2022 - 2023 Catalog
Course Descriptions for RNSG
Course Number: RNSG 1105 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Prerequisite Required: ENGL 1301; BIOL 2401; RNSG 1301 OR RNSG 1311; MATH 1314 OR MATH 1342; Admission to the Professional Nursing Program.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 1413, RNSG 1360.
Course Description: Study of the concepts and principles necessary to perform basic nursing skills for the adult patient; and demonstrate competence in the performance of nursing procedures. Content includes knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. (4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Nursing Skills I
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: ENGL 1301; BIOL 2401; RNSG 1301 OR RNSG 1311; MATH 1314 OR MATH 1342; Admission to the Professional Nursing Program.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 1413, RNSG 1360.
Course Description: Study of the concepts and principles necessary to perform basic nursing skills for the adult patient; and demonstrate competence in the performance of nursing procedures. Content includes knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. (4 Lab.)
Course Number: RNSG 1144 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1413; RNSG 1105; RNSG 1360.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 1441, RNSG 2362.
Course Description: Study of the concepts and principles necessary to perform intermediate or advanced nursing skills for the adult patient and demonstrate competence in the performance of nursing procedures. Content includes knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. (4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Nursing Skills II
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1413; RNSG 1105; RNSG 1360.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 1441, RNSG 2362.
Course Description: Study of the concepts and principles necessary to perform intermediate or advanced nursing skills for the adult patient and demonstrate competence in the performance of nursing procedures. Content includes knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. (4 Lab.)
Course Number: RNSG 1160 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Professional Nursing Program or administrative approval.
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. Licensing/Certification: Board of Nursing (BON). (4 Ext.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Professional Nursing Program or administrative approval.
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. Licensing/Certification: Board of Nursing (BON). (4 Ext.)
Course Number: RNSG 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
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. Note that prior to applying to the nursing program, this course must be completed in addition to BIOL 2401, ENGL 1301, MATH 1314 or MATH 1342, and passing the required dosage calculations exam with a minimum score of 90%. To apply to the nursing program, it is required that a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher is achieved in the four prerequisite courses of the nursing program. Licensing/Certification: Board of Nursing (BON). (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Pharmacology
This is a WECM Course Number.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. Note that prior to applying to the nursing program, this course must be completed in addition to BIOL 2401, ENGL 1301, MATH 1314 or MATH 1342, and passing the required dosage calculations exam with a minimum score of 90%. To apply to the nursing program, it is required that a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher is achieved in the four prerequisite courses of the nursing program. Licensing/Certification: Board of Nursing (BON). (3 Lec.)
Course Number: RNSG 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Description: Basic principles of pathophysiology emphasizing nursing applications. Topics include principles of homeostasis related to body systems. Note that prior to applying to the nursing program, this course must be completed in addition to BIOL 2401, ENGL 1301, MATH 1314 or MATH 1342, and passing the required dosage calculations exam with a minimum score of 90%. To apply to the nursing program, it is required that a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher is achieved in the four prerequisite courses of the nursing program. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Nursing Pathophysiology
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Basic principles of pathophysiology emphasizing nursing applications. Topics include principles of homeostasis related to body systems. Note that prior to applying to the nursing program, this course must be completed in addition to BIOL 2401, ENGL 1301, MATH 1314 or MATH 1342, and passing the required dosage calculations exam with a minimum score of 90%. To apply to the nursing program, it is required that a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher is achieved in the four prerequisite courses of the nursing program. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: RNSG 1360 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Prerequisite Required: ENGL 1301; BIOL 2401; RNSG 1301 OR RNSG 1311; MATH 1314 OR MATH 1342; Admission to the Professional Nursing Program.
Corequisite/Concurrent: 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Clinical-Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: ENGL 1301; BIOL 2401; RNSG 1301 OR RNSG 1311; MATH 1314 OR MATH 1342; Admission to the Professional Nursing Program.
Corequisite/Concurrent: 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.)
Course Number: RNSG 1413 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Prerequisite Required: ENGL 1301; BIOL 2401; RNSG 1301 OR RNSG 1311; MATH 1314 OR MATH 1342; Admission to the Professional Nursing Program.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 1105, RNSG 1360.
Course Description: This course introduces the role of the professional nurse as provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. Content includes fundamental concepts of nursing practice, history of professional nursing, and a systematic framework for decision-making and critical thinking. The mechanisms of disease and the needs and problems that can arise are discussed and how the nursing process helps manage the patient through these issues. Emphasis is on knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Licensing/Certification Agency: Board of Nursing (BON). (4 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Foundations for Nursing Practice
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: ENGL 1301; BIOL 2401; RNSG 1301 OR RNSG 1311; MATH 1314 OR MATH 1342; Admission to the Professional Nursing Program.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 1105, RNSG 1360.
Course Description: This course introduces the role of the professional nurse as provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. Content includes fundamental concepts of nursing practice, history of professional nursing, and a systematic framework for decision-making and critical thinking. The mechanisms of disease and the needs and problems that can arise are discussed and how the nursing process helps manage the patient through these issues. Emphasis is on knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Licensing/Certification Agency: Board of Nursing (BON). (4 Lec.)
Course Number: RNSG 1441 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1413; RNSG 1105; RNSG 1360.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 1144, RNSG 2362.
Course Description: Basic integration of the role of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, coordinator of care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of profession. Study of the common concepts of caring for adult patients and families with medical-surgical health care needs related to body systems, emphasizing knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within legal/ethical framework. 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. Licensing/Certification Agency: Board of Nursing (BON). (4 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Common Concepts of Adult Health
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1413; RNSG 1105; RNSG 1360.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 1144, RNSG 2362.
Course Description: Basic integration of the role of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, coordinator of care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of profession. Study of the common concepts of caring for adult patients and families with medical-surgical health care needs related to body systems, emphasizing knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within legal/ethical framework. 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. Licensing/Certification Agency: Board of Nursing (BON). (4 Lec.)
Course Number: RNSG 1443 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1160; RNSG 2213; RNSG 2208; RNSG 2161; RNSG 2201; RNSG 2160.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 2360, RNSG 2121.
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, patient safety advocate, member of the health care team, and member of a profession in the care of adult patients and families with complex medical-surgical health care needs associated with body systems. Emphasis on complex knowledge, judgments, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Licensing/Certification Agency: Board of Nursing (BON). (4 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Complex Concepts of Adult Health
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1160; RNSG 2213; RNSG 2208; RNSG 2161; RNSG 2201; RNSG 2160.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 2360, RNSG 2121.
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, patient safety advocate, member of the health care team, and member of a profession in the care of adult patients and families with complex medical-surgical health care needs associated with body systems. Emphasis on complex knowledge, judgments, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Licensing/Certification Agency: Board of Nursing (BON). (4 Lec.)
Course Number: RNSG 2121 (1 Credit Hours) New course added July 21, 2022
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1160; RNSG 2213; RNSG 2208; RNSG 2161; RNSG 2201; RNSG 2160.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 1443, RNSG 2360.
Course Description: Exploration of leadership and management principles applicable to the roles of the professional nurse. Includes application of knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Licensing/Certification: Board of Nursing (BON). (1 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Professional Nursing: Leadership and Management
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1160; RNSG 2213; RNSG 2208; RNSG 2161; RNSG 2201; RNSG 2160.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 1443, RNSG 2360.
Course Description: Exploration of leadership and management principles applicable to the roles of the professional nurse. Includes application of knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. Licensing/Certification: Board of Nursing (BON). (1 Lec.)
Course Number: RNSG 2160 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1144; RNSG 1441; RNSG 2362.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 2201.
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. Licensing/Certification: Board of Nursing (BON). (4 Ext.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1144; RNSG 1441; RNSG 2362.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 2201.
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. Licensing/Certification: Board of Nursing (BON). (4 Ext.)
Course Number: RNSG 2161 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1144; RNSG 1441; RNSG 2362.
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. Licensing/Certification: Board of Nursing (BON). (4 Ext.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1144; RNSG 1441; RNSG 2362.
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. Licensing/Certification: Board of Nursing (BON). (4 Ext.)
Course Number: RNSG 2201 (2 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1144; RNSG 1441; RNSG 2362.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 2160.
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. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. (2 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Care of Children and Families
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1144; RNSG 1441; RNSG 2362.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 2160.
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. This course lends itself to a blocked approach. (2 Lec.)
Course Number: RNSG 2208 (2 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1144; RNSG 1441; RNSG 2362.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 2161.
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. Licensing/Certification: Board of Nursing (BON). (2 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Maternal/Newborn Nursing and Women's Health
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1144; RNSG 1441; RNSG 2362.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 2161.
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. Licensing/Certification: Board of Nursing (BON). (2 Lec.)
Course Number: RNSG 2213 (2 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1144; RNSG 1441; RNSG 2362.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 1160.
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: Board of Nursing (BON). (2 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Mental Health Nursing
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1144; RNSG 1441; RNSG 2362.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 1160.
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: Board of Nursing (BON). (2 Lec.)
Course Number: RNSG 2360 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1160; RNSG 2213; RNSG 2208; RNSG 2161; RNSG 2201; RNSG 2160.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 1443, RNSG 2121.
Course Description: A health-related work-based clinical experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Licensing/Certification: Board of Nursing (BON). (12 Ext.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Clinical-Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1160; RNSG 2213; RNSG 2208; RNSG 2161; RNSG 2201; RNSG 2160.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 1443, RNSG 2121.
Course Description: A health-related work-based clinical experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Licensing/Certification: Board of Nursing (BON). (12 Ext.)
Course Number: RNSG 2362 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1413; RNSG 1105; RNSG 1360.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 1144, RNSG 1441.
Course Description: A health related clinical work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply nursing theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. The course utilizes systematic problem-solving process and critical thinking skills to provide nursing care of adults with common care needs in diverse health care settings. Focus is on health promotion, work, and critical thinking skills. Emphasis is on performance of an adult assessment, pharmacotherapeutic interventions, and the collaboration in course-related and basic workplace interventions. Licensing/Certification Agency: Board of Nursing (BON). (12 Ext.)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Course Title: Clinical-Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: RNSG 1413; RNSG 1105; RNSG 1360.
Corequisite/Concurrent: RNSG 1144, RNSG 1441.
Course Description: A health related clinical work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply nursing theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. The course utilizes systematic problem-solving process and critical thinking skills to provide nursing care of adults with common care needs in diverse health care settings. Focus is on health promotion, work, and critical thinking skills. Emphasis is on performance of an adult assessment, pharmacotherapeutic interventions, and the collaboration in course-related and basic workplace interventions. Licensing/Certification Agency: Board of Nursing (BON). (12 Ext.)
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Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for general academic transfer among community, state, and technical colleges in Texas; and state public four-year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
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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.