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Catalog Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
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First Term (Level I) |
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10-543-101 |
Nursing Fundamentals |
2 |
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10-543-102 |
Nursing Skills |
3 |
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10-543-103 |
Nursing Pharmacology |
2 |
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10-543-104 |
Nsg: Intro Clinical Practice |
2 |
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10-801-195 |
Written Communications |
3 |
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10-806-177 |
General Anatomy & Physiology |
4 |
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10-809-188 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 |
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Estimated Semester Total |
19 |
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Second Term (Level II) |
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10-543-105 |
Nursing Health Alterations |
3 |
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10-543-106 |
Nursing Health Promotion |
3 |
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10-543-107 |
Nsg: Clin Care Across Lifespan |
2 |
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10-543-108 |
Nsg: Intro Clinical Care Mgt |
2 |
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10-801-196 |
Oral/Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
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10-806-179 |
Advanced Anatomy & Physiology |
4 |
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Estimated Semester Total |
17 |
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Third Term (Level III) |
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10-543-109 |
Nsg: Complex Health Alterat |
3 |
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10-543-110 |
Nsg: Mental Health Comm Con |
2 |
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10-543-111 |
Nsg: Intermed Clin Practice |
3 |
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10-543-112 |
Nursing Advanced Skills |
1 |
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10-806-197 |
Microbiology |
4 |
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10-809-199 |
Psychology of Human Relations |
3 |
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Elective: |
3 |
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Estimated Semester Total |
19 |
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Fourth Term (Level IV) |
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10-543-113 |
Nsg: Complex Health Alterat 2 |
3 |
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10-543-114 |
Nsg: Mgt & Profess Concepts |
2 |
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10-543-115 |
Nsg: Adv Clinical Practice |
3 |
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10-543-116 |
Nursing Clinical Transition |
2 |
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10-809-199 |
Contemporary American Society |
3 |
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Electives |
2 |
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Estimated Semester Total |
15
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Possible Electives but not limited to: |
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10-103-115 |
MS Word, Beginning |
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10-501-101 |
Medical Terminology |
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10-543-125 |
Intro to Critical Care Nursing |
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10-543-126 |
LPN to RN Bridge |
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10-543-150 |
Preview of Professional Nursing |
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10-890-100 |
College Success |
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10-543-101 NURSING FUNDAMENTALS
Focuses on basic nursing concepts that the beginning nurse will need to
provide care to diverse patient populations across the lifespan. Current and
historical issues impacting nursing will be explored within the scope of
nursing practice. The nursing process will be introduced as a framework for
organizing the care of patients within alterations in cognition, elimination,
comfort, grief/loss, mobility, integument, and fluid/electrolyte balance.
Prerequisites: admission to Nursing program. Corequisite: 10-806-177 and
10-809-188. Lecture. 2 credits.
10-543-102 NURSING SKILLS
Focuses on development of clinical skills and physical assessment across
the lifespan. Content includes mathematic calculations and conversions related
to clinical skills, blood pressure assessment, aseptic technique, wound care,
oxygen administration, tracheotomy care, suctioning, management of enteral
tubes, basic medication administration, glucose testing, enemas, ostomy care,
and catheterization. In addition the course includes techniques related to
obtaining a health history and basic physical assessment skills using a body
systems approach. Prerequisites: admission to Nursing program or LPN licensure.
Corequisites: 10-806-177 and 10-809-188. Lab. 3 credits.
10-543-103 NURSING PHARMACOLOGY
Introduces the principles of pharmacology, including drug
classifications and their effects on the body. Emphasis is on the use of the
components of the nursing process when administering medications.
Prerequisites: admission to Nursing program. Corequisites: 10-806-177 and
10-809-188. Lecture. 2 credits.
10-543-104 NSG: INTRO CLINICAL PRACTICE
Introductory clinical course emphasizes basic nursing skills and application of
the nursing process in meeting the needs of diverse clients across the
lifespan. Emphasis is placed on performing basic nursing skills, the formation
of nurse-client relationships, communication, data collection, documentation,
and medication administration. Corequisites: 10-543-101, 10-543-102,
10-543-103. 10-806-177 and 10-809-188. Clinical. 2 credits.
10-543-105 NURSING HEALTH ALTERATIONS
Course elaborates upon the basic concepts of health and illness as
presented in Nursing Fundamentals. It applies theories of nursing in the care
of clients through the lifespan, utilizing problem solving and critical
thinking. The course will provide an opportunity to study conditions affecting
different body systems and apply therapeutic nursing interventions. It will
also introduce concepts of leadership, team building, and scope of practice.
Pre-requisites: successful completion of all 1st semester nursing courses.
Corequisites: 10-806-179 and 10-543-106. Lecture. 3 credits.
10-543-106 NURSING HEALTH PROMOTION
This course focuses on topics related to health promotion for
individuals and families throughout the lifespan. We will cover nursing care of
the developing family, which includes reproductive issues, pregnancy, labor and
delivery, postpartum, the newborn, and the child. Recognizing the spectrum of
healthy families we will discern patterns associated with adaptive and
maladaptive behaviors applying mental health principles. An emphasis is placed
on teaching and supporting healthy lifestyles choices for individuals of all
ages. Nutrition, exercise, stress management, empowerment, and risk reduction
practices are highlighted. Study of the family will cover dynamics, functions,
discipline styles, and stages of development. Prerequisites: successful
completion of all 1st semester nursing courses. Corequisites: 10-543-104,
10-806-179. Lecture. 3 credits.
10-543-107 NSG: CLIN CARE ACROSS LIFESPAN
Clinical experience applies nursing concepts and therapeutic
interventions to clients across the lifespan. It also provides an introduction
to concepts of teaching and learning. Extending care to include the family is
emphasized. Prerequisite: Successful completion all 1st semester nursing
courses. Corequisites: 10-543-105, 10-543-106 and 10-806-179. Clinical. 2
credits.
10-543-108 NSG: INTRO CLINICAL CARE MANAGEMENT
This clinical experience applies nursing concepts and therapeutic
nursing interventions to groups of clients across the lifespan. It also
provides an introduction to leadership, management, and team building.
Prerequisite: successful completion of 1st semester nursing courses.
Corequisites: 10-543-105, 10-543-106 and 10-806-179. Clinical. 2 credits.
10-543-109 NSG: COMPLEX HEALTH ALTERATIONS I
Prepares the learner to expand knowledge from previous courses in caring for
clients across the lifespan with alterations in musculoskeletal,
cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, and hematologic systems as well as
clients with fluid/electrolyte and acid base imbalance, and alterations in
comfort. Prerequisite: successful completion of all 2nd semester nursing
courses. Corequisite: 10-806-197 Lecture. 3 credits.
10-543-110 NSG: MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY
CONCEPTS
Covers topics related to the delivery of community and mental health care.
Specific health needs of individuals, families, and groups will be addressed
across the lifespan. Attention will be given to diverse and at risk
populations. Mental health concepts will concentrate on adaptive/ maladaptive
behaviors and specific mental health disorders. Community resources will be
examined in relation to specific types of support offered to racial, ethnic,
economically diverse individuals and groups. Pre-requisite: successful
completion of all 2nd semester nursing courses. Corequisites: 10-543-109,
10-806-197, 10-806-196, 10-809-199. Lecture. 2 credits.
10-543-111 NSG: INTERMED CLIN PRACTICE
Intermediate level clinical course develops the RN role when working
with clients with complex health care needs. A focus of the course is
developing skills needed for managing multiple clients across the lifespan and
priorities. Using the nursing process, students will gain experience in
adapting nursing practice to meet the needs of clients with diverse needs and
backgrounds. Prerequisite: successful completion of nursing program through 2nd
semester. Corequisites: 10-543-112, 10-543-110, 10-543-109, 10-806-197,
10-809-199. Clinical. 3 credits.
10-543-112 NURSING ADVANCED SKILLS
Focuses on the development advanced clinical skills across the lifespan.
Content includes advanced IV skills, blood product administration, chest tube
systems, basic EKG interpretation and nasogastric/feeding tube insertion.
Prerequisite: successful completion of all nursing courses through 2nd
semester. Corequisite: 10-806-197. Lab. 1 credit.
10-543-113 NSG: COMPLEX HEALTH ALTERATIONS II
Prepares the learner to expand knowledge and skills from previous
courses in caring for clients across the lifespan with alterations in the
immune, neuro-sensory, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary,
renal/urinary and the reproductive systems. The learner will also focus on
management of care for clients with high-risk prenatal conditions, high-risk
newborns and the ill child. Synthesis and application of previously learned
concepts will be evident in the management on clients with critical/life
threatening situations. Prerequisite: successful completion of all nursing
courses through 3rd semester. Lecture. 3 credits.
10-543-114 NSG: MANAGEMENT & PROFESSIONAL
CONCEPTS
Covers nursing management and professional issues related to the role of the
RN. Emphasis is placed on preparing for the RN practice. Prerequisite:
successful completion of nursing courses through 3rd semester. Corequisite:
10-543-113. Lecture. 2 credits.
10-543-115 NSG: ADV CLINICAL PRACTICE
Course requires the student to integrate concepts from all previous courses in
the management of groups of clients facing complex health alterations. Students
will have the opportunity to further develop critical thinking skills using the
nursing process in making clinical decisions. Continuity of care through
interdisciplinary collaboration is emphasized. Prerequisite: successful
completion of nursing courses through 3rd semester. Corequisites: 10-543-113,
10-543-114. Clinical. 3 credits.
10-543-116 NURSING CLINICAL TRANSITION
clinical experience integrates all knowledge learned in the previous
courses in transitioning to the role of the graduate nurse. The course promotes
relatively independent clinical decisions, delegation, and works
collaboratively with others to achieve client and organizational outcomes.
Continued professional development is fostered. Pre-requisites: Successful
completion of nursing courses through 3rd semester. Co-requisites: 10-543-113,
10-543-114, 10-543-115. Clinical. 2 credits.
10-543-125 INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL CARE NURSING
Provides basic knowledge of critical care nursing and is designed to
present introductory critical care concepts and enhance critical thinking and
nursing judgment. Prerequisite: 10-543-121 or consent of instructor. Lecture. 2
credits.
10-543-126 LPN TO RN BRIDGE
Provides a transitional experience for the LPN seeking an ADN.
Prerequisite: Wisconsin LPN licensure, or consent of instructor. Lecture/lab. 3
credit.
10-543-135 NURSING SKILLS REFRESHER
Review physical assessment knowledge and skills, use of the nursing
process, and common psychomotor skills. Prerequisite: complete Mid-State course
10-510-123. Lab. 2 credits.
10-543-136 PRECEPTED CLINICAL NURSING REFRESHER
Provide the student the opportunity to apply clinical skills through an
internship experience. Selected area health care agencies provide "on the job"
training with experienced RN preceptors. Lab. 3 credits.
10-543-150 A PREVIEW OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
Explores the career of nursing as it examines the knowledge, skills and
abilities to be successful in the program (profession). Assists students with
information and resources to prepare for completion of the required courses of
an ADN. Overview the nursing theories and roles of the RN. Applies
college-success skills to the nursing courses. Lecture 2 credits.
31-543-337 LPN SKILLS REFRESHER
Reviews physical assessment skills, aspects of safe medication administration,
pain management, and aspects of the care of immobile patients, along with a
variety of psychomotor skills commonly performed by the LPN. This course is
primarily skills-lab based. Lab. 2 credits.
31-543-338 LPN PRECEPTED CLINICAL REFRESHER
Provides the LPN student with the opportunity for "on-the-job" training.
The student will work directly with the LPN preceptor in the long-term care
setting. The clinical experience will be a minimum of 108 hours. Lab. 2
credits.