NUR 110  Nursing I

This course introduces concepts which are basic to beginning nursing practice. Emphasis is on introducing the nurse's role as provider of care, manager of care, and member of the nursing discipline. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate beginning competence in caring for individuals with common alterations in health. Theoretical emphasis is on the nursing process and the concepts of basic human needs, communication, as well as teaching and learning principles.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 5; Lab, 3; Clinical, 6

Semester Hours Credit: 8

Prerequisites: ACA 111, BIO 168, BIO 169, ENG 111, ENG 112 or ENG 113, PSY 150 and SOC 210, Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing program, and listing as a Nursing Assistant I in North Carolina

Corequisites:BIO 275

NUR 120  Nursing II

This course provides an expanded knowledge base for delivering nursing care to individuals of various ages. Emphasis is on developing the nurse's role as provider of care, manager of care, and member of the discipline of nursing. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in the delivery of nursing care for individuals with common alterations in health. Theoretical foci emphasize utilizing the nursing process to provide nursing care for clients with selected medical/surgical disorders.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 5; Lab, 3; Clinical, 6

Semester Hours Credit: 8

Prerequisite: NUR 110 and BIO 275

Corequisites: NUR 186 and PSY 281

NUR 120B  Nursing II

This course provides an expanded knowledge base for delivering nursing care to individuals of various ages. Emphasis is on developing the nurse's role as provider of care, manager of care, and member of the discipline of nursing. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in the delivery of nursing care for individuals with common alterations in health. Theoretical foci emphasize utilizing the nursing process to provide nursing care for clients with alterations in oxygenation, fluid, and electrolytes.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 2.5; Lab, 1.5; Clinical, 3

Semester Hours Credit: 4

Prerequisite: NUR 189 and licensed as a practical nurse in North Carolina

Corequisites: BIO 169, NUR 186, and PSY 281

NUR 130  Nursing III

This course provides an expanded knowledge base for delivering nursing care to individuals of various ages. Emphasis is on expanding the nurse's role as provider of care, manager of care, and member of the nursing discipline. Upon completion, students should be able to deliver nursing care to individuals with common alterations in health. Theoretical concentration involves utilizing the nursing process to provide therapeutic communication and nursing care for clients with mental health and medical/surgical disorders.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 4; Lab, 3; Clinical, 6

Semester Hours Credit: 7

NUR 186  Clinical Supplement

This course is designed to be offered as a corequisite to any core NUR course. Emphasis is on applying the nursing process in a clinical setting. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate delivery of nursing care at the level required for the core NUR course.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 0; Lab, 0; Clinical, 3

Semester Hours Credit: 1

Prerequisites: NUR 110

Corequisite: NUR 120, NUR 120B, and PSY 281

NUR 189  Nursing Transition

This course is designed to assist the licensed practical nurse in transition to the role of the associate degree nurse. Topics include the role of the registered nurse, nursing process, homeostasis, and validation of selected nursing skills and physical assessment. Upon completion, students should be able to articulate into the Associate Degree Nursing program at the level of the generic student.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 1; Lab,3; Clinical, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 2

Prerequisites: BIO 168 and PSY 150 and licensed as practical nurse in North Carolina

Corequisite: None

NUR 210A  Nursing IV

This course provides an expanded knowledge base for delivering nursing care to individuals of various ages. Emphasis is on using collaboration as a provider of care, manager of care, and member of the discipline of nursing. Upon completion, students should be able to modify nursing care for individuals with common alterations in health. Theoretical foci emphasize the nursing process to provide nursing care for childbearing families.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 2.5; Lab, 1.5; Clinical, 6

Semester Hours Credit: 5

Prerequisite: NUR 130

Corequisites: None

NUR 210B  Nursing IV

This course provides an expanded knowledge base for delivering nursing care to individuals of various ages. Emphasis is on using collaboration as a provider of care, manager of care, and member of the nursing discipline. Upon completion, students should be able to modify nursing care for individuals with common alterations in health. Theoretical foci emphasize the nursing process to provide nursing care for clients with alterations in movement, cognition, and sensation.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 2.5; Lab, 1.5; Clinical, 6

Semester Hours Credit: 5

Prerequisite: NUR 130

Corequisites: None

NUR 220  Nursing V

This course provides an expanded knowledge base for delivering nursing care to individuals of various ages. Emphasis is on the nurse's role as an independent provider and manager of care for a group of individuals and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Upon completion, students should be able to provide comprehensive nursing care to a group of individuals with common complex health alterations. Theoretical concentration includes principles of leadership, management, and delegation while developing skills necessary for transition into professional practice.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 4; Lab, 3; Clinical, 15

Semester Hours Credit: 10

Prerequisites: NUR 210A and NUR 210B

Corequisites: None