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Course Listings 2017-2018 259 Emphasis on the use of the nursing process, utilization of critical thinking skills, sound decision-making principles in the clinical setting, the communication process, time management and stress reduction, and the transition in role expectations between Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Nurse (RN). Review and evaluation of Practical Nursing skills included. Prerequisites: Advanced placement into the Nursing program. NCE215AB 0.5 Credits 0.5 Periods Nursing Update: Wound and Skin Care Wound and skin assessment and documentation guidelines. Skin care protocols and interventions to prevent pressure ulcers and promote optimal healing. Wound care products and treatment options. Prerequisites: Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse, or currently enrolled in a nursing program, or permission of instructor. May be repeated for a total of five (5) Credits hours. NCE215AC 0.5 Credits 0.5 Periods Nursing Update: Stoma Care Care of the patient with fecal and urinary diversions. Appliance selection, stoma care, and management of potential complications. Includes nutritional, psychological, and educational aspects of care. Prerequisites: Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse, or currently enrolled in a nursing program, or permission of instructor. NCE215AD 0.5 Credits 0.5 Periods Nursing Update: Advances in Diabetes Management Diabetes management and implications. Risk factors of diabetes and lifestyle modifications. Medication updates and new technological advances for the treatment of Type I and Type II diabetes. Prerequisites: None. NCE215AE 0.5 Credits 0.5 Periods Nursing Update: Cardiac Care Provides nurses with up-to-date information on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular and related diseases. Prerequisites: Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or other licensed personnel working with cardiac patients. May be repeated for a total of ten (10) Credits hours. NCE215ND 0.5 Credits 0.5 Periods Nursing Skills Update Enhancement and reinforcement of specific nursing skills. Special needs patients, patient assessment techniques, medicolegal responsibilities, and diagnostic procedures. May be repeated for a total of ten (10) Credits. Prerequisites: None. NCE216AA 0.5 Credits 0.5 Periods School Health Update: Assessment Skills Assessment skills for the school health setting. Assessment and management of selected school health problems including abdominal pain, head and spinal cord injuries, and environmental hazards. Prerequisites: Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse, or currently enrolled in a nursing program, or permission of instructor. NCE216ND 0.5 Credits 0.5 Periods School Nurse Skills Update Enhancement and reinforcement of specific skills encountered in the school health setting. Special needs of physically and emotional disabled children. Review of special procedures and medications used with special children populations. Prerequisites: Current school nurse or school health aide. May be repeated for a total of ten (10) Credits.