NUR 102 Nursing Care of the Adult Client I
This course introduces the student to the nursing care of patients experiencing common recurring illnesses with expected outcomes. The focus of this course is the impact of the stressors of illness on basic human needs. The use of the nursing process is developed as the approach for assessing and diagnosing patients physiological and psychosocial needs and planning appropriate nursing interventions. The course includes the use of the college laboratory and clinical experiences in the hospital setting. Lec 4, Lab 12. Prerequisite: NUR 101, BIO 110, PSY 100, ENG 101. Note: MAT 100 and BIO 210 must be completed prior to or taken concurrently with NUR102.
Augusta
11070 Nursing Care of the Adult Client I MTH 09:00AM-11:30AM Gray 9
NUR 204 Nursing Care of the Adult Client II
NUR 204 is designed to focus on the nursing care of clients experiencing stressors that create psychological and physiological disequilibrium. Emphasis is placed on the collaborative role of the nurse as a member of a multidisciplinary mental health team. Students develop more complex skills in communication and explore nursing issues which emerge in the care of the client experiencing alterations in neurological, emotional, psychological and intellectual functioning. The nursing process is used to plan for individuals nursing approaches within the framework of basic human needs. NUR 205 is taken concurrently with NUR 204. Fifteen hours of clinical will be completed per week for one half of the semester. Prerequisite: NUR 201W, BIO 321, SOC 101, PSY 308
Augusta
(VC Broadcast Class)
08378 Nursing Care of the Adult Client II M 09:00AM-11:30AM Lombard 5
Video ConferenceReceive Sites
Nursing Care of the Adult Client II M 09:00AM-11:30AM Lombard
508381 Machias
08379 Bath/Brunswick
08382 Calais
08383 Ellsworth/Hancock
08384 Hutchinson Center
10853 Rockland
NUR 205 Nursing Care of the Adult Client III
NUR 205 builds on content in prior courses to focus on the nursing care of clients experiencing pathophysiological problems. Concepts of basic human needs and nursing process provide the foundation for nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on the independent and collaborative roles of the nurse. Clinical experiences providing care for multiple clients promote the development of critical thinking and organizational skills. NUR 204 is taken concurrently with NUR 205. 15 hours of clinical will be completed per week for one half of the semester. Prerequisite: NUR 201W, BIO 321, SOC 101, PSY 308.
Augusta
(VC Broadcast Class)
08385 Nursing Care of the Adult Client III TH 09:00AM-11:30AM Oxley 5
Video ConferenceReceive Sites
Nursing Care of the Adult Client III TH 09:00AM-11:30AM Oxley
508387 Machias
08386 Bath/Brunswick
08388 Calais
08389 Ellsworth/Hancock
08390 Hutchinson Center
10852 Rockland
NUR 301 Health Assessment Throughout the Lifespan
This course presents content of total health assessment for all ages using holistic approach. In the laboratory setting, students develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform a total health assessment. Students gain knowledge in history taking, therapeutic communication, and a comprehensive physical assessment with clients of all ages. Students will practice and demonstrate assessment skills in the laboratory setting. Prerequisite: BIO 210
Augusta
11071 Health Assessment Throughout the Lifespan M 02:00PM-06:00PM Knowlton 4
NUR 304 Concepts of Professional Nursing Practice
An exploration of the nursing profession, historical foundation, holistic concepts and current issues regarding the scope and roles in professional baccalaureate nursing practice will be discussed. Critical thinking, written and oral communication skills will be a focus in the development of the baccalaureate nurse.
Augusta
11072 Concepts of Professional Nursing Practice W 03:00PM-05:45PM Clark 3
NUR 351 Biomedical Ethics
An analysis of ethical issues arising within modern medicine and the health care professions, such as paternalism and truth-telling, euthanasia, abortion, modern reproductive technologies, nurse-patient and nurse-physician relationships, civil commitment, and allocation of scarce medical resources. Prerequisite: ENG101
Augusta
11082 Biomedical Ethics T 04:00PM-06:45PM Fahy 3
NUR 352 Nursing Research
This course focuses on the use of research as evidence for nursing practices. Nursing research literature using qualitative and quantitative paradigms is explored. The research process, design, and findings are topics covered. The student learns to analyze, synthesize, and summarize findings of current research investigations. In addition, the student identifies a topic in need of nursing research and conducts a literature search of theoretical and research literature. The qualitative research process includes a mini investigation of a topic of interest using a selected qualitative methodology. Prerequisites: MAT 115 or taken concurrently. CR. 3
Augusta
11075 Nursing Research T 01:00PM-03:45PM King 3
NUR 354 Concepts of Community Health
This course focuses on using community health concepts, sciences, and theories basic to the development and maintenance of the public's health. An exploration of the history of community health nursing, biostatistics, epidemiology, and prevention, will be integrated with concepts relating to holistic, caring, integrative health promotion. The student will be assisted to develop a clinical experience the uses principals of partnership building, population-focused, community-based approaches to healthcare, and nursing process to work with individuals, families and groups in a variety of diverse community settings. Prerequisites: MAT 115 or may be taken concurrently or Active RN License.
Augusta
11076 Concepts of Community Health W 01:00PM-03:45PM Clark 5
NUR 425 Hands on Healing: Reiki & Importance of Caring for Self & Others
(Mini Session Course)
This elective nursing course is offered as a hybrid with multiple face-to-face meetings and weekly online modules. Students will gain practical experience with giving and receiving Reiki after they receive a Reiki attunement level one. Students will practice Reiki with others during face-to-face sessions and will have the opportunity to explore the body of research around Reiki and other energy-based healing modalities that may be used by nurses in practice. This course empowers the nurse or other healthcare professional with a holistic healing modality that may be used in the healthcare practice setting, thereby supporting the nurse in creating an autonomous and caring practice modality. Co-requisite: NUR 304 or persons holding a clinical license as a healthcare provider with at least an Associate degree. Permission may also be granted to those pursuing healthcare studies or demonstrating interest in the healing process.
Augusta
11077 Hands on Healing: Reiki & Importance of Caring for Self & Others Sa 09:00AM-03:00PM Kendall 3 (Meets live on 2/9, 3/2, and 3/23.)
NUR 499W Senior Seminar
This course examines the ethics of caring, ethical decision making, and creating change in the healthcare workplace. The course emphasizes the exploration of issues vulnerable populations face and the self-care-healing process of the nurse in relation to the nurse's ability to create change. This course is the cumulative experience in the RN- BSN program and the student demonstrates the ability to think critically, reflect, review the current body of literature, and utilize evidence in the process of proposing change in the healthcare workplace and personal nursing practices. Prerequisites: NUR 304, NUR 352, & Eng 101
Augusta
11088 Senior Seminar W 04:00PM-06:45PM Clark 0
