NUR
7000
INTRODUCTION TO NURSING CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES
2
credits, 2 hours lecture
Prerequisites:
Che 4012, Che4018, Psy1032,
Mat1622 or exemption(Score
32 or better, minimum score
14 in part one)NLN, minimum
score of 50, Pass ATI successfully,
and complete the writing
sample
Corequisites: ENG1302(grade of B; BIO3906; Psy1037.
The focus is on the philosophy, objectives, and conceptual
framework of the Nursing Program. Students are introduced to
the multiple roles of the nurse as provider of care, manager
and member within the discipline of nursing. The nursing process
is introduced; case studies may be used to provide background
information and enhance the student’s understanding of
nursing. At the end of the course, the student will be able
to describe the program’s philosophy, objectives, conceptual
framework, and the roles of the Associate Degree Nurse. Legal
and ethical issues are explored.
NUR
7001
THE SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF NURSING PRACTICE I
7
credits, 4 hours lecture,
12 hours laboratory
Prerequisites:
NUR 7000; ENG 1302(grade
of B); BIO 3906;
Corequisites: ENG 1303; BIO 3908; NUR 7002; New York State
Mandated Requirements: Infection Control and Basic Cardiac
Life Support for Health Care Professionals.
Utilizing the principles of growth and development, the student
will learn the biopsychosocial assessment of basic human needs.
Wellness promotion emphasizes. The student will utilize the
five steps of the nursing process and will demonstrate basic
technical skills of assessment. Skills and principles taught
in pre-nursing and corequisite courses will be integrated into
the course. The approach to patient care will reflect the significance
of ethical/legal issues, culture and ethnicity, and how one
adapts to the urban community.
NUR
7002
NURSING PHARMACOLOGY I
2
credits, 2 hours
Prerequisites::
NUR 7000; ENG 1302 (grade
of B); BIO 3906
Corequisites: ENG 1303; BIO 3908; NUR 7001
The student will be able to compare brand name and generic
drugs; describe the method of drug classification; explain
the drug interactions with body tissue, identify how drugs
work; explore the use of the nursing process in drug therapy;
and successfully demonstrate accurate drug calculations for
children and adults and the elderly by achieving 80% correct
response on tests. A minimum grade of B is required in this
course.
NUR
7102
NURSING PHARMACOLOGY II
2
credits, 2 hours lecture
Prerequisites:
NUR 7001; NUR 7002; ENG 1303;
BIO 3908
Corequisites: BIO 3912; NUR 7003 The student will
be able to describe accurately
all major drug classifications;
identify commonly used medications
in each classification; successfully
calculate dosages based upon
calculations appropriate for
children, adults, and the elderly
by achieving 80% correct response
on tests; develop nursing strategies
for patients receiving drugs
in each classification; and list
the relevant assessment factors
in maintaining nutrient fluid
and electrolyte balance. Students
explore the implications of drug
dependence.
NUR
7003
THE SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF NURSING PRACTICE II
7
credits, 4 hours lecture,
12 hours laboratory
Prerequisites:
: NUR 7001; NUR 7002 (minimum
grade B); ENG 1303; BIO 3908
State Mandated Requirements:
Infection Control and Basic
Cardiac Life Support for
Health Care Professionals
Corequisites: BIO 3912; NUR 7102; New York State Certification
in Child Abuse;
The student will learn to care for the growing family and use
the nursing process to assess, analyze, and plan care to meet
the needs of the pregnant mother during and after delivery.
The nursing focus is on the care of newborns, children, adolescents,
and young adults. Aspects of the psychosocial needs of the
child, adolescent, and young adult are interwoven. Alterations
in the psychosocial development and relevant nursing interventions
are analyzed with emphasis on self understanding in the use
of self as a therapeutic tool. The approach to patient care
will reflect the student’s ability to analyze the significance
of ethical/legal issues, culture, ethnicity and how one adapts
to the urban community.
NUR
7004
THE SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF NURSING PRACTICE III
7
credits, 4 hours lecture,
12 hours laboratory
Prerequisites:
NUR 7102; NUR 7003; BIO 3912;
PSY 1037
Corequisites: CUB 3130 or 3124
The student will learn to identify responses to illness and
provide appropriate nursing care. The focus is on adults who
are experiencing physiologic alterations in meeting their basic
needs. Patient education is aimed at health restoration and
maintenance. The approach to patient care will reflect the
ability to implement care based on the significance of ethical/legal
issues, culture, ethnicity and how one adapts to the urban
community. Appropriate New York State Certificate required..
NUR
7005
THE SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF NURSING PRACTICE IV
7
credits, 4 hours lecture,
12 hours laboratory
Prerequisites:
NUR 7004; CUB 3130 or 3124;
HLT 6515
Corequisites: MAT 1690; NUR 7006
The student continues to learn to identify responses to illness
and to provide appropriate nursing care. The focus is on older
individuals who are experiencing physiological alterations
in how they meet their basic needs. The approach to patient
care will reflect students’ understanding of the evaluation
of care to include ethical/legal issues, culture, ethnicity,
and how one adapts to the urban community. This course will
provide the opportunity for making the transition from student
to practitioner.
NUR
7006
ISSUES AND TRENDS IN NURSING PRACTICE
3
credits, 3 hours lecture
Prerequisites:
NUR 7004; CUB 3130 or 3124;
HLT 6515
Corequisites: MAT 1690; NUR 7005
The student will study and analyze current issues in nursing
such as the role of the Associate Degree Nurse in hospital
and ambulatory care settings. Writing and interviewing skills
necessary for applying for nursing positions will be reviewed.
The student will also learn the skills needed to make the transition
from student to graduate nurse including managerial and cost
containtment skills.
NUR
8000
LPN CLINICAL NURSING I
7
credits, 4 hours lecture,
12 hours laboratory
Prerequisites:
MAT 1622 or exempt score
of 32 with at least 14 in
part one; placement in ENG
1302(minimum grade of B required);
exempt from writing, nln,
minimum score of 50, Pass
ATI successfully, and complete
the writing sample
New York State Mandated Requirements: Infection Control and
Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Professionals
Corequisites: BIO 3906; PSY 1032; NUR 8001
This basic nursing course introduces students to the knowledge,
skills, behaviors, and role expectations required of the practical
nurse as a health care provider to culturally diverse patients
and their families throughout the life span. Selected components
of the nursing process (identifying patient problems; assisting
in planning, interventions, evaluation) are incorporated in
classroom and clinical learning experiences. The conceptual
framework, basic human needs of culturally diverse patients,
is also integrated in the course content. Selected nursing
skills are mastered in the clinical simulation laboratory prior
to the clinical rotation in long term and acute care settings.
NUR
8001
PHARMACOLOGY I
2
credits, 2 hours lecture
Prerequisites:
ENG 1302(minimum grade of
B required); MAT 1622 or
exempt score of 32 with at
least 14 in part one.
Corequisites: NUR 8000; BIO 3906; PSY 1032
The student will be able to compare brand name and generic
drugs; describe the method of drug classification; explain
the drug interactions with body tissues; identify how drugs
work; explore the use of the nursing process in drug therapy;
and successfully demonstrate accurate drug calculations for
children and adults by achieving 80% or better correct responses
on tests. A minimum grade of B is required in this course.
NUR
8002
LPN CLINICAL NURSING II (SUMMER)
3.5
credits, 4 hours lecture,
12 hours laboratory
Prerequisites:
NUR 8000; NUR 8001; BIO 3906;
PSY 1032; New York State
Mandated Requirements: Infection
Control and Basic Cardiac
Life Support for Health Care
Professionals.
Corequisites: ENG 1302(mimimum grade of B required) BIO 3908;
New York State Certification in Child Abuse
This course has three components: interactions with the child-bearing/child-rearing
family during pregnancy, labor, delivery, the puerperium and
the care of the infant through adolescence. The third component
introduces the student to concepts in mental health throughout
the life span. Topics for discussion include social issues
that lead to the disintegration of the family as a unit. Clinical
learning experiences will take place in a variety of settings.
NUR
8003
LPN CLINICAL NURSING III
7
credits, 4 hours lecture,
12 hours laboratory
Prerequisites:
NUR 8000; NUR 8001; NUR 8002;
BIO 3906; BIO 3908; PSY 1032;
ENG 1302; New York State
Certificate in Infection
Control; New York State Certification
in Child Abuse
Corequisites: BIO 3912; CUB 3130; PSY 1037; Basic Life Support
Certification
Student Focus: Utilizing components
of the nursing process based
on the biopsychosocial sciences,
the focus is on meeting multicomplex,
altered needs of adult patients,
families, and significant others.
In this course, students develop
beginning proficiency in the
performance of the roles of the
licensed practical nurse. This
course introduces the student
to the roles, functions, and
responsibilities of the practical
nurse in the care of adult patients
experiencing altered needs or
levels of wellness associated
with the occurrence of common
medical or surgical health problems
throughout the life cycle. Utilizing
the nursing process, students
are expected to integrate psychopathological,
psychosocial, spiritual, environmental,
and rehabilitative aspects in
the nursing care of the patient.
Clinical laboratory experiences
take place in acute care settings.
In order to receive a satisfactory
grade in the clinical practice
laboratory, the student must
successfully administer oral
and parenteral medications to
a group of patients without any
errors in any part of the medication
pass. The medical-surgical nursing
course serves a dual function
in that it prepares the student
for his or her role as a practical
nurse and/or for the transition
to the articulated A.A.S. RN
Program. Learning in all domains—cognitive,
affective, and psychomotor—is
fostered throughout the course.
Courses identified with an asterisk
(*) will be offered when there is
sufficient demand.
