NU 111 Nursing Care of the Adult II / 210 clock hours (weeks 1-7)

This course is designed to continue to provide development of fundamental nursing knowledge and skills while providing holistic care to the medical surgical patient.  Evidence-based practice and management of disease processes related to various body systems and patient assessment will be emphasized with the expectation of consistent use of the nursing process addressing the physiological, psychosocial, emotional and cultural needs of the client.  Included in this course is the continuation of building the fundamentals of medication administration introduced in Pharmacology I & II, medication administration considerations for the adult, older adult, maternal/newborn and child nursing care.  Strategies that enhance critical thinking and problem solving skills are incorporation into the curriculum.

NU 113 Nursing Care of the Older Adults / 79 clock hours (weeks 8-14)

This course focuses on the specialized needs of the geriatric client.  The physiological, psychosocial, emotional and cultural adjustments are explored as they relate to aging utilizing the nursing process and evidence-based practice.  The nurse’s role as a client advocate as well as caregiver is emphasized.

NU 114 Community Health & Mental Health / 103.5 clock hours (weeks 8-14)

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills to care for the client who is experiencing an alteration in mental health.  The course explores the various mental disorders, associated behaviors, therapeutic interventions as well as the application of the nursing process and evidence-based practice in planning and implementing patient care.  Personality dynamics, cultural diversity, behavior development and the concept that abnormal behavioral manifestations are an expression of needs are presented.  The role of stress and its effect on emotional and mental balance is discussed.  Clinical experience will provide the opportunity for application of the principals of care of the patient with alterations in mental health, enhancing the student’s understanding of the process of moving through the mental health-illness continuum.

NU 115 Nursing Leadership & Management / 13 clock hours (weeks 8-14)

This course fosters the development of leadership qualities in the practical nursing student including decision making, time management, delegating authority and reinforcement of the nursing process.  Leadership skills that assist in functioning as a viable member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team with an emphasis on effective communication skills and holistic care of the patient are incorporated.  The course includes observation of a practical nurse functioning as a charge nurse in the medical surgical and/or long-term care setting and will emphasize the importance of professional growth and development, the nursing process and evidence-based practice.  Discussion regarding the important role nursing theory has played in the development of the profession will be explored.

NU 116 NCLEX-PN Prep / 16 clock hours (weeks 8-14)

This course content will focus on review of the most current nursing content, test approaches, and other topic areas designed to achieve success on the NCLEX, as well as preparation for entry level professional nursing practice.