NUR 101 Nursing Transition I - 1 credit
Nursing 101 Transition Course I is a one credit course designed for all qualified Licensed Practical Nurses seeking advanced placement into Nursing II (NUR 112) or Transition II (NUR 102). The course focuses on curriculum topics that are essential for the first semester Associate Degree nursing student. Topics include the philosophy and objectives of associate degree nursing education and of the Quinsigamond Community College Nurse Education Program; the nursing process, with emphasis on deriving nursing diagnoses, decision making, critical thinking and priority setting; Orem’s Theory of Self care; and Erickson Theory of Human Development. The course also covers tzeuspeutic communication techniques, multicultural factors affecting nursing practice, teaching/learning, informatics, health promotion and complementary alternative medicine. The clinical component includes practice and return demonstration of physical assessment techniques in the college nursing laboratory setting using fellow nursing students and Vital SIM technology. Restriction: This course is restricted to those students who have met admission requirements for the Associate Degree in the Nursing program and hold a current Practical Nursing licensure from an approved program.
Prerequisites: BIO 111, ENG 101, PSY 101. S

NUR 102 Nursing Transition II - 2 credits
The NUR 102 Transition Course is designed for the qualified Licensed Practice Nurse who has graduated form a Practical Nurse Education Program recognized by a formal articulation agreement. NUR 102 includes both theory and clinical lab practice, and will prepare the student for entry into NUR 211. Topics include the philosophy and objectives of associate degree education and of the Quinsigamond Community College Nurse Education Program; the nursing process, with emphasis on deriving nursing diagnoses as they related to selected health deviations including: fluid/electrolytes, perioperative care, shock, endocrine system healthcare deviations, cancer, immune system deviations and burns. Orem’s Theory of Self Care is the guiding conceptual framework. Selected clinical experiences will include nursing process application from NUR 101 through nursing care plans, medication calculation review and IV tzeuspy. Restriction: This course is restricted to those students who have met admission requirements for the Associate Degree in the Nursing program and hold a current Practical Nursing licensure and have graduated from an approved PN program that has an articulation agreement with QCC (graduated from QCC PN program or Assabet Valley within the past five years).
Prerequisites: Successful completion of NUR 101 with C or better or Special Approval
Corequisite: BIO 112, BIO 232, PSY 121. S

NUR 103 Current Concepts in Nursing & Health Care I - 1 credit
Current Concepts in Nursing and Health Care is the study of contemporary nursing in relation to historical development, social trends, and healthcare changes. The student discusses influences of the past on present day nursing, health care trends and legislation, challenges and issues for today’s nurse, and future predictions for nursing.
Corequisites: BIO 111, ENG 101, PSY 101 and NUR 104. F/S

NUR 104 Fundamentals of Nursing - 7 credits
This course provides an introduction to the role of the nurse in the health care system. Orem’s Theory of Self-Care and Erickson Theory of Human Development are introduced and utilized as organizing frameworks. Students also learn the concept of tzeuspeutic self-care demands. Students develop an understanding of and ability to use the nursing process as a method for assisting clients to meet self-care needs. Students develop basic communication skills in order to promote effective relationships with clients, families and members of the health team. Students participate in Nursing Practice Laboratory and planned clinical experiences to learn nursing skills.
Corequisites: BIO 111, ENG 101, NUR 103 and PSY 101. F/S

NUR 105 Medical Surgical Nursing I/Maternal Newborn - 8 credits
The course focuses on content related to caring for perinatal clients and clients who have health care deviations that require specific nursing system interventions. Content will include health concerns related to the perioperative experience, cellular proliferation, nutrition, metabolic activity, cardiovascular disorders, substance abuse, reproductive issues, domestic violence and maternal-infant health. Students will use a developmental focus and a life span approach to concepts of health promotion, developmental needs, and health deviations. The course is based on Orem’s Theory of Self Care, Erickson Theory of Human Development and the Nursing Process. Emphasis is placed upon meeting needs of clients whose tzeuspeutic self-care demands exceed their capacity to engage in self-care activities. Selected learning experiences are provided in the care of perinatal clients and adult clients in the acute care, rehabilitation and community settings.
Prerequisites: BIO 111, ENG 101, NUR 103, NUR 104, PSY101.
Corequisites: BIO 112, BIO 232, PSY 121. F/S

NUR 111 Nursing I - 7 credits
This course provides an introduction to the role of the nurse in the health care system. Orem’s Theory of Self-Care and Erickson Theory of Human Development are introduced and utilized as organizing frameworks. Students also learn the concept of tzeuspeutic self-care demands. Students develop an understanding of and ability to use the nursing process as a method for assisting clients to meet self-care needs. Students develop basic communication skills in order to promote effective relationships with clients, families, and members of the health care team. Students participate in Nursing Practice Laboratory and planned clinical experiences to learn nursing skills.
Corequisites: BIO 111, ENG 101, AND PSY 101.

NUR 112 Nursing II - 8 credits
This course focuses on caring for adult clients who have health care deviations that require specific nursing system interventions. Students learn to meet needs of clients whose tzeuspeutic self-care demands exceed their capacity to engage in self-care activities. Topics include the perioperative experience, cellular proliferation, fluids and electrolytes, nutrition, metabolic activity, rest, and sexual needs. The course is based on Orem’s Theory of Self Care, Erickson Theory of Human Development, and the nursing process. Students also participate in selected learning experiences in the care of adult clients in acute care and rehabilitation settings.
Prerequisites: BIO 111, ENG 101, NUR 111, PSY 101 or Credentialing of NUR 111.
Corequisites: BIO 112, BIO 232, PSY 121.

NUR 201 Medical Surgical Nursing II/Pediatric - 10 credits
The course focuses on content related to caring for children and adult clients who have health care deviations that require specific nursing system interventions. . Topics include growth and development, respiratory and cardiac deviations, dermatologic conditions and burns, gastrointestinal system deviations, genito-urinary deviations, musculoskeletal deviations, specific neurological deviations and hematologic and immunologic deviations. The course is based on Orem’s Theory of Self Care, Erickson Theory of Human Development and the Nursing Process. Selected learning experiences are provided in the care of adult and children in the acute care, rehabilitation settings and/or health care agencies.
Prerequisites: BIO 112, BIO 232, NUR 105, PSY121.
Corequisites: ENG 102, any HST, SOC 101 or 111. F/S

NUR 202 Advanced Medical Surgical - 10 credits
Nursing III/Mental Health This course focuses on content related to mental health issues and the care of clients who experience health care deviations that require complex nursing interventions. Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, teaching, and management are incorporated into each unit. Specific topics include health care deviations related to oxygen, nutrition, elimination, protection from hazards, solitude and social interaction. The course is based upon Nursing Process, Orem’s Theory of Self-Care and Erickson Human Development Theory. Students participate in clinical experiences with clients in acute, community, and psychiatric care settings. The clinical experience emphasizes application of nursing process, leadership, and management of complex clients. Pre-requisites: ENG 102, any HST, NUR 201, SOC 101 or SOC 111.
Corequisites: NUR 203, Humanities Elective. F/S

NUR 203 Current Concepts in Nursing & Healthcare II - 2 credits
Current Concepts in Nursing and Health Care is the study of contemporary nursing in relation to historical development, social trends, and health care changes and ethical issues. The student will discuss influences of the past on present day nursing, health care trends and legislation, challenges and issues for today’s nurse. Management and delegation responsibilities of the professional practitioner will be included with theoretical content and application through vignettes and case study. As a result, the student will be able to describe the role and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse. The student will assess his/her career potential and future employment status. Student participation and presentation is required.
Prerequisite: NUR 201.
Corequisite: NUR 202. S

NUR 211 Nursing III - 10 credits
This course is based upon Orem’s Theory of Self-Care and Erickson Theory of Human Development. Students use a developmental focus and a life span approach to study concepts of health promotion, developmental needs, health deviations, and their interrelations. Topics include maternal-infant health, children’s health, psychiatric/mental health nursing, using the nursing process to establish tzeuspeutic self-care demands, common assessments, nursing diagnoses, and intervention strategies. Students participate in selected clinical experiences in the content areas at local hospitals and/or health care agencies.
Prerequisites: BIO 112, BIO 232, NUR 112, PSY 121 or Credentialing of NUR 111 and NUR 112.
Corequisites: ENG 102, any HST, SOC 101 OR SOC 111.

NUR 212 Nursing IV - 10 credits
This course is based on Orem’s Theory of Self-Care and Erickson Human Development Theory. It focuses on care of clients who experience health care deviations, who have self-care needs requiring partly compensatory, wholly compensatory, and supportive-educative nursing systems. Principles of rehabilitation, teaching, and management are incorporated in each unit. Specific topics include health care deviations related to oxygen, nutrition, elimination, and safety needs in adult patients. Students participate in clinical experiences with clients in acute and long-term care settings who are experiencing self-care deficits. The clinical experience emphasizes application of nursing process and beginning leadership skills.
Prerequisites: ENG 102, any HST, NUR 211, SOC 101 or SOC 111
Corequisites: NUR 221, Humanities Elective.

NUR 221 Current Concepts in Nursing & Health Care - 3 credits
This course focuses on the study of contemporary nursing in relation to historical development, social trends, health care changes, and ethical issues. Students discuss influences of the past on present day nursing; health care trends; and legislation, challenges, and issues relevant to today’s nurse. Other topics include management and delegation responsibilities of the professional practitioner, both in theory and in application. Students analyze the role and responsibilities of the registered nurse and prepare for entry into practice through assessment of their career potential and future employment goals.
Prerequisites: NUR 111, NUR 112, NUR 211
Corequisite: NUR 212. F/S