This course introduces students to the skills which are necessary to achieve their academic goals. Strategies are explored to assist students with improving their study skills, test taking, learning techniques, and time management and those topical areas which are applicable to their particular discipline. In addition, the principles and practical application of effective communication are studied. QSEN concept of Informatics is introduced and the concepts relevant in today’s health care delivery are explored.
- Teacher: Bob Langworthy
This course introduces students to the skills which are necessary to achieve their academic goals. Strategies are explored to assist students with improving their study skills, test taking, learning techniques, and time management and those topical areas which are applicable to their particular discipline. In addition, the principles and practical application of effective communication are studied. QSEN concept of Informatics is introduced and the concepts relevant in today’s health care delivery are explored.
- Teacher: Bob Langworthy
NSG115 Introduction To Nursing
2 Credit Hours
Introduction to Nursing focuses on the student as a learner and on the transition into the beginning Registered Nurse role. The importance of organization, time management, effective study skills, test-taking strategies, cultural diversity, and communication skills are emphasized. Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs and the systematic problem-solving approach are introduced as the organizational framework to identify, prioritize, and integrate human needs into the delivery of nursing care. Attention is given to the historical development, current trends, cultural and spiritual aspects of nursing care, and legal aspects of nursing. These principles will show how nursing can serve the client and his/her family, as well as the community. In addition, introduction to computer skills, medical terminology and math concepts are explored. QSEN competencies are discussed in depth and will be integrated to prepare the student for future course objectives. Requirements for RN licensure will be presented along with the legal and ethical considerations that impact nursing practice. The student will also explore the importance of verbal and written communication in the healthcare field and be introduced to medical terminology and therapeutic communication.
QSEN Competency Focus: Team work And Collaboration
- Teacher: Carmen Borges
- Teacher: Carol Pendleton
NSG125 Principles of Nutrition
3 Credit Hours
Principles of Nutrition emphasizes the basic foundations of nutrition and the interrelationship with optimal health. Nutrients, their sources, functions, basic requirements, and an overview of clinical diets are included in relationship with certain pathophysiology problems encountered in nursing. This knowledge will serve as a basis for the application of diet therapy to the nursing needs of the patient.
QSEN Competency Focus: Evidence-based practice
- Teacher: Terry Sullivan
Fundamentals of Nursing focuses on identifying, prioritizing, and integrating the hierarchy of basic human needs throughout the lifespan. Trans-cultural nursing concepts are introduced. This course explores intercultural communication as well as communications with different groups, genders and clients with special needs. It also emphasizes the communication process with other professionals, life’s losses, and documentation in the electronic age. Systemic problem-solving approach provides the organizational framework for a holistic approach to nursing care. Through theory and lab, this course introduces the principles and cognitive/motor skills essential to nursing practice. This includes: communication, the systematic problem-solving approach, vital signs, health assessment, body mechanics, aseptic techniques, client safety, nutritional needs, and care for adults of varying cultural and developmental stages. The application of the QSEN competencies to nursing practice is also addressed in this course through focus on safety and teamwork and collaboration. The student will begin to examine effective and appropriate delegation to other healthcare staff.
QSEN Competency Focus: Safety, Teamwork & Collaboration
- Teacher: Carmen Borges
- Teacher: Anne-Marie Morin
- Teacher: Carol Pendleton
This course provides a supervised clinical experience to apply the knowledge from the theoretical/ lab base of previous courses. QSEN competencies of patient-centered care, safety, and teamwork and collaboration will be demonstrated. These competencies will be evaluated within the student’s assignments and clinical evaluation tool.
Prerequisite SDV 100, NSG 125, NSG 135
QSEN Competency Focus: Patient-Centered Care, Safety, Teamwork and Collaboration
- Teacher: Carmen Borges
- Teacher: Anne-Marie Morin
- Teacher: Karly Silkensen