RNSG1146
Legal and Ethical Issues for Nurses
Study of the laws and regulations related to the provision of safe and effective professional nursing care; attention given to the development of a framework for addressing ethical issues; and topics to include confidentiality, the Nursing Practice Act, professional boundaries, ethics and health care legislation. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Lecture Hrs = 1, Lab Hrs = 0, Testing Fee Prerequisite: Admission to RN or RNT Program Prerequisite: RNSG 1162, RNSG 1251, RNSG 2160, RNSG 2213, SPNL 1301 Corequisite: RNSG 2121, RNSG 2432, RNSG 2263
RNSG1162
Clinical-Nursing-Registered Nurse Training
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Progression: student must pass RNSG 1251 and RNSG 1162 concurrently to progress to next nursing level. Lecture Hrs = 0, Lab Hrs = 0, Clinical Hrs = 6, Insurance Fee Prerequisite: RNSG 1343, RNSG 1362, RNSG 2161, RNSG 2201, BIOL 2421, RN only: ENGL1302, Humanities,Oral Communication, and Computer Literacy electives, Pre/Corequisite: SPNL 1301, Corequisite: RNSG 1251, RNSG 2160, RNSG 2213.
RNSG1205
Nursing Skills I
Study of the concepts and principles essential for demonstrating competence in the performance of nursing procedures. Topics include knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Progression: student must pass RNSG 1205 concurrently to progress. Lecture Hrs = 1, Lab Hrs = 4, Testing Fee Prerequisite: Admission to RN Program Pre/Corequisite: BIOL 2402, PSYC 2314, Corequisite: RNSG 1247, RNSG 1261, RNSG 1413.
RNSG1209
Introduction to Nursing
No longer being offered replace with RNSG 1413. Tana W. request Overview of nursing and the role of the professional nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Topics include knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values with a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Progression: student must pass RNSG 1209 and RNSG 1205 concurrently to progress. Lecture Hrs = 2, Lab Hrs = 0, Testing Fee. Prerequisite: Admission to RN Program Pre-/Co-requisite: BIOL 2402, PSYC 2314 Co-requisite: RNSG 1205, RNSG 1341, RNSG 1361.
RNSG1247
Concepts of Clinical Decision-Making
Integration of previous knowledge and skills into the continued development of the professional nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Emphasis on clinical decision-making for clients in medical-surgical settings experiencing health problems involving gastrointestinal disorders, endocrine and metabolic disorders, reproductive and sexual disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, eye-ear-nose-throat disorders and integumentary disorders. Discussion of knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Progression: student must pass RNSG 1247 and RNSG 1261 concurrently to progress to nest nursing level. Lecture Hrs. = 2, Lab Hrs. = 0, Testing Fee Prerequisite: Admission to RN Program Pre/Corequisite: BIOL 2402, PSYC 2314 Corequisite: RNSG 1205, 1261, 1413
RNSG1251
Care of the Childbearing Family
Study of concepts related to the provision of nursing care for childbearing families. Topics may include selected complications. Topics include knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Progression: student must pass RNSG 1251 and RNSG 1162 concurrently to progress to next nursing level. Lecture Hrs = 2, Lab Hrs = 0, Testing Fee. Prerequisite: RNSG 1343, RNSG 1362, RNSG 2161, RNSG 2201, BIOL 2421, RN only: ENGL 1302, Humanities, Computer Literacy, and Oral Communication electives. Pre/Corequisite: SPNL 1301. Corequisite: RNSG 1162, RNSG 2160, RNSG 2213.
RNSG1261
Clinical -Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Progression: student must pass RNSG 1247 and RNSG 1261 concurrently to progress to next nursing level. Lecture Hrs. = 0, Lab Hrs. = 0, Clinical Hrs. = 8 Pre/Corequisite: BIOL 2402, PSYC 2314 Corequisites: RNSG 1205, 1247, 1413
RNSG1301
Pharmacology
Introduction to the science of pharmacology with emphasis on the actions, interactions, adverse effects, and nursing implications of each drug classification. Topics include the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in safe administration of medications within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to either a blocked or integrated approach. In addition, the course focuses on the basic concepts and terminology used in the study of pharmacology. Pharmacokinetics for major drug classifications is emphasized as well as drug administration routes. Note that the RN Math Requirement that is a prerequisite for this course can be satisfied by (a) passing the math portion of one of the TSI approved tests; (b) successfully completing MATH 320, (c) earning a grade of C or better in MATH 210, or (d) earning a grade of C or better in any college-level math course attempted. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0. Prerequisite: RN Math Requirement, READ 302 or equivalent. Pre/Corequisite:BIOL 2401 or BIOL 2404.
RNSG1341
Common Concepts of Adult Health
No longer being offered was replaced by RNSG 1247 per Tana West. Study of the general principles of caring for selected adult clients and families in structured settings with common medical-surgical health care needs related to each body system. Emphasis on knowledge judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Progression: student must pass RNSG 1341 and RNSG 1361 concurrently to progress to next nursing level. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0, Testing Fee. Pre/Corequisite: BIOL 2402, PSYC 2314, Corequisite: RNSG 1205, RNSG 1209, RNSG 1361.
RNSG1343
Complex Concepts of Adult Health
Integration of previous knowledge and skills related to common adult health needs into the continued development of the professional nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession in the care of adult clients/families in structured health care settings with complex medical-surgical health care needs associated with each body system. Emphasis on knowledge, judgments, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Progression: student must pass RNSG 1343 and RNSG 1362 concurrently to progress to next nursing level. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0, Testing Fee. Prerequisite: Admission to RN Program, RNSG 1205, RNSG 1247, RNSG 1261, RNSG 1413, BIOL 2402, PSYC 2314, or Admission to RNT Program, RNSG 2207, BIOL 2421. Pre/Corequisite RN program only: BIOL 2421. Corequisite: RNSG 1362, RNSG 2161, RNSG 2201.
RNSG1361
Clinical-Nursing-Registered Nurse Training
No longer being offered was replaced with RNSG 1261 per Tana West. A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Progression: student must pass RNSG 1341 and RNSG 1361 concurrently to progress to next nursing level. Lecture Hrs = 0, Lab Hrs = 0, Clinical Hrs = 9, Insurance Fee. Prerequisite: Admission to RN Program. Pre/Corequisite: BIOL 2402, PSYC 2314. Corequisite: RNSG 1205, RNSG 1209, RNSG 1341.
RNSG1362
Clinical-Nursing-Registered Nurse Training
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Progression: student must pass RNSG 1343 and RNSG 1362 concurrently to progress to next level. Lecture Hrs = 0, Lab Hrs = 0, Clinical Hrs = 9, Insurance Fee. Prerequisite:Admission to RN Program, RNSG 1205, RNSG 1247, RNSG 1261, RNSG 1413, BIOL 2402, PSYC 2314, or Admission to RNT Program, RNSG 2207, BIOL 2421. Pre/Corequisite RN program only: BIOL 2421. Corequisite: RNSG 1343, RNSG 2161, RNSG 2201.
RNSG1413
Foundations for Nursing Practice
Introduction to the role of the professional nurse as provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of the profession. Topics include but are not limited to the fundamental concepts of nursing practice, history of professional nursing, a systematic framework for decision-making, mechanisms of disease, the needs and problems that nurses help patients manage, and basic psychomotor skills. Emphasis on knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Progression: student must pass RNSG 1413 and RNSG 1205 concurrently to progress. Lecture Hrs. = 4, Lab Hrs. = 0, Testing Fee Prerequisites: Admission to the RN Program Pre/Corequisites: BIOL 2402, PSYC 2314 Corequisites: RNSG 1205, 1247, 1261
RNSG2121
Management of Client Care
Exploration of leadership and management principles applicable to the role of the nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Includes application of knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Lecture Hrs = 0, Lab Hrs = 0, Clinical Hrs = 4, Insurance Fee. Prerequisite: Admission to RN or RNT Program, RNSG 1162, RNSG 1251, RNSG 2160, RNSG 2213, RNSG 2432, RNSG 2263, SPNL 1301. Corequisite: RNSG 1146.
RNSG2160
Clinical -Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Progression: student must pass RNSG 2213 and RNSG 2160 concurrently to progress to the next nursing level. Lecture Hrs = 0, Lab Hrs = 0, Clinical Hrs = 6, Insurance Fee. Prerequisite: Admission to RN or RNT Program, RNSG 1343, RNSG 1362, RNSG 2161, RNSG 2201, BIOL 2421 RN only, ENG 1302; Humanities, Computer Literacy, and Oral Communication electives. Pre/Corequisite: SPNL 1301. Corequisite: RNSG 1162, RNSG 1251, RNSG 2213.
RNSG2161
Clinical-Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Progression: student must pass RNSG 2201 and RNSG 2161 concurrently to progress to next nursing level. Lecture Hrs = 0, Lab Hrs = 0, Clinical Hrs = 6, Insurance Fee. Prerequisite: Admission to RN Program, RNSG 1205, RNSG 1249, RNSG 1261 RNSG 1413, BIOL 2402, PSYC 2314, or Admission to RNT Program, RNSG 2207, BIOL 2421. Pre/Corequisite: BIOL 2421 RN only. Corequisite: RNSG 1343, RNSG 1362, RNSG 2201.
RNSG2201
Care of Children and Families
Study of concepts related to the provision of nursing care for children and their families, emphasizing judgment, and professional values within legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Progression: student must pass RNSG 2201 and RNSG 2161 concurrently to progress to next nursing level. Lecture Hrs = 2, Lab Hrs = 0, Testing Fee. Prerequisite: Admission to RN program, RNSG 1205, RNSG 1209, RNSG 1341, RNSG 1361, BIOL 2402, PYC 2314, or Admission to RNT Program RNSG 2207, BIOL 2421. Pre/Corequisite RN only: BIOL 2421. Corequisite: RNSG 1343, RNSG 1362, RNSG 2161.
RNSG2207
Transition to Nursing Practice
Introduction to selected concepts related to the role of the professional nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of the profession. Review of trends and issues impacting nursing and health care today and in the future. Topics include knowledge, judgment, skill, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Lecture Hrs = 2, Lab Hrs = 0. Prerequisite: Admission to RNT Program.
RNSG2213
Mental Health Nursing
Principles and concepts of mental health, psychopathology, and treatment modalities related to the nursing care of clients and their families. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. In addition, the student will utilize the nursing process to identify common disruptions in growth and developmental patterns as they relate to the client’s optimal levels of health. Progression: student must pass RNSG 2213 and RNSG 2160 concurrently to progress to next nursing level. Lecture Hrs = 2, Lab Hrs = 0, Testing Fee, Prerequisite: Admission to RN or RNT Program, RNSG 1343, RNSG 1362, RNSG 2161, RNSG 2201, BIOL 2421 RN only: ENGL 1302; Humanities, Computer Literacy, and Oral Communication electives. Pre/Corequisite: SPNL 1301. Corequisite: RNSG 1162, RNSG 1251, RNSG 2160
RNSG2263
Clinical -Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Progression: student must pass RNSG 2432 and RNSG 2263 concurrently to progress. Lecture Hrs = 0, Lab Hrs = 0, Clinical Hrs = 12, Insurance Fee. Prerequisite: Admission to RN or RNT Program, RNSG 1162, RNSG 1251, RNSG 2160, RNSG 2213, SPNL 1301. Corequisite: RNSG 1146, RNSG 2463.
RNSG2432
Enhanced Concepts of Adult Health I Adult Health
Enhanced concepts and skills for developing professional competencies in complicated nursing care situations involving adult clients/families with multiple body system problems. Emphasizes critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and determining legal/ethical values for optimization of client care in intermediate and acute care settings. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Progression: student must pass RNSG 2432 and RNSG 2263 concurrently to progress. Lecture Hrs = 4, Lab Hrs = 0, Testing Fee. Prerequisite: Admission to RN or RNT Program, RNSG 1162, RNSG 1251, RNSG 2160, RNSG 2213, SPNL 1301. Corequisite: RNSG 1146, RNSG 2263