Degrees and Certificates

Program Learning Outcomes

Classes

NURS 100: Nurse Assistant: Basic Patient Care

Credits
10
Introduction to the basic skills and knowledge required for competency as a caregiver in accordance to WAC 246-842-100 for nursing assistants. Includes instruction of personal-care skills, roles and responsibilities of nursing assistants, communication skills, and safe and emergency procedures. Includes seven hours of HIV/AIDS training required by Washington state. Certificate of completion awarded upon successful completion of all components of the class.

NURS 101: Foundations in Nursing Practice

Credits
3
An introduction to concepts and theories basic to the art and science of nursing, with an emphasis on health promotion across the lifespan. This course incorporates the WVC Nursing Program's philosophy, history of nursing, professional concepts, physical/psychosocial assessment, client safety, principles of effective communication, and methods to promote client learning.

NURS 102: Nursing Concepts I

Credits
4
Introduction to medical-surgical nursing, with an emphasis on evidence-based care/management of clients experiencing acute and/or chronic health conditions. Obstetric, perinatal and pediatric nursing care will also be taught.

NURS 103: Nursing Concepts II

Credits
5
Examines nursing concepts related to care of clients experiencing problems of the neurologic, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, hepatic, integumentary, hematologic and immune systems. This course focuses on health promotion, maintenance, and restoration across the lifespan.

NURS 112: Application of Nursing Concepts I

Credits
1
Designed for the beginning nursing student to apply knowledge about the nursing process, professional concepts, communications, and nursing care across the lifespan to basic patient scenarios and case studies. Students will also learn to use knowledge of their personal learning style to assist with the acquisition of nursing knowledge.

NURS 113: Application of Nursing Concepts II

Credits
1
This course is designed to assist the student in integration of theoretical content and clinical practice. Case studies, clinical scenarios, NCLEX style questions, and other activities will be utilized.

NURS 114: Application of Nursing Concepts III

Credits
1
This course is designed to assist students in the development of clinical reasoning skills. Students will have the opportunity to develop and apply leadership and collaboration skills, as they problem solve patient care scenarios, case studies and NCLEX style questions.

NURS 151: Foundations in Nursing Practice Lab

Credits
6

Provides an introduction to foundational nursing skills and practice of these skills in the lab setting. Practice and competency testing to ensure the safe delivery of client care in the clinical setting. This course integrates concepts associated with the core themes of the WVC nursing program. Formerly NURS 101L

NURS 152: Nursing Concepts I Practice Lab

Credits
6

In this clinical course, emphasis is placed on the progressive acquisition of nursing skills and knowledge. Students will learn collaboration, while providing safe, patient-centered care. Clinical takes place in a variety of settings. Formerly NURS 102L

NURS 153: NURS Concepts II Practice Lab

Credits
6
A clinical applications course that provides students the opportunity to provide care to children and adults in a variety of clinical settings. Special emphasis placed on the integration of evidence-based principles and the development of clinical reasoning skills, to promote optimal client outcomes. Formerly NURS 103L

NURS 201: Advanced Nursing Concepts I

Credits
3

Discussion and application of advanced nursing care concepts for the client with acute and/or complex health problems. This course includes presentation of advanced mental health concepts as well as essential concepts related community health nursing.

NURS 202: Advanced Nursing Concepts II

Credits
2
Discussion and application of advanced nursing concepts related to care of clients with acute and/or emergent health problems. Principles of effective nursing leadership and management explored.

NURS 203: Advanced Nursing Concepts III

Credits
4
Nursing and healthcare management of clients with complex, multi-system, acute and chronic pathological processes, throughout the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on how interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based, and patient-centered care facilitate optimal client/organizational outcomes.

NURS 210: Senior Seminar I

Credits
1
This course employs the use of patient-care scenarios, case-studies, NCLEX style questions, and other learning activities to assist students in developing improved clinical judgement, and to promote success on the NCLEX-RN.

NURS 214: Senior Seminar II

Credits
1
This seminar is designed to help prepare students to succeed on the NCLEX-RN, and for entry into the workforce. Complex patient-care scenarios, case-studies and other learning activities are designed to assist students in the development of clinical judgement and improved decision making.

NURS 251: Advanced Nursing Concepts I Practice Lab

Credits
6

Clinical experiences in a variety of healthcare settings and with increasing complexity and numbers of clients. Clinical experience and simulation activities will allow students to integrate and apply concepts from this and previous nursing courses. Includes an acute mental-health rotation/experience. Formerly NURS 201L.

NURS 252: Advanced Nursing Concepts II Practice Lab

Credits
6
Clinical experience in advanced medical-surgical and community health nursing. Application of advanced nursing concepts emphasized. Clinical experiences in a variety of settings, to include community health, acute care and the WVC simulation lab. Formerly NURS 202L.

NURS 253: Advanced Nursing Concepts III Practice Lab

Credits
6
Nursing and healthcare management of clients with complex, multi-system acute and chronic pathological processes throughout the lifespan. Students collaborate with the healthcare team to provide compassionate care and facilitate optimal client and organizational outcomes. Preceptor experiences are awarded in acute care, community health or long-term care. Formerly NURS 203L.

NUTR 106: Nutrition In Healthcare II

Credits
2

Exploration of the relationship between nutrition, health, and well-being, with a focus on the healthcare team member's role in assisting clients to maintain optimal health across the lifespan. Nutritional strategies to support clients experiencing acute/chronic illness will be discussed. Taught in an integrated format with NURS 102.

NUTR 107: Nutrition In Healthcare III

Credits
1

Review of the fundamental principles of nutrition, and discussion of basic nutritional requirements. The healthcare professional's role in the dietary management of alterations in digestive function, and care of the client with acute/chronic illness. Content is integrated with NURS 103.

NUTR 202: Nutrition In Healthcare IV

Credits
1

Focuses on the role of nutrition in the care and management of clients with urgent and/or emergent health problems. Emphasis will be place on the role of nutrition in health restoration. Content is integrated with NURS 202.

PHARM 101: Pharmacology In Nursing I

Credits
1

Pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics of medications. This course discusses the safety concerns related to scope of practice, accurate dosage calculations, medication administration and monitoring, route of administration, as well as special considerations related to age and condition of the client.

PHARM 102: Pharmacology In Nursing II

Credits
1

Pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics of drugs. This course discusses safety concerns related to scope of practice, accurate dosage calculations, medication administration and monitoring, route of administration, as well as special considerations across the lifespan in prevention and treatment of chronic illness.

PHARM 103: Pharmacology In Nursing III

Credits
1

Pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics of medications used to treat chronic health problems and infections. This course discusses the safety concerns related to scope of practice, accurate dosage calculations, medication administration and monitoring, and route of administration, with a focus on use of the intravenous route.

PHIL 203: Ethics and Policy In Healthcare IV

Credits
1

Focuses on healthcare management of patients with complex, multi system acute and chronic pathological processes throughout the lifespan. Emphasis on ethics and healthcare policy and how it will impact the health of the adult and pediatric patient. By permission only.

PSYC 203: Psychosocial Issues In Healthcare III

Credits
1

Special emphasis will be placed on exploration of psychosocial issues that arise in clients with acute and/or emergent health problems. This course examined the role of the healthcare professional in providing care for these clients. Content is integrated with NURS 202.