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2020-2021 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 2 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Descriptions of Courses

South College courses are numbered according to the general level of instruction. Although there are exceptional cases, most one thousand level courses are considered first year undergraduate courses and two thousand level courses are considered second year undergraduate courses. Courses numbered at the 3000-4000 levels are upper division undergraduate courses. Courses assigned numbers at the 5000 level are considered master’s level courses. Courses assigned numbers at the 6000 level are considered educational specialist or doctoral courses. Courses are assigned letters according to the department in which they are taught and are listed in alphabetical order.

Contact/Credit hours for each course are indicated by the four-digit code located to the right of the course title. The first number indicates the minimum number of hours in lecture per week for the length of the course; the second and third numbers indicate the minimum number of hours in lab/internship/clinical/practicum/student teaching/fieldwork per week for the length of the course; and the last number indicates the number of credit hours earned for successful course completion. Please note that hours per week in each category will be modified for instances where classes are scheduled for periods other than the full quarter. One credit hour is generally equivalent to a minimum of 10 in class hours lecture/instruction, 20 hours in class lab, 30 hours internship/clinical/practicum/student teaching, or a combination. See Academic Information section for credit hour definition.

Academic offerings are subject to change at the discretion of the institution. Prerequisites may be waived with the dean’s/department chair’s permission.

South College reserves the right to cancel any scheduled class section if ten or fewer students are registered.
 

Courses
  

  • NSG 4110 Transition to Professional Practice

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    Transition to Professional Practice course will focus on the development of a professional e-portfolio, including self-evaluation and self-reflective skills. Accomplishments and the application of theory to clinical practice will also be included. Concepts of the course will reflect critical thinking, professional growth, and showcasing academic and clinical achievements, professional role development, and core competencies. The portfolio will demonstrate the RN to BSN’s competencies as described in the South College School of Nursing BSN program student learning outcomes and a strategic plan for lifelong learning and continued professional development. (RN/BSN Program Option)

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 3500 
  

  • NSG 4413 Adult Health Nursing II

    Lecture: 5 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 7
    Adult Health Nursing II continues to build on students’ ability to relate concepts, skills and techniques needed to care for adult clients with acute and chronic health problems through classroom and clinical experiences. This course encompasses the concepts of caring, collaboration, communication, competence, clinical skills, cultural sensitivity, community, and environment into nursing practice. The course focuses on nursing practice that facilitates the wellbeing of individuals within the context of illness and continues in preparing the student as a provider of care. In the clinical setting, students will care for selected patients in various settings, applying knowledge of pathophysiology and psychosocial dynamics for patients with medical and/or surgical problems. Students will apply the nursing process employing information technologies to develop critical inquiry and clinical decision making to meet the needs of culturally diverse, ill adults while collaborating with other health care professionals. Concepts include problems related to musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, neurologic, and endocrine theory.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first three quarters of the Nursing Program
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 4432 , NSG 4452 
  

  • NSG 4432 Pediatric Nursing Care

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 6
    Pediatric Nursing Care introduces the student to the health needs of children from birth through adolescence within the culturally diverse family setting. Health promotion, maintenance, prevention, and restorative health care of the child are studied along the health-illness continuum. Nursing interventions, particularly effective communication, include the child and the family with emphasis on family-centered care and the child’s health care needs. Normal growth and development of the child is integrated throughout the course as developmental stages are important to consider when caring for the pediatric population. Clinical experiences allow further development of concepts as applied to pediatric clients along the health-illness continuum. Clinical conferences provide an opportunity for the student to share and discuss learning experiences.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first three quarters of nursing courses
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 4413 , NSG 4452 
  

  • NSG 4452 Policy and Politics in Nursing

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This seminar class is designed for the student to examine current issues in nursing, thus enabling the student to determine professional self-direction with integration of theory and concept into a meaningful personal philosophy of nursing practice. This course fulfills the Writing Across the Curriculum requirements for a Writing in the Discipline course. (Traditional and RN/BSN Program Options) (Distance Learning Format)

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the first three quarters of nursing courses (Traditional/Acelerated/LPN/BSN Options)/NSG 3500  (RN/BSN Option)
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 4413 , NSG 4452 (Traditional/Accelerated/LPN/BSN Options)
  

  • NSG 4513 Adult Health Nursing III

    Lecture: 5 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 7
    Adult Health Nursing III continues to build on students’ ability to relate concepts skills and techniques needed to care for adult clients with complex health problems through classroom and clinical experiences. This course encompasses the concepts of caring, collaboration, communication, competence, clinical skills, cultural sensitivity, community, and environment into nursing practice. The course focuses on nursing practice that facilitates the wellbeing of individuals within the context of illness and continues in preparing the student as a provider of care. In the clinical setting, students will care for selected patients in various settings, applying knowledge of pathophysiology and psychosocial dynamics for patients with complex medical and/or surgical problems. Students will apply the nursing process employing information technologies to develop critical inquiry and clinical decision making to meet the needs of culturally diverse, ill adults while collaborating with other health care professionals. Concepts include problems related to hematological, oncological, and immunological systems and complex health disorders related to burn injury, shock, advanced cardiovascular, and advanced respiratory conditions.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first four quarters of nursing courses
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 4533 , NSG 4552 
  

  • NSG 4533 Community Nursing

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 1 Total Credits: 5
    Community Health Nursing focuses on the role of the nurse in the community. The principles of professional nursing care are applied to culturally diverse individuals, families and groups and are integrated throughout the health-illness continuum. Topics covered in this course are introduction to public health nursing; historical factors of community nursing; theoretical basis of community care; an overview of community nursing practice; factors that influence the health of the community; care of different populations in the community; care of special needs in community; and the future of community health nursing.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first quarter nursing courses.
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 4513 , NSG 4552 
  

  • NSG 4552 Nursing Management and Leadership

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    Professional nursing roles and functions including knowing self in the context of nursing leadership, visionary leadership, self-directed work team development, risk taking, principles of action, change theory and implementation of change models for decision-making, effective communication, mentoring, transitions, and current issues in nursing are addressed in this course. Commitment to personal and professional growth through in-service education, continuing education, and advanced studies is reinforced. (Distance Learning Format)

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first four quarters of the Nursing Program
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 4513 , NSG 4533 
  

  • NSG 4613 Adult Health Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 5 Total Credits: 5
    This course is designed to expand the scope of nursing practice for senior nursing students. Course and clinical activities provided to traditional students focus on leadership and management aspects of the professional nurse. Clinicals are scheduled with selected nurse preceptors in acute-care settings. The emphasis is on the role of the nurse in providing nursing care within the healthcare setting. A variety of populations and settings are used in the experiential learning component of this course.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first five quarters of nursing courses
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 4633 
  

  • NSG 4633 Transition to Professional Practice

    Lecture: 6 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 7
    Transition to Professional Practice is designed to assist the student in assuming the role of the professional nurse. This course will present highlights from each area of nursing practice, including review of anatomy and physiology, disease processes, knowledge and application of nursing process appropriate to each stage of development, continued development of the formation and use of nursing process, and issues related to the nursing profession.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first five quarters of nursing courses
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 4613 
  

  • NSG 5110 Foundational Concepts & Applications

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course introduces the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) student to the conceptual foundations and skills essential for graduate nursing education. A framework for professional nursing practice and the professional development of the master’s prepared nurse will be explored.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN Program or faculty consent
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5120  or NSG 5130 
  

  • NSG 5120 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course identifies situations that can be better understood or improved by the use of relevant theory and strategies for applying a theory to advanced nursing in a selected healthcare or educational organization. The student will learn to critique the components of the theories and explore the contribution of theory to research conduct and evidence-based practice.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN Program or faculty consent
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5110  or NSG 5130 
  

  • NSG 5130 Healthcare Systems Management

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 6
    The course utilizes a systems theory approach in acquiring knowledge of and skill in professional practice model, care delivery systems, and quality monitoring and improvement to provide patient-centered and value-added care. Emphasis is placed on concepts related to system theory, problem solving and decision making, nursing care delivery models, delegation, and team strategies. Students have the opportunity to practice and reinforce their healthcare systems management skills through online simulation modules or technology-enhanced learning experience.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN Program or faculty consent
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5110  or NSG 5120 
  

  • NSG 5140 Advanced Pathophysiology

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    Physiology is the study of the fundamental processes responsible for the normal function of cells, tissues, and organs, including the chemical and physical factors involved in these processes. Pathophysiology is the study of the physiological changes associated with illness and the mechanisms through which the body attempts to maintain homeostasis when confronted by disease. It is perhaps the most highly integrative basic science taught as part of medical education, involving aspects of anatomy, microanatomy, biochemistry, mathematics and physics. At the heart of physiology is the development of problem-solving skills, the ability to analyze data from various sub-disciplines that physiology comprises and come to some conclusion regarding the physiological state of the patient in question. Pathophysiology is more explanatory than descriptive-the ability to describe why the signs, symptoms and treatments are what they are.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN Program or faculty consent
  

  • NSG 5210 Advanced Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course builds on student’s research knowledge to evaluate and critique research findings to enhance evidence-based nursing practice. Emphasis will be on providing the scientific basis for the analysis and utilization of research to enhance evidence-based practice in healthcare settings and disseminating research findings to support innovative change. Students will conduct an in-depth analysis of research methods as a framework for studying clinical issues. Ethical issues in research conduct will also be discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110  or faculty consent
  

  • NSG 5220 Healthcare Informatics

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course introduces knowledge about informatics for the nurse leaders with an emphasis on developing an understanding of concepts relevant to nursing informatics. Students will explore informatics-based health applications that support decision making in the four areas of nursing: clinical, administrative, research, and education.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110  or faculty consent
  

  • NSG 5230 Operational Planning and Management

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 6
    This course focuses on synthesizing organizational and management theories in relation to human capital management, fiscal planning, execution, accountability, community engagement and population care, interprofessional collaborations, organizational structure and compliance. The course focuses also on the exploration and analysis of healthcare quality management to include current quality issues, research, and evidence-based practice, creating and sustaining high-reliability organizations, principles of continuous quality improvement (CQI) and total quality management (TQM). Students have the opportunity to practice and reinforce their operational planning and management skills through online simulation modules or technology-enhanced learning experience.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110  or faculty consent
  

  • NSG 5240 Advanced Pharmacology

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    The goals of pharmacology are to provide the students with an advanced knowledge and understanding of the actions of drugs in order to enable them to utilize therapeutic agents in a rational and responsible manner in the treatment of patients. The categories of drugs and their effects on all major body systems are addressed.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN Program or faculty consent
  

  • NSG 5310 Role Development in Healthcare Policy

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course examines the roles of the nurse leader in healthcare policy as researcher, change agent, advocate and activist. The forces responsible for current healthcare policies will be examined, including historical, ethical, and political factors. Current policy-related controversies and challenges to healthcare policies are also examined. Students investigate and propose strategies that nurse leaders employ to impact policy development at institutional, local, national and international levels.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN Program or faculty consent
  

  • NSG 5320 Role Development in Leadership

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course emphasizes strategies and processes that foster transformational leadership and leadership effectiveness. Principles of leadership are discussed including ethics, negotiation, motivation, advocacy, problem-solving, diversity enrichment, and interprofessional collaboration.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110  or faculty consent
  

  • NSG 5330 Financial Management in Healthcare Organizations

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 6
    This course focuses on concepts and issues in budgeting and basic accounting principles, managing operating budgets within established performance standards, forecasting, prioritizing and establishing procedures to ensure accurate documentation and charge capture, and educating team members on the financial implications of patient care decisions are discussed. Budget formulation, decision making, variance analysis, financing in healthcare, models for forecasting, addressing throughput issues, implementing professional practice models, and program planning. The emphasis is on practical methods and techniques within a wide variety of healthcare situations. Students have the opportunity to practice and reinforce their financial management skills through online simulation modules or technology-enhanced learning experience.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110  or faculty consent
  

  • NSG 5340 Health Assessment Didactic

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course provides a framework for systematic collection, organization, interpretation, integration, and communication of data reflecting the health status of individuals from adolescents to older adults. A holistic perspective facilitates an analysis of developmental, psychosocial, and cultural factors that are integral to an understanding of an individual’s physical and psychosocial well-being. This course is presented in two modules: (1) history taking; and, (2) physical exam skills.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110  or faculty consent
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5341 
  

  • NSG 5341 Health Assessment Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 2
    The Physical Exam Skills module provides instruction and demonstration in the principles and practical skills required to perform a complete physical examination (adolescence to old age) with interpretation of the findings. Normal physical findings will be emphasized throughout the course. Variants of normal and common abnormal physical findings will be introduced.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110  or faculty consent
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5340 
  

  • NSG 5342 Human Diversity, Health Promotion, & Disease Prevention Didactic

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This course applies theories of professional nursing: the promotion and maintenance of health among aggregates, including families, communities, and populations. Basic epidemiological principles are applied to the planning of care and the development of policy for aggregates with emphases on human diversity, health promotion, and disease prevention.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110  or faculty consent
  

  • NSG 5430 Nurse Executive Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 6 Total Credits: 6
    This course emphasizes the application of leadership and management theories and principles in implementation of the nurse executive role. The student will demonstrate the competencies essential to the nurse executive. The role will be implemented, applied, and analyzed in a clinical, community, or academic practice setting, in collaboration with a nurse executive mentor. Transformational leadership and evidence-based practice will be applied during the practicum experience.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG All required core and NSG 5130 , NSG 5230 , NSG 5330 
  

  • NSG 5431 Capstone Project

    Lecture: 6 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 6
    This capstone course provides an intensive experience in critical analysis, designed to broaden students’ perspectives and provide an opportunity for the integration of knowledge gained throughout the curriculum. Students must complete a scholarly project, which synthesizes advanced knowledge and skills to address an area of relevance to professional nursing in leadership.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG All required core and NSG 5130 , NSG 5230 , NSG 5330 
  

  • NSG 5440 Primary Care of Infants, Children, and Adolescents Didactic

    Lecture: 6 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 6
    This lecture/discussion course covering the primary care management of infants, children and adolescents across the health-illness continuum. It emphasizes health maintenance and illness prevention and also covers major causes of morbidity. A family-centered developmental perspective is used in the assessment and management of common acute and chronic conditions from infancy through young adulthood. The focus is on strategies for this population in rural and underserved areas.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , or faculty consent
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5441 
  

  • NSG 5441 Primary Care of Infants, Children, and Adolescents Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 6 Total Credits: 6
    This clinical course covering the primary care management of infants, children and adolescents across the health-illness continuum. It emphasizes health maintenance and illness prevention and also covers major causes of morbidity. A family-centered developmental perspective is used in the assessment and management of common acute and chronic conditions from infancy through young adulthood. The focus is on strategies for this population in rural and underserved areas. This is the first of three sequential courses that apply the nursing process through communication and assessment skills, interpretation of findings, application of diagnostic methods, developing plans of care and implementing nursing strategies to promote personal, cognitive, and physical health. Clinical hours are completed in pediatric and women’s health settings.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140  , NSG 5240 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , or faculty consent
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5440 
  

  • NSG 5540 Primary Care for Adults in Families Didactic

    Lecture: 6 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 6
    This course further develops the student’s ability to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and interpret the results. It covers the primary care management of healthy adults through the life span with a focus on health maintenance and disease prevention. It provides the student the skills and procedures necessary for the clinical management of selected clients. It focuses on evaluation and management of common acute and chronic adult health care problems. This course places emphasis on thorough communication and assessment skills, interpreting findings, applying laboratory diagnostic methods, developing plans of care, and implementing nursing strategies to promote personal, cognitive, and physical health. The focus is on strategies for the young, middle and older adult in rural or underserved areas. This course is focused on disorders of the adult population and women’s health issues in middlescence and senescence.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , or faculty consent
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5541 
  

  • NSG 5541 Primary Care for Adults in Families Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 6 Total Credits: 6
    This clinical course focuses on developing proficiency in basic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and the interpretation of the results. This clinical course covering the primary care management of healthy adults through the life span with a focus on health maintenance and disease prevention. It provides the student the skills and procedures necessary for the clinical management of selected clients. It focuses on evaluation and management of common acute and chronic adult health care problems. It is the second of three sequential courses that apply the nursing process through communication and assessment skills, interpreting findings, applying laboratory diagnostic methods, developing plans of care, and implementing nursing strategies to promote personal, cognitive, and physical health. The focus is on strategies for the young, middle and older adult in rural or underserved areas. This course is focused on disorders of the adult population and women’s health issues in middlescence and senescence.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110, NSG 5140, NSG 5240, NSG 5340, NSG 5341 or faculty consent
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5540
  

  • NSG 5640 Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone Project

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This capstone course provides an intensive experience in critical analysis, designed to broaden students’ perspectives and provide an opportunity for the integration of knowledge gained throughout the curriculum. Students must complete a scholarly project, which synthesizes advanced knowledge and skills to address an area of relevance to professional nursing in leadership. Provides students the opportunity to synthesize their learning throughout the program. Students will complete projects begun in earlier semesters and present in both oral and written form.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5120 , or faculty consent
  

  • NSG 5641 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 6 Total Credits: 6
    This course focuses on developing proficiency in basic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and the interpretation of the results. It is a clinical course covering the primary care management of all ages through the life span with a focus on health maintenance and disease prevention. It provides the student opportunities to develop or perfect the skills and procedures necessary for the clinical management of selected clients. It focuses on evaluation and management of common acute and chronic health care problems. It is the third of three sequential courses that apply the nursing process through communication and assessment skills, interpreting findings, applying laboratory diagnostic methods, developing plans of care, and implementing nursing strategies to promote personal, cognitive, and physical health. The focus is on strategies for the pediatric, adolescent, middlescence and senescence in all areas where there is a need for health care.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , NSG 5441 , NSG 5541 , or faculty consent
  

  • NSG 5700 Acute Care of Adult-Geriatric Populations I

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This first course in the acute care clinical course series focuses on the comprehensive care of acutely or critically ill adults and older adults across the age spectrum. Acute and chronic health problems using a body system scheme and a physical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, intellectual and cultural approach are examined. Advanced pathophysiology, assessment and diagnostic strategies, and evidence based-practice specific to acute and chronic conditions are covered with an emphasis on common issues encountered by older adults.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5701 
  

  • NSG 5701 Acute Care of Adult-Geriatric Populations I Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4
    This course focuses on the development and application of knowledge and skill in the advanced practice role under the direct supervision of an approved preceptor in a practice setting. Obtaining a detailed history, assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic health problems of Adult-Geriatric populations is emphasized. Students develop skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and effective utilization of community resources.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5700 
  

  • NSG 5702 Acute Care of Adult-Geriatric Populations II

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course focuses on stabilization of adults with acute health conditions and exacerbations of complex, chronic illness. Participants formulate a plan of care and implement interventions to support the patient with rapid deterioration in physiological conditions, including the application of basic and advanced life support and other invasive procedures to regain physiologic stability. Students will diagnose and treat acute/critical health alterations. The most common and highest acuity of neurologic, cardiac, pulmonary, infectious, and, renal/GU are examined. Advanced practice nursing strategies to restore, maintain, and enhance health are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , NSG 5700 , NSG 5701 , NSG 5704 
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5703 
  

  • NSG 5703 Acute Care of Adult-Geriatric Populations II Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4
    This course focuses on the development and application of knowledge and skill in the advanced practice role under the direct supervision of an approved preceptor in a practice setting. Students expand assessment and management skills of complex patients during urgent/emergent situations with the goal of optimal patient stabilization. The use of diagnostic reasoning to modify plans of care based on changing patient conditions is emphasized. Students develop skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and effective utilization of community resources.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , NSG 5700 , NSG 5701 , NSG 5704 
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5702 
  

  • NSG 5704 Diagnostics & Advanced Procedures in Acute Care

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This course focuses on skill development in diagnostic and treatment modalities utilized in acute & critical care settings. Content includes fluid replacement, hemodynamic monitoring, defibrillation, and ventilation, as well as analysis of relevant laboratory data and interpretation of radiographs and ECGs. Laboratory practice includes procedures such as suturing, intubation, and line insertion.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 
  

  • NSG 5705 Acute Care of Adult-Geriatric Populations III

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    The course focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of acute/critical health alterations. The most common and highest acuity of GI, endocrine, hematologic/oncologic, dermatologic, musculoskeletal, traumatic, and multi-system disorders are examined. Advanced practice nursing strategies to restore, maintain, and enhance health are emphasized. In addition, participants manage patient and family response to life support, palliative care, and end of life strategies to optimize outcomes.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , NSG 5700 , NSG 5701 , NSG 5704 
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5706 
  

  • NSG 5706 Acute Care of Adult-Geriatric Populations III Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4
    This course focuses on the development and application of knowledge and skill in the advanced practice role under the direct supervision of an approved preceptor in a practice setting. Refinement of history taking and physical assessment skills, along with the development of expanded differential diagnoses and treatment plans is emphasized. Students develop skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and effective utilization of community resources.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , NSG 5700 , NSG 5701 , NSG 5704 
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5705 
  

  • NSG 5707 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Residency

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 5 Total Credits: 5
    This course focuses on integration, application, and development in the advanced practice role under the direct supervision of an approved preceptor in a practice setting. Comprehensive management of acute and chronic health problems is emphasized. Students develop skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and effective utilization of community resources.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , NSG 5700 , NSG 5701 , NSG 5702 , NSG 5703 , NSG 5704 , NSG 5705 , NSG 5706 
  

  • NSG 5708 AG-ACNP Capstone Project

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This capstone course provides an intensive experience in critical analysis, designed to broaden students’ perspectives and provide an opportunity for the integration of knowledge gained throughout the curriculum. Students must complete a scholarly project, which synthesizes advanced knowledge and skills to address an area of relevance to professional nursing in leadership. Provides students the opportunity to synthesize their learning throughout the program. Students will complete projects begun in earlier terms and present in both oral and written form.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5120 , permission of program director
  

  • NSG 5801 Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing: The Well Child

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 1 Total Credits: 5
    In this course, students develop foundational knowledge for the assessment and intervention with well children and their families. The concepts of growth and development from a theoretical perspective are examined from birth through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on developmental screening tests and anticipatory guidance to promote health and wellness. Various genetic expressions in newborns and children are also examined.

  

  • NSG 5802 Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing: Acute Conditions

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course focuses on the clinical management of common acute illnesses experienced by infants, children and adolescents; physical and behavioral problems are discussed. Theories related to culture and health beliefs are examined from the perspective of caring for the acutely ill child.

  

  • NSG 5803 Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing: Preceptorship I

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 5 Total Credits: 5
    In this course, students develop clinical practice skills in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner role. The course focuses on the development and application of knowledge and skill in the advanced practice role under the direct supervision of an approved preceptor in a practice setting. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing nursing and medical knowledge to maintain and promote health in children and families across the wellness-illness continuum.

  

  • NSG 5804 Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing: Chronic Conditions

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course emphasizes theories related to chronic illness and coping in infants, children, and adolescents. Physiological, behavioral, and family theories are applied to the management of chronic illnesses. Student learns to interact and work collaboratively with the interprofessional team to provide care to chronically ill children in the hospital and community setting. Health conditions that require palliative and end-of-life care are also explored.

  

  • NSG 5805 Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing: Preceptorship II

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 5 Total Credits: 5
    In this course, students continue the development of clinical practice skills in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner role. The course focuses on the development and application of knowledge and skills in the advanced practice role under the supervision of an approved preceptor in a practice setting. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing nursing and medical knowledge to maintain and promote health in children and families across the wellness-illness continuum.

  

  • NSG 5806 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Residency

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 6 Total Credits: 6
    This course focuses on the development and application of knowledge and skill in the advanced practice role under minimal supervision of an approved preceptor in a practice setting. Emphasis is on the management of children and families with chronic and acute health problems.

  

  • NSG 5807 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Capstone Project

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This capstone is the culminating project that demonstrates mastery of all major concepts learned in the program. Students are expected to work with approved clinical preceptors to identify pediatric patients with complex health condition as the focal point for this scholarly capstone project. This capstone project prepares students to manage patients in the ever-evolving complex healthcare environment.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5120 , permission of program director
  

  • NSG 5901 Psychopharmacology

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This course focuses on the principles of clinical psychopharmacology for diverse populations across the lifespan. Knowledge of pharmacologic categories, indications and contraindications, dosing with special needs groups, adverse effects, and collaborative monitoring of pharmacotherapy and alternative therapies are developed.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5240 
  

  • NSG 5902 Psychiatric Theory & Assessment

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
    The course explores the theoretical foundations of psychiatric disorders. Using the DSM-5 as a logical framework, the definitions and proposed theoretical underpinnings of common psychiatric/mental health disorders are examined. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive psychiatric assessment and the role of standardized assessment instruments in diagnostic formulation, as well as clinical research. Contemporary diagnostic challenges and conundrums are explored as a foundation for advanced psychiatric/mental health nursing study. Ethical and legal principles central to the advanced practice nursing role are examined.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 
  

  • NSG 5903 Models of Counseling & Psychotherapy

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    In this course, the variety of therapeutic modalities available for the treatment of mental health disorders across the lifespan are examined, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy. The role of the advanced practice nurse as psychotherapist is a focus. Therapeutic approaches across the lifespan and modifications of psychotherapeutics intervention with special populations are presented.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 
  

  • NSG 5904 Models of Counseling & Psychotherapy Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4
    This course allows the learner to apply psychotherapeutic modalities in the treatment of mental health disorders across the lifespan. Learners gain experience in individual, family, and group psychotherapy with individuals across the lifespan. Clinical experiences emphasize advanced health assessment techniques and skills common to patient evaluation and the application of safe, effective, evidence-based psychotherapy practices with a broad range of individuals.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5902 , NSG 5903 
  

  • NSG 5905 Models of Care Across the Lifespan: Children, Adolescents, & Young Adults

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This course explores psychiatric/mental health disorders which are typically experienced by children, adolescents, and young adults. Postulated pathophysiologic origins of disease/disorder are linked to symptom expression and accurate diagnosis of common psychiatric/mental health disorders. Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of selected disorders using a combination of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, informed by evidence-based, safe, effective, ethical, and legal practices, are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5901 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5341 , NSG 5902 
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5906 
  

  • NSG 5906 Models of Care Across the Lifespan: Children, Adolescents, & Young Adults Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4
    In this course, students gain experiences in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a variety of psychiatric/mental health disorders common to children, adolescents, and young adults. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive assessment, accurate diagnosis, and formulation of a safe, effective treatment plan, informed by evidence-based, ethical, and legal practices serves as the foundation of clinical experiences.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5901 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , NSG 5902 
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5905 
  

  • NSG 5907 Models of Care Across the Lifespan: Adults & Older Adults

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This course explores psychiatric/mental health disorders which are typically experienced by adults and older adults, including acute and crisis conditions needing immediate attention and care. Postulated pathophysiologic origins of disease/disorder are linked to symptom expression and accurate diagnosis of common psychiatric/mental health disorders. Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of selected disorders using a combination of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, informed by evidence-based, safe, effective, ethical, and legal practices, are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5901 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , NSG 5902 
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5908 
  

  • NSG 5908 Models of Care Across the Lifespan: Adults & Older Adults Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4
    In this course, student gain experiences in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a variety of psychiatric/mental health disorders common to adults and older adults. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive assessment, accurate diagnosis, and formulation of a safe, effective treatment plan, informed by evidence-based, ethical, and legal practices serves as the foundation of clinical experiences.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5901 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , NSG 5902 
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5907 
  

  • NSG 5909 Models of Care Across the Lifespan: Individuals, Couples, Families, & Groups

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This course integrates content learned in previous courses and considers the role of the advanced practice psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) as it relates to the advanced practice roles of direct clinical practice as an expert clinician, manager of care, guidance and coaching, consultant, evidence-based practice, leader, collaborator, and ethical decision-maker.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5901 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , NSG 5902 , NSG 5903 , NSG 5904 , NSG 5905 , NSG 5906 , NSG 5907 , NSG 5908 
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5910 
  

  • NSG 5910 Models of Care Across the Lifespan: Individuals, Couples, Families, & Groups Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 5 Total Credits: 5
    This course requires the learner to explore the role of the advanced practice psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) as it relates to the advanced practice roles of direct clinical practice as an expert clinician, manager of care, guidance and coaching, consultant, evidence-based practice, leader, collaborator, and ethical decision-maker. Clinical experiences focus on exposure to these areas.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5901 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , NSG 5902 , NSG 5903 , NSG 5904 , NSG 5905 , NSG 5906 , NSG 5907 , NSG 5908 
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5909 
  

  • NSG 5911 PMHNP Capstone Project

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This final course in the advanced practice psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) program requires the learner to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the PMHNP role and prepares the learner for graduation/launch into professional advanced practice nursing. This capstone course provides an intensive experience in critical analysis designed to broaden students’ perspectives and provide an opportunity for the integration of knowledge gained throughout the curriculum. Students must complete a scholarly project, which synthesizes advanced knowledge and skills, to address an area of relevance to professional nursing in leadership. Students will complete projects begun in earlier terms and present in both oral and written form.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5120 , permission of program director
  

  • NSG 6110 DNP role and Interprofessional Teams

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    As an introductory course to the DNP program, students examine the DNP essentials, as well as current trends and future directions of the DNP role within the context of a diverse, global healthcare environment. This includes focus on role socialization, inter-professional collaboration, and clinical and leadership abilities as an advanced practice nurse.  Students are also introduced to the options and requirements for the DNP Scholarly Project.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the DNP program
  

  • NSG 6120 Theory for Doctoral Nursing Practice

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course focuses on a critical analysis of concepts and theoretical frameworks that allow methods of analyzing scientific evidence and effecting its translation into best practices. Emphasis is placed on the ethical, financial, and logistical implications of evidence-based practice within the most commonly used theories and frameworks for practice-related research.  The conventions of scholarly writing are explored and utilized as a dissemination method for translational research.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the DNP program
  

  • NSG 6130 Statistics for Doctoral Nursing Practice

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course focuses on the foundational logic and appropriate application of commonly used statistical techniques reported health profession research literature.  Content areas include the collecting, classifying, analyzing, utilizing, and making inferences about statistical data applications. Descriptive and inferential statistics including both univariate and multivariate parametric and nonparametric tests are included.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the DNP program
  

  • NSG 6210 Advanced Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course builds on student’s research knowledge to evaluate and critique research findings to enhance evidence-based nursing practice. Emphasis is on providing the scientific basis for the analysis and utilization of research to enhance evidence-based practice in healthcare settings and dissemination of research findings to support innovative change. Students conduct an in-depth analysis of research methods as a framework for studying clinical issues. Ethical issues in research conduct are also discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 6120  or Admission to the DNP w/Con Nurse Anesthesia
  

  • NSG 6220 Healthcare Informatics for Doctoral Nursing Practice

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to use data from information systems to evaluate and improve health care.  Students explore informatics-based health applications that support decision making in the four areas of nursing (clinical, administrative, research, and education) to include consideration of tools for data extraction, organization and interpretation of data, evaluation of information sources, and communication/dissemination of findings.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the DNP program
  

  • NSG 6230 Population Health and Emerging Disease

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course focuses on the integration of evidence-based practice and epidemiological approaches to promote consistent and equitable care for diverse populations.  Data analysis is used to mitigate health risks and relevant protective strategies for populations with and without pre-existing disease states.  Emerging disease states of concern in current practice and literature, such as SARS-CoV2, are covered as special topics of interest.   

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 6110   NSG 6120   NSG 6130  
  

  • NSG 6310 Organizational Leadership

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course emphasizes strategies and processes that foster transformational leadership and leadership effectiveness. Principles of leadership are discussed including ethics, negotiation, motivation, advocacy, problem-solving, diversity enrichment, and interprofessional collaboration. Students evaluate professional ethics in advanced nursing leadership roles and develop an understanding of skills necessary for organization systems leadership.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 6110  
  

  • NSG 6320 Quality Improvement and Program Evaluation

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course prepares the student with the knowledge and skills to measure and assess the impact of interventions on healthcare. Students explore the development and use of relevant outcome measures to evaluate research, quality improvement, and programs in order to inform and use new knowledge to provide, change, and evaluate delivery of healthcare initiatives focused on client-centered, clinically demonstrable care.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 6110 , NSG 6120  
  

  • NSG 6410 Healthcare Policy & Finance

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course examines the roles of the nurse leader in healthcare policy and economics as researcher, change agent, advocate, and activist. The factors that influence current healthcare policies and their development are examined, including historical, ethical, and political factors. Current policy-related controversies and challenges to healthcare policies are also examined. Students investigate and propose strategies that DNP leaders employ to impact policy development at institutional, local, national, and international levels. Key principles of healthcare economics and finance are examined as applied to the DNP-prepared nurse within a rapidly evolving health care delivery system.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the DNP program
  

  • NSG 6800 DNP Scholarly Project Seminar

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 1
    NSG 6800-6804 focuses on the DNP Scholarly Project. Students progress through the stages of the project under the supervision of an identified committee.

  

  • NSG 6801 DPN Scholarly Project Seminar

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 1
    NSG 6800-6804 focuses on the DNP Scholarly Project. Students progress through the stages of the project under the supervision of an identified committee.

  

  • NSG 6802 DNP Scholarly Project Seminar

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 1
    NSG 6800-6804 focuses on the DNP Scholarly Project. Students progress through the stages of the project under the supervision of an identified committee.

  

  • NSG 6803 DNP Scholarly Project Seminar

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 1
    NSG 6800-6804 focuses on the DNP Scholarly Project. Students progress through the stages of the project under the supervision of an identified committee.

  

  • NSG 6804 DNP Scholarly Project Seminar

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 1
    NSG 6800-6804 focuses on the DNP Scholarly Project. Students progress through the stages of the project under the supervision of an identified committee.

  

  • NSG 6900 DNP Transition Seminar

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    Transition and socialization into the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) role is explored in this course. Role transition includes the DNP’s professional responsibility and accountability for advancing professional nursing practice. The DNP scholarship portfolio is completed and evaluated which includes reflection on evidence that demonstrates the student is a clinical scholar and documents competency in all domains of DNP practice as outlined in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Doctoral education for Advanced Nurse Practice, the DNP Core Competencies by the National Association of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) and South College School of Nursing Doctoral Program Outcomes.

  

  • NSG 7440 Primary Care of Infants, Children, and Adolescents Didactic

    Lecture: 6 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 6
    This lecture/discussion course covers the primary care management of infants, children, and adolescents across the health-illness continuum. It emphasizes health maintenance and illness prevention and also covers major causes of morbidity. A family-centered developmental perspective is used in the assessment and management of common acute and chronic conditions from infancy through young adulthood. The focus is on strategies for this population in rural and underserved areas.

  

  • NSG 7441 Primary Care of Infants, Children, and Adolescents Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 6 Total Credits: 6
    This clinical course covers the primary care management of infants, children, and adolescents across the health-illness continuum. It emphasizes health maintenance and illness prevention and also covers major causes of morbidity. A family-centered developmental perspective is used in the assessment and management of common acute and chronic conditions from infancy through young adulthood. The focus is on strategies for this population in rural and underserved areas. This is the first of three sequential courses that apply the nursing process through communication and assessment skills, interpretation of findings, application of diagnostic methods, developing plans of care, and implementing nursing strategies to promote personal, cognitive, and physical health. Clinical hours are completed in pediatric and women’s health settings.

  

  • NSG 7520 Clinical Applications in Pharmacology for the FNP

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
    This course provides a synthesis of selected advanced pharmacology content and research with the global considerations used in the safe, effective prescribing of therapeutic pharmaceuticals for the treatment of health conditions and patient comorbidities across the lifespan.  Emphasis is placed on the effective and proactive monitoring of patient response to pharmacotherapeutics.  Legal and regulatory considerations in prescribing are explored and include a special module on best practices in opioid prescribing. 

  

  • NSG 7525 Emerging Issues & Ethical Considerations in Executive Leadership

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This course examines the heterogeneous range of the potential effects of executive leadership on care delivery and professional healthcare disciplines. Focus is placed on the intricacies in this realm within both the national and global healthcare environment. The interrelationships and impact of legal, policy, and ethical complexities of leadership str explored within the context of broader socioeconomic disparities and population vulnerabilities. Current and emerging trends of the U.S. healthcare administrative environment str incorporated and analyzed within ethical frameworks. 

  

  • NSG 7526 Emerging Issues & Ethical Considerations in Executive Leadership Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4
    This course is completed in conjunction with NSG 7525. Practicum hours may be completed in a variety of approved sites allowing for the student to gain further understanding of the heterogeneous range of potential effects of executive leadership on care delivery and professional healthcare disciplines.

    Co-requisite(s): NSG 7525  
  

  • NSG 7540 Primary Care for Adults in Families Didactic

    Lecture: 6 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 6
    This course further develops the student’s ability to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and interpret the results. It covers the primary care management of healthy adults through the life span with a focus on health maintenance and disease prevention. Student develop the skills and procedures necessary for the clinical management of selected clients. The course focuses on evaluation and management of common acute and chronic adult health care problems and places emphasis on thorough communication and assessment skills, interpreting findings, applying laboratory diagnostic methods, developing plans of care, and implementing nursing strategies to promote personal, cognitive, and physical health. Strategies for the young, middle, and older adult in rural or underserved areas are emphasized. 

  

  • NSG 7541 Primary Care for Adults in families Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 6 Total Credits: 6
    This clinical course focuses on developing proficiency in basic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and the interpretation of the results covering the primary care management of healthy adults through the life span with a focus on health maintenance and disease prevention. Student develop the skills and procedures necessary for the clinical management of selected clients. The course focuses on evaluation and management of common acute and chronic adult health care problems. It is the second of three sequential courses that apply the nursing process through communication and assessment skills, interpreting findings, applying laboratory diagnostic methods, developing plans of care, and implementing nursing strategies to promote personal, cognitive, and physical health. The focus is on strategies for the young, middle, and older adult in rural or underserved areas.

  

  • NSG 7610 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 6 Total Credits: 6
    This clinical course focuses on developing proficiency in basic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and the interpretation of the results covering the primary care management of all ages through the life span with a focus on health maintenance and disease prevention. Students have the opportunities to develop or perfect the skills and procedures necessary for the clinical management of selected clients. The course focuses on evaluation and management of common acute and chronic health care problems. It is the third of three sequential courses that apply the nursing process through communication and assessment skills, interpreting findings, applying laboratory diagnostic methods, developing plans of care, and implementing nursing strategies to promote personal, cognitive, and physical health. The focus is on strategies for the pediatric, adolescent, middlescence, and senescence in all areas where there is a need for health services.

  

  • OTA 1315 Introduction to Occupational Therapy

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course introduces the student to the role of occupational therapy in health care, community-based practice, and educational systems. Topics include history of the profession and the American Occupational Therapy Association, philosophical principles, the Occupational Therapy Framework: Domain and Process, Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics, current and emerging practice areas, roles of the registered occupational therapist and the certified occupational therapy assistant, national and state credentialing requirements. [3rd quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 1110 , BIO 1120 , BIO 1130 , BIO 1140 , AHS 1010 , ENG 1201 , ENG 1211 , MAT 1100 , (all with a grade of C or better)
  

  • OTA 1325 Analysis of Human Occupations

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course focuses on the observation s, analysis, and performance of human occupations in work, self-care, and play/leisure throughout the life span. The teaching and learning process and the language of occupational therapy will be included. [3rd quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 1110 , BIO 1120 , BIO 1130 , BIO 1140 , AHS 1010 , ENG 1201 , ENG 1211 , MAT 1100 , (all with a grade of C or better)
  

  • OTA 1335 Applied Kinesiology

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course is a study of human movement and occupational performance. Topics include the interrelationship among the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, and musculoskeletal system; anatomical landmarks, joints, posture and balance, locomotion, and analysis of functional movement required for work, self-care, and play. Range of motion, joint measurement, and manual muscle testing are included. [3rd quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 1110 , BIO 1120 , BIO 1130 , BIO 1140 , AHS 1010 , ENG 1201 , ENG 1211 , MAT 1100 , (all with a grade of C or better)
  

  • OTA 1415 Developmental/Pediatric theory

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course presents human development from birth through adolescence, with emphasis on occupational performance of typical and atypical individuals. Topics include theory and application, frames of reference, the occupational therapy process, evidence-based practice, and roles of the OT and OTA in service delivery in various developmental practice settings. Issues impacting developmental practice will be explored. [4th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): OTA 1315 , OTA 1325 , OTA 1335  (all with a grade of C or better)
  

  • OTA 1425 Therapeutic Methods I

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course focuses on the development of observation skills; assessment; and teaching, adapting, and grading self-care, work, and play/leisure occupations for individuals with developmental challenges. Topics include safety, interventions, technology, and equipment to maximize participation in meaningful occupations. [4th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): OTA 1315 , OTA 1325 , OTA 1335  (all with a grade of C or better)
  

  • OTA 1435 Clinical Conditions I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This course presents the etiology, symptoms, and treatment of developmental and psychosocial conditions that are commonly referred to in occupational therapy. The effects of trauma, disease, and congenital conditions on occupational behavior are examined. Procedures and precautions ensuring safety of clients and care- givers will be reviewed. [4th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): OTA 1315 , OTA 1325 , OTA 1335  (all with a grade of C or better)
  

  • OTA 1445 Documentation for OTA

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
    This course introduces a basic framework for writing medical documentation. Objective observations, assessment and goal planning are addressed. Documentation to meet standards for state, federal and reimbursement agencies is included. [4th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): OTA 1315 , OTA 1325 , OTA 1335  (all with a grade of C or better)
  

  • OTA 2115 Psychosocial Theory

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course will examine the occupational therapy process in relation to individuals with psychosocial challenges across the lifespan. Topics include theory and application, frames of reference, the occupational therapy process, evidence-based practice, and roles of the OT and OTA in service delivery in various psychosocial settings. Issues impacting psychosocial OT practice will be explored. [5th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): OTA 1415 , OTA 1425 , OTA 1435 , OTA 1445  (all with a grade of C or better)
  

  • OTA 2125 Therapeutic Methods II

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course will focus on the development of observation skills; assessment; documentation; and teaching, adapting, and grading self-care, work, and play and leisure occupations for individuals with psychosocial challenges. Topics include safety, group dynamics, development of therapeutic use of self, and interventions to maximize participation in meaningful occupations. [5th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): OTA 1415 , OTA 1425 , OTA 1435 , OTA 1445  (all with a grade of C or better)
  

  • OTA 2135 FW I Peds/Psych

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 2
    This course includes observation and guided practice for application of the occupational therapy process in both a setting focusing on children with developmental challenges and in a setting focusing on individuals with psychosocial challenges. Students are supervised by clinical educators or faculty at health care, education, or community settings. In-class activities complement topics and experiences in off campus sites. Students are responsible for transportation. 60 hours of fieldwork. [5th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): OTA 1415 , OTA 1425 , OTA 1435 , OTA 1445  (all with a grade of C or better)
  

  • OTA 2145 Clinical Conditions II

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This course is a continuation of OT 1500 and includes the etiology, symptoms, and treatment of physical conditions that are commonly referred to in occupational therapy. The effects of trauma, disease, and congenital conditions on occupational behavior are examined. Procedures and precautions ensuring safety of clients and caregivers will be reviewed. [5th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): OTA 1415 , OTA 1425 , OTA 1435 , OTA 1445  (all with a grade of C or better)
  

  • OTA 2215 Physical Dysfunction Theory

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    The occupational therapy process in relation to the persons with physical disabilities across the lifespan is examined. Topics include theory and application, frames of reference, the occupational therapy process, evidence-based practice, and roles of the OT and OTA in service delivery in various physical dysfunction settings. Issues impacting physical rehabilitation OT practice will be explored. [6th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): OTA 2115 , OTA 2125 , OTA 2235 , OTA 2145  (all with a C or better)
  

  • OTA 2225 Therapeutic Methods III

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course will focus on the development of observation skills; assessment; documentation; teaching; adapting; grading self-care, work, and play/leisure occupations for individuals with physical challenges. Topics include PAMS, splinting, technology, techniques and equipment to maximize participation in meaningful occupations, improve independence, and ensure safety. [6th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): OTA 2115 , OTA 2125  , OTA 2235 , OTA 2145  (all with a C or better)
  

  • OTA 2235 FW I Physical Dysfunction

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 2
    This course includes observation and guided practice for application of the occupational therapy process in settings serving adults with physical challenges. Students are supervised by clinical educators or faculty at health care, education, or community settings. In-class activities complement topics and experiences in off campus sites. Students are responsible for transportation. 60 hours of fieldwork. [6th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): OTA 2115 , OTA 2125 , OTA 2235, OTA 2145  (all with a C or better)
  

  • OTA 2245 Geriatric Issues

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
    This course will examine special issues affecting the elderly. Special topics include effects of aging and chronic illness, low vision, community mobility, and driving, effects of pharmacology, wheelchair seating and positioning, fall prevention and aging in place. [6th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): OTA 2115 , OT 2125, OTA 2235 , OTA 2145  (all with a C or better)
  

  • OTA 2255 Management for the OTA

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
    This course will examine basic management and support tasks relevant to the role of the occupational therapy assistant. Topics include ethical principles in the workplace, the roles and functions of regulatory agencies, funding and reimbursement systems, program development, and health care delivery systems. [6th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): OTA 2115 , OT 2125, OTA 2235 , OTA 2145  (all with a C or better)
  

  • OTA 2315 Fieldwork II A

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 10 Total Credits: 12
    This course requires a minimum of 8 weeks of supervised off-campus experience applying occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Students will use the occupational therapy process while developing and practicing the skills of an entry-level OTA. Students are assigned to a setting working with individuals with developmental, physical, or emotional challenges. Course includes 20 hours in the classroom to prepare students to transition from classroom to clinic. Students will create a professional development plan and prepare a resume. Students are responsible for transportation, and room and board. [7th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all OTA and General Education requirements (all with a grade of C or better)
  

  • OTA 2415 Fieldwork II B

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 10 Total Credits: 12
    This course requires a minimum of 8 weeks of supervised off-campus experience applying occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Students will use the occupational therapy process while developing and practicing the skills of an entry-level OTA. Students are assigned to a setting working with individuals with developmental, physical, or emotional challenges. Course includes 20 hours in the classroom to prepare students to take the national certification exam, obtain licensure, practice interviews and apply for employment. Students are responsible for transportation, and room and board. [8th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all OTA & General Education requirements (all with a grade of C or better)
  

  • OTS 2091 Introduction to Word Processing

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    Introduction to Word Processing familiarizes students with the concepts of word processing software. Students are trained to use the basic functions of word processing software in the production of various types of documents.

    Suggested Prerequisite: SCC 1031  
 

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