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Structured nursing tutorial assistance and nursing study skills to help students achieve success in their respective block of nursing courses. Nursing process and critical thinking application skills emphasized. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in the Nursing program or permission of Department Chair.

Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in the Nursing program or permission of Department Chair.

Introduction and utilization of Nurse of the Future competencies to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes to provide safe, quality patient care across the wellness-illness continuum in selected medical-surgical and mental health patients. Basic care concepts and nursing process are utilized to meet the needs of adult and older adult patients.

Prerequisites: (AZ or National Paramedic Registry Certificate), acceptance into MCCD Nursing adv placemt, grade of C or better in NUR187, and (1 yr current work experience utilizing Paramedic scope of practice or permission of Nursing Dept. Chairperson).

Introduction of Nurse of the Future competencies as a foundational framework for development of the professional nurse. Basic care concepts, the nursing process, and clinical reasoning are utilized to meet the needs of adult and older adult patients.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program.

Introduction to the role of the nursing assistant for clients across the wellness/illness continuum within the nurse assisting scope of practice. Includes basic problem solving processes specific to meeting the basic and holistic needs of clients, therapeutic communication skills, interventions to ensure the needs and safety of the client, specific types of diseases, conditions and alterations in behavior of the client. Focus is on the special needs of the older adult client in the acute and long-term care settings, and basic care skills and procedures. Provides opportunity for the development of clinical competency in the performance of selected nurse assisting skills and procedures through participation in the care of clients.

Prerequisites: Reading and math assessment as well as completion of all required Health and Safety documents.

Foundational knowledge, skills, and professional concepts essential for beginning practical nursing practice. History and core values of nursing; the role, scope, and ethical and legal responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); and the principles of critical thinking and the nursing process. Basic anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology, infection control, nutrition, pharmacology, mental health concepts, and developmental considerations for adult and geriatric patients. Nursing skills, safe medication administration, medication calculations, therapeutic communication, and the use of healthcare technology and documentation systems are included. Supervised laboratory and clinical learning experiences support the development of safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care within the LPN scope of practice.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Fast Track Practical Nursing program.

Utilization of Nurse of the Future competencies and clinical judgment measures to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes to provide safe, quality patient care across the wellness-illness continuum in selected medical-surgical and mental health patients.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BIO202 and NUR152) or permission of Nursing Department Chair.

Advances the knowledge and skills required for practical nursing practice, emphasizing care of childbearing, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients with increasingly complex health needs. Students apply clinical judgment, therapeutic communication, and the nursing process while integrating pathophysiology, pharmacology, nutrition, and infection control principles. Learning experiences include intermediate nursing skills, safe medication administration, intravenous therapy within the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) scope, and health promotion across the lifespan. Through supervised clinical, precepted, and capstone experiences, students develop competence in prioritization, delegation, teamwork, and professional accountability, demonstrating readiness for transition into entry-level practical nursing practice.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in NUR160PN.

Application of critical thinking strategies and clinical judgment measures related to holistic care of the newborn and childbearing patients. Integration of concepts related to holistic care of adults and older adult patients with selected acute and chronic alterations in health. Integration of professional nursing standards in role development. Utilization of previous knowledge of physical, biologic, psycho-social sciences, and the cultural, spiritual aspects of nursing care. Integration of concepts of nutrition, pharmacology, communication, health promotion, and pathophysiology into nursing care.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CRE101 or appropriate district placement) and NUR172 and PSY101] or permission of Nursing Department Chair.

Applies Nurse of the Future competencies and clinical judgment measures to practice and manage care for the child/family unit and adults requiring complex care throughout the wellness/illness continuum, and prepare for transition from student to professional nurse.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BIO205 and NUR252) or permission of Nursing Department Chair.