NURSNG 10, NURSING SKILLS 2 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Admission to Nursing Program: Anatomy 1, English 1, Microbiology 1, Physiology 3.
Nursing 10 and 10L must be taken concurrently.
The focus of this introductory nursing fundamental course is to provide the beginning student with a conceptual basis in meeting self-care deficits of older adults in a non-acute environment. Emphasis is placed on assisting the student in learning to use Orem’s Self Care Model and the nursing process as an underlying framework for the development of critical thinking while implementing basic nursing care.
2495 9:45a-11:50a MT MAD 213 Williams E J
Above section 2495 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 30 to Oct 19, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
NURSNG 10L, NURSING SKILLS LABORATORY 2 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Admission to Nursing Program: Anatomy 1, English 1, Microbiology 1, Physiology 3.
Nursing 10 and 10L must be taken concurrently.
The focus of this clinical course is to provide the opportunity for skill performance and transfer of theory to the clinical setting. The clinical setting will include the Health Sciences Learning Center laboratory and non-acute clinical environments with focus on the older adult.
2497 8:00a-9:30a M MAD 209 Williams E J
7:00a-1:10p WTh HOSP Bregman M A
Above section 2497 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 30 to Oct 18, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
2498 8:00a-9:30a T MAD 209 Williams E J
7:00a-1:10p WTh HOSP Okekenta C M
Above section 2498 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 31 to Oct 19, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
2499 12:00p-1:30p T MAD 209 Williams E J
7:00a-1:10p WTh HOSP Hand R F
Above section 2499 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 31 to Oct 19, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
NURSNG 15, NURSING FUNDAMENTALS 2 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Nursing 10, 10L and 36. • Corequisite: Nursing 15L.
The focus of this nursing fundamentals course is to provide the continuing student with opportunities to develop competencies in providing nursing assistance to meet patient/client self-care deficits. Students will utilize the nursing process and the Orem Self-Care Model as the framework to apply critical thinking skills while implementing nursing care for adults. Medical-Surgical nursing content will be introduced with the focus on fluid volume imbalance, peri-operative care and genito-urinary health deviations. Nursing care will be provided to adults and older adults in acute and non-acute environments. The companion clinical course, Nursing 15L must be taken concurrently,
2500 10:45a-12:50p TF MAD 213 Williams E J
10:45a-12:50p TF MAD 213 McCaskill C J
Above section 2500 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 26 to Dec 17, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
NURSNG 15L, NURSING FUNDAMENTALS LABORATORY 2 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Nursing 10, 10L and 36.
Concurrent enrollment in Nursing 15 is required.
The focus of this nursing laboratory course is to provide the continuing student with the opportunity for application of theoretical knowledge to the provision of client care in the clinical setting. Students will begin to utilize critical thinking skills as they apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice while implementing nursing care for adults and older adults. Nursing care will be provided to adults and older adults in acute and non-acute environments.
2502 9:00a-10:30a T MAD 209 McCaskill C J
7:00a-1:10p WTh HOSP Bregman M A
Above section 2502 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 27 to Dec 16, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
2503 7:00a-1:10p WTh HOSP Okekenta C M
9:00a-10:30a F MAD 209 McCaskill C J
Above section 2503 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 27 to Dec 16, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
2504 1:00p-2:30p T MAD 209 McCaskill C J
7:00a-1:10p WTh HOSP Hand R F
Above section 2504 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 27 to Dec 16, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
NURSNG 16, PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT 1 UNIT
Prerequisite: Nursing 10, 10L or equivalent.
The focus of this course is to enable the student to further develop techniques of physical assessment. It includes a description of fundamental assessment techniques including measurement of vital signs, then details assessment procedures and findings for specific body systems. The examination techniques presented are related primarily to adult patients. Gerontological considerations are included for each body system, with a focus on identifying normal age-related variations.
2505 3:30p-5:30p TTh MAD 216 Adler M M
Above section 2505 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 26 to Dec 16, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
NURSNG 17, PHARMACOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF NURSING 3 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This as an introductory course in pharmacology designed to enable the student to recognize the various classes of drugs used in modern medicine. It includes a brief review of anatomy and physiology, how drugs exert their effects, the major indication for drug use, routes of administration, expected and adverse drug effects, precautions and contraindications. Emphasis is on prescription drugs, but over the counter medications are also included.
2506 3:30p-6:35p M MAD 117 Friedman M H
Above 2506 section meets at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
2507 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Friedman M H
Above section 2507 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
NEW 3142 3:30p-6:30p TTh MAD 118 Staff
Above section 3142 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 25 to Dec 17 and meets at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
4476 6:45p-9:50p M MAD 213 Friedman M H
Above 4476 section meets at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
NURSNG 20, INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING 2 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Nursing 15, 15L.
This course must be taken concurrently with the laboratory component, Nursing 20L and Nursing 17.
The focus of this course is on the pathophysiology and required nursing assistance for adult patients, including the geriatric patient, with acid-base imbalances, electrolyte imbalances and related endocrine health deviations. Universal self-care requisites are applied to specific client groups requiring nursing care to manage hypertension and peripheral vascular disease. The pathophysiology and required nursing assistance for clients with health deviations affecting the musculoskeletal system, and the eye and ear are also explored. Special emphasis is placed on having the student utilize Orem’s Self-Care Model and the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care of selected patients. Strategies to promote critical thinking will serve as the foundation for making nursing care decisions.
2508 7:30a-9:35a MTh MAD 213 Angel V M
Above section 2508 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 30 to Oct 21, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
NURSNG 20L, INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING LABORATORY 2 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Nursing 15 and 15L.
This course must be taken concurrently with Nursing 20.
The focus of this nursing laboratory course is to provide the student with the opportunity to apply essential medical-surgical knowledge and skills to the provision of client care in the clinical setting. Students will utilize critical thinking, therapeutic communication, and Orem’s self-care model when providing nursing care for the adult and older adult with electrolyte, acid-base, and endocrine imbalances; and musculoskeletal, hypertensive, peripheral vascular and sensory health deviations. Nursing care will be provided in acute and community settings.
2509 7:00a-11:00a TW HOSP Angel V M
11:30a-2:40p TW HOSP Angel V M
Above section 2509 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 31 to Oct 20.
2510 7:00a-11:00a TW HOSP Davis Q
11:30a-2:40p TW HOSP Davis Q
Above section 2510 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 31 to Oct 20.
2511 7:00a-11:00a TW HOSP Soshnik R M
11:30a-2:40p TW HOSP Soshnik R M
Above section 2511 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 31 to Oct 20.
NURSNG 25, PSYCHIATRIC – MENTAL HEALTH NURSING 1.5 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Nursing 20 and 20L (or Nursing 19 and Advanced Placement).
This course must be taken concurrently with Nursing 25L.
The focus of this specialty course is to introduce the nursing student to the principles of psychiatric-mental health nursing as applied to patients across the life span. Emphasis will be placed on meeting self-care deficits of patients exhibiting symptoms of common psychiatric disorders and patients experiencing emotional responses to stress and illness. This course will cover concepts of mental health, mental illness, stress, and coping, assessment of common psychiatric disorders, biological and psychosocial modes of intervention, and therapeutic nursing responses.
2512 12:30p-3:40p M MAD 213 Farber G C
Above section 2512 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 25 to Dec 13, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
NURSNG 25L, PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING LABORATORY 1.5 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Nursing 20 and 20L (or Nursing 19 and Advanced Placement). • Advisory: Speech 5 and Psychology 19.
The focus of this nursing laboratory course is to provide the student with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to patient care in the clinical setting. Students will utilize critical thinking strategies, therapeutic communication skills, and Orem’s self-care model when providing nursing care to patients manifesting behaviors of psychiatric disorders. The clinical setting will include acute psychiatric facilities and non-acute community mental health programs.
2513 Arrange-10 Hours HOSP Farber G C
Above section 2513 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 25 to Dec 17.
2514 Arrange-10 Hours HOSP Staff
Above section 2514 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 25 to Dec 17.
2515 Arrange-10 Hours HOSP Farber G C
Above section 2515 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 25 to Dec 17.
2516 Arrange-10 Hours HOSP Staff
Above section 2516 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 25 to Dec 17.
NURSNG 28, COMMUNITY-BASED NURSING PRACTICE 1 UNIT
Prerequisite: Nursing 20 and 20L or Nursing 19 and Advanced Placement.
This course provides the nursing student with the opportunity to apply the nursing process to care for individuals and groups where they live, work, go to school, or as they move through the health care system. The emphasis is on health promotion, assessment of universal self-care requisites, and management of chronic conditions. Clinical practice and validation opportunities are provided in home health, outpatient, and ambulatory care settings.
2517 2:10p-3:20p T MAD 213 McCaskill C J
Arrange-4 Hours HOSP McCaskill C J
Above section 2517 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 25 to Dec 17, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
NURSNG 30, INTERMEDIATE MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING 2.5 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Nursing 16, Nursing 17, Nursing 25, Nursing 25L, Nursing 28.
Nursing 30 and 30L must be taken concurrently.
This course presents increasingly complex concepts involving adults with both medical and surgical health deviations and the required nursing assistance. It utilizes Orem’s Self-Care Model in meeting health deviation needs of the patient experiencing gastrointestinal, renal, oncological, hematological, female reproductive, and immune system disorders. The universal self-care requisites are assessed and evaluated. Emphasis is placed on the development of a broad, scientific knowledge base including reasoning, judgment, communication, critical thinking, and professional role development. The nursing process and professional role development are used as an organization and practice framework. Gerontology concepts are presented along with health promotion and health maintenance strategies.
2518 2:00p-4:30p MT MAD 213 Williams E J
Above section 2518 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 30 to Oct 19, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
NURSNG 30L, INTERMEDIATE MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING LABORATORY 2.5 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Nursing 16, Nursing 17, Nursing 25, Nursing 25L, Nursing 28.
Nursing 30 and 30L must be taken concurrently.
The focus of this nursing laboratory course is to provide the continuing student with the opportunity to apply increasingly complex medical-surgical concepts of care for adults with health deviations. Students will assess, plan, provide, and evaluate the provision of nursing assistance in the clinical laboratory. The Orem Self-Care Model will be used as a framework to safely meet nursing needs of the patient with gastrointestinal, renal, oncological, hematological, female reproductive, and immune system disorders. Students will assess the adult and older adult’s self-care requisites, determine the therapeutic self-care demand, and apply the nursing process. Professional role development is integrated throughout, along with application of critical thinking, communication theory, clinical judgment, and sound reasoning. Laboratory experiences will be held in the acute care or community setting.
2519 7:00a-11:15a WTh HOSP Williams E J
11:30a-3:30p WTh HOSP Williams E J
Above section 2519 meets for 8 weeks, Sept 01 to Oct 21.
2520 7:00a-11:15a WTh HOSP Staff
11:30a-3:30p WTh HOSP Staff
Above section 2520 meets for 8 weeks, Sept 01 to Oct 21.
2521 7:00a-11:15a WF HOSP Staff
11:30a-3:30p WF HOSP Staff
Above section 2521 meets for 8 weeks, Sept 01 to Oct 22.
2522 7:00a-11:15a WF HOSP Staff
11:30a-3:30p WF HOSP Staff
Above section 2522 meets for 8 weeks, Sept 01 to Oct 22. Cedars Program
2923 7:00a-11:15a WF HOSP Staff
11:30a-3:30p WF HOSP Staff
Above section 2923 meets for 8 weeks, Sept 01 to Oct 22. Cedars Program
NURSNG 35, ADVANCED MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING 2.5 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Nursing 30 and 30L Or Nursing 19 and Advanced Placement.
Nursing 35 and 35L must be taken concurrently.
The focus in this course is to enable the student to develop competencies in understanding complex health problems and managing health deviations related to the neurosensory, cardiovascular, and respiratory disorders and the burn injury patient. Students will utilize Orem’s Self-Care Model and the nursing process in assessing self-care requisites of selected patients. Students will determine the therapeutic self-care demand and design a plan of care that promotes the optimal level of function of adults and older adults with complex health problems. Principles of delegation are explored.
2524 7:30a-10:00a TF MAD 213 Angel V M
Above section 2524 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 26 to Dec 17, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
NURSNG 35L, ADVANCED MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING LABORATORY 2.5 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Nursing 30 and 30L or Nursing 19 and Advanced Placement.
Nursing 35 and 35L must be taken concurrently.
The focus of this nursing laboratory course is to allow the student an opportunity to demonstrate competencies in skills and managing health deviations related to the neurosensory, cardiovascular, respiratory disorders and the burn injury patient. Students will exhibit competencies in utilizing Orem’s Self-Care Model and the nursing process to calculate the therapeutic self-care demand of selected patients. Students will utilize the clinical pathways in providing care to patients with complex health problems. Principles of delegation are implemented.
2525 6:30a-10:45a MW HOSP Angel V M
11:00a-3:00p MW HOSP Angel V M
Above section 2525 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 25 to Dec 15.
2526 6:30a-10:45a MW HOSP Staff
11:00a-3:00p MW HOSP Staff
Above section 2526 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 25 to Dec 15.
2527 6:30a-10:45a WTh HOSP Staff
11:00a-3:00p WTh HOSP Staff
Above section 2527 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 27 to Dec 16. Cedars program
2529 6:30a-10:45a WTh HOSP Williams E J
11:00a-3:00p WTh HOSP Williams E J
Above section 2529 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 27 to Dec 16.
2924 6:30a-10:45a WTh HOSP Staff
11:00a-3:00p WTh HOSP Staff
Above section 2924 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 27 to Dec 16. Cedars Program
NURSNG 36, CALCULATIONS IN DRUGS AND SOLUTIONS 1 UNIT
Prerequisite: None.
This course reviews the mathematics used in medical calculation. It investigates the systems of measurements and methods of computing safe and accurate medical dosages.
2530 4:00p-6:05p Th MAD 213 Adler M M
Above section 2530 meets for 8 weeks, Sept 02 to Oct 21, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
NEW 3002 4:00p-6:05p W MAD 117 Adler M M
Above section 3002 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 27 to Dec 15, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
NURSNG 40, NURSING OF CHILDREN 1.5 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Nursng 35, Nursng 35L, and Psychology 19 (or Nursing 19 and Advanced Placement).
Nursing 40 and 40L must be taken concurrently.
The focus of this course is to assist the nursing student in acquiring the essential knowledge and principles of pediatric nursing. The student will plan and provide nursing care to the hospitalized child with common health deviations. Preventive and safety measures appropriate to the developmental level of children are incorporated due to children being dependent-care agents. Students will utilize critical thinking/problem solving to modify therapeutic nursing interventions and communication techniques based on the developmental level of the child. Emphasis is also on health promotion, preventive measures, developmental principles, and the impact of illness on the family.
2531 11:30a-2:00p WTh MAD 213 Adler M M
Above section 2531 meets for 5 weeks, Sept 01 to Sept 30, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
2925 11:30a-2:00p WTh MAD 213 Adler M M
Above section 2925 meets for 5 weeks, Oct 06 to Nov 04, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
NURSNG 40L, NURSING OF CHILDREN LAB 1.5 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Nursng 35, Nursng 35L, and Psychology 19 (or Nursing 19 and Advanced Placement).
Nursing 40 and 40L must be taken concurrently.
The pediatric clinical experience provides opportunities to assist the nursing student in planning and managing nursing assistance for hospitalized pediatric patients with common health deviations. The learner will have opportunities to demonstrate competency in the application of critical thinking to aid in decision-making, organizational skills, nursing theory, and concepts. Implementation strategies reflect increasing breadth and depth of theory and utilization of therapeutic communication techniques appropriate for the pediatric population.
2926 6:30a-11:00a MT HOSP Adler M M
11:30a-4:00p MT HOSP Adler M M
Above section 2926 meets for 5 weeks, Aug 30 to Sept 28.
2927 2:00p-6:00p MT HOSP Staff
6:30p-10:30p MT HOSP Staff
Above section 2927 meets for 5 weeks, Oct 04 to Nov 02.
4596 2:00p-6:00p MT HOSP Adler M M
6:30p-9:55p MT HOSP Adler M M
Above section 4596 meets for 5 weeks, Oct 04 to Nov 02.
NURSNG 45, WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE 1.5 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Nursing 35, Nursing 35L, and Psychology 19 (or Nursing 19 and Advanced Placement).
Nursng 45 and 45L must be taken concurrently.
This course utilizes Orem’s Self Care Model as a framework to assess the special needs of women and manage their health care throughout the life span. Emphasis is placed on the enhancement of critical thinking skills to promote health of the childbearing family during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. Focus is on the normal process of childbearing and newborn care and includes discussion of high-risk maternal and perinatal conditions. Therapeutic communication techniques are integrated that recognize the unique relationship of the perinatal nurse and the childbearing family. Course content builds upon previously acquired medical/surgical concepts, professional role, and leadership behaviors.
2928 9:30a-11:50a MT MAD 216 McCaskill C J
Above section 2928 meets for 5 weeks, Aug 30 to Sept 28, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
2929 9:30a-11:50a MT MAD 216 McCaskill C J
Above section 2929 meets for 5 weeks, Oct 04 to Nov 02, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
NURSNG 45L, WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE LAB 1.5 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Nursing 35, Nursing 35L, and Psychology 19 (or Nursing 19 and Advanced Placement).
Nursng 45 and 45L must be taken concurrently.
The focus of this nursing laboratory course is to provide the student with the opportunity to apply the self care model when managing the care of women across the life span. Students will assess, plan, provide, and evaluate care of women during the childbearing experience in the clinical setting. Opportunities will be provided to allow the student to enhance critical thinking skills while promoting women’s health behaviors. Students will utilize therapeutic communication strategies in all interactions with clients while providing care. Laboratory experiences will occur in the acute care setting and will build upon previously acquired medical/surgical concepts, professional, and leadership behaviors.
2930 11:00a-3:00p WTh HOSP McCaskill C J
3:30p-6:55p WTh HOSP McCaskill C J
Above section 2930 meets for 5 weeks, Sept 01 to Sept 30.
2931 7:00a-11:00a WTh HOSP Staff
11:30a-2:55p WTh HOSP Staff
Above section 2931 meets for 5 weeks, Sept 01 to Sept 30.
2932 11:00a-3:00p WTh HOSP McCaskill C J
3:30p-6:55p WTh HOSP McCaskill C J
Above section 2932 meets for 5 weeks, Oct 06 to Nov 04.
NURSNG 50, PROFESSIONAL ROLE TRANSITION 1 UNIT
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Nursing 45 and Nursing 45L.
The purpose of this course is to facilitate the transition from student nurse to the role of entry-level staff nurse. Emphasis is on the theoretical concepts of leadership and management. The student will integrate knowledge and skills pertinent to the role of manager of care for a group of patients and members of the health care team. The role of manager incorporates delegation, priority setting, legal-ethical issues, and health care delivery systems. Issues and trends relevant to professional nursing will be explored.
2934 9:00a-12:05p M MAD 213 Adler M M
Above section 2934 meets for 7 weeks, Nov 08 to Dec 20, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
NURSNG 50L, PROFESSIONAL ROLE TRANSITION LAB 2 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Nursing 45 and Nursing 45L.
The purpose of this course is to facilitate the transition from student nurse to the role of entry level staff nurse. Emphasis is on the implementation of theoretical concepts of leadership and management. This course will allow the student to apply knowledge and skills pertinent to the role of manager of care for a group of patients and members of the health care team. The role of manager incorporates delegation, priority setting, legal ethical considerations, and health care delivery.
2939 1:00p-2:25p M MAD 216 Staff
Arrange-17 Hours HOSP Adler M M
Above section 2939 meets for 7 weeks, Nov 08 to Dec 21, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
2940 1:00p-2:25p M MAD 216 Staff
Arrange-17 Hours HOSP Staff
Above section 2940 meets for 7 weeks, Nov 08 to Dec 21, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
2941 1:00p-2:25p M MAD 216 Staff
Arrange-17 Hours HOSP Staff
Above section 2941 meets for 7 weeks, Nov 08 to Dec 21, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.