Nursing
Degrees and Certificates
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Bachelor of Science - Nursing (RN to BSN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BSN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certificate of Completion -
Associate in Nursing, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA/MRP)
Program Learning Outcomes
Classes
NURS 100: Nurse Assistant: Basic Patient Care
NURS 101: Foundations in Nursing Practice
NURS 102: Nursing Concepts I
NURS 103: Nursing Concepts II
NURS 112: Application of Nursing Concepts I
NURS 113: Application of Nursing Concepts II
NURS 114: Application of Nursing Concepts III
NURS 151: Foundations in Nursing Practice Lab
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
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
NURS 201: Advanced Nursing Concepts I
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
NURS 203: Advanced Nursing Concepts III
NURS 210: Senior Seminar I
NURS 214: Senior Seminar II
NURS 251: Advanced Nursing Concepts I Practice Lab
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
NURS 253: Advanced Nursing Concepts III Practice Lab
NUTR 105: Nutrition In Healthcare I
Nutrition as it relates to the client's health and well-being, across the lifespan. It is taught in an integrated format with NURS 101.
NUTR 106: Nutrition In Healthcare II
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
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
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
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
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
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 105: Ethics and Policy In Healthcare I
Introduction of ethical and legal issues relevant to healthcare. This course is taught in an integrated format with NURS 101.
PHIL 201: Ethics and Policy In Healthcare II
Analysis of ethical and legal issues relevant to the healthcare professions through an integrated format.
PHIL 202: Ethics and Policy In Healthcare III
Focuses on the ethical and legal issues when managing a patient with urgent/emergent health concerns, as a member of the healthcare team.
PHIL 203: Ethics and Policy In Healthcare IV
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 105: Psychosocial Issues In Healthcare I
Psychosocial issues across the lifespan. This course is taught in an integrated format with NURS 101.
PSYC 202: Psychosocial Issues In Healthcare II
Focuses on the practice of mental health in managing clients with acute or chronic mental health disorders. This course is taught in an integrated format with NURS 201.
PSYC 203: Psychosocial Issues In Healthcare III
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.
PSYC 204: Psychosocial Issues In Healthcare IV
Examines psychosocial health, and determinants of health and illness across the lifespan. This course is taught in an integrated format with NURS 203.