NUR 100 Paramedic to ADN Bridge -
This one credit course focuses on curriculum topics that are essential for those students who hold a Paramedic certification in the state of Massachusetts and who are seeking Advanced Placement into the QCC Associate of Science Degree Nurse Education Evening Program. Topics include: Foundations of Nursing Practice, Nursing Theory and Evidenced Based Practice, Scope of Practice, Legal, Ethical and Advocacy Issues, Roles basic to nursing care, role transition, actions basic to nursing care and promoting healthy psychosocial responses. Introduction to the nursing process is also discussed. Clinical lab content includes basic nursing skills practice and competency. This course also includes clinical practice of basic skills in the long-term care setting. Successful completion of this one-credit course with a "C+" or higher enables students to enter the NUR 101 Advanced Placement Nursing I course. Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Passing both BIO 111 and BIO 112 with a "C" or higher, ENG 101, PSY 101 Semester Offered: F Restriction: Restricted to those students who have met admissions requirements for the Associate in Science in Nurse Education Program and hold a current certification in Massachusetts as a Paramedic or current certification from the National Registry of

NUR 101 Advanced Placement Nursing I -
This one credit course is designed for all qualified Licensed Practical Nurses and Paramedics who are seeking advanced placement into the Evening Associate of Science Degree Program, NUR 105 course. The course focuses on curriculum topics that are essential for the first semester Associate Degree nursing student. Topics include: Nursing philosophy of the profession and of the QCC Associate of Science degree Nurse Education Program, nursing process application, decision making, critical thinking and priority setting, Orem's Theory of Self Care and Erickson Theory of Human Development. The course also reinforces roles basic to nursing care, health promotion and complementary alternative medicine, physical assessment and fluid and electrolytes. The lab component includes practice and competency of all lab modules including asepsis, wound care, and other assigned modules. Successful completion of this one-credit course with a "C+" or higher is required. Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Passing BIO 112 with a "C" or higher, PSY 101, NUR 100 or Admission to Nurse Education Advanced Placement LPN program Semester Offered: F Restriction: Restricted to those students who have met admissions requirements for the Associate Degree in the Nursing Program and hold a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in good standing

NUR 103 Current Concepts in Nursing & Health Care I -
This course 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. Successful completion of this one-credit course with a "C+" or higher is required. Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Passing BIO 111 with a "C" or higher, ENG 101
Corequisites: BIO 112, NUR 104, PSY 101 Semester Offered: F/S

NUR 104 Fundamentals of Nursing -
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 therapeutic self-care demands. Students develop an understanding of and ability to use the nursing process as a method for assisting patients to meet self-care needs. Students develop basic communication skills in order to promote effective relationships with patients, families and members of the health team. Students participate in Nursing Practice Laboratory and planned clinical experiences to learn nursing skills. Successful completion of this seven-credit course with a "C+" or higher is required. Credits: 7
Prerequisites: Passing BIO 111 with a "C" or higher, ENG 101
Corequisites: BIO 112, NUR 103, PSY 101 Semester Offered: F/S

NUR 105 Medical Surgical Nursing I/Maternal Newborn -
The course focuses on content related to caring for perinatal patients and patients 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 patients whose therapeutic self-care demands exceed their capacity to engage in self-care activities. Selected learning experiences are provided in the care of perinatal patients and adult patients in the acute care, rehabilitation and community settings. Credits: 8
Prerequisites: NUR 101 with a grade of "C+" or higher; or NUR 103 and NUR 104 with a grade of "C+" or higher
Corequisites: BIO 232, PSY 121 Semester Offered: F/S

NUR 201 Medical Surgical Nursing II/Pediatric -
The course focuses on content related to caring for children and adult patients 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, genitourinary 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. Credits: 10
Prerequisites: BIO 112, BIO 232, PSY 121, a grade of "C+" or higher is required in NUR 105
Corequisites: ENG 102, any HST, SOC 101 or SOC 111 Semester Offered: F/S/SU

NUR 202 Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing III/Mental Health -
This course focuses on content related to mental health issues and the care of patients 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 patients in acute, community, and psychiatric care settings. The clinical experience emphasizes application of nursing process, leadership, and management of complex patients. Successful completion of this 10-credit course with a "C+" or higher is required. Credits: 10
Prerequisites: ENG 102, any HST, SOC 101 or SOC 111, a grade of "C+" or higher is required in NUR 201
Corequisites: NUR 203, Humanities Elective Semester Offered: F/S

NUR 203 Current Concepts in Nursing & Health Care II -
This course 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. Successful completion of this two-credit course with a "C+" or higher is required. Credits: 2
Prerequisites: A grade of "C+" or higher is required in NUR 201
Corequisites: NUR 202 Semester Offered: F/S

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