RNSG 1119 Integrated Nursing Skills I (1) New course added May 23, 2003 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RNSG 1523. Prerequisite: Admission to the program and C grade or better in SCIT 1407 or Biology 2401, Psychology 2301, English 1301, and Mathematics 1314 equaling a grade point average of 2.5. Concurrent enrollment in SCIT 1408 or Biology 2402, and Psychology 2314. Concurrent enrollment in corequisite courses RNSG 1423 and RNSG 1460. Study of the concepts and principles essential for demonstrating competence in the performance of basic nursing skills for care of diverse clients across the life span. Topics include knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Emphasis is on medical and surgical asepsis, assessment, documentation, safety, selected skills for basic care needs, medications. Content includes applicable competencies in basic workplace skills. Licensing/certification Agency: Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (BNE). (2 Lab.)
RNSG 1129 Integrated Nursing Skills II (1) New course added May 23, 2003 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RNSG 1105. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in RNSG 1523, RNSG 1460, SCIT 1408 or Biology 2402, and Psychology 2314. Concurrent enrollment in Biology 2420 and Speech Communication 1311. Concurrent enrollment in corequisite courses RNSG 2504 and RNSG 1461. Study of the concepts and principles necessary to perform intermediate or advanced nursing skills for care of diverse clients across the life span. Topics include knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Focus is on assessment, parenteral medication administration, IV therapy, documentation, surgical asepsis, and basic skills competency validation. Licensing/certification agency: Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (BNE). (2 Lab.)
RNSG 1160 Clinical-Nursing (R.N. Training) (1)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number NURS 1570. Prerequisite: Current Texas LVN license, admission to the Associate Degree Nursing program, and C grade or better in SCIT 1407 or Biology 2401, Psychology 2301, English 1301, and Mathematics 1314 equaling a grade point average of 2.5 or better. Additional prerequisites include SCIT 1408 or Biology 2402, Biology 2420, Psychology 2314 and Speech Communication 1311 with a minimum grade of C. Licensed Vocational Nurses will take this course in place of RNSG 1523, RNSG 1460, RNSG 2504, RNSG 1105, RNSG 1461. Concurrent enrollment in corequisites course RNSG 1327 and RNSG 1170. A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (3 Ext.)
RNSG 1170 ADN Bridge Nursing Skills (1)
This is a local need course number. Former course prefix/number NURS 1570. Prerequisite: Current Texas LVN license, admission to the Associate Degree Nursing program, and C grade or better in SCIT 1407 or Biology 2401, Psychology 2301, English 1301, and Mathematics 1314 equaling a grade point average of 2.5 or better. Additional prerequisites include SCIT 1408 or Biology 2402, Biology 2420, Psychology 2314 and Speech Communication 1311 with a minimum grade of C. Licensed Vocational Nurses will take this course in place of RNSG 1523, RNSG 1460, RNSG 2504, RNSG 1105, RNSG 1461. Concurrent enrollment in corequisite courses RNSG 1327, RNSG 1160. Knowledge and principles applicable in the performance of nursing skills and procedures. Focus is on assessment of adults, clients in childbearing/child rearing; critical thinking; documentation; communication skills; nursing process with an ethical legal framework; transition from LVN to RN role. Licensing/Certification Agency: Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (BNE). (2 Lab.)
RNSG 1301 Pharmacology (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number NURS 1370. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in SCIT 1407 or Biology 2401 and concurrent enrollment in SCIT 1408 or Biology 2402. Registered Nurses or Licensed Vocational Nurses may enroll for refresher purposes. Introduction to the science of pharmacology with emphasis on the actions, interactions, adverse effects, and nursing implications of each drug classification. Topics include the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in safe administration of medications within a legal/ethical framework. (3 Lec.)
RNSG 1311 Nursing Pathophysiology (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number NURS 1371. Prerequisite: SCIT 1407 or Biology 2401 and concurrent enrollment in SCIT 1408 or Biology 2402. Registered nurses or Licensed Vocational Nurses may enroll for refresher purposes. Basic principles of pathophysiology emphasizing nursing applications. Topics include principles of homeostasis related to body systems. (3 Lec.)
RNSG 1327 Transition from Vocational to Professional Nursing (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number NURS 1570. Prerequisite: Current Texas LVN license, admission to the Associate Degree Nursing program, and C grade or better in SCIT 1407 or Biology 2401, Psychology 2301, English 1301, and Mathematics 1314 equaling a grade point average of 2.5 or better. Additional prerequisites include SCIT 1408 or Biology 2402, Biology 2420, Psychology 2314 and Speech Communication 1311 with a minimum grade of C. Licensed Vocational Nurses will take this course in place of RNSG 1523, RNSG 1460, RNSG 2504, RNSG 1105, RNSG 1461. Concurrent enrollment in corequisite courses RNSG 1170, RNSG 1160. Topics include health promotion, expanded assessment, analysis of data, nursing process, pharmacology, multidisciplinary teamwork, communication, and applicable competencies in knowledge, judgement, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework throughout the lifespan. Specific areas of emphasis include the role of the nurse in the management of clients with problems of fluid and electrolytes, inflammation/immune response, nutrition and clients during childbearing and child rearing ages. Licensing/Certification Agency: Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (BNE). (3 Lec.)
RNSG 1423 Introduction to Professional Nursing for Integrated Programs (4) New course added May 23, 2003 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RNSG 1523. Prerequisite: Admission to the program and C grade or better in SCIT 1407 or Biology 2401, Psychology 2301, English 1301, and Mathematics 1314 equaling a grade point average of 2.5. Concurrent enrollment in SCIT 1408 or Biology 2402, and Psychology 2314. Concurrent enrollment in corequisite courses RNSG 1119 and RNSG 1460. Introduction to the profession of nursing including the roles of the registered nurse with emphasis on health promotion and primary disease prevention across the life span; essential components of the nursing health assessment; identification of deviations from expected health patterns; the application of a systematic, problem-solving process to provide basic nursing care to diverse clients across the life span; and applicable competencies in knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Focus is on caring competent nursing care of adults in acute and transitional care settings. Content includes applicable competencies in basic workplace skills. Licensing/certification Agency: Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (BNE). (4 Lec.)
RNSG 1460 Clinical-Nursing (R.N. Training) (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number NURS 1870. Prerequisite: Admission to the program and C grade or better in SCIT 1407 or Biology 2401, Psychology 2301, English 1301, and Mathematics 1314 equaling a grade point average of 2.5. Concurrent enrollment in SCIT 1408 or Biology 2402, and Psychology 2314. Concurrent enrollment in corequisite courses RNSG 1423 and RNSG 1119. A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (12 Ext.)
RNSG 1461 Clinical-Nursing (R.N. Training) (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number NURS 1971. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in RNSG 1423, RNSG 1119, RNSG 1460, SCIT 1408 or Biology 2402, and Psychology 2314. Concurrent enrollment in Biology 2420 and Speech Communication 1311. Concurrent enrollment in corequisite courses RNSG 2504 and RNSG 1129. A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (12 Ext.)
RNSG 2161 Clinical-Nursing (R.N. Training) (1)
This is a WECM course number. Former course/prefix NURS 2375. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in RNSG 2504, RNSG 1105, RNSG 1461, Biology 2420, and Speech Communication 1311. Concurrent enrollment in RNSG 2414, RNSG 2460 and in a Humanities course. Concurrent enrollment in corequisite course RNSG 2213. LVN Option: Minimum of C in RNSG 1327, RNSG 1170 and RNSG 1160. A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (3 Ext.)
RNSG 2213 Mental Health Nursing (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former courses/prefix NURS 2375. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in RNSG 2504, RNSG 1105, RNSG 1461, Biology 2420, and Speech Communication 1311. Concurrent enrollment in RNSG 2414 and RNSG 2460 and in a Humanities course. LVN Option: Minimum grade of C in RNSG 1327, RNSG 1170, and RNSG 1160. Concurrent enrollment in corequisite course RNSG 2161. Principles and concepts of mental health, psychopathology, and treatment modalities relating to the nursing care of clients and their families. Emphasis is on assessment, communication techniques, promotion of mental health, caring, ethical/legal aspects, collaborative roles of nurse in a variety of settings. Content includes applicable competencies in basic workplace skills. Licensing/Certification Agency: Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (BNE). (2 Lec.)
RNSG 2221 Management of Client Care (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number NURS 2270. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in RNSG 2414, RNSG 2460, RNSG 2213, RNSG 2161. Concurrent enrollment in corequisite courses RNSG 2535 and RNSG 2562. Exploration of leadership and management principles applicable to the role of the nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Includes application of knowledge, judgement, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Emphasis is on economics, communication skills, trends and issues in health care delivery systems, legal and ethical parameters of professional nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act. Licensing/Certification Agency: Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (BNE). (2 Lec.)
RNSG 2414 Care of the Client with Complex Health Care Needs (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course/prefix NURS 2870. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in RNSG 2504, RNSG 1105, RNSG 1461, Biology 2420, and Speech Communication 1311. Concurrent enrollment in RNSG 2213, RNSG 2161 and in a Humanities course. LVN Option: Minimum of C in RNSG 1327, RNSG 1170, RNSG 1160. Concurrent enrollment in corequisite course RNSG 2460. Application of a systematic problem-solving process and critical thinking skills to provide nursing care to diverse clients/families across the life span with complex health care needs in health maintenance and health restoration. Opportunities to collaborate with members of the multidisciplinary health care team. Topics include the role of the nurse as client advocate and coordinator of care and applicable competencies in knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Focus is on performance of an adult assessment, pharmacotherapeutic interventions, and the collaborative role of the nurse in the delivery of safe, caring nursing care. Content includes applicable competencies in basic workplace skills. Licensing/Certification Agency: Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (BNE). (4 Lec.)
RNSG 2460 Clinical-Nursing (R.N. Training) (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number NURS 2870. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in RNSG 2504, RNSG 1105, RNSG 1461 Biology 2420, and Speech Communication 1311. Concurrent enrollment in RNSG 2213 and RNSG 2161 and in a Humanities course. LVN Option: Minimum of C in RNSG 1327, RNSG 1170, RNSG 1160. Concurrent enrollment in corequisite course RNSG 2414. A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (12 Ext.)
RNSG 2504 Integrated Care of the Client with Common Health Care Needs (5)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number NURS 1971. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in RNSG 1523, RNSG 1460, SCIT 1408 or Biology 2402, and Psychology 2314. Concurrent enrollment in Biology 2420 and Speech Communication 1311. Concurrent enrollment in corequisite courses RNSG 1105 and RNSG 1461. Application of a systematic problem-solving process and critical thinking skills to provide nursing care to diverse clients/families across the life span with common health care needs including, but not limited to, common childhood/adolescent diseases, uncomplicated perinatal care, mental health concepts, perioperative care, frequently occurring adult health problems and health issues related to aging. Emphasis on secondary disease prevention and collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary health care team. Content includes applicable competencies in knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Focus is on caring, competent nursing care of individuals and families during childbearing and childrearing ages. Emphasis is on aspects of health promotion, health maintenance, nutrition, pharmacologic management. Content includes applicable competencies in basic workplace skills. Licensing/Certification Agency: Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (BNE). (5 Lec.)
RNSG 2535 Integrated Client Care Management (5)
This is a WECM course number. Former course/prefix NURS 2972. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in RNSG 2414, RNSG 2460 and RNSG 2213, RNSG 2161. Concurrent enrollment in corequisite RNSG 2562 and RNSG 2221. Application of client assessment skills, critical thinking, and independent nursing interventions to care for diverse clients/families throughout the life span whose health care needs may be difficult to predict. Emphasis on collaborative clinical decision-making, nursing leadership skills, and client management. Topics include the significance of professional development, trends in nursing and health care, and applicable knowledge judgement, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Focus is on caring, competent nursing care of individuals who are experiencing acute episodes of illness and/or multisystem failure. Emphasis on pathophysiology, treatment modalities, and nursing interventions. Content includes applicable competencies in basic workplace skills. Licensing/Certification Agency: Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (BNE). (5 Lec.)
RNSG 2562 Clinical-Nursing (R.N. Training) (5)
This is a WECM course number. Former course/prefix NURS 2972. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in RNSG 2414, RNSG 2460, RNSG 2213, RNSG 2161. Concurrent enrollment in RNSG 2221 and corequisite RNSG 2535. A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (15 Ext.)
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
