ADN-223 - Pharmacology III

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

This course focuses on concepts of pharmacology with special emphasis on the role of the nurse in
developing a comprehensive approach to the clinical application of drug therapy. Concepts of safe medication administration to meet the health needs of patients will be presented.  Client education will be emphasized with each concept.  Successful completion of PNN-535 and/or LPN licensure, ADN-145 and PSY-111

ADN-236 - Pharmacology IV

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

This course focuses on concepts of pharmacology with special emphasis on the role of the nurse in
developing a comprehensive approach to the clinical application of drug therapy. Concepts of safe medication administration to meet the health needs of patients will be presented. Client education will be emphasized with each concept.  Pre-requisites:  ADN-145, ADN-641, ADN-223, co-requisite ADN-311

ADN-145 - Role Transition

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

This course allows associate degree nursing students to explore the role expectation of the registered nurse and facilitate the transition from practical nursing to registered nursing. An emphasis is placed on health education and advanced application of the nursing process. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Practical Nursing Diploma or LPN license. Co-requisite: ADN-221.

ADN-311 - RN Issues and Trends

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

This course assists the associate degree nursing student to begin the transition to an autonomous nursing practice. Career development, opportunities and challenges of the registered nurse are explored in relation to changing health care trends. Principles of leadership and management are introduced. Prerequisite: ADN-641.

ADN-641 - Nursing III

Lecture: 9

Lab: 1

Clinical: 15

Credit: 14.5

This course integrates concepts and strands previously presented in the curriculum. A systematic approach is utilized in planning and providing nursing care to individuals, families and groups across the lifespan. This course emphasizes selected acute and complex alterations in health and includes advanced content related to maternal-child care. An opportunity is provided for students to expand their theoretical knowledge, to broaden the application of critical thinking to the nursing process and to develop their nursing skills in clinical settings. Prerequisites: ADN-145 and ADN-221. Corequisite: PSY-111.

ADN-642 - Nursing IV

Lecture: 9

Clinical: 15

Credit: 14

This course integrates concepts and strands previously presented in the curriculum. A systematic approach continues to be utilized in planning and providing nursing care to individuals, families and groups across the lifespan (pediatrics, adult and geriatrics). This course emphasizes selected acute and complex alterations in health and includes advanced content related to mental health. An opportunity is provided for students to expand their theoretical knowledge, to extensively apply critical thinking to the nursing process and to continue to refine their nursing skills in clinical settings. Prerequisite: ADN-641. Corequisite: ADN-311.