• NURS 1010: Introduction to Nursing

  1.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course will prepare students to learn the foundational skills needed to excel in the Snow College ADN program. Content includes an introduction to the nursing process, test-taking strategies, APA formatting/writing, and general preparation for all nursing courses.
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• NURS 1101: Drug Dosage and Calculation

  3.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This pharmacology course will provide foundational knowledge about current and competent practice in the field of drug dosage and calculation. This course is a study of the fundamental principles of drug dosage, medication administration, and a review of math principles. The wide scope of this course includes a major focus on safe and competent calculations of drug dosage through the application of critical thinking and clinical reasoning. This course is guided by the contemporary educational principles identified by the ACEN standards. This course is part of a foundational series to prepare students to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Nurses (NCLEX). This course is no longer a prerequisite for applying for the Snow College's Nursing Program; however, it is highly recommended. The course is offered online as an independent study program. This course replaces NURP 1101.
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• NURS 1102: Fundamentals of Nursing

  3.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course presents nursing theory and the responsibilities of the registered nurse. Critical thinking skills will also be developed. Students will demonstrate competency through assignments and written tests. This course prepares students for client care and becoming part of the professional health care team. Students must be accepted into the Registered Nursing program to take this course. This course is part of a required series to prepare students to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). (Additional fee required) Corequisite:    NURS 1112 AND NURS 1114
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• NURS 1103: Mental Health Nursing

  2.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  In this course, students will study strategies for promoting mental health and preventing life-long illnesses. Various tasks of the psychiatric nurse are introduced with an emphasis on the dynamics and theories behind basic psychopathological conditions. Students will learn the nursing processes required for restoring and rehabilitating patients with psychiatric disorders. A primary goal of this course is to develop essential communication skills in an interdisciplinary environment. To enroll, students must be accepted into the Registered Nursing program. This course is part of a required series preparing students to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). (Additional Fees Required) Corequisite:    NURS 1102 AND NURS 1104 AND NURS 1113
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• NURS 1104: Med/Surg Nurs Across Lifespan

  2.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  The course is designed to introduce medical surgical nursing to the student. Emphasis is on learning the nursing process and developing a plan of care that encourages health promotion and prevention across the lifespan. This course focuses on developmental challenges from birth through the geriatric population along with acute and chronic diseases/conditions affecting the geriatric patient. Additionally, this course prepares the student for long term clinical settings in various health care agencies where students will gain an awareness of the roles of other healthcare team members and community resources. This course is part of a required series to prepare students to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Corequisite:    NURS 1114
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• NURS 1105: Adult Medical Nursing Care

  2.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  The course is designed to further the student's medical surgical education including their role as a registered nurse (RN) in healthcare delivery. Emphasis is on the application of the nursing process to enable health promotion and prevention in the adult patient. Chronic and disabling conditions of the adult are reviewed. The course will assist the student in understanding varied disease processes and conditions that affect clients and their families and will prepare the student for clinical settings in various healthcare agencies. The student will gain an awareness of the roles of other healthcare team members and community resources. This course is part of a required series to prepare students to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Corequisite:    NURS 1115 AND NURS 1125
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• NURS 1106: Intro to Pharmacology

  3.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course is a study of the fundamental principles of pharmacology, medication administration, and a review of drug dosage math principles. The major focus of this course is the identification of medicinal categories with the accompanying pharmacological actions, uses, precautions, and nursing implications. Students must have been accepted into the Registered Nursing program to enroll. This course is guided by the contemporary educational principles identified by the ACEN standards. This course is part of a required series to prepare students to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Corequisite:    NURS 1105 AND NURS 1108 AND NURS 1109 AND NURS 1115 AND NURS 1117 AND NURS 1125
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• NURS 1107: Maternity & Pediatric Nursing

  3.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course is designed to introduce the student to maternity and pediatric nursing. Emphasis will be on the application of the nursing process to enable health promotion and prevention. This course not only focuses on women's health and pregnancy, but also acute and chronic diseases/conditions affecting the pediatric patient. Additionally, this course prepares the student for maternal and pediatric clinical settings in various health care agencies. The student will gain an awareness of the roles of other healthcare team members and community resources. This course is part of a required series to prepare students to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Corequisite:    NURS 1117 AND NURS 1125
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• NURS 1112: Fundamentals of Nursing Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course presents nursing theory, practical application of nursing skills, and the responsibilities of the registered nurse. Critical thinking skills will also be developed. Students will demonstrate competency through written tests and skills pass-off sessions in the nursing laboratory. This course prepares students for client care and becoming part of the professional healthcare team. Students must be accepted into the Registered Nursing program to take this course. Students will schedule times for specific skill testing and open nursing lab time with the course instructor. This course is part of a required series to prepare students to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). (Additional fee required) Corequisite:    NURS 1102 AND NURS 1114
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• NURS 1113: Mental Health Clinical

  1.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This is a companion course to NURS 1103 that provides clinical application of psychiatric/mental health nursing methodology. Students will focus on patients in a variety of health care settings with mental health needs. The course requires 45 clinical hours per semester. To enroll, students must be accepted into the Registered Nursing program. This course is part of a required series preparing students to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Corequisite:    NURS 1103
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