Nursing Courses

This course is an introduction to nursing as a practice profession with emphasis on nursing's history, process, roles and relationship to other health care disciplines. Explores concepts of professionalism, adult learning, culturally congruent care, spirituality, and communication skills, evidence based care, and legal aspects. Adams State College Nursing Program mission, philosophy, and organizing framework, program expectations are presented. Ongoing preparation for the NCLEX throughout the program will be emphasized.

This course provides an overview of pathophysiological processes across the major organ systems. It is divided into two content areas: general concepts and specific disease processes. General concepts include the topics of cellular environment, genetics, stress and disease, immunity, inflammation, and cellular proliferation. Common disease processes from the major organs systems are presented.

This course will provide an in-depth perspective of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of medications. this students will learn to consider body weight, age, body composition, and circulatory dynamics when analyzing the drug's effect. Other topics to be included in this course include therapeutic effects, side effects, toxic effects, idiosyncratic reactions, drug tolerance, drug interactions and drug dose response. Discussion will focus on the physiological action and effect of selected drug groups, and factors that will influence the drug actions such as physiological variables, environmental conditions, psychological factors and diet.

This course will focus on the theoretical and practical aspects of acquiring data through a client health history and physical examination through the life span. A laboratory portion will consist of demonstration and actual wellness assessment with identification of needs. Students will be responsible for four independent clinical health assessments.

This course will focus on the moral and ethical dimensions of nursing practice and in health care today. Topics to be explored include biomedical technological advances, quality of life, the nurse's role in ethical situations, client advocacy, skill competency, informed consents, advanced directives and nursing accountability. The students will also discuss how values, emotions, faith, religious beliefs, the law, culture, gender, generational issues, and male and female roles influence a person's decision making in the setting of an ethical dilemma. A systematic approach to resolving ethical issues and the role of an Ethics Committee as a resource are presented. Discussion will also take place regarding the Nursing Code of Ethics and its effect on nursing practice.

This course focuses on the nursing processes as a strategy for making clinical judgments and implementing care. The student will learn basic concepts in nursing as a framework for future course work. An emphasis will be placed on critical thinking and evidence based application of concepts taught.

This course focuses on concepts learned in Nursing Fundamentals as a strategy for making clinical judgments and implementing care. Practice will take place in both the actual clinical setting and the stimulation lab. The student will learn basic concepts in nursing as a framework for future course work. An emphasis will be placed on critical thinking and evidence based application of concepts taught.

This course will provide an in-depth perspective of the different drug categories to include pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, therapeutic effects, side effects, toxic effects, drug interactions and drug dose response of medications. Students will learn to consider body weight, age, body composition, and circulatory dynamics when analyzing a drug’s effect. Recommended courses: CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry and BIOL 305 Pathophysiology.

Emphasis in this course in an in depth exploration of the development of healthcare policy in the United States as it relates to the evolution of public and private healthcare insurance and the societal implications of these policies. Students will analyze the U.S. healthcare delivery system to determine how social, political, legal, economic policy and regulatory factors affect health disparities and access to healthcare for the American population. Necessary critical thinking skills will be developed to understand future trends and changes affecting healthcare delivery policy and nursing practice.

Emphasis in this course is on the transition from student to the professional nursing role of the Baccalaureate prepared nurse. This course is a comprehensive study of concepts related to: critical thinking, culture, pain and end of life issues, substance abuse, fluid and electrolyte, acid-base balance, safety, oxygenation, tissue perfusion, cardiac output and the various interrelationships found in adult patients. The application of the nursing process and evidence based criteria will be used in the care of adult patients in a clinical setting.

Emphasis in this course is on the transition from student to the professional nursing role of the Baccalaureate prepared nurse. This course is the application of concepts learned related to: critical thinking, culture, pain and end of life issues, substance abuse fluid and electrolyte and acid-base balance, safety, oxygenation, tissue perfusion, cardiac output and the various interrelationships found in adult patients utilizing both a clinical setting and a simulation lab. The application of the nursing process and evidence based criteria will be used in the care of adult patients in a clinical setting.

This course considers the unique set of principles and body of knowledge and skills necessary to the practice of geriatric nursing. Students are provided with the theoretical background necessary to understand health system issues affecting older adults; comprehensive assessment of physical, functional, psychosocial, and cognitive capacities; and to consider, in detail, common problems associated with cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, musculoskeletal, sensory, and genitourinary systems that affect older adults. In addition, principles of continuity of care, rehabilitation, nutritional and pharmacodynamic changes, diversity and ethics will be integrated throughout the course.

This course provides an overview of pathophysiological processes across the major organ systems. It is divided into two content areas: general concepts and specific disease processes. General concepts include the topics of cellular environment, genetics, stress and disease, immunity, inflammation, and cellular proliferation. Common disease processes from the major organs systems are presented. BIOL 182 and CHEM 111 are highly recommended for registration into this course.

This course is a comprehensive study of concepts related to problems of the cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, respiratory, hematological, and endocrine systems and the various interrelationships found in adult patients in a clinical setting. The application of the nursing process and evidence based criteria will be used in the care of adult patients in a clinical setting.

This course is the application of concepts related to problems of the cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, respiratory, hematological, and endocrine systems and the various interrelationships found in adult patients in a clinical setting. The application of the nursing process and evidence based criteria will be used in the care of adult patients in both a clinical setting and a simulation lab.

This course provides an introduction to the research process including design and methodology. Interpretation and critique of research findings for use in nursing practice are emphasized. Research questions relevant to clinical practice are identified. This course emphasizes critical analysis of existing research to support data-driven decisions and implementation of evidence-based practice.

The focus of this course is on the theories of nursing management and leadership and their application to everyday work practices. Content will include the basic functions of management: planning, organizing, and directing. Topics such as decision-making, change, budgeting, conflict resolution and personnel issues will be explored. The students will concentrate on critical decision making and formulating independent nursing judgments in complex nursing situations. Content will also focus on supervisory skills and collaboration with other members of the health care team in the structured (hospital or nursing home) or unstructured (community assessments) health care settings.

This course will focus on the moral and ethical dimensions of nursing practice and in health care today. Topics to be explored include biomedical technological advances, quality of life, the nurse’s role in ethical situations, client advocacy, skill competency, informed consents, advanced directives and nursing accountability. A systematic approach to resolving ethical issues and the role of an Ethics Committee as a resource are presented. Discussion will also take place regarding the Nursing Code of Ethics and its effect on nursing practice.

This course considers the unique set of principles and body of knowledge and skills necessary to the practice of geriatric nursing. Students are provided with the theoretical background necessary to understand health system issues affecting older adults; comprehensive assessment of physical, functional, psychosocial, and cognitive capacities. In addition, principles of continuity of care, rehabilitation, nutritional and pharmacodynamic changes, diversity and ethics will be integrated throughout the course.

The focus of this course is on the theories of nursing management and leadership and their application to everyday work practices. Content will include the basic functions of management; planning, organizing and directing. Topics such as decision-making, change, budgeting, conflict resolution and personnel issues will be explored. The students will concentrate on critical decision 170 • Adams State College • Undergraduate Catalog 2008–2009 making and formulating independent nursing judgments in complex nursing situations. Content will also focus on supervisory skills and collaboration with other members of the health care team in the structured (hospital or nursing home) or unstructured (community assessments) health care settings.

The Service Learning project is to provide the student with a unique opportunity to further develop the nursing role as a responsible and caring citizen in the context of professional nursing. In providing service to an agency or aggregate of clients, the ASC nursing student will apply and integrate concepts learned from previous coursework in the arts, sciences, humanities, and nursing in meaningful ways. The Service Learning project enhances the ASC Nursing Program mission with its focus on cultural diversity, community service, and rural health care.

Offered periodically to meet student special interests in the field.

Short courses offered on an intermittent basis to meet the needs of special constituents.

This course will provide a family-centered approach to professional nursing practice of the childbearing family from pre-conception through postpartum including newborn care. Nursing care of the woman throughout the lifespan will be presented. The impact of psychosocial and cultural values and practices will be explored. Legal and ethical accountability will be integrated throughout the course. The learner will develop specific cognitive and psychomotor competencies which will be demonstrated in an effective performance in both a skills/simulation lab and clinical area.

Emphasis in this course will be on the transition from student to the professional nursing role of the baccalaureate prepared nurse. This course is the application of skills related to caring for obstetrical and gynecological patients. Critical thinking skills will be learned and applied to complex problems and interrelationships found in the care of obstetrical and gynecological patients in a clinical setting. The application of the nursing process and evidence based criteria will be used in this process.

This course provides a family-centered approach to professional nursing practice of children from birth through adolescence across the health continuum. The impact of psychosocial and cultural values and practices are explored. Legal and ethical accountability are integrated throughout the course. The learner will develop specific cognitive and psychomotor competencies which will be demonstrated in an effective performance in both a skills/simulation lab and clinical area.

This course is the application of skills related to caring for pediatric patients across the health continuum. Critical thinking skills will be learned and applied to complex problems and irrelationships found in the care of pediatric patients in a clinical setting. The application of the nursing process and evidence based criteria will be used in this process.

This course examine the student's personal meaning of health and relationships as it concerns the individual, family and groups. Health assesment, health promotion, roles and responsibilities within the profession of psychiatric nursing will be introduced. Health care trends related to primary health care, determinants of health and wellness are examined. Concepts of crisis, comfort, anger, hope, loss, power, resiliency, and integrity will be introduced.

This course will allow the students to apply the various concepts learned in NURS 402 and other nursing courses to patients in both acute psychiatric settings and various community settings.

This course examines the role of nurses in promoting the health of aggregates, families, and individuals. The concept of community as client is emphasized. The core public health functions of assessment, policy development, and assurance are explored through student involvement in the legislative process, community assessment, case management, health teaching, and the investigation of communicable diseases. The provision of nursing care in a rural setting will also be examined.

This course allows students to address the concerns and health needs of the community. In a collaborative effort between the community and ASC, the students will apply knowledge gained through nursing academic coursework to implement a plan for those health concerns. Emphasis will be placed on developing interpersonal skills and achieving social changes that influence health and quality of life. Course includes an extensive clinical practicum within a public health setting with emphasis on nursing care in a rural community.

The Service Learning project is to provide the student with a unique opportunity to further develop the nursing role as a responsible and caring citizen in the context of professional nursing. In providing service to an agency or aggregate of clients, the ASC nursing student will apply and integrate concepts learned from previous coursework in the arts, sciences, humanities, and nursing in meaningful ways. The Service Learning project enhances the ASC Nursing Program mission with its focus on cultural diversity, community service, and rural health care.

This course is an intensive field experience in an area of interest to the student. This is to include the application of management principles learned in NURS 308. Critical thinking and evidence based practice will be emphasized.

This course provides an introduction to the research process including design and methodology. Interpretation and critique of research findings for use in nursing practice are emphasized. Research questions relevant to clinical practice are identified. This course emphasizes critical analysis of existing research to support data driven decisions and implementation of evidence-based practice.

The course will focus on the theoretical and practical aspects of acquiring data through a client health history and physical examination through the life span. A laboratory portion will consist of demonstration and actual wellness assessment with identification of needs. Students will be responsible for independent clinical health assessments.

Emphasis in this course is on the professional nursing role of the baccalaureate prepared nurse. It will explore in depth the development of healthcare policy in the United States as it relates to the evolution of public and private healthcare insurance and the societal implications of these policies. Students will analyze the U.S. healthcare delivery system to determine how social, political, legal, economic policy and regulatory factors affect health disparities and access to healthcare for the American population. Necessary critical thinking skills will be developed to understand future trends and changes affecting healthcare delivery policy and nursing practice.

This course examines the role of nurses in promoting the health of aggregates, families, and individuals. The concept of community as client is emphasized. The core public health functions of assessment, policy development, and assurance are explored through student involvement in the legislative process, community assessment, case management, health teaching, and the investigation of communicable diseases. Students address the concerns and health needs of the community. In addition, a focus on rural health needs and problems will be presented. In a collaborative effort between the community and ASC, the students will apply knowledge gained through nursing academic coursework to implement a plan for those health concerns. Emphasis will be placed on developing interpersonal skills and achieving social changes that influence health and quality of life. Course includes an extensive clinical practicum within a public health setting as well as a service learning project supervised by ASC nursing faculty.

This course allows students to address the concerns and health needs of the community. In a collaborative effort between the community and ASC, the students will apply knowledge gained through nursing academic coursework to implement a plan for those health concerns. Emphasis will be placed on developing interpersonal skills and achieving social changes that influence health and quality of life. Course includes an extensive clinical practicum within a public health setting with emphasis on nursing in a rural community.

Offered periodically to meet student special interests in the field.

Short courses offered on an intermittent basis to meet the needs of special constituents.