NURE 130 - Nursing Trends and Concepts
This course introduces the student to the profession of nursing, its evolution, current trends and issues. The role of the nurse within the health care delivery system is incorporated throughout the course. An overview of nursing theories and conceptual frameworks, will be presented. Nursing process will be introduced as the method of formulating and providing care in nurse-client interactions. Elements of normal nutrition will be introduced. A review of basic math principles will be conducted with later emphasis on dosage calculation for medication administration. The theory base provided in NURE 130 will be built upon and applied in subsequent nursing courses.
4 hours theory per week; 4 credits; 15 week course.
Pre-requisites: Completion of all developmental courses and GPA of 2.5 (effective spring 2007) or higher. Co-requisites BIO 105, CHE 105 or CHE 113, ENG 101.
NURE 131 - Nursing I
Nursing 131 is an introductory course designed to establish the foundations of knowledge, attitudes and psychomotor skills necessary for beginning practice. The role of the nurse in the multi-cultural health care delivery system will focus on nursing care for selected health problems. Commonly seen health deviations within the adult population will be introduced. Basic health assessment skills will be introduced. Students participate in clinical experiences in the Learning/Simulation Lab and acute and extended care settings for the application of fundamental nursing principles.
4 hours theory, 12 hours clinical per week; 8 credits; 15 week course; (GPA 2.5 effective fall 2007).
Pre-requisites: NURE 130, BIO 105, ENG 101, CHE 105 (or CHE 113); GPA 2.3.
Co-requisites: BIO 106, PSY 101.
NURE 132 - Nursing II
Nursing 132 builds upon the foundation of Nursing 130/131. It explores the roles of the professional nurse as a member of the health care team utilizing critical thinking and problem solving skills with expansion of health assessment techniques while caring for adults experiencing acute/chronic disruptions of existing patterns of normalcy. The student will be utilizing the nursing process, developing and refining clinical skills as well as establishing priorities in predictable health care situations. Learning experiences are provided in the classroom, learning lab and in multi-cultural adult medical/surgical facilities and the community.
4 hours theory, 12 hours clinical per week. 8 credits; 15 week course.
Pre-requisites: NURE 131, BIO 106, PSY 101; GPA 2.3; (GPA 2.5 effective spring 2008).
Co-requisites BIO 108, PSY 205.
NURE 231 - Nursing III
Nursing 231 builds upon the foundation of NURE 130, 131, and 132. It explores the nurse’s role in caring for the pediatric client and childbearing family. In addition, it explores the clients situations with acute and chronic disruptions of health, as well as complex health deviations which may be life threatening. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of structured multi cultural health care settings with a parent-child focus.
4 hours theory, 12 hours clinical per week. 8 credits. G.P.A. of 2.3 (GPA 2.5 effective fall 08)
Pre-requisites: NURE 132, BIO 108, PSY 205; GPA 2.3.
Co-requisites: ENG 102, SOC 101.
NURE 232 - Nursing IV
This course emphasizes the practice of nursing as it relates to adults experiencing complex health deviations that are potentially life threatening events. Within the context of the nursing process, the NURE 232 nursing student, utilizing critical thinking skills, gains experiences in organizing, prioritizing and evaluating care for clients by assisting them to overcome those deficits which interfere with self-care. Experiences are provided in a variety of multi cultural health care settings such as the mental health units, acute care units and medical/surgical units. 5 hours theory, 15 hours clinical per week. 10 credits.
Pre-requisites: NURE 231, SOC 101, ENG 102, CHE 114 if CHE 113 was taken, G.P.A. of 2.3.
(GPA 2.5 effective spring 2009) All buy-back credits.
Co-requisites: (2) Humanities Electives.
NURE 240-242 – Selected Topics in Nursing (Elective Course)
Studies of selected events, topics, issues, or skills based on timely concerns, student requests, or community interest. These courses are designed to enhance or expand professional nursing knowledge and skills beyond the core curriculum. Individual topics will be announced prior to registration. One, two, or three credits will be offered depending on the course format and hours.
1, 2, or 3 credit hours.
Pre-requisites: Permission of the instructor.
NURE 211 - Bridge-to-Professional Nursing Core Concepts
This transition course introduces the LPN-to-RN student to the framework and concepts of the Trinitas School of Nursing program. Role socialization, communication principles, nursing process, concept care mapping, teaching/learning principles, critical thinking, legal-ethical standards/issues and the role of cultural competence in contemporary nursing will be explored. Pharmacological concepts will be discussed and a review of medication administration with emphasis on drug/IV calculations will be conducted and regularly reinforced throughout the course.
3 theory hours/week; 3 credits; 15 week course.
Pre-requisites: Proof of current LPN license,
satisfactory completion of NJ Basic
Skills Test or waiver; all buy-back credits;
BIO105,106, 108; CHE 105 or 113/114; Eng
101,102; Psy 101, 205; CHE 105 or CHE
113/114; ENG 101,102;PSY 101, 205; SOC
101; Humanities 6 credits,
G.P.A. 2.3, (GPA 2.5 effective fall 2007)
One- year employment as a LPN in a health care
setting.
Co-requisite 212.
NURE 212 - Health And Physical Assessment
This course builds upon the foundation of LPN education and introduces the student to holistic health assessment and physical examination. The course aims to develop the student’s abilities in gathering data to determine client’s health status, practices and goals as influenced by his/her own culture. Starting with assessment of normal health parameters, the student will learn to differentiate between what is within and out of acceptable limits. Within the context of care of the perioperative or gerontological client, the student will learn and use physical assessment techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation as well as other forms of data collection, such as, client interview, chart review, and analysis of laboratory and diagnostic results. The roles of the RN and the LPN in physical assessment/data collection will be discussed. The student will practice physical assessment skills and participate in laboratory experiences using scenarios involving a patient simulator in the Skills laboratory and in the application of concepts in acute health care settings. Students will also review and perform basic clinical nursing skills.
2 theory hours, 6 clinical hours per week; 4 credits; 15 week course.
Pre-requisites: Same as NURE 211; Co-requisite NURE 211.
G.P.A. 2.3, (GPA 2.5 effective fall 2007)
NURE 250 – Nursing Care of the Client with a Medical Surgical Health Deviation
This course builds upon the foundation of NURE 211, and NURE 212. It introduces the LPN to RN student to the roles of the professional nurse in clinical practice. Within the context of the nursing process, the student will be refining and developing clinical skills while caring for clients experiencing acute/chronic disruptions in normalcy with emphasis on critical thinking, physical assessment and teaching/learning principles. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of structured, multi cultural acute/chronic health care settings. Other learning experiences will occur in the classroom with assigned activities in the computer and skills laboratories.
3 hours theory, 9 clinical hours per week. 6 credits; 15 week course.
Pre-requisites: Proof of current LPN license, satisfactory completion of College Placement Test/Course or waiver, All buy-back credits, BIO 105, BIO 106, BIO 108, CHE 105 or CHE 113 & 114, ENG 101, ENG 102, PSY 101, PSY 205, SOC 101, NURE 211, NURE 212, Humanities 6 credits, G.P.A. of 2.3. (GPA 2.5 effective spring 2008)
NURE 260 - Nursing Care of Children and their Families
This course builds upon the foundation of NURE 250 and LPN education, utilizing Orem’s Self-Care Framework. It explores the role of the professional registered nurse in caring for the pediatric client. Emphasis is placed on pediatric normalcy in a child experiencing an acute or chronic health deviation from infancy through adolescence. A significant aspect of this course is an understanding of the concepts of atraumatic care, family advocacy, and an interdisciplinary approach to health care. The student will continue to utilize and modify the nursing process and teaching/learning strategies while refining critical thinking and clinical skills. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of structured, multi cultural pediatric health care settings. Other learning experiences will occur in the classroom with assigned activities in the computer and skills laboratories.
3 hours theory, 9 hours clinical per week; 3 credits; 7 week course.
Pre-requisites: NURE 250; GPA. 2.3. (GPA 2.5 effective fall 2008)
NURE 270 - Nursing Care of Women and the Childbearing Family
This course builds upon the foundation of NURE 250 and LPN education, utilizing Orem’s Self-Care Framework. It explores the role of the professional registered nurse as a member of a multi disciplinary team in caring for women and the childbearing family. Emphasis is placed on health education and community resources in relation to women’s health and the childbearing cycle. Deviations from the normal physiologic and psychosocial development are explored. The student will continue to utilize and modify the nursing process and teaching/learning strategies while refining critical thinking and clinical skills. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of structured, multi cultural health care settings. Other learning experiences will occur in the classroom with assigned activities in the computer and skills laboratories.
3 theory hours, 9 clinical hours per week. 3 credits. 7 week course.
Pre-requisites: NURE 250; GPA 2.3. (GPA 2.5 effective fall 2008)
NURE 280 – Nursing Care of the Client with Mental Illness
This course builds upon the foundation of NURE 250 and LPN education, utilizing Orem’s Self Care Framework. It explores the role of the Professional Registered Nurse as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team in caring for clients with mental illness. Emphasis is placed on mental health education and community resources available to the client and their families. The student will continue to utilize and modify the nursing process and teaching/learning strategies, while refining critical thinking and clinical skills. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of structured, multicultural, psychiatric/mental health care settings. Other learning experiences will occur in the classroom with assigned activities as well as the computer laboratory.
3 hours theory, 9 hours clinical per week; 3 credits; 7 week course.
Pre-requisites: Completion of NURE 211, 212, 250, 260, 270; GPA 2.3. (GPA 2.5 effective spring 2009)
NURE 290 - Nursing Care Of The Client With Complex Multi-System Medical/Surgical Health Deviation
NURE 290 builds upon the foundations of NURE 260, NURE 270, NURE 280 and LPN education. It explores the role of the professional registered nurse as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in caring for clients with complex multi-system medical/surgical health deviations. Emphasis is placed on organizing, prioritizing, and evaluating nursing care for clients by assisting them with self-care deficits. The student will continue to utilize and modify the nursing process and teaching/learning strategies while refining critical thinking in clinical health care settings. Other learning experiences will occur in the classroom with assigned activities in the computer and skills laboratories.
3hours theory, 9 hours clinical per week; 3 credits. 7 week course.
Pre-requisites: NURE 211, 212, 250, 260, 270, 280; Co-requisite NURE 291; GPA 2.3 (GPA 2.5 effective spring 2009)
NUR 291 - Leadership and Management Seminar
This course provides students with a forum to explore and discuss professional practice issues dealing with the role of the nurse as a manager of care, such as, delegation, priority setting, conflict resolution, evidence-based practice, standards of care, healthy work environments, current trends in health care and health care delivery systems.
2 hours theory per week; 1 credit; 7 week course.
Pre-requisites: NURE 211, 212, 250, 260, 270, 280; Co-requisite NURE 290; GPA 2.3 (GPA 2.5 effective spring 2009)
|