nurse of the Future competencies as a foundational f ramework for development of the professional nurse. Basic care concepts and the nursing process are utilized to meet the needs of adult and older adult patients. Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing program. NUR158 Lec 4.5 Credits Lec 2.5 Periods / Lab 0 Credits Lab 90 Periods Nurse Assisting Introduction to the role of the nursing assistant for clients across the wellness/illness continuum within the nurse assisting scope of practice. Includes basic problem-solving processes specific to meeting the basic and holistic needs of clients, therapeutic communication skills, interventions to ensure the needs and safety of the client, specific types of diseases, conditions and alterations in behavior of the client. Focus is on the special needs of the older adult client in the acute and long- term care settings, and basic care skills and procedures. Provides opportunity for the development of clinical competency in the performance of selected nurse assisting skills and procedures through participation in the care of clients. NUR158 final admission requirements are determined by the Program Director and/or Division Chair and may be based on employer (partner) requirements if the student is employed by the requesting agency. NUR158 meets the application and admission requirements for MaricopaNursing programs. Prerequisites: Reading and math assessment as well as completion of all required Health and Safety documents. NUR160PN Lec 11 Credit Lec 6 Periods / Lab 0 Credits Lab 225 Periods Practical Nursing Theory and Science I Core values of the Practical Nursing program, nursing history, standards, and scope of practice of the practical nurse. Safe nursing care of clients with selected alterations in health; fundamental concepts of health promotion, disease/illness prevention. Nursing care based upon integration of pathophysiology, nutrition, communication, and physical, biological, and psycho-social sciences. Uses information technology in performing and documenting client care. Prerequisites: Admission into the Fast Track Practical Nursing program. NUR172 Lec 9 Credits Lec 5.5 Periods / Lab 0 Credits Lab 11.81 Periods Nursing Theory and Science II Utilization of Nurse of the Future competencies to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes to provide safe, quality patient care across the wellness-illness continuum in selected medical- surgical and mental health patients. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BIO202 and NUR152) or permission of Nursing Department Chair. NUR180PN Lec 11 Credit Lec 6 Periods / Lab 0 Credits Lab 225 Periods Practical Nursing Theory and Science II Holistic practical nursing concepts and theories related to care of childbearing, pediatric, adult, and geriatric clients. Role of the practical nurse collaborating with other members of the healthcare team. Concepts of health promotion and disease/illness prevention. Nursing care based upon integration of pathophysiology, nutrition, communication, and physical, biological and psycho-social sciences. Information technology in performing and documenting client care. Emphasis on nursing care related to pediatric, child-bearing families, and adult clients with selected alterations in health; concepts of delegation, prioritization and management of care for the practical nurse based on the core values of the Nursing program. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in NUR160PN. NUR187 Lecture 1.5 Credits 1.5 Periods Pharmacology and Medication Administration Overview of selected drug classifications and categories. Emphasis on principles of drug metabolism and effects, interactions and adverse reactions, medication administration, and nursing implications for safe practice with a focus on adult and older adult patients. Requires application of previous knowledge of physical, biological, and social sciences. Prerequisites: Permission of Nursing Department/Division Chair. Course Listings 2021-2022