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Nursing
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Nursing Program prepares individuals to become Registered
Nurses. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in natural
and social sciences and an understanding of patient care in a
variety of settings.
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NURSING 067
Fundamentals of Caregiving (2.5)
This course meets the Washington State requirements for 'Fundamentals of Care Giving' certificate in order to be employed in community care giving settings. Mandatory P/NC grading.
NURSING 068
Receiving Nurse Delegation (1)
This course prepares the student to receive delegation of selected nursing tasks under the Washington State Nurse Delegation regulations. Mandatory P/NC grading.
NURSING 069
Nursing Assistant Training (6.5)
This course prepares the student to be a nursing assistant. Federal and state requirements for taking the Nursing Assistant Certification Examination will be included. Mandatory P/NC grading.
NURSING 070
Comprehensive Nursing Assistant Training (10)
This course prepares the student to be a nursing assistant for the care of residents of community and long term care facilities. Requirements for 'Fundamentals of Care Giving,' 'Nurse Delegation,' and federal and state requirements for taking the Nursing Assistant Certification examination will be included. Mandatory P/NC grading.
NURSING 094
Success Strategies for Nursing Students (2)
Support for academic success in Nursing. Includes reading, study, andtest-taking skills, working in culturally diverse groups, drug dosage computation, and campus support services. An optional course recommended for those interested in improving academic skills or for whom English is not the native language. Previously NURS 091. Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing program. Concurrent enrollment in NURS 121 orpermission required. Mandatory P/NC grading.
NURSING 095
Critical Thinking in the Nursing Process (2)
An optional problem-solving seminar designed to assist students in developing their critical thinking skills in relationship to the nursing process. Emphasis will be on case studies. Previously NURS 092. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in NURS 152 or permission. Mandatory P/NC grading.
NURSING 121
Communication in Nursing (2)
Students apply basic principles of communication and human relations to health care settings. Includes identification of problems in humanrelationships and techniques for working successfully with clients, families, co-workers, and others of diverse backgrounds in the health care environment. Equiv. to NURSE 121. Previously NURS 130. Prerequisit: Admission to the Nursing Program. Concurrently with NURS 131. Mandatory decimal grading.
NURSING 131
Skills Practice Laboratory for Communication (1)
Practice of communication skills including communicating within the health care team and with clients; group process; and responding to individuals with varying needs, ages, and problems. Techniques for managing personal stress in health care settings are explored. Prerequisites: Admission to the Nursing program. Mandatory P/NC grading.
NURSING 141
Foundations of Nursing Practice (3)
Organizing framework foundational to the nursing program. Concepts include critical thinking, nursing process, total person, homeostasis, environment, human needs, lifespan development of the older adult, and responsibilities of the RN. Equiv to NURSE 122. Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program. Concurrent with NURS 151 and 161. Mandatory decimal grading.
NURSING 142
Nursing Practice and Common Health Disturbances (5)
Nursing care for persons with common health disorders related to: immobility, malnutrition, infection, inflammation, healing, pain, post-operative care, unconsciousness, dementia, diabetes, integumentary and musculoskeletal disorders. Cultural needs, grief response and needs of the dying child and their family. Previously NURS 140. Prerequisite: NURS 121, 131, 141, 151, 161. Mandatory decimal grading.
NURSING 143
Nursing Practice & Complex Health Disturbances I (6)
Third course in the nursing sequence with emphasis on hospitalized patients with complex health disturbances. Focus is on the surgical experience, fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance, respiratory, cardiac, neurological, immunological, cancer, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and sensory problems. Previously NURS 150. Prerequisite: NURS 142, 162, 152 or advanced placement LPN entry. Mandatory decimal grading.
NURSING 151
Nursing Foundations Practicum (4)
Provides oportunity for student to apply the nursing process, communication techniques, and basic nursing skills in a long-term care setting. Equiv. to NURSE 142. Previously NURS 134. Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program. Concurrently with NURS 141 and 161. Mandatory P/NC grading.
NURSING 152
Common Health Disturbances Practicum (4)
Provides the opportunity to expand the use of nursing process and technical skills when caring for hospitalized persons. Emphasizes medication administration, health teaching and interpersonal communication. Taken concurrently with NURS 142, 162. Previously NURS 142. Prerequisite: NURS 121, 131, 141, 151, 161. Mandatory P/NC grading.
NURSING 153
Complex Health Disturbances I Practicum (5)
Students provide care for hospitalized individuals with complex health disturbances with special emphasis on those related to fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalance, cancer, immune, gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, and eye and ear dysfunction and on individuals undergoing surgery. Concurrent enrollment in NURS 143 required. Mandatory P/NC grading.
NURSING 161
Skills Practice Laboratory I (1)
Provides on-campus experience practicing basic nursing skills. Equiv. to NURSE 132. Previously NURS 133. Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program. Concurrent enrollment in NURS 141 and 151. Mandatory P/NC grading.
NURSING 162
Skills Practice Laboratory II (1)
Provides progression in the practice of nursing skills in an on-campus laboratory setting. Taken concurrently with NURS 142 and 152. Previously NURS 141. Prerequisites: NURS 121, 131, 141, 151, 161. Mandatory P/NC grading.
NURSING 163
Skills Practice Laboratory III (1)
Third level in the Nursing sequence where students practice and demonstrate nursing skills in an on-campus laboratory setting. Previously NURS 152. Prerequisites: NURS 142, 162, 152 or permission. Mandatory P/NC grading. Concurrent enrollment in NURS 143 required.
NURSING 221
Nurs Practice and Complex Health Disturbances II (2.5)
Fourth course in the Nursing sequence, with emphasis on care of the person with complex health disturbances. Includes emphasis on neurological, biliary, genitourinary, renal and reproductive system dysfunctions. Nursing role with toxins and bioterrorism is included. Previously NURS 230. Prerequisite: NURS 131, 143, 163. Mandatory decimal grading.
NURSING 222
Nursing Practice and the Childbearing Family (3)
Provides knowledge related to physiological and psychological changes occurring during the childbearing experience. Major focus is homeostasis for mother, newborn, and family unit. Explores cultural implications and diverse approaches and attitudes regarding childbearing. Taken concurrently with NURS 232. Previously NURS 240. Prerequisites: NURS 221, 231, 241, 251. Mandatory decimal grading.
NURSING 223
Nursing Practice&Complex Health Disturbances III (3)
Final course in the nursing sequence focusing on nursing care of persons throughout the life-span with complex health disorders related to hematopoietic disorders; acute renal, cardiac, and respiratory disorders, trauma, severe burns and the hospitalized child. Pharmacology is integrated. Previously NURS 270. Prerequisite: NURS 222, 232, 242, 252. Mandatory decimal grading.
NURSING 231
Complex Health Disturbances II Practicum (5)
Students provide care for hospitalized individuals with complex health disturbances with special emphasis on those related to neurological, liver organ system, reproductive system dysfunction and disorders related to the effects of toxic agents on the body while integrating understanding of psychosocial disorders. Prerequisites: NURS 121, 131, 143, 163, 153. Mandatory P/NC grading.
NURSING 232
Nursing and Childbearing Family Practicum (4)
Expands use of the nursing process and advanced skills to the care ofthe childbearing family unit with emphasis on antepartal, intrapartal and postpartal care of mothers and newborns in both acute care and community settings. Taken concurrently with NURS 222. Previously NURS 241. Mandatory P/NC grading.
NURSING 233
Complex Health Disturbances III Practicum (4)
Clinical nursing practice in an acute care setting in which students are to apply theory attained in all previous levels as well as theory of Nursing 270. Focuses on transition to registered nurse role. Taken concurrently with NURS 223. Previously NURS 271. Prerequisite: NURS 222, 232, 242, 252. Mandatory P/NC grading.
NURSING 241
Nursing Practice and Psychosocial Disturbance (2.5)
Concepts of mental health, psychopathology, treatment modalities, psychopharmacology and the effect of culture and development on mental health status, and the mental health system and its effect on individuals are explored. Principles of psychosocial nursing and work with the interdisciplinary team are emphasized. Previously NURS 232. Prerequisites: NURS 121, 131, 143, 163, 153. Mandatory P/NC grading.
NURSING 242
Nursing Practice and Health Promotion (3.5)
Provides knowledge related to maintaining and promoting optimal health for individuals and families. Discusses health disparity as it relates to power / privilege. Emphasis is on supporting client self-determination and self care in the home and community. Prerequisite: NURS221, 231, 241, 251. Mandatory decimal grading.
NURSING 243
Managing Nursing Care in the Health Care System (3)
Presents basic management theory applied to nursing and the management of patient/client care. Explores the challenges, issues, and trends affecting the nursing profession and the health care system of today. Provides information relative to legal issues surrounding nursing practice. Previously NURS 272. Prerequisite: NURS 220, 221, 231, 252 or permission. Mandatory decimal grading.
NURSING 251
Psychosocial Disturbance Practicum (2)
Provision of care for individuals with psychiatric disturbances in a variety of settings. Working with interdisciplinary team is emphasized. Concurrent enrollment in NURS 241 required. Previously NURS 233. Prerequisites: NURS 143, 163, 153. Mandatory P/NC grading.
NURSING 252
Nursing and Health Promotion Practicum (1.5)
Clinical practice in ambulatory and community settings. The major focus is on use of nursing process and promoting health and self determination with consideration of underserved populations. Previously NURS243. Prerequisite: NURS 221, 231, 241, 251 or instructor's permission. Mandatory P/NC grading.
NURSING 253
Managing Nursing Care Practicum (2)
Basic management theory and nursing theory from entire program applied to the management of patient/client care. Emphasis on moving into the registered nursing role. Concurrent enrollment in NURS 243. Previously NURS 273. Prerequisite: NURS 222, 232, 242, 252. Mandatory P/NC grading.
NURSING 290
Leadership Experience in Nursing (2)
An elective course that focuses on support for students in leadership positions in organizations. Emphasizes developing skills for group leading, recruitment of others into the organization's programs, organizing and planning events, fund raising, and managing conflict within organizations. Mandatory P/NC grading.
NURSING 291
Special Topics in Nursing (1)
Classes forcusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in nursing. Previously NURS 281.
NURSING 292
Special Topics in Nursing (2)
Classes forcusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in nursing. Previously NURS 282.
NURSING 293
Special Topics in Nursing (3)
Classes forcusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in nursing. Previously NURS 283.
NURSING 294
Special Topics in Nursing (4)
Classes forcusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in nursing. Previously NURS 284.
NURSING 295
Special Topics in Nursing (5)
Classes forcusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in nursing. Previously NURS 285.
NURSING 297
Individual Project in Nursing (1)
Individual project in a specific area of nursing. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of student's educational and work experience.
NURSING 298
Individual Project in Nursing (2)
Individual project in a specific area of nursing. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of student's educational and work experience.
NURSING 299
Individual Project in Nursing (3)
Individual project in a specific area of nursing. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of student's educational and work experience.
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