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2020-2022 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 3 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Descriptions of Courses
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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.
The type of courses offered include the following:
- Onground Courses – A course in which all required course hours are delivered with instruction and interaction between the student and the instructor occurring in a physical classroom.
- Web-Enhanced Courses – A course in which most course hours are delivered with instruction and interaction between the student and instructor occurring in a physical classroom and a small number of course hours delivered using distance learning delivery to enhance the onground interaction. For example, for a course requiring 45 directed instruction hours, 40 hours would be completed onground and 5 hours online.
- Hybrid Courses – A course in which both the physical classroom and distance delivery are used to provide instruction and interaction between students and the instructor. For example, for a course requiring 45 directed instruction hours, 20 hours would be completed onground and 25 hours online.
- Online Courses (Distance Learning) – A course in which distance delivery is used to provide instruction and interaction between students and the instructor.
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.
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MBA 5910 Advanced Financial Accounting
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
This course explores advanced concepts in financial accounting. Major topics include accounting for investments, consolidation of financial information, accounting for acquisitions, various interest entities, partnerships, and foreign transactions. Students will practice CPA exam questions in this course.
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5110 and MBA 5210
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MBA 5917 Health Economics
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course examines the application of economic principles to the allocation of scarce resources in health care. Economic theory is applied to understand the problems of organization, delivery, and financing of health services. Topics include methods from microeconomics to study how different aspects of the health care system function and to assess the implications for different policies designed to improve that functioning.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 5000 if required or Permission of the Dean
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MBA 5920 Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
This course examines the process of financial reporting, financial statement analysis, and valuation. Both GAAP and IFRS are considered in this course. Major topics include asset and liability valuation, income recognition, profitability analysis, financial statement forecasts, valuation approaches, and risk adjustments.
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5110 and MBA 5210
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MBA 5927 Interpretation & Presentation of Business Results
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course focuses on the skills needed to communicate results of models and other data to organizations and individual stakeholders. Emphasis is placed on techniques and tools to presenting information in an understandable manner and also to educate and persuade the audience. Verbal communication skills are emphasized.
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MBA 5930 Advanced Managerial Accounting
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
This course examines managerial accounting concepts and procedures for internal reporting. Topics include job and process costing, cost-volume-profit relationships, variable costing, activity-based costing, budgeting, differential analysis, and performance measurement. Case studies used in this course will focus on internal accounting operations.
Prerequisite(s): MBA 5110 and MBA 5210
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MBA 5937 Introduction to Health Policy & Management
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course examines healthcare needs which are challenging to manage and constantly evolving. An overview of healthcare policymaking that examines current policy-related issues, research, and evaluation methods is presented, including international and local perspectives. Students develop an understanding of health policy as it related to decision-making for organizations and society.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 5000 if required or Permission of the Dean
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MBA 5947 Effective Interpersonal Leadership in Business
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course is designed to assist students in the development of an understanding of oneself and one’s personal leadership through self-reflection and assessments. The student uses this knowledge to improve abilities in motivation, inspiration, and support of people in the organization.
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MBA 5957 Current Topics in Healthcare Management
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course examines current trends and issues affecting healthcare with a focus on the U.S. healthcare system. Emphasis is placed on current events in health policy, delivery systems, quality, costs, and sustainability for the purpose of understanding and developing potential solutions.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 5000 if required or Permission of the Dean
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MHA 5005 Healthcare Management and Organizational Behavior
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course provides an overview of issues healthcare leaders need to address including diversity, attitudes, perceptions, and effective communication. Focus is placed on developing an understanding of management and organizational processes which help or hinder successful task completion, improving interpersonal and diagnostic skills, and developing an understanding of theoretical knowledge related to organizational design and behavior.
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MHA 5010 Economics and Policy for Healthcare Leaders
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course provides an overview of the economic structure of healthcare markets in the United States. U.S. health care policy and reform on how consumers and providers respond to changes in incentives towards the goals of broad access, high quality, and affordability are examined. Topics explored include managerial decision-making processes based on policy, cost, service, and other economic variables, and how those decisions influence healthcare outcomes.
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MHA 5015 Delivery Models in Healthcare Organizations
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
The course provides an overview of the structure of the healthcare delivery system and policy. Focus is placed on providing an understanding of current issues and emerging trends facing leaders within healthcare delivery systems. The diversity and complexities of various healthcare settings are explored, along with the drivers of healthcare delivery. Themes of quality assurance, patient safety, access, and ethical leadership are infused throughout the course.
Prerequisite(s): MHA 5010 with a grade of B or better
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MHA 5020 Healthcare Law, Regulation, and Ethics
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course provides an in-depth analysis of the legal and ethical environment of the health care industry that confronts healthcare leaders. The legal and ethical process pertaining to torts, contracts, antitrust, corporate compliance, access to care, negligence, and professional liability are examined. The nature of ethics in the multi-cultural health care environment is also explored with an analysis of the varying moral problems faced by the health care industry and leaders.
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MHA 5025 Finance, Accounting, and Reimbursement in Healthcare
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course examines principles and techniques in accounting and financial management with a focus on financial management methods for healthcare organizations. The primary objective is to develop knowledge of administrative/managerial and financial/accounting theory and techniques required in managing healthcare organizations within today’s healthcare marketplace. Concepts include financial statements, working capital, revenue cycle, cost of capital, capital, budgeting, project risk assessment, and reimbursement methods.
Prerequisite(s): MHA 5010 with a grade of B or better
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MHA 5030 Strategic Human Resource Management for Healthcare
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course examines how human resource management functions within the health care environment. Focus is placed on the strategic impact that human resource management plays in supporting the management and leadership of healthcare organizations. The course examines the role of employee selection, development, motivation, and appraisal and how these can impact the success of a health care organization. A review of the human resource legal and regulatory environment faced by healthcare leaders is included.
Prerequisite(s): MHA 5005 with a grade of B or better
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MHA 5035 Quality and Performance in Healthcare Organizations
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course provides an in-depth examination of the relationships between healthcare quality and organizational performance. Approaches to building and sustaining a culture of performance excellence in health care organizations are examined. Students are introduced to quality improvement and patient safety theories, models, methods, and tools that have an application in addressing the challenge of improving the quality and safety of healthcare.
Prerequisite(s): MHA 5005 with a grade of B or better
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MHA 5040 Healthcare Organizations and Leadership
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course examines theories of organizational design, leadership, and management of healthcare organizations. Focus is placed on the application of organizational behavior and theory, and the understanding of the way interactions and interrelationships of people, organizations, and structures impact the success of a healthcare organization. The topics of diversity, employee satisfaction, and teamwork are also discussed.
Prerequisite(s): MHA 5020 with a grade of B or better
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MHA 5045 Healthcare Informatics for Leadership
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course provides an overview of health information technology and examines the use of information technology to enhance leadership’s decision-making ability within healthcare organizations. Focus is placed on the application of health information technology for planning, evaluation, and management of healthcare delivery.
Prerequisite(s): MHA 5025 with a grade of B or better
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MHA 5050 Healthcare Administration Program Capstone
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
The capstone course requires integration of the concepts, techniques, skills, and knowledge of all areas of healthcare administration developed during the Healthcare Administration program. Focus is placed on the strategic management of a healthcare organization where the comprehensive application of all program content is required to complete a practical project in a healthcare-related organization. Note: MHA 5005 , MHA 5025 , MHA 5035 , and MHA 5040 with a grade of B or better
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MIN 5110 Contemporary Ministry
Lecture: 9 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 9
This course provides an orientation to graduate studies and the MA in Ministry program. Students clarify their professional ministry objectives by focusing on vocation/calling, personal gifting, strengths, and limitations. The course also introduces the academic skills required to successfully complete the program of study and those needed to serve in ministry effectively, including reading, research and writing, critical thinking skills, computer skills, constructive conversation, personal organization and time management, and planning a course of studies.
Prerequisite(s): Program Admission
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MIN 5210 First Testament context and Theology
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course provides a survey of the Hebrew scriptures, or First Testament, its literary forms and historical and cultural context. Students are also introduced to a variety of theological themes including creation, humanity, sin, covenant, sacrifices, law, and prophecy. Special attention is given to the relevance of the First Testament for ministry today.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 5110
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MIN 5220 Leadership in Ministry
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course provides an overview of the basic models of leadership drawn from biblical and theological sources, as well as contemporary leadership theory in business, non-profit, and ministry settings. Students develop an understanding of their own personal leadership styles from the perspective of leadership development theory and examine the various roles and tasks of leadership. Attention is also given to racial/ethnic, gender, and socio-economic factors in diversity, power dynamics, conflict, and trust and credibility.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 5110
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MIN 5310 New Testament Theology and Research
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course surveys the literature in the New Testament in its literary, historical, and cultural contexts. Also addressed are a variety of theological themes in the New Testament including the person and work of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, discipleship, community, and mission. Special attention is given to the relevance of the New Testament for ministry today.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 5110
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MIN 5320 Communication Skills for Ministry
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course includes an introduction to theory of communication and skills for ministry leaders. The theoretical foundations draw on biblical and theological resources, as well as contemporary communication theory. A variety of communication forms are addressed, including preaching, teaching, one-on-one, small groups, writing, and social media. Attention is also given to the communication needs of different audiences and to the dynamics of cross-cultural communication.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 5110
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MIN 5410 Theology for Ministry
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course offers students an introduction to the study of theology and a survey of the main topics of systematic theology, including the nature and character of the Triune God, revelation and the Bible, theological anthropology, Christology and salvation, the Holy Spirit, the Church, and eschatology. Particular attention is given to the significance of Christian doctrines for ministry today.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 5110
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MIN 5420 Spiritual Formation
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course presents an overview of the Christian life and a survey of key historical figures and developments in the Catholic and Protestant spiritual traditions. The issue of pastoral identity is addressed including exploration of the primary spiritual disciplines of prayer, study, worship, solitude, fellowship, and service from the perspective of leadership in ministry. Attention is also given to teaching and guiding others in spiritual formation.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 5110
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MIN 5510 Culture, Diversity, and Ministry
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course examines diversity in North American culture and in ministry. Beginning with biblical and theological perspectives on diversity, the course addresses racial/ethnic diversity, gender, class and socio-economic status, religious diversity, and sexual orientation. The implications of diversity for the practice of ministry are carefully considered and students develop personal strategies for engaging people of different backgrounds.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 5110
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MIN 5520 Introduction to Pastoral Counseling
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course covers the basic theory, principles, and techniques of counseling and its application to professional counseling settings. Also considered are the various theories of counseling and issues, e.g., counselor self-evaluation (moral), ethical, and legal, in the practice of pastoral counseling.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 5110
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MIN 5610 Community and Discipleship
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course surveys the biblical and theological foundations of community and discipleship, and the process of spiritual transformation. Specific attention is given to strategies for gathering and leading small groups and to effective practices in making disciples. Students develop personal strategies for small groups and discipleship in their own ministries.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 5110
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MIN 5611 World Religions
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course surveys the major world religions (Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Confucianism) as well as several types of newer religious movements. Attention will be given to main beliefs and practices of each religion, as well as strategies for developing constructive relationships with groups in the student’s local community. Students will be expected to visit services or meet with members of different groups.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 5110
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MIN 5620 Ministry Practicum
Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4.5 Total Credits: 4.5
Students practice ministry skills under the supervision of a ministry mentor. The scope of the practicum varies depending on the previous ministry experience of the student and focuses on the development of skills appropriate to the setting. Particular attention is given to the integration of foundational theology and theory with the practice of ministry. Students must have completed at least 48 credits in the program before enrolling in this course. The practicum requires a minimum of 135 hours of supervised ministry observation/participation. This is a Pass/Fail course.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 5110
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MIN 6110 Orientation to Advanced Ministry Studies
Lecture: 9 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 9
This course provides an orientation to the Doctor of Ministry program and an introduction to ministry research. Students begin work on a portfolio that will be finalized in the capstone project. Key theological and theoretical themes to inform the practice of ministry are also introduced.
Prerequisite(s): Program Admission
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MIN 6210 Conflict Mediation and Reconciliation
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
In this course, biblical and theological perspectives are investigated, as well as sociological and psychological research for understanding the causes of conflict and God’s intention for reconciliation. Students develop skills of mediating conflict and promoting reconciliation in the context of ministry in a variety of settings.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 6110
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MIN 6220 Seminar in Pastoral Ministry
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course explores the primary practices of ministry leadership in the local church or parish drawing on perspectives from scripture, Christian history, and current experience, including preaching and teaching, counseling, establishing mission and vision, governance and administration, and community involvement. Attention is given to pastoral identity and the various roles of the pastor. Students have an opportunity to evaluate personal ministry strengths and limitations and develop strategies to address them.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 6110
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MIN 6222 Seminar in Chaplaincy
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course explores the primary practices of chaplaincy ministry in institutional settings from scripture, Christian history, and current experience, including counseling, spiritual assessment, and working with healthcare professionals. Attention is given to the pastoral identity and roles of the chaplain, as well as the variety of chaplaincy settings. Students have an opportunity to evaluate personal ministry strengths and limitations and develop strategies to address them.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 6110
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MIN 6223 Seminar in Community Ministry
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course examines the primary practices of community ministry from scripture, Christian history, and current experience, including establishing and communicating mission and vision, recruiting and supervising volunteers, fundraising, governance and administration, and legal considerations. Attention is given to varieties of community ministry and to the identity and roles of the leader. Students have an opportunity to evaluate personal ministry strengths and limitations and develop strategies to address them.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 6110
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MIN 6224 Seminar in Worship Ministry
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course explores the primary practices of worship ministry leadership from scripture, Christian history, and current experience, including working with the senior pastor, recruiting and supervising volunteers, and planning and leading worship services. Attention is given to different models of worship ministry and the identity and roles of the worship leader. Students have an opportunity to evaluate personal ministry strengths and limitations and develop strategies to address them.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 6110
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MIN 6225 Seminar in Youth and Family Ministry
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course examines the primary practices of youth and family ministry leadership from scripture, Christian history, and current experience, including working with the senior pastor, establishing and communicating mission and vision, working with volunteers, planning and leading events, directing youth in the practices of prayer, Bible study, witness, and service. Attention is given to different models of youth and family ministry and the identity and roles of the youth pastor. Students have an opportunity to evaluate personal strengths and limitations and develop strategies to address them.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 6110
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MIN 6310 Ministry Research
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course is designed to assist students develop skills in conducting research to support ministry in their settings. Students learn to conduct demographic and psychographic research about their surrounding community and region, congregational history and profile, and best ministry practices. Additionally, students learn about how to conduct qualitative research with human subjects following protocols established by the South College Institutional Review Board (IRB). Specific attention is given to using research tools available in the South College library and the Logos platform.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 6110
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MIN 6320 Issues in Pastoral Ministry
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course explores critical issues in pastoral ministry in churches and parishes today. Using case study methods, students learn to identify problems and opportunities and to develop solutions and strategies that are relevant for their settings. Students are encouraged to develop or clarify their own positions on issues confronting pastors today.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 6110 , MIN 6220
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MIN 6322 Issues in Chaplaincy
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course examines critical issues in chaplaincy ministry, particularly in healthcare institutions. Using case study methods, students learn to identify problems and opportunities and to develop solutions and strategies that are relevant for their own settings. Students are encouraged to develop or clarify their own positions on issues confronting healthcare chaplains today.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 6110 , MIN 6222
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MIN 6323 Issues in Community Ministry
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course explores critical issues in community ministry. Using case study methods, students learn to identify problems and opportunities and to develop solutions and strategies that are relevant for their settings. Students are encouraged to develop or clarify their own positions on issues confronting community ministry leaders today.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 6110 , MIN 6222
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MIN 6324 Issues in Worship Ministry
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course examines critical issues in worship ministry. Using research and case study methods, students learn to identify problems and opportunities and to develop solutions and strategies that are relevant for their settings. Students are encouraged to develop or clarify their own position on issues confronting worship leaders today.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 6110 , MIN 6223
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MIN 6325 Issues in Youth and Family Ministry
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course examines critical issues in youth and family ministry. Using research and case study methods, students learn to identify problems and opportunities and to develop solutions and strategies that are relevant for their settings. Students are encouraged to develop or clarify their own positions on issues confronting youth pastors today.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 6110 , MIN 6224
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MIN 6410 Theology of Ministry
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course provides students with an opportunity to develop their own theology of ministry and begin laying the academic foundations for their capstone project. Biblical and theological resources for a theology of ministry are examined and students explore different models of integrating theology and ministry.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 6110
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MIN 6420 Personal and Professional Development
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course surveys the complex issues related to personal growth and professional development of the ministry leader. A number of issues, such as the minister’s personal and family life and relations with members of the congregation or ministry, with peers, and the wider community, are addressed. Particular attention is given to issues of financial and sexual integrity. The course also assists students with career advisement, including development of a professional resume and ministry portfolio.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 6110
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MIN 6510 Ministry Capstone Project
Lecture: 9 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 9
Students in the capstone course complete a comprehensive, synthesizing project applying the knowledge and skills learned in courses that comprise the degree program. Projects must have theoretical/academic and applied components and identify a specific ministry problem or opportunity and propose a solution. The presentation includes the following sections: a statement of the theological foundations for the initiative, a review of relevant literature addressing the initiative, a comprehensive profile of the ministry setting, and a detailed description of the solution or initiative to be undertaken.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all other program requirements; to be taken in the last quarter of the program
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MPH 5010 Foundations of Public Health Practice
Lecture: 5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
This course explores the principles and concepts on which public health practice is based. Student are provided a broad framework for understanding the impact of public health practice on population health.
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MPH 5020 Principles of Biostatistics
Lecture: 5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
This course provides students with practical knowledge about the use of biostatistics in public health practice. Topics include, but not limited to, the concepts of sampling, measurement, probability, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and 2-way tables. More advanced biostatistical strategies such as ANOVA, linear and multiple regression, and categorical analysis are also introduced. Students use statistical software to perform these basic and advanced analyses.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MPH 5010
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MPH 5030 Principles of Epidemiology
Lecture: 5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
This course explores the basic principles of epidemiology and their application to public health practice. Topics include, but not limited to, the historical perspective of epidemiology, descriptive and analytical epidemiology, epidemiological study designs, and data analysis.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MPH 5020
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MPH 5040 Research Methods in Public Health Practice
Lecture: 5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
This course is designed to build on the skills gained by students from the other fundamental public health courses such as principles of epidemiology and biostatistics. The course also provides students with practical knowledge necessary to understand and conduct ethically sound and scientifically valid public health research.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MPH 5010 , MPH 5020
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MPH 5050 Community and Population Health
Lecture: 5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
This course explores the impact of the social determinants of health, health disparities, health inequity, and health inequality from the community and population perspective. Students assess health outcomes and use behavioral and social science to provide appropriate responses to develop, improve, and facilitate social and behavioral change efforts.
Prerequisite(s): MPH 5010 , MPH 5020
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MPH 5060 Public Health Policy and Administration
Lecture: 5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
This course explores the public health systems, processes and policies used to shape the provision of healthcare. Students focus on administration, regulations and laws, financing, need and demand, and quality of care related to health policy in the United States. Policy decisions and the consequences of those decisions are examined.
Prerequisite(s): MPH 5010 , MPH 5020
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MPH 5070 Environmental and Occupational Health
Lecture: 5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
This course explores the biological, chemical, and physical factors affecting human health and the environment. The course provides students with practical applications for a safer and healthier environment and also focuses on the impact of these factors on public health and society including approaches to regulations, enforcement, and policy development.
Prerequisite(s): MPH 5010 , MPH 5020
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MPH 5080 Planning and Evaluation - Integrative Learning Experience (ILE)
Lecture: 5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
This course provides an opportunity for integration of the student public health knowledge and skills. Students reflect on the public health competencies and frameworks to demonstrate scholarship through research of a public health issue.
Prerequisite(s): MPH 5010 , MPH 5020
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MPH 5090 Practicum in Public Health - Applied Practice Experience (APE)
Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 5
This course provides the student with an opportunity to gain hands on experience in the field of public health under the supervision of a public health professional. Students apply knowledge and further develop their practical skills to address public health issues.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: Completion of all other courses, to be scheduled during the final quarter
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MRI 3110 MRI instrumentation and Physics
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
This course focuses on the physical principles of MRI image formation, sequence parameters and options, and data acquisition and processing.
Prerequisite(s): Program Admission
Co-requisite(s): MRI 3120 and MRI 3130
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MRI 3120 MRI Imaging Procedures I
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
This course focuses on magnetic resonance imaging procedures and protocols. Imaging pharmacology and contrast agents will also be discussed. Topics covered will prepare the student to challenge the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Magnetic Resonance Imaging Examination.
Prerequisite(s): Program Admission
Co-requisite(s): MRI 3110 and MRI 3130
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MRI 3130 MRI Clinic I
Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 6 Total Credits: 6
This course provides the student with the opportunities to become competent in performing magnetic resonance procedures. The course is a competency-based practicum.
Prerequisite(s): Program Admission
Co-requisite(s): MRI 3110 and MRI 3120
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MRI 3210 MRI Procedures II
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
This course is a continuation of MRI 3120 and focuses on advanced magnetic resonance imaging procedures and protocols. Biopsy procedures will also be discussed. Topics covered will prepare the student to challenge the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Magnetic Resonance Imaging Examination.
Prerequisite(s): MRI 3110 , MRI 3120 , MRI 3130
Co-requisite(s): MRI 3230
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MRI 3230 MRI Clinic II
Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 6 Total Credits: 6
This course is a continuation of MRI 3130 and provides the student with the opportunities to become competent in performing advanced magnetic resonance procedures. The course is a competency-based practicum.
Prerequisite(s): MRI 3110 , MRI 3120 , MRI 3130
Co-requisite(s): MRI 3120
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MSA 5010 Business Ethics
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
This course applies ethical theory and practice to daily decision involving ethical issues. Different ethical systems, cultural variations, and ways organizations develop and implement ethics programs are discussed.
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MSA 5015 Financial Reporting
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
This course allows students to develop an understanding of the uses of financial accounting data. Students develop an understanding of the conceptual foundations and mechanics of financial reporting and accounting standards.
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MSA 5020 Taxation I
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
This course focuses on federal tax planning and procedures. Students learn to calculate federal tax liability associated with property transactions, as well as individual federal tax return preparation and planning.
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MSA 5030 Business Law
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
This course provides study of the development of American law and procedure, covering information on the formation and performance of contracts. Study of sales laws under the Uniform Commercial Code is included.
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MSA 5035 Auditing
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
This course focuses on the auditor’s decision-making process in a financial statement audit, as well as an integrated audit.
Prerequisite(s): MSA 5015 MSA 5020
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MSA 5040 Financial Statement Analysis
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
This course focuses on the integration of key concepts from accounting and business strategy and their application to financial decision-making. Students develop an understanding of the framework to analyze a company’s past financial documents to help estimate future performance.
Prerequisite(s): MSA 5015 MSA 5020
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MSA 5050 Accounting Information Systems
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
This course focuses on the fundamentals of an accounting information system (AIS) and how it functions and fits into the organization. Students develop an understanding of the needs and responsibilities of accountants as users and developers of information technology and as auditors.
Prerequisite(s): MSA 5015 MSA 5020
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MSA 5055 Managerial Accounting
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
This course examines the principles, techniques, and uses of accounting in the planning and control of business organizations from a management perspective. Key concepts such as overhead costs, product manufacturing, decision planning, and cost flow are discussed. Students learn how to use the data given to them to make sound business decisions for their organization.
Prerequisite(s): MSA 5015
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MSA 5060 Govermental/Non-Profit
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
This course examines accounting principles applicable to government and other non-profit organizations. Topics such as comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) and fund accounting are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): MSA 5015 MSA 5020
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MSA 5070 Forensic Accounting
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
This course provides students with the tools to build a solid foundation in forensic accounting technology, investigative techniques, and documenting evidence. Topics include professional skepticism, ethics, internal controls, and being part of a fraud investigation team.
Prerequisite(s): MSA 5015 MSA 5020
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MSA 5080 Taxation II
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
This course focuses on the federal tax planning and procedures associated with business entities. Course content also includes analysis of the ethical, professional, and legal responsibilities associated with the preparation of federal taxes.
Prerequisite(s): MSA 5015 MSA 5020
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MSA 5090 Business Environment & Concepts (Capstone)
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
This course covers many areas of accounting, economics, finance, technology, and business strategy. The objective is to provide an overview of material associated with the CPA exam.
Prerequisite(s): MSA 5010 MSA 5015 MSA 5020 MSA 5030 MSA 5035 MSA 5040 MSA 5050 MSA 5055 or permission of the Dean.
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NAC 1000 Introduction to Health Care Work
Lecture: 4 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
This course introduces students to the basic responsibilities and requirements of a health care worker. Students focus on the principles of interpersonal communication, law and ethics, and safety and security in a healthcare setting. Emphasis is placed upon wellness and illness concepts, infection control, emergency response, and blood borne disease precaution.
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NAC 1050 Nursing Assistant
Lecture: 4 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
This course provides students with the skills needed to perform select patient care activities in a home or hospital setting under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. Students will learn to assist patients with physical comfort and safety, communicate with patients and nurses on patient needs, perform limited patient care procedures, and perform supervised organizational functions such as organizing patient care assignments. Emphasis is placed upon patient comfort, safety, social and psychological support, organizational skills, and vital sign measurement and recording.
Prerequisite(s): NAC 1000
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NAC 1100 Nursing Assistant Practicum
Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 1 Total Credits: 1
This course consists of 40 hours of clinical learning experiences to support student development in a healthcare setting under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. Twenty of these hours must be served in a licensed nursing home or a licensed long-term care facility. Note: Note: NAC 1000 will be completed prior to NAC 1100 or in conjunction. Students are not permitted to begin any clinical hours or patient interaction until the NAC 1050 course is satisfactorily completed.
Prerequisite(s): NAC 1050
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NSG 1000 Introduction to the Nursing Profession
Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 1
This course provides the student interested in the nursing profession an opportunity to investigate the role and responsibilities of a nurse in today’s current healthcare industry. The multidimensional aspects of nursing, including many of the subspecialities will be introduced allowing the students a view into the many career paths available to a nursing professional. An emphasis on the interdisciplinary aspects of modern healthcare will provide an insight to the importance and need for nurses.
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NSG 1020 Human Body in Health & Disease for Practical Nursing
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
This course provides an introduction to the structure and function of the major organ systems and an overview of the basic mechanisms of disease. Systems covered include nervous, sensory, endocrine, lymphatic, respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, integumentary, and reproductive. Fluid balance, human development, and genetics are introduced.
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NSG 1110 Vocational Relations I
Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
Vocational Relations I provides an introduction to Practical Nursing. This general survey course assists the student in understanding the scope and practice of practical nursing while integrating the concepts of caring, collaboration, communication, competence, clinical skills, cultural sensitivity, community, and environment into nursing practice. The course emphasizes a beginning nursing practice that facilitates the well-being of the individual within the context of illness and begins preparing the student as a provider of care. Students examine multiple aspects of nursing including, but not limited to, self-assessment of learning style and skills, resources for practical nursing students, legal and ethical considerations in nursing practice, communication, culture, spirituality, critical thinking, health care team and teamwork.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the PN Program or Faculty Approval
Co-requisite(s): NSG 1120
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NSG 1111 Vocational Relations I
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
Vocational Relations provides an introduction to Practical Nursing. This general survey course assists the student in understanding the scope and practice of practical nursing while integrating the concepts of caring, collaboration, communication, competence, clinical skills, cultural sensitivity, community, and environment into nursing practice. The course emphasizes a beginning nursing practice that facilitates the well-being of the individual within the context of illness and begins preparing the student as a provider of care. Students examine multiple aspects of nursing including, but not limited to, self-assessment of learning style and skills, resources for practical nursing students, legal and ethical considerations in nursing practice, communication, culture, spirituality, critical thinking, health care team and teamwork.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the PN Program or Faculty Approval
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NSG 1125 Fundamental Concepts & Skills for Practical Nurses I
Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 6
Fundamental Concepts & Skills for Practical Nurses I is the first of two Fundamentals courses which introduce basic concepts and fundamental skills that a practical nurse (PN) needs in current practice at the major settings where they are employed including hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, medical offices, home care agencies, and surgery centers. Six contextual threads are woven throughout Fundamentals I and II, including patient-centered care; critical thinking and clinical judgement; communication; teamwork and collaboration; patient education; and cultural sensitivity and competence. The Fundamentals I and II courses emphasize the importance of evidence-based practice and the use of best practices. This course introduces use of the nursing process. Concepts evolve from simple to complex and cover hygiene; infection prevention and control; vital signs; mobility and immobility; safety; nursing process; and documentation.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the PN Program or Faculty Approval
Co-requisite(s): NSG 1110
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NSG 1126 Fundamental Concepts & Skills for Practical Nurses I
Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Practica: 1 Total Credits: 6
Fundamental Concepts & Skills for Practical Nurses I is the first of two Fundamentals courses which introduce basic concepts and fundamental skills that a practical nurse (PN) needs in current practice at the major settings where they are employed including hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, medical offices, home care agencies, and surgery centers. Six contextual threads are woven throughout Fundamentals I and II, including patient-centered care; critical thinking and clinical judgement; communication; teamwork and collaboration; patient education; and cultural sensitivity and competence. The Fundamentals I and II courses emphasize the importance of evidence-based practice and the use of best practices. This course introduces use of the nursing process. Concepts evolve from simple to complex and cover hygiene; infection prevention and control; vital signs; mobility and immobility; safety; nursing process; and documentation.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the PN Program or Faculty Approval
Co-requisite(s): NSG 1110
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NSG 1127 Fundamental Concepts & Skills for Practical Nurses I
Lecture: 5 Lab: 2 Practica: 3 Total Credits: 10
Fundamental Concepts & Skills for Practical Nurses I is the first of two Fundamentals courses which introduce basic concepts and fundamental skills that a practical nurse (PN) needs in current practice at the major settings where they are employed including hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, medical offices, home care agencies, and surgery centers. Six contextual threads are woven throughout Fundamentals I and II, including patient-centered care; critical thinking and clinical judgement; communication; teamwork and collaboration; patient education; and cultural sensitivity and competence. The Fundamentals I and II courses emphasize the importance of evidence-based practice and the use of best practices. This course introduces use of the nursing process. Concepts evolve from simple to complex and cover hygiene; infection prevention and control; vital signs; mobility and immobility; safety; nursing process; and documentation.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the PN Program or Faculty Approval
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NSG 1210 Pharmacology I
Lecture: 2 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
Pharmacology I is the first of three Pharmacology course that are designed to provide the right level and depth of pharmacology content for the practical nursing students. Content includes current information on new drugs, procedures, regulations and issues that provide a strong foundation of essential knowledge for the safe, effective administration of drugs. Dosage calculation and medication administration, nursing process and patient education are emphasized throughout the course. Software programs may be used to provide simulative real-life experience to aid student learning.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first quarter of PN courses
Co-requisite(s): NSG 1220 , NSG 1230 , NSG 1240
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NSG 1211 Pharmacology I
Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
Pharmacology I is the first of three Pharmacology course that are designed to provide the right level and depth of pharmacology content for the practical nursing students. Content includes current information on new drugs, procedures, regulations and issues that provide a strong foundation of essential knowledge for the safe, effective administration of drugs. Dosage calculation and medication administration, nursing process and patient education are emphasized throughout the course. Software programs may be used to provide simulative real-life experience to aid student learning.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first quarter of PN courses
Co-requisite(s): NSG 1220 , NSG 1230 , NSG 1240
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NSG 1220 Fundamental Concepts & Skills for Practical Nurses II
Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Practica: 1 Total Credits: 6
This second of the Fundamentals courses continues the sequence to more complex skills with emphasis on practice and repetition in lab setting. The course expands the skills practice to incorporate increased use of nursing process and problem solving. This course continues the six contextual threads woven throughout the two Fundamentals courses, including patient-centered care; critical thinking and clinical judgement; communication; teamwork and collaboration; patient education; and cultural sensitivity and competence. This course builds to a simulation scenario requiring teamwork, collaboration, problem solving, communication, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making in the context of skills proficiency demonstration.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first quarter of PN courses
Co-requisite(s): NSG 1210 , NSG 1230 , NSG 1240
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NSG 1221 Fundamental Concepts & Skills for Practical Nurses II
Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 7
This second of the Fundamentals courses continues the sequence to more complex skills with emphasis on practice and repetition in lab setting. The course expands the skills practice to incorporate increased use of nursing process and problem solving. This course continues the six contextual threads woven throughout the two Fundamentals courses, including patient-centered care; critical thinking and clinical judgement; communication; teamwork and collaboration; patient education; and cultural sensitivity and competence. This course builds to a simulation scenario requiring teamwork, collaboration, problem solving, communication, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making in the context of skills proficiency demonstration.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first quarter of PN courses
Co-requisite(s): NSG 1211 NSG 1240 NSG 1231
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NSG 1230 Geriatric Nursing & Issues at the End of Life
Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
This course explores the changing demographic of today’s world and the immense challenge it presents to health care providers and society as a whole. Practical nurses must be well prepared to recognize and respond appropriately to the needs of our aging population. The goal of this course is to give the beginning nurse a balanced perspective on the realities of aging and to broaden the beginning nurse’s viewpoint regarding aging people so that their needs can be met in a compassionate, caring, and professional manner. The course features extensive coverage of cultural issues, clinical situations, delegation, home health care, health promotion, patient teaching and complementary and alternative therapies. Because of the role of Practical Nurses in the geriatric population the issues of grief, loss and end of life will be explored in depth.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first quarter of PN courses
Co-requisite(s): NSG 1210 , NSG 1220 , NSG 1240
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NSG 1231 Geriatric Nursing & Issues at the End of Life
Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 1 Total Credits: 3
This course explores the changing demographic of today’s world and the immense challenge it presents to health care providers and society as a whole. Practical nurses must be well prepared to recognize and respond appropriately to the needs of our aging population. The goal of this course is to give the beginning nurse a balanced perspective on the realities of aging and to broaden the beginning nurse’s viewpoint regarding aging people so that their needs can be met in a compassionate, caring, and professional manner. The course features extensive coverage of cultural issues, clinical situations, delegation, home health care, health promotion, patient teaching and complementary and alternative therapies. Because of the role of Practical Nurses in the geriatric population the issues of grief, loss and end of life will be explored in depth.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first quarter of PN courses
Co-requisite(s): NSG 1211 NSG 1221 NSG 1240
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NSG 1240 Medical Surgical Nursing I
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 5
Medical Surgical Nursing I is the first of three medical surgical nursing courses which cover common medical surgical disorders with emphasis on those most prevalent in current society. These courses prepare practical nursing students to practice nursing within a variety of settings, such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation institutes, ambulatory clinics, psychiatric agencies, physicians’ offices, and home care agencies. Special consideration is given to the elderly population, chronic illnesses, and conditions encountered in long-term care settings. This course builds on, but does not repeat, content presented in Fundamentals. The need for critical thinking, development of clinical judgment, use of evidence-based practice, best practice, performance improvement, patient safety, quality, core measures, QSEN concepts, NCLEX core competencies, and TJC National Patient Safety Goals are highlighted throughout course. NLN core competencies for practical nurses are integrated into content.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first quarter of PN courses
Co-requisite(s): NSG 1210 , NSG 1220 , NSG 1230
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NSG 1500 Nursing Success Seminar
Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 1
This course provides new nursing students with tools for success in the nursing program including an introduction to medical terminology, American Psychological Association (APA) writing, classroom skills, study tips, and strategies for answering critical thinking questions.
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NSG 1510 Nutrition and Diet Therapy
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
This course introduces clinical dietary and nutritional principles and their role in the maintenance of health and management of illness. Through the processes of understanding and application, students learn how these factors influence overall health status across the lifespan.
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NSG 1520 Pathophysiology
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
This course focuses on the basic understanding of pathophysiology related to human illness with an emphasis placed on cellular alterations in organ systems as they relate to selected disease states. Students combine basic pathophysiology concepts and critical thinking processes used in nursing to care for diverse client populations.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1110 , BIO 1120 , BIO 1130 , & BIO 1140 with a grade of C or better
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NSG 1540 Pharmacotherapeutics
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
This course provides students the opportunity to develop a foundational understanding of pharmacology with an emphasis on the nurse’s role in safe medication management. Current pharmacological principles, therapeutic effects, drug interactions, and side effects are emphasized. The role of the nurse in administering medication, client education, cultural diversity, and drug abuse prevention is addressed. Focus is placed on concepts of safe administration and monitoring the effects of pharmacotherapeutic agents.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the AS Nursing program
Co-requisite(s): NSG 1545 , NSG 1550 , NSG 2500
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NSG 1545 Medication Administration
Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
This laboratory course provides for developing practical knowledge and skills for safe medication administration. The performance of accurate calculation of drug dosages and documentation is required. Through the course, students demonstrate competence in medication administration validated through a skill performance assessment.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the AS Nursing program
Co-requisite(s): NSG 1540 , NSG 1550 , NSG 2500
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NSG 1550 Fundamentals of Nursing
Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 6
The focus of this course is to provide opportunities to develop basic holistic nursing skill competencies required throughout the remainder of the program and in daily nursing practices. Additionally, the need for accurate, professional communication among all members of the healthcare team is emphasized. The course provides for the application of theoretical knowledge within the adult client practice settings with an emphasis on the role and scope of practice for the registered nurse in a safe, legal, and ethical manner. The application of fundamental nursing skills is conducted within the lab setting and in an acute care adult healthcare setting.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the AS Nursing program
Co-requisite(s): NSG 1540 , NSG 1545 , NSG 2500
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NSG 2000 Transitions to Core Nursing
Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 1
The focus of this course is to prepare the student to be successful in the nursing program. An emphasis is placed on their roles and responsibilities throughout the nursing program. Preparatory discussion and an overview of the nursing program entrance exam (TEAS) will be provided. Specific skills such as a) test-taking strategies, time-management, school-work-life balance techniques, study skills, reading comprehension practices, and active learning techniques will be reviewed. Weekly discussions and interactive learning activities will be provided to support the individuality of each potential nursing candidate.
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NSG 2030 Introduction to Professional Nursing
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
Introduction to Professional Nursing introduces the student to professional nursing by providing a theoretical foundation for practice. This general survey course assists the student in understanding the scope and practice of nursing while encompassing the concepts of caring, collaboration, communication, competence, clinical skills, cultural sensitivity, community, and environment into nursing practice. The course emphasizes a beginning nursing practice that facilitates the well-being of the individual within the context of illness and begins preparing the student as a provider of care. Students will examine multiple aspects of nursing including, but not limited to, an introduction to pharmacology drug dosage calculations, legal and ethical considerations in nursing practice, as well as basic physical assessment and health history.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of 60 hrs. in Nursing Core
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NSG 2310 Pharmacology II
Lecture: 2 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
Pharmacology II is the second of three Pharmacology courses that are designed to provide the right level and depth of pharmacology content for the practical nursing students. Content includes current information on new drugs, procedures, regulations and issues that provide a strong foundation of essential knowledge for the safe, effective administration of drugs. Dosage calculation and medication administration, nursing process and patient education are emphasized throughout the course. Software programs may be used to provide simulative real-life experience to aid student learning.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of second quarter of PN courses
Co-requisite(s): NSG 2320 , NSG 2330 , NSG 2340 , NSG 2350
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NSG 2311 Pharmacology II
Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
Pharmacology II is the second of three Pharmacology courses that are designed to provide the right level and depth of pharmacology content for the practical nursing students. Content includes current information on new drugs, procedures, regulations and issues that provide a strong foundation of essential knowledge for the safe, effective administration of drugs. Dosage calculation and medication administration, nursing process and patient education are emphasized throughout the course. Software programs may be used to provide simulative real-life experience to aid student learning.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of second quarter of PN courses
Co-requisite(s): NSG 2320 , NSG 2330 , NSG 2340 , NSG 2350
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NSG 2320 Mental Health Nursing
Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 1 Total Credits: 3
This course introduces concepts of psychiatric and mental health care. Trends and issues from past and current mental health care and systems are discussed. Ethical and legal issues, sociocultural issues, theories and therapies, drug, complementary and alternative therapies are considered. Therapeutic skills of assessment, communication, relationship and environment are detailed. Students investigate issues and care throughout the life span. Simulations, case studies, projects and presentations help nurses gain a working understanding of these complex patients.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of second quarter of PN courses
Co-requisite(s): NSG 2310 , NSG 2330 , NSG 2340 , NSG 2350 NSG 2311 (Orlando Campus)
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