DCB catalog 2022-24

Course Descriptions 137 women’s health, and childbearing family. Health maintenance and study of diseases and disorders affecting diverse neonates, children, women, and families along the health illness continuum and during the end stages of life are examined. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic communication, the role of the registered nurse, ethical/legal issues, and health promotion and maintenance during life stages of growth and development for neonates, children, and women. NURS 227 Clinical Applications I (4 CR) Fall. Pre: Admission to the ADN program Co: NURS 224, NURS 225, NURS 226, NCLEX review. Participate collaboratively with members of the interdisciplinary health care team to provide safe and culturally sensitive client centered care in the lab, clinical area and simulation lab. Practice parenteral medication therapies and demonstrate professional and leadership competencies while incorporating evidence-based practices and sound nursing judgment. NURS 228 Alterations in Health II (4 CR) Spring Pre: NURS 224 to NURS 227, BIOL 202, NCLEX review Co: NURS 229, NURS 237, Elective, NCLEX review. Continue the study of acute and chronic alterations in health across a variety of health care environments. Discuss the principles of clinical judgment, leadership and delegation while prioritizing and providing safe, effective, and culturally sensitive client care for individuals experiencing complex alterations in health. Analyze ethical health care, quality improvement processes and effective work practices within the health care system. NURS 229 Health Promotion and Psychosocial Nursing (2 CR) Spring; Pre: NURS 224 to 227, NCLEX review; Co: NURS 228, 237, Elective, NCLEX review. Examine safe and effective client care in the areas of health promotion for individuals and groups in communities and in care of the client experiencing psychosocial issues. Expand skills in promoting a client’s self -determination, advocating for clients, and working within the interdisciplinary health care team while making evidence-based decisions to improve the safety and quality of client care. NURS 237 Clinical Applications II (5 CR) Spring; Pre: NURS 224 to 227, NCLEX review; Co: NURS 228, 229, Elective, NCLEX review. Prioritize safe, effective, and culturally competent client care in acute and community settings during this clinical and simulation lab course. Clients with complex alterations in health and psychosocial issues are managed with a spirit of inquiry and collaboration to make evidence based clinical judgments. Quality improvement practices related to national safety goals are examined. Students will be challenged with a precepted activity during the latter part of this course. NURS 259 RN Role Transition (1CR) Spring; Pre: Admission to ADN program Examine the process of identifying and obtaining a position as a registered nurse. Explore the legislative process and reflect on the art and science of nursing. Investigate what it takes to prepare for and be successful in passing the NCLEX RN® examination. Be part of developing an evidence-based research question, use technology to prepare a portfolio, and reflect on what it means to be accountable and responsible in the role of the RN.