Nursing (NUR)

NUR-120. Pharmacology & Disease Processes I. (3 Credits)

This course focuses on body systems and their functional interrelationships in health and disease. Discussions focus on understanding the pathophysiology of human conditions throughout the lifespan. Emphasis is on the application of physiological concepts in problem-solving. An understanding of drug classifications, dosing and administration and their interactions with health conditions are also covered. Beginning concepts regarding math for meds, IV fluids and parental nutrition are included. (3 contact hours)

NUR-122. Pharmacology & Disease Processes II. (2 Credits)

This course focuses on body systems and their functional interrelationships in health and disease. Discussions focus on understanding the pathophysiology of human conditions throughout the lifespan. Emphasis is on the application of physiological concepts in problem-solving. An understanding of drug classifications, dosing and administration, and their interactions with health conditions are also covered. Concepts regarding math for meds, IV fluids and parental nutrition are included. (2 contact hours)

NUR-140. Nursing Concepts I. (4 Credits)

Course discussions focus on the fundamentals of basic safe and effective nursing care of the individual, incorporating IOM standards and the QSEN standards. Learners will be introduced to the Nursing Program philosophy, organizing framework and the nursing process. Attention will be given to healthy, stable, and commonly-occurring chronic and restorative conditions related to the human needs of health maintenance, safety and protection, nutrition, elimination/exchange, activity, rest, comfort and cognition/perception. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

NUR-141. Nursing Concepts II. (3 Credits)

Course discussions focus on continued discussions of safe and effective care of the individual incorporating Institute of Medicine (IOM) standards, Quality Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies and the nursing process. Attention will be given to healthy, chronic and restorative conditions related to the human needs of health maintenance, nutrition, elimination, activity, rest, comfort, and sexuality/reproduction. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)

NUR-142. Nursing Concepts III. (3 Credits)

Course discussions focus on continued discussion of the safe and effective care of the individual incorporating Institute of Medicine (IOM) standards, Quality Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies and the nursing process. Attention will be given to healthy, chronic and restorative conditions related to the human needs of self-perception/self-control, role relationships, sexuality/reproduction, coping/stress tolerance, and values/beliefs. (3 contact hours)

NUR-145. Nursing Enrichment I Special Topics. (1 Credit)

This is a dynamic seminar style course for students who intend to repeat a 100-level course in which they were not successful and is required in the Nursing Program curriculum. Topics will focus on identified areas of weakness as defined with the instructor on the first day of class. Students will care for simulated patients in the nursing lab who represent the variety and acuity seen in the clinical of their current semester. Course content will vary for each student depending on the courses that students are preparing to repeat as well as fundamental concepts necessary in all nursing courses. All discussions will incorporate Institute of Medicine (IOM) standards, Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies and the nursing process. Students may enroll for credit up to three times. The topics will be different in each semester. Fee is required. (2 contact hours)

NUR-150. Nursing Arts I. (2 Credits)

Lab experiences focus on the skills performed by the licensed practical nurse according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Administrative Code. Specific attention is on therapeutic communication and safety in relation to ergonomics, isolation, restraints, medical asepsis, specimen collection and the administration of medications. Note: The competencies associated with the Certified Nursing Assistant program are not addressed in this course. Learners are held responsible to demonstrate those competencies as a part of the program admission requirements regarding current CNA registration. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

NUR-151. Nursing Arts II. (1 Credit)

Lab experiences focus on health and physical assessment in relation to normal and common health alterations across the lifespan. Organization of the course will be based on functional health patterns. (2-4 contact hours)

NUR-152. Nursing Arts III. (1 Credit)

Lab experiences focus on the skills performed by the licensed practical nurse according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Administrative Code. The course compliments Nursing Arts I. Specific attention is given to the skills of surgical asepsis including Foley insertion, bladder irrigation, intravenous care, maintenance and medication administration, central line care, hyperalimentation and blood products; respiratory care including chest tubes, oral pharyngeal and tracheal suctioning. Pre- and post-operative patient education, post-partum and newborn assessment will also be emphasized. Fee is required. (2 contact hours)

NUR-160. Nursing Clinical Practice I. (1 Credit)

Clinical experiences focus on the application of the knowledge, skills and attitude of the learner in relation to the individual's common health needs in the healthcare arena with emphasis on needs related to health maintenance, safety and protection, nutrition, elimination/exchange, activity, rest, comfort and cognition/perception. Integration of Nursing Concepts I and Nursing Arts I and II will be expected of the learner in providing nursing care to the individual. The lab component of this course will focus on normal lab values and performing select diagnostic skills such as heart and lung sounds, pulse oximetry and blood glucose, and appropriate IV skills. Fee is required. (8 contact hours)

NUR-161. Nursing Clinical Practice II-OB. (1 Credit)

Clinical experiences focus on the application of the knowledge, skills and attitudes of the learner in relation to the patient's needs in the Obstetrics arena. Fee is required. (12 contact hours)

NUR-162. Nursing Clinical Practice II-MS. (2 Credits)

Clinical experiences focus on the application of the knowledge, skill and attitudes of the learner in relation to the patient's needs in the healthcare arena. There is an emphasis on topics in medical surgical care. Fee is required. (12 contact hours)

NUR-165. Nursing Transitions I. (3 Credits)

Clinical experiences focus on application of knowledge, skills and attitudes in the roles of provider of care, manager of care and member within the profession. Emphasis is on adopting knowledge, skill and attitudes associated with coordinating care and functioning in the role of charge nurse in long-term care. Upon successful completion, the student will be a candidate for the NCLEX-PN. Fee is required. (7 contact hours)

NUR-199. LPN-RN Transition. (8 Credits)

This is a dynamic hybrid style course designed for the licensed practical nurse (LPN) who is interested in advancing his/her career to become a registered nurse. Course content will build upon the LPN's education and work experience, addressing concepts and skills currently taught in the first year of the MVCC Associate Degree Nursing Program. Upon successful course completion, the LPN will earn proficiency credit for the first year nursing courses (NUR-120, NUR-122, NUR-140, NUR-150, NUR-151, NUR-160, NUR-141, NUR-161, NUR-142, NUR-152, and NUR-162), and the student will be eligible for enrollment in the third semester of the associate degree nursing program. All discussions will incorporate Institute of Medicine (IOM) standards, Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies and the nursing process. Fee is required. (12 contact hours)

NUR-240. Nursing Concepts IV. (3 Credits)

Course discussions focus on complex care of the patient incorporating Institute of Medicine (IOM) standards, Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies and the nursing process. Attention will be given to acute, episodic and/or crisis conditions across the lifespan, with special emphasis on pediatrics. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)

NUR-241. Nursing Concepts V. (3 Credits)

Course discussions focus on complex care of the individual incorporating Institute of Medicine (IOM) standards, Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies and the nursing process. Attention will be given to acute, episodic and/or crisis conditions and psychiatric needs of the patient, as well as on the needs for population-based care. Concepts discussed will address the human needs of health perception-health management pattern. (3 contact hours)

NUR-242. Nursing Concepts VI. (3 Credits)

Course discussions will focus on the complex care of the individual incorporating Institute of Medicine (IOM) standards, Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies and the nursing process. Attention will be given to community-based care initiatives, informatics, evidence-based practice, and crisis and emergency management. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)

NUR-243. Nursing Concepts VII. (3 Credits)

Course discussion will focus on leadership-management concepts applicable to prioritizing, applying critical thinking in making decisions, guiding, delegating, monitoring of self and others in completing quality patient-centered care for groups and individuals. The concepts of collaboration, change, conflict prevention and resolution, ethical and legal behaviors, and professionalism will be discussed. Attention will be paid to the concepts of delegation and collaborative/interdisciplinary practice, considering legal practice standards and incorporating the Institute of Medicine (IOM) standards and Quality of Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies. An introduction to community, public services, health care systems, health care financing and quality initiatives also will be included. (3 contact hours)

NUR-244. Nursing Concepts VIII. (2 Credits)

This course will focus on the application of knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to function in the role of a novice nurse. Emphasis will be placed on the development of leadership roles and making the transition from learner to novice practitioner. Upon successful completion the student will be a candidate for the NCLEX-RN examination. (2 contact hours)

NUR-245. Nursing Enrichment II Special Topics. (1 Credit)

This is a dynamic seminar style course for students who intend to repeat a 200-level course in which they were not successful and is required in the Nursing Program curriculum. Topics will focus on identified areas of weakness as defined with the instructor on the first day of the course. Students will care for simulated patients in the nursing lab who represent the variety and acuity seen in the clinical of their current semester. Course content will vary for each student depending on the courses that students are preparing to repeat, as well as fundamental concepts necessary in all nursing courses. All discussions will incorporate Institute of Medicine (IOM) Standards, Quality Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies and the nursing process. Students may enroll for credit up to three times. The topics will be different in each semester. Fee is required. (2 contact hours)

NUR-250. Nursing Arts IV. (2 Credits)

Lab experiences focus on the skills performed by the registered nurse according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Administrative Code in the acute care and community settings. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

NUR-263. Nursing Clinical Practice III. (3 Credits)

Clinical experiences focus on the application of the knowledge, skills and attitudes of the learner in relation to the patient's needs in the pediatric, mental health, and acute care arena. Fee is required. (8 contact hours)

NUR-264. Nursing Clinical Practice IV. (2 Credits)

Clinical experiences focus on the application of the knowledge, skills and attitudes of the learner in relation to the patient's needs in the acute care arena and community-based care, in the roles of provider of care, manager of care and member within the profession. Fee is required. (10 contact hours)