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2011 - 2012 Catalog
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RNSG 1105 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC
Nursing Skills I
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of "C" in ENGL 1301, CHEM 1405 or CHEM 1411, SCIT 1407 or BIOL 2401 and PSYC 2301. Admission to the Professional Nursing Program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Study of the concepts and principles essential for demonstrating competence in the performance of nursing procedures. Topics include knowledge, judgment skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. (3 Lab.)
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RNSG 1108 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC
Dosage Calculations for Nursing
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Dosage calculations include reading, interpreting and solving calculation problems encountered in the preparation of medications; and conversion of measurements within the apothecary, avoirdupois, and metric system. (1 Lec.)
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RNSG 1144 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC
Nursing Skills II
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: RNSG 1105.
Course Description: Describe concepts and principles that are basic to the safe performance of nursing skills; and demonstrate competence in the performance of nursing procedures. (3 Lab.)
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RNSG 1160 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC
Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: RNSG 1413, RNSG 1105, RNSG 1360, ENGL 1301, and CHEM 1405. Additional prerequisites include SCIT 1408 OR BIOL 2402, and PSYC 2314.
Course Description: 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. Focus is on health promotion, expanded assessment, multi-disciplinary teamwork, communication, and the role of the nurse within a legal/ethical framework in a mental health setting. Content includes applicable competencies in basic workplace skills. (3 Ext.)
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RNSG 1211 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC
Nursing Pathophysiology
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: BIOL 2401 or SCIT 1407. Co-requisite: SCIT 1408 or BIOL 2402.
Course Description: Basic principles of pathophysiology emphasizing nursing applications. Topics include principles of homeostasis related to body systems. (2 Lec.)
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RNSG 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Pharmacology
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of "C" in SCIT 1407 or BIOL 2401 and concurrent enrollment in SCIT 1408 or BIOL 2402. Registered Nurses or Licensed Vocational Nurses may enroll for refresher purposes.
Course Description: 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.)
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RNSG 1309 (3 Credit Hours) New course added August 22, 2011
Offered at MVC
Introduction to Nursing
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Professional Nursing Program.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 1460, RNSG 1105.
Course Description: Overview of nursing and the role of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, coordinator of care, patient safety advocate, and member of a profession. Topics include knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values with a legal/ethical framework. (3 Lec.)
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RNSG 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC, MVC
Nursing Pathophysiology
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: SCIT 1407 or BIOL 2401 and concurrent enrollment in SCIT 1408 or BIOL 2402. Registered nurses or Licensed Vocational Nurses may enroll for refresher purposes.
Course Description: Basic principles of pathophysiology emphasizing nursing applications. Topics include principles of homeostasis related to body systems. (3 Lec.)
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RNSG 1331 (3 Credit Hours) New course added August 22, 2011
Offered at MVC
Principles of Clinical Decision-Making
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: RNSG 1309, RNSG 1460, RNSG 1105.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 2560, RNSG 1144, RNSG 1301.
Course Description: Examination of selected principles related to the continued development of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, coordinator of care, patient safety advocate, and member of a profession. Emphasis on clinical decision making for clients in medical-surgical settings experiencing health problems involving fluid and electrolytes; perioperative care; pain; respiratory disorders; peripheral vascular disorders; immunologic disorders; and infectious disorders. Discussion of knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. (3 Lec.)
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RNSG 1341 (3 Credit Hours) New course added August 22, 2011
Offered at MVC
Common Concepts of Adult Health
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Prerequisite: RNSG 1331, RNSG 2560, RNSG 1144.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 2561.
Course Description: Study of the general principles of caring for selected adult clients and families in structured settings with common medical-surgical health care needs related to each body system. Emphasis on knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. (3 Lec.)
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RNSG 1343 (3 Credit Hours) New course added August 22, 2011
Offered at MVC
Complex Concepts of Adult Health
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Prerequisite: RNSG 1341, RNSG 2461.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 2562.
Course Description: Integration of previous knowledge and skills related to common adult health needs into the continued development of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, coordinator of care, patient-safety advocate, and member of a profession in the care of adult clients/families in structured health care settings with complex medical-surgical health care needs associated with each body system. Emphasis is on knowledge, judgments, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. (3 Lec.)
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RNSG 1413 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC
Foundations for Nursing Practice
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301, CHEM 1405 or CHEM 1411, BIOL 2401 OR SCIT 1407, and PSYC 2301 with a minimum grade of "C." Admission to the Professional Nursing Program or administrative approval.
Course Description: Introduction to the role of the professional nurse as provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of the profession. Topics include but are not limited to the fundamental concepts of nursing practice, history of professional nursing, a systematic framework for decision-making, mechanisms of disease, the needs and problems that nurses help patients manage, and basic psychomotor skills. Emphasis on knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. (4 Lec.)
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RNSG 1441 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC
Common Concepts of Adult Health
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: RNSG 1413, RNSG 1462, RNSG 1105.
Course Description: Study of the general principles of caring for selected adult clients and families in structured settings with common medical-surgical health care needs related to each body system. Emphasis on knowledge judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. (4 Lec.)
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RNSG 1443 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC
Complex Concepts of Adult Health
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: RNSG 1441, RNSG 2462, RNSG 1144.
Course Description: Integration of previous knowledge and skills related to common adult health needs into the continued development of the professional nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession in the care of adult clients/families in structured health-care settings with complex medical-surgical health-care needs associated with each body system. Emphasis on knowledge, judgments, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. (4 Lec.)
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RNSG 1460 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC, MVC, NLC
Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Admission to the program and "C" grade or better in SCIT 1407 or BIOL 2401, PSYC 2301, ENGL 1301, and MATH 1314 equaling a grade point average of 2.5. Concurrent enrollment in SCIT 1408 or BIOL 2402, and PSYC 2314. Concurrent enrollment in corequisite course RNSG 1423.
Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enabled the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Nursing process is utilized in the care of individuals in acute and transitional care settings. Focus is on health promotion/disease prevention, basic pharmacological concepts, caring, ethical/legal aspects, and decision-making. Emphasis is on beginning assessment, psychomotor; and communication skills. Content includes applicable competencies in basic workplace skills. (12 Ext.)
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RNSG 1462 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC
Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: RNSG 1413, RNSG 1105.
Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience in a medical-surgical setting that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (12 Ext.)
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RNSG 2160 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC
Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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Prerequisite: RNSG 1413, RNSG 1462, RNSG 1105.
Course Description: A health-related work-based experience in a pediatric setting that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (3 Ext.)
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RNSG 2161 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC
Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: RNSG 1413, RNSG 1462, RNSG 1105.
Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience in a women's health and obstetrics setting that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (3 Ext.)
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RNSG 2162 (1 Credit Hours) New course added August 22, 2011
Offered at MVC
Clinical-Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: RNSG 1331, RNSG 2460, RNSG 1144.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 2208.
Course Description: 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.
At MVC, this course provides direct clinical nursing experiences related to the care of childbearing families and women’s health care. (3 Ext.)
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RNSG 2201 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC
Care of Children and Families
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: RNSG 1413, RNSG 1462, RNSG 1105.
Course Description: Study of concepts related to the provision of nursing care for children and their families, emphasizing judgment, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. (2 Lec.)
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RNSG 2208 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC
Maternal/Newborn Nursing and Women's Health
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: RNSG 1413, RNSG 1462, RNSG 1105.
Course Description: Study of concepts related to the provision of nursing care for normal childbearing families and those at risk, as well as women's health issues; competency in knowledge, judgment, skill, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework, including a focus on normal and high-risk needs for the childbearing family during the preconception, prenatal, intrapartum, neonatal, and postpartum periods; and consideration of selected issues in women's health. (2 Lec.)
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RNSG 2213 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC
Mental Health Nursing
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: RNSG 1413, RNSG 1462, RNSG 1105.
Course Description: 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.)
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RNSG 2462 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC
Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: RNSG 1413, RNSG 1462.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 1441, RNSG 1144.
Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience in a medical-surgical setting that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (12 Ext.)
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RNSG 2560 (5 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC
Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: RNSG 2201, RNSG 2160, RNSG 2208, RNSG 2161, BIOL 2420, RNSG 1441,
RNSG 2462.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 1443.
Course Description: A health-related, work-based experience in a medical-surgical setting that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Utilizes systematic problem-solving process and critical-thinking skills to provide nursing care to individuals with complex health care needs in diverse health care settings. Focus is on health promotion, work organization, time management, communication techniques, ethical/legal aspects, and critical-thinking skills. Emphasis is on performance of assessment, pharmacotherapeutic interventions, and the collaborative role of the nurse in the delivery of nursing care. Content includes applicable competencies in course-related and basic workplace skills. (15 Ext.)
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RNSG 2561 (5 Credit Hours) New course added August 22, 2011
Offered at MVC
Clinical-Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: RNSG 1331, RNSG 2560, RNSG 1144.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 1341.
Course Description: 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.
At MVC, this course includes a supervised hospital clinical practicum in which the student cares for three-four acutely ill, non-critical adult patients, selected experiences in the skills laboratory, and medical math content. (15 Ext.)
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RNSG 2562 (5 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC, MVC, NLC
Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of "C" in RNSG 2514 and RNSG 2460. Concurrent enrollment in RNSG 2221 and corequisite RNSG 2535.
Course Description: A health-related work-based experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Utilizes assessment skills, critical thinking, and independent nursing intervention to care for individuals experiencing acute/chronic episodes of illness and/or multi-system failure. Focus is on caring, health promotion, health restoration and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Emphasis is on collaborative clinical decision-making, nursing leadership, skills, and client management in the delivery of nursing care. Content includes applicable competencies in basic workplace skills. (15 Ext.)
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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.
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