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ADN 105 - Meeting Human Needs I The focus of this course is to introduce the student to the concepts and philosophy of the nursing program. Gordon’s Eleven Functional Health Patterns, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs and the care of persons across the life cycle are presented. Emphasis is placed on health assessment, health promotion and health maintenance related to self and others.
The nursing process is introduced to guide the development of critical thinking skills in the delivery of care. Pharmacological concepts are introduced as they relate to healthy individuals across the life cycle. Under close supervision the student will use knowledge acquired in the classroom and lab in order to provide safe and effective care. The roles of the professional nurse are introduced. These include: professional behavior, communication, assessment, clinical decision making, caring, teaching-learning, collaboration and management of care.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prior or Concurrent: BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I, ENG 110 College Writing I, and PSY 110 General Psychology
Credits: 7 Hours 4 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours, 6 Clinical Hours/Wk for 15 Weeks Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon completion of this course the student will practice as a caregiver who demonstrates basic competency in a real or simulated simulation in the eight roles of the nurse which include: communication, professional behaviors, assessment, clinical decision-making, caring interventions, teaching/learning, collaboration, and manager of care.
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Identify the professional attitudes and roles of the nurse.
- Identify communication techniques used in patient interactions and documentation.
- Assess patient using Gordon’s Eleven Functional Patterns.
- Demonstrate safe and culturally appropriate interventions.
- Demonstrate critical thinking by using Nursing Process and Maslow in decision making.
- Apply concepts of teaching/learning to educate patient.
- Identify resources available for planning patient care.
- Demonstrate safety and asepsis during basic nursing skills and medication administration.
- Recognize pharmacological principles involved in safe medication administration.
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ADN 106 - Meeting Human Needs II The focus of this course is the care of persons who have actual/potential health problems related to immunity, fluid and electrolytes, the integumentary system, surgery and health management. Classroom, theory, and clinical practice integrate all eleven of Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns, our beliefs about human caring, the nature of human beings, health and nursing. The concepts of hierarchy of human needs and life cycle are applied to the nursing care of persons with common health problems.
The nursing process is utilized as the modality through which critical thinking skills are applied in the delivery of care. Emphasis is placed on health assessment, health promotion, health restoration, and health maintenance. Students will demonstrate mathematical skills and quantitative reasoning as evidenced by safe medication calculation and administration. The student provides care using knowledge, comprehension, application, and analysis, under supervision in a variety of settings and further develops the eight roles of the associate degree nurse. The eight roles include: professional behavior, communication, assessment, caring intervention, clinical decision making, teaching-learning, collaboration, and managing care.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: ADN 105 Meeting Human Needs I, BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I, ENG 110 College Writing I, PSY 110 General Psychology
Prior or Concurrent: BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II, SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology, PSY 210 Human Development
Credits: 7 Hours 4 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours, 6 Clinical Hours/Wk for 15 Weeks Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon completion of ADN 106, the student will practice as a caregiver who demonstrates intermediate competency in the eight roles of the nurse which include: communication, professional behaviors, assessment, clinical decision-making, caring interventions, teaching/learning, collaboration, and manager of care. When caring for persons experiencing disruptions in Health Perception/Health Management and Nutrition/Metabolic Function, the student will:
- Analyze personal professional behavior within boundaries of nurse-patient relationship and organizational policies.
- Use current technology available for documentation, data retrieval, and medication administration.
- Analyze assessments according to Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns.
- Implement a plan of care incorporating individual cultural and/or spiritual differences.
- Apply nursing process to clients experiencing pathologic changes across the life cycle using Maslow.
- Construct a teaching/learning poster presentation choosing a topic related to course content.
- Use resources available for planning patient care.
- Apply the principles of safety, medical, and surgical asepsis during clinical practice.
- Employ algebraic principles to solve medication dose and intravenous fluid calculation problems.
- Represent mathematical calculations symbolically and numerically by solving for correct unit of measure.
- Interpret and draw inferences from formulas and tables for safe medication administration.
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ADN 117 - Nursing I This course introduces biophysical concepts and selected alterations that impact patients across the life span, inclusive of diversity and developmental considerations. Evidence based principles of nursing and health promotion are integrated to prepare the student to meet the health-related needs of a patient and/or designee. The nursing process is incorporated throughout this course as the foundation for nursing practice and the development of holistic patient care.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Corequisites: ADN 120 Practicum I
Prior or concurrently:ADN 110 Introduction to Professional Nursing, BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I, and PSY 110 General Psychology
Credits: 4 Hours 4 Lecture Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental nursing concepts related to the care of patients across the life span.
- Develop a holistic plan of care to incorporate diversity and developmental considerations in order to promote health and wellness.
- Identify communication techniques and professional collaboration needed for safe patient care.
- Identify evidence-based nursing interventions related to concepts and exemplars.
- Describe assessments and tests related to concepts and exemplars for patients across the lifespan.
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ADN 120 - Practicum I This clinical and lab-based course introduces concepts including caring behaviors & interventions that promote the health & wellness of patients across the life span.
The nursing process is incorporated throughout this course as the foundation for nursing practice and the development of holistic patient care.
Students will be introduced to evidence-based nursing practice including assessment skills, communication techniques, and technical skills that incorporate essential safety & prevention measures.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Corequisites: ADN 117 Nursing I
Prior or concurrently: ADN 110 Introduction to Professional Nursing, BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I, and PSY 110 General Psychology
Credits: 4 Hours 3 Lecture Hours; 7.5 Clinical Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Utilize the nursing process to plan and deliver patient care and evaluate patient response to nursing interventions.
- Provide safe, patient-centered care incorporating respect for diversity, beliefs and needs of patients and families.
- Employ communication and collaboration skills with patient and nursing team members to support safe patient outcomes.
- Demonstrate assessment skills, nursing care, and patient teaching incorporating principles of evidence-based practice.
- Utilize information management tools to document delivery of safe patient care.
- Demonstrate understanding of pharmacological principles involved in safe medication administration.
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ADN 121 - Nursing II This course addresses concepts and selected alterations that impact managing the care of patients experiencing acute and chronic illnesses and promoting health across the lifespan. Strategies to empower and engage patients/designees in all aspects of the health care process are examined. Evidence-based therapeutic nursing interventions that meet patient’s holistic health needs will be emphasized.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: ADN 110 Introduction to Professional Nursing, ADN 117 Nursing I, ADN 120 Practicum I, BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology, and PSY 110 General Psychology
Corequisites: ADN 125 Practicum II
Prior to or concurrently: BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II, ENG 110 College Writing I, and PSY 210 Human Development
Credits: 4 Hours 4 Lecture Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Identify nursing care for concepts related to acute and chronic alterations for patients across the lifespan.
- Utilize clinical reasoning, inter-professional perspectives, and patient/family preferences in planning.
- Apply communication and collaboration techniques to support transitions in care and promote safe patient outcomes.
- Develop evidence-based nursing and teaching plans to foster patient engagement and promote safe quality care for patients across the lifespan.
- Interpret common procedures and tests used to evaluate patients across the lifespan.
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ADN 125 - Practicum II This clinical and lab-based course introduces concepts within the domains of the patient, nursing profession, and healthcare environment. Students engage patients in active partnerships and interdisciplinary collaboration to manage acute and chronic illness and promote health across the lifespan. Multiple sources of evidence are incorporated into the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to ensure safe and quality outcomes. Technology and information management tools are utilized to support safe processes of care.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: ADN 110 Introduction to Professional Nursing, ADN 111 Nursing I, ADN 115 Practicum I, BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology, and PSY 110 General Psychology
Corequisites: ADN 121 Nursing II
Prior to or concurrently: BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II, ENG 110 College Writing I, and PSY 210 Human Development
Credits: 4 Hours 3 Lecture Hours; 7.5 Clinical Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Incorporate the image of nursing by articulating nursing knowledge and modeling the behaviors, values, skills, and attitudes of the profession.
- Provide compassionate nursing care to promote patient health, incorporating sensitivity to patient diversity, self-determination and integrity.
- Integrate inter-professional perspectives and patient/family preferences in the planning and implementation of nursing interventions to promote collaborative clinical decision-making and safe patient outcomes.
- Incorporate principles of evidence-based practice into nursing care and patient education to promote patient wellness and foster patient engagement in care.
- Utilize technologies to support clinical decision-making, error prevention, and care coordination to provide safe, quality patient care.
- Demonstrate competency in drug dose calculation and medication administration.
- Represent accurate mathematical information symbolically, visually and verbally as appropriate.
- Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as graphs and tables. (SUNY GE)
- Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry or statistics to solve problems. (SUNY GE)
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ADN 198 - Transitioning to the RN Role for LPNs and Certified Advanced Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedics (AEMT-P) This course transitions Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Paramedics to the scope and role of the Registered Nurse including professional behavior, communication, assessment, clinical decision making, caring, teaching-learning, collaboration and management of care. The nursing process is used to initiate development of problem solving and critical thinking skills. Pharmacological concepts are reviewed to promote safe medication administration across the life cycle. Students will use knowledge acquired in the classroom and lab to demonstrate competency of skills in the provision of safe and effective patient care in the clinical setting. Students will demonstrate mathematical skills and quantitative reasoning as evidenced by safe medication calculation and administration. Successful completion of the course allows progression to the second year of nursing courses.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites:
To register for this course, students must be accepted into the nursing program, and also complete BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I, ENG 110 College Writing I, and PSY 110 General Psychology prior to taking ADN 198 Transitioning to the RN Role for LPNs and Licensed Paramedics.
BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II, SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology, and PSY 210 Human Development are prerequisites for enrollment in senior level nursing courses ADN 211 Meeting Human Needs III and ADN 212 Meeting Human Needs IV.
Credits: 4 Hours 2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hour, 3 Clinical Hours/Wk for 15 weeks Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Analyze personal professional behavior within boundaries of nurse-patient relationship and organizational policies.
- Utilize effective verbal skills and technology to communicate effectively with patients and all members of the healthcare team.
- Analyze assessments using theoretical models of care.
- Implement a nursing plan of care incorporating individual cultural and/or spiritual differences.
- Apply nursing process to clients experiencing healthcare changes across the life cycle.
- Relate the teaching-learning process to care of patients.
- Use resources available for planning patient care.
- Apply the principles of safety, medical, and surgical asepsis during patient care.
- Apply pharmacological principles involved in safe medication administration.
- Employ algebraic principles to solve medication dose and intravenous fluid calculation problems.
- Represent mathematical calculations symbolically and numerically by solving for correct unit of measure.
- Interpret and draw inferences from formulas and tables for safe medication administration.
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ADN 211 - Meeting Human Needs III The focus of this course is on the nursing care of people who have actual/potential health problems related to Gordon’s health patterns of: Nutrition/Metabolic, Elimination, and Sexuality/Reproductive. Classroom theory and clinical practice integrate all eleven of Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns. Also integrated into this course are our beliefs about human caring, the nature of human beings health and nursing. The concepts of hierarchy of human needs and life cycle are applied to the nursing care of persons with common health problems.
The nursing process is utilized as the modality through which critical thinking skills are applied in the delivery of care. Emphasis is placed on health assessment, health promotion, health restoration and health maintenance. The student provides nursing care to persons in specialty and general medical/surgical units, as well as in community settings. Students assume the nursing practice roles of the Associate Degree nurse with direction.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: ADN 106 Meeting Human Needs II, BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I, BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II, ENG 110 College Writing I, PSY 110 General Psychology, PSY 210 Developmental Psychology, SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology
PRIOR and Concurrent: CLT 208 Pathogenic Microbiology and CLT 209 Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory or BIO 150 General Microbiology
Credits: 6.5 Hours 4 Class Hours, 1 Laboratory Hour, 6 Clinical Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes by incorporating the of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will:
- Demonstrate accountability within the ethical, legal and regulatory framework of nursing.
- Communicate professionally with colleagues and therapeutically with clients.
- Accurately interpret assessments of maternal/child clients and clients with disruptions in endocrine, renal and GI systems, according to Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns.
- Apply nursing process in the care of clients experiencing disruptions in human functioning.
- Support clients and significant others experiencing disruptions in human functioning by incorporating the dimensions of human caring.
- Design teaching plans specific to maternal/child care, endocrine, renal and GI disorders.
- Collaborate with health team members in the provision of care.
- Develop an individualized and prioritized plan of care for clients based on variations in assessments across the life cycle.
- Maintain safety and asepsis at appropriate skill level.
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ADN 212 - Meeting Human Needs IV The focus of this course is on the nursing care of persons who have actual/potential health problems related to Gordon’s health patterns of Activity/Exercise and Sleep/Rest. Classroom theory and clinical practice integrate all eleven of Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns. Also integrated into this course are our beliefs about human caring, the nature of human beings, health and nursing. The concepts of hierarchy of human needs and life-cycle are applied to the nursing care of persons with common health problems. The nursing process is utilized as the modality through which critical thinking skills are applied in the delivery of care. Emphasis is placed on health assessment, health promotion, health restoration and health maintenance. The student provides nursing care to persons in specialty and general medical/surgical units, as well as in community settings. Students assume the nursing practice roles of the Associate Degree nurse with direction.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: ADN 105 Meeting Human Needs I, ADN 106 Meeting Human Needs II, BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I, BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II, ENG 110 College Writing I, PSY 110 General Psychology, PSY 210 Developmental Psychology
PRIOR and Concurrent: CLT 208 Pathogenic Microbiology and CLT 209 Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory or BIO 150 General Microbiology
Credits: 6.5 Hours 4 Class Hours, 1 Laboratory Hours, 6 Clinical Hours/Wk for 15 Weeks Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon completion of ADN 212, the student will practice as a caregiver who demonstrates more advanced competency in roles of the nurse. When caring for persons experiencing disruptions in Activity/Exercise and Sleep/Rest, the student will:
- Demonstrate accountability within the ethical, legal and regulatory framework of nursing.
- Communicate professionally with colleagues and therapeutically with clients.
- Accurately interpret assessments of clients with disruptions in hematologic, vascular, cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic function according to Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns.
- Support clients and significant others experiencing disruptions in human functioning by incorporating the dimensions of human caring.
- Adapt interventions to provide coordinated, safe and culturally competent care.
- Design evidence based teaching plans specific to hematologic, vascular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and orthopedic disorders.
- Collaborate with health team members in provision of care.
- Develop an individualized and prioritized plan of care for clients based on variations in assessments across the lifespan.
- Maintain safety and asepsis at appropriate skill level.
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ADN 213 - Meeting Human Needs V The focus of this course is on the nursing care of persons who have actual/potential health problems related to Gordon’s health patterns of Values/Beliefs, Role/Relationship, and Self Perception/Self-Concept. Classroom theory and clinical practice integrate all eleven of Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns. Applications specific to Leadership/Management and Mental Health Disorders are presented. The concepts of hierarchy of human needs across the life-cycle are applied to the nursing care of people with common health problems. The nursing process is utilized as the modality through which critical thinking skills are applied with an emphasis on health assessment, health promotion, health restoration and health maintenance. The student provides care to people in specialty and general medical/surgical units, long term care, as well as community settings. Students assume the nursing practice roles of the Associate Degree nurse with increasing autonomy.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites:
ADN 106 Meeting Human Needs II, BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I, BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II, ENG 110 College Writing I, PSY 110 General Psychology, PSY 210 Developmental Psychology, SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology
PRIOR and Concurrent: CLT 208 Pathogenic Microbiology and CLT 209 Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory or BIO 150 General Microbiology
Credits: 6.5 Hours 4 Class Hours, 1 Laboratory Hours, 6 Clinical Hours/Wk for 15 Weeks Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon completion of ADN 213, the student will practice as a caregiver who demonstrates more advanced competency in the roles of the nurse. When caring for persons experiencing disruptions in Values/Beliefs, Role/Relationships, and Self Perception/Self-Concept, the student will:
- Demonstrate accountability within the legal ethical and regulatory framework of nursing.
- Appraise therapeutic communication techniques regarding nursing ethics/values to meet patient, family and colleague needs.
- Evaluate patients across the life-cycle with a focus on patients with mental health disorders.
- Adapt interventions to provide coordinated, safe and culturally competent care.
- Utilize the nursing process to evaluate clinical decisions involving management of patient care which includes patients, family support systems and resources.
- Implement evidence-based teaching plans specific to clients experiencing disruptions in mental health.
- Collaborate with patient, family and health care team to creatively solve problems.
- Delegate activities of assistive personnel.
- Maintain safety and asepsis while managing care in varied health care settings.
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ADN 214 - Meeting Human Needs VI The focus of this course is on the nursing care of persons who have actual/potential problems related to the health patterns of Cognitive/Perceptual and Coping/Stress. Classroom theory and clinical practice integrate all eleven of Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns. Also integrated into this course are our beliefs about human caring, the nature of human beings, health and nursing. The concepts of hierarchy of human needs and life-cycle are applied to the nursing care of persons with common health problems. The nursing process is utilized as the modality through which critical thinking skills are applied in the delivery of care. Emphasis is placed on health assessment, health promotion, health restoration, and health maintenance. The student provides care to persons in specialty and general medical/surgical units, as well as community settings. Students assume the roles of the Associate Degree nurse with increasing autonomy.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: ADN 106 Meeting Human Needs II, BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I, BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II, ENG 110 College Writing I, PSY 110 General Psychology, PSY 210 Developmental Psychology, Introduction to Sociology
PRIOR and Concurrent: CLT 208 Pathogenic Microbiology and CLT 209 Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory or BIO 150 General Microbiology
Credits: 6.5 Hours 4 Class Hours, 1 Laboratory Hours, 6 Clinical Hours per week for 15 weeks Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon completion of ADN 214, the student will practice as a caregiver who demonstrates more advanced competency in the roles of the nurse. When caring for persons experiencing disruptions in Cognitive/Perceptual, and Coping/Stress, the student will:
- Demonstrate accountability within the legal ethical and regulatory framework of nursing.
- Appraise therapeutic communication techniques to meet patient and family needs.
- Evaluate patients across the life cycle with focus on patients experiencing disruptions in neurosensory function and patients with neoplastic disorders.
- Adapt interventions to provide coordinated, safe and culturally appropriate care.
- Utilize the nursing process to evaluate clinical decisions involving patients, family, support systems and community groups.
- Implement evidence-based teaching plans specific to clients experiencing disruptions in neurosensory function and with neoplastic disorders.
- Collaborate with patient, family and health care team to creatively solve problems.
- Supervise activities of assistive personnel.
- Maintain safety and asepsis in providing care to patient and family.
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ADN 221 - Nursing III This course explores concepts and selected exemplars for complex and critical illnesses impacting management of care of patients across the lifespan and introduces concepts related to maternal-newborn nursing care. Students will continue to explore health promotion across diverse populations and evidence-based interventions to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: ADN 121 Nursing II, ADN 125 Practicum II, PSY 210 Developmental Psychology, ENG 110 College Writing I, and BIO 132 Anatomy and Physiology II
Corequisites: ADN 225 Practicum III
Prior to or concurrently: Either BIO 150 General Microbiology or CLT 208 and CLT 209L Pathogenic Microbiology and Pathogenic Microbiology Lab
Credits: 5 Hours 5 Lecture Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Identify nursing care for concepts related to maternal-newborn and for complex concepts and alterations in patient health across the lifespan.
- Prioritize nursing plan of care to provide safe and culturally competent patient-centered care for patients across the lifespan.
- Select and prioritize nursing actions to include holistic, independent and collaborative interventions to support safe and effective patient outcomes.
- Develop and evaluate evidence-based nursing and patient teaching plans that reflect diversity, patient preferences and patient engagement in care.
- Identify assessments, procedures and tests used to evaluate alterations in patient health.
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ADN 225 - Practicum III This clinical and lab-based course emphasizes concepts of care for diverse patients with acute and chronic alterations in health. Interprofessional collaboration and engaging patients in active partnerships that promote health, safety, well-being, and self-care management are incorporated in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of safe and quality patient care. Technologies that support clinical judgment, error prevention, care coordination and safe patient outcomes are emphasized.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: ADN 121 Nursing II, ADN 125 Practicum II, PSY 210 Developmental Psychology, ENG 110 College Writing I, and BIO 132 Anatomy and Physiology II
Corequisites: ADN 221 Nursing III
Prior to or concurrently: either BIO 150 General Microbiology or CLT 208 and CLT 209L Pathogenic Microbiology and Pathogenic Microbiology Lab
Credits: 4 Hours 1 Laboratory Hour; 10.5 Clinical Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
- Utilize professional nursing behaviors and standards to deliver safe, effective patient care.
- Implement prioritized patient-centered care that respects the unique needs and ongoing growth and health of patients and families across the lifespan.
- Communicate and collaborate with the healthcare team to support and achieve safe and effective patient outcomes.
- Implement evidence-based care and patient education to promote client wellness in various settings.
- Utilize information management tools to create individual plans of care, support clinical decision making, and monitor outcomes of care processes.
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ADN 230 - Dynamics of Professional Nursing Practice This course presents concepts that relate directly to the transition to professional nursing practice and the promotion of quality patient care and safety within healthcare systems. Student will explore how legal, ethical and social issues impact healthcare and how the nursing profession can advocate for patient health and well-being.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: ADN 221 Nursing III and ADN 225 Practicum III
Corequisites: ADN 231 Nursing IV and ADN 235 Practicum IV
Prior to or concurrently: SOC 110 Introductin ot Sociology
Credits: 3 Hours 3 Lecture Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Articulate the importance of personal and professional accountability, and patient and advocacy in professional nursing practice.
- Appraise the impact of social and healthcare policies, and regulatory agency decisions on issues of access, equity, affordability, and social justice in health care systems and delivery of direct patient care.
- Relate the use of collaborative communication including patient care technologies and information systems in support of safe and effective patient outcomes.
- Utilize inquiry, analysis, and information literacy to address practice issues.
- Apply principles of safety and quality improvement to support decision making, organization and management nursing care.
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ADN 231 - Nursing IV This course further explores concepts and selected exemplars that impact managing the care of patients experiencing complex and critical illnesses. A complexity of clinical reasoning is developed to achieve safe and effective patient outcomes.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: ADN 221 Nursing III, ADN 225 Practicum III, and either BIO 150 General Microbiology or CLT 208 and CLT 209L Pathogenic Microbiology and Pathogenic Microbiology Lab
Corequisites: ADN 230 Dynamics of Professional Nursing Practice and ADN 235 Nursing Practicum IV
Prior to or concurrently: SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology
Credits: 5 Hours 5 Lecture Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Compare and contrast nursing care for complex and critical health alterations in populations across the life span.
- Incorporate holistic, patient-centered nursing interventions that reflect an appreciation for diverse populations in a variety of settings.
- Select nursing actions based on independent and collaborative interventions to support and prioritize safe and effective patient outcomes.
- Formulate evidence-based nursing care and patient education plans to include complex and critical disease processes.
- Appraise data and assessment findings to support clinical judgment and continuous improvement in the provision of safe, quality patient care.
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ADN 235 - Practicum IV This clinical course emphasizes evidence-based practice as the foundation for the care of diverse patients across the life span and the management of care of multiple patients experiencing various complex and critical alterations in health. Students will be given the opportunity to increase their autonomy in planning and implementing safe care to meet optimal patient care.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prequisites: ADN 221 Nursing III, ADN 225 Practicum III, and either BIO 150 General Microbiology or CLT 208 and CLT 209L Pathogenic Microbiology and Pathogenic Microbiology Lab
Corequisites: ADN 231 Nursing IV and ADN 230 Dynamics of Professional Nursing
Prior to or concurrently: SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology
Credits: 4 Hours 12 Clinical Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Apply professional nursing behaviors and leadership skills to include delegation and prioritization in the delivery of safe, effective patient care.
- Utilize critical thinking, clinical reasoning and clinical judgment to provide evidence-based patient-centered care respectful of the diversity and complexity of individuals and families.
- Employ professional communication and collaboration techniques with healthcare team members to promote shared decision making for safe, effective patient care decisions.
- Apply evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality improvement concepts to care for multiple patients in various settings.
- Utilize information technology to inform clinical judgment in the planning, delivery and improvement of safe and effective patient outcomes.
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ANT 111 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
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ART 112 - Beginning Photography Basics of camera design and operation, plus the fundamentals of photographic visualization and composition; line, form, color, light shadow. Darkroom procedures, film processing, basic printmaking, selecting printing techniques. (Students can sign-out cameras and other supplies from the Communications Department thus reducing the overall costs for photo supplies.)
Credits: 3 Cross-listed COM 112 Hours 2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Control camera, composition, and photographic approach (sharp focus, shadow D.O.F., blur motion, frozen image, etc.)
- Make choices regarding film, paper, lens, filters and light to achieve a good quality photograph as a final product.
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ART 212 - Intermediate Photography Systems of precise exposure and processing control. Advanced black and white darkroom techniques. Introduction to color theory, processes and printing. Functional portfolio development. Introduction to digital electronic imaging. (Students can sign-out cameras and other supplies from the Communications department thus reducing the overall costs for photo supplies.)
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: ART 112 Beginning Photography
Credits: 3 Cross-listed COM 212 Hours 2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Operate a twins-lens camera, control negative density and print contrast making use of the zone system.
- Know how to light and operate “strobe lights.”
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ASA 210 - Chemical Dependency Counseling I This course identifies the uniqueness of chemical dependency counseling by examining concepts, issues, and skills required to provide basic group therapy for chemically dependent persons. Group norms, goals, content, process, stages of group growth, group curative factors, group principles, and issues/problems of group dynamics and professional ethics are explored. Traditional theoretical models, such as Adlerian, Existential, Person-Centered, Behavioral, REBT, and various perspectives will be explored relative to chemical dependency group counseling.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: ASA 110 Introduction to Chemical Dependency Studies
Prior or Concurrent: PSY 217 Introduction to Counseling Theory and Practice
Credits: 3 Hours 3 Lecture Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Identify types of groups used in chemical dependency counseling, including their purposes, structures, and potential benefits and limitations.
- Analyze group dynamics, including the stages of group development, leadership styles, and theoretical approaches, to determine their impact on chemically dependent populations.
- Demonstrate proficiency in essential group leadership skills, including opening and closing sessions, fostering effective group interactions, and addressing ethical considerations in multicultural contexts.
- Critically discuss the advantages and disadvantages of co-leading groups, ethical dilemmas, and the influence of cultural diversity on group work in substance abuse treatment.
- Apply evidence-based group therapy techniques to address therapeutic factors in substance use treatment while identifying personal strengths and areas for growth as a developing group leader.
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ASA 230 - Family Issues in Chemical Dependency This course will introduce family theory including systems, structural, and experimental models. Critical issues involving family roles and dynamics specific to families with substance abuse issues will be emphasized. In addition, the ethical practice of assessment and intervention with families will be explored.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: ASA 110 Introduction to Chemical Dependency Studies
Credits: 3 Hours 3 Lecture Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Evaluate theoretical perspectives of family therapy and how they apply to treatment of substance use disorders.
- Describe and apply the main steps in intervention and treatment planning with a family that has substance use disorders.
- Identify common treatment issues among diverse family structures.
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ASA 260 - Pharmacology and Chemical Dependency This 5 week module will cover content required for the Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) credentialing process. It will provide an introduction to the basic pharmacology of psychoactive drugs, with special attention to drugs with addictive potential. The pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic basis of drug action will be introduced and explored. The basic structure of the Central Nervous System (CNS) will be reviewed along with neurotransmitter function and dysfunction. The pharmacology of sedative-hypnotic drugs, stimulants, analgesics, and drugs used to treat psychological disorders will be explored in detail with regards to their pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and pharmacological attributes.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: ASA 110 Introduction to Chemical Dependency Studies, ASA 210 Chemical Dependency I or permission of instructor
Credits: 1 Hours 1 Lecture Hour Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of pharmacokinetic processes.
- Apply the concepts of half-life, drug accumulation, efficacy, potency, and tolerance.
- Describe basic neuroanatomy with special attention to the neuron, receptors, and the synaptic cleft.
- Describe the major groups of neurotransmitters important in the action of psychoactive substances.
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ASA 320 - Supervised Clinical Internship Up to 300 hours of internship practicum, under supervision, in a chemical dependency related facility are required to provide exposure and practice opportunities in the clinical, work and documentation skills of the profession. The student will enter the field work as an intern and will be subject to all legal, ethical, and professional standards required of staff members. Placement may include rehabilitation programs, detox units, prisons, hospitals, crisis centers, clinics or other recognized facilities that treat chemical dependency. A primary goal of the internship(s) is to evaluate the student under working conditions to ascertain readiness for clinical work in the field. Ethical principles and supervision are integrated into all areas of the experience.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: ASA 110 Introduction to Chemical Dependency Studies, ASA 210 Chemical Dependency Counseling I (REQUIRED UNLESS WAIVED BY INSTRUCTOR)
Credits: 4 Hours 2 Lecture Hours, 16-20 Internship Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate integrated knowledge of substance use disorders, based on counselor competencies, using ethical communication and treatment.
- Complete a client assessment, comprehensive treatment plan, diagnosis and discharge summary based on the American Psychiatric Association diagnostic criteria.
- Demonstrate organized documentation of a client’s verbal and behavioral responses to components of the treatment process.
- Utilize therapeutic techniques in client counseling in a practice environment.
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BHM 201 - Hotel/Restaurant Internship I Career-related employment in the hospitality industry focusing on an area of interest in a hotel or restaurant. The intern will experience the opportunity to apply the theory learned in the program within a hospitality business setting. First year course work must be completed.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: 30 credit hours successfully completed toward Hotel/Restaurant Management degree
Credits: 3 Hours 3 Lecture Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate working competencies in any of the following areas, or other areas as agreed between the student and instructor.
Focus Areas–Hotel Internship:
Housekeeping Department
Personnel Department
Maintenance Department
Sales Department
Accounting Department
Food & Beverage Department
Front Desk Department
General Management
Focus Areas–Restaurant Internship:
Sanitation of Facility
Food & Beverage Preparation
Food & Beverage Service
Food & Beverage Management
Accounting Department
Personnel Department
Sales Department
Catering Department
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BHM 297 - Hotel/Restaurant Internship II Career-related employment in the hospitality industry focusing on an area of interest in a hotel or restaurant. The intern will experience the opportunity to apply the theory learned in the program within a hospitality business setting. Senior status.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: BHM 201 Hotel/Restaurant Internship I and senior status required
Credits: 3 Hours 3 Lecture Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively perform the skills required of the profession, including: the ability to integrate theory and practice, communicate effectively, demonstrate professional behaviors, perform technical skills, and carry out the tasks related to their job assignment.
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BIO 117 - Principles of Biology I To give science majors a working foundation of biology and to prepare them for transfer to a four-year institution and upper level biology courses. The biological principles covered include, but not limited to, Ecology, Conservation Biology, and Evolution. The underlying themes of unity and diversity of living organisms will be used to amalgamate the topics covered. Scientific methodology will be emphasized in both laboratory and lecture using current publications to support discussion as well as developing and executing scientific experimentation.
The laboratory includes physically demanding field trips. Accommodations can be made for students with disabilities. Students should have a strong background in high school biology and chemistry.
Prerequisite- Corequisite None
Credits: 4 Hours 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of evolution to explain the unity and diversity of life.
- Field identify 40 trees common to the northeast forest community.
- Compare and contrast the hypotheses explaining the origin of life on earth.
- Using examples - explain the concept of emergent properties from the molecular level to the level of the biosphere.
- Using examples - list, discuss, and compare the various ecological levels of life on our planet and how human activities are placing these in danger.
- Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling; and application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.
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BIO 118 - Principles of Biology II (WE) A continuation of Principles of Biology I. To give science majors a working foundation of biology to prepare them for transfer to a four-year institution and upper level biology courses. The biological concepts covered include, but are not limited to: Cellular Structure and Function, Molecular Biology, and Genetics. The underlying themes of unity and diversity of living organisms will be used to amalgamate the topics covered. Scientific methodology will be emphasized in both laboratory and lecture using current publications to support discussion as well as developing and executing scientific experimentation. This course is designated as a writing emphasis course (WE).
Students should have a strong background in high school biology and chemistry.
Prerequisite- Corequisite None
Credits: 4 Hours 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic cell morphology and function and molecular biology.
- Utilize knowledge of Mendelian genetics and molecular genetics in problems of inheritance and the role of mutation in organisms.
- Students will use a multi-stage writing process to write effectively using tools and/or forms appropriate to the biological sciences.
- Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.
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BIO 131 - Anatomy & Physiology I Normal structure (gross and microscopic) and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Emphasis on physiology in lectures and on anatomy in laboratory, stressing those aspects which have greatest relevance to the student’s curriculum.
Prior completion of high School and/or college biology and chemistry is strongly recommended.
Credits: 4 Hours 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Recognize the anatomical structures and explain the physiological functions of cells and tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.
- Recognize how body systems interact with one another incorporating the foundational concept of homeostatic regulation.
- Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including:
- An understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling; and
- Application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.
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BIO 150 - General Microbiology An introduction to a basic understanding of the biology of microorganisms, with a focus on bacteria. Course topics include biochemistry, cell structure and function, metabolism, microbial ecology, microbial genetics, applied microbiology, microbial control, epidemiology, pathogenesis and microbial disease. Laboratory exercises reinforce those discussed in lecture. Prior completion of high school and/or college biology and chemistry is recommended.
Credits: 4 Hours 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental biology of microbes and their metabolic characteristics that can be targets for antimicrobials and immunity.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of microbial symbioses in the welfare of humans, including the role of microbes in the environment and microbiomes.
- Demonstrate practical knowledge of the appropriate methods to analyze and identify microbes and to control the growth of microbes.
- Demonstrate knowledge of common human pathogens and the diseases that they cause.
- Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including
- An understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling; and
- Application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.
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BIO 200 - Ecology: The Everglades A scientific yet sensitive look at one of the world’s rare and endangered wilderness areas. Everglades ecology is studied through an extensive wilderness camping experience in Everglades National Park, involving a minimum of 90 hours of classroom and field instruction. Offered during the January Intersession.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: One semester of college biology and permission of department chairperson
Credits: 4 Hours 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:
- Illustrate knowledge of general ecological principles through successfully designing and implementing an assigned ecological field study.
- Use scientific methodology in the study of ecological principles by designing and implementing laboratory exercises that measure ecological principles.
- Through the debate process the student will demonstrate knowledge of the importance of wilderness areas as vital components of the world community.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the influence and impact of the human population on wilderness areas through articulate discussion, journal entries, and debate.
- Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling; and application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.
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BIO 212 - Ecology (WE) An introduction to basic principles of ecology, including ecosystem ecology, evolutionary ecology, major terrestrial and aquatic biomes, population and community ecology. Labs have an emphasis on those ecosystems found in the N.E. U.S. Field studies will emphasize the use of the scientific method and approaches used by ecologists in the field. This course is designated as a writing emphasis course (WE).
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: BIO 117 Principles of Biology I
Corequisite: BIO 212L Ecology Laboratory
Credits: 4 Cross-listed ENV 212 Hours 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Apply basic ecological principles to explain the interactions of organisms with their environment and with each other.
- Apply basic ecological principles in planning and conducting field and laboratory studies.
- Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling; and application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.
- Students will use a multi-stage writing process to write effectively using tools and/or forms appropriate to the ecological science.
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BIO 217 - Ecology of the National Parks A biological survey of our National Park System concentrating on the variety of ways living organisms respond and adapt to meteorological, geological, and ecological pressure.
This course requires an extensive field experience in several National Parks as well as an additional course fee.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: BIO 111 General Biology I or BIO 112 General Biology II or BIO 117 Principles of Biology I or BIO 118 Principles of Biology II
Corequisites: BIO 217 Laboratory
Credits: 4 Hours 3 Class Hours; 3 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Illustrate knowledge of general ecological principles through successfully designing and implementing an assigned ecological field study.
- Use scientific methodology in the study of ecological principles by designing and implementing laboratory exercises that measure ecological principles.
- Through the debate process the student will demonstrate knowledge of the importance of wilderness areas as vital components of the world community.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the influence and impact of the human population on wilderness areas through articulate discussion, journal entries, and debate.
- Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling; and application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.
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BIO 299 - Independent Study An individual student project in a biological field which is beyond the scope of requirements of the courses offered by the department. Conducted under the direction of a Biology faculty member. Only one independent study course allowed per semester.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: 4 credits of college level work in biology and approval of Department Chairperson
Credits: (1-3) Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
- Dependent on the area of study.
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