COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
RNSG - Registered Nurse Education
RNSG 1153. HIGH RISK CHILDBEARING FAMILY (1-0-1) 51.3801
Study of concepts related to the provision of nursing care for high risk childbearing families with emphasis on judgment, skills and professional values within a legal/ ethical framework. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301, PHIL 2306, RNSG 1162, 1343, 2160. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
RNSG 1160. CLINICAL (FOUNDATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE) (06-1) 51.3801
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Introduction to the nursing profession and the role of the nurse in the provision of direct nursing care to clients and the application of the beginning concepts of caring, communication, competence, and clinical decision making. Must be repeated if RNSG 1413 is not successful. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, 2402, HPRS 1106 and 1204. Concurrent: RNSG 1413. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
RNSG 1161. CLINICAL (COMMON CONCEPTS OF ADULT HEALTH) (06-1) 51.38016914
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Emphasis on the role of the nurse in clinical decision making using the nursing process and common medical-surgical nursing skills. Builds on Level I skills and concepts of caring, communication, competence, and clinical decision making. Must be repeated if RNSG 1341 is not successful. Concurrent: RNSG 1341. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
RNSG 1162. CLINICAL (COMPLEX CONCEPTS OF ADULT HEALTH) (06-1) 51.38016914
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse in clinical decision making using the nursÂŹing process and complex medical-surgical nursing skills. Builds on Level II skills and concepts of caring, communication, competence, and clinical decision making. Must be repeated if RNSG 1343 is not successful. Concurrent: RNSG 1343. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
RNSG 1163. CLINICAL (LVN-RN TRANSITION) (0-6-1) 51.38016914
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Emphasis is on the transition of the LVN to the role of the professional nurse in clinical decision making usÂŹing the nursing process and medical-surgical nursing skills. Builds on skills and concepts of caring, communication, competence, and clinical decision making. Must be repeated if RNSG 1327 is not successful. Concurrent: RNSG 1327. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
RNSG 1166. PRACTICUM (CAPSTONE) (0-8-1) 51.38016914
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. This Level IV course focuses on clinical decision making using the nursing process and all medical surgical nursing skills and concepts. Prerequisites: RNSG 1162, 1343, 2160, 2213, ENGL 1301, PHIL 2306. Concurrent or prerequisite: RNSG 1153, 2161, 2331, ENGL 1302. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
RNSG 1201. PHARMACOLOGY (2-0-2) 51.3801
Introduction to the science of pharmacology with emphasis on the actions, interactions, adverse effects and nursing implications of each drug classification. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401 Pre-requisite or concurrent: HPRS 1106 and 1204. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
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