HLTK 1200 Medical Terminology (3L,3CR):
An introduction to medical vocabulary and terminology. The use of abbreviations, suffixes, and combining forms are stressed to give the student a working knowledge of medical terms.
MOLB 2210 General Microbiology (3L,3LB,4CR):
The characteristics of microorganisms will be studied in lecture and laboratory. Lecture will focus on microbiology physiology and classification. Laboratory exercises will emphasize techniques used to culture, isolate and diagnose various types of microorganisms.
NRST 1605 Issues in Nursing Practice (1L,1CR):
This nonclinical course introduces the student to the position of nursing in the contemporary health care scene. Nursing history, settings, roles, values, and ethical/legal dimensions are examined. The philosophy and conceptual framework of the Casper College Nursing Program are explored. Prerequisite: admission to the nursing program. Concurrent enrollment: NRST 1610,1615. (Fall semester).
NRST 1610 Fundamentals of Nursing (4L,9LB,7CR):
Designed to acquaint the student with the concepts of person, health, environment, and nursing. The holistic nature of the person is explored in states of health and illness with special consideration of nutritional status. The role of the nurse is introduced. Interpersonal and technical skills and the nursing process are emphasized as a means of assisting persons across the lifespan to adapt to stressors in the environment. Guided learning experiences in the laboratory are correlated with classroom instruction. Prerequisite: admission to the nursing program. Concurrent enrollment in NRST 1605, 1615.
NRST 1615 Nursing Process I (2L,3LB,3CR):
The focus is on the role of the nurse in assisting the person across the lifespan to attain optimal health within the environment. Emphasis is placed upon use of the nursing process and basic management of persons experiencing alterations in the neurosensory, cardiovascular, respiratory, and intequmentary systems. Guided learning experiences in various community facilities are correlated with classroom and laboratory instruction. Prerequisite: NRST 1610.
NRST 1625 Nursing Process II (4L,12LB,8CR):
The focus is on the role of the nurse in assisting the person across the lifespan to attain optimal health within the environment. Emphasis is placed upon use of the nursing process and basic management of persons experiencing alterations in the gastrointestinal system, genitourinary system, musculoskeletal system, endocrine system, immune system, and mental health. Guided learning experiences in various community facilities are correlated with classroom and laboratory instruction. Prerequisite: NRST 1605, 1615. Concurrent enrollment: ZOO 2110 (if not taken previously).
NRST 1630 Nursing Process and the Childbearing Family (2L,2CR):
This course examines the role of the nurse in the care of the family during the childbirth process. The concepts of person, health, environment, and nursing will be explored from both a normal and high-risk perspective during pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and the newborn periods. Application of the content in this course will be integrated into the clinical experience of NRST 2635 and/or NRST 2645. Prerequisite: NRST 1625. Concurrent enrollment: ZOO 2020 (if not taken previously).
NRST 1970 Practical Nursing Roles and Practicum (.5L,7.5LB,3CR):
The focus is on the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). It includes an exploration of the role and scope of practice of the LPN with re-emphasis on professionalism and ethical/legal dimensions.. Emphasis will be placed on the practicum and clinical skills. At the conclusion of this course, students will be eligible to apply for licensure as an LPN. Students are encouraged to continue their ADN education with the last two semesters following this course. Prerequisite: NRST 1625, 1630.
NRST 2635 Nursing Process III (4L,15LB,9CR):
The focus is on the role of the nurse in assisting the person across the lifespan to attain optimal health within the environment. Emphasis is placed upon use of the nursing process and advanced management of persons experiencing alterations in fluid and electrolytes, the neurosensory, respiratory, integumentary, and cardiovascular systems. Guided learning experiences in various community facilities are correlated with classroom and laboratory instruction. Prerequisite: NRST 1630, ZOO 2020, 2110. Concurrent enrollment: MOLB 2210 (if not taken previously).
NRST 2645 Nursing Process IV (4L,15LB,9CR):
The focus is the role of the nurse in assisting the person across the lifespan to attain optimal health within the environment. Emphasis is placed upon the use of the nursing process and advanced management of persons experiencing alterations in mental health, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, neurological, endocrine, and immune systems. Guided learning experiences in various health care facilities are correlated with classroom instruction. Prerequisite: NRST 2635, MOLB 2210. Concurrent enrollment: NRST 2960.
NRST 2960 Nursing Role Exploration (1L,1CR):
This nonclinical course emphasizes the role of the A.D.N. graduate and the changes encountered in transition from student to graduate. Student will focus on transition/reality shock, employer-employee relationships, and professionalism. Prerequisite: NRST 2635. Concurrent enrollment in NRST 2645. (Spring semester.)
ZOO 2040 Human Anatomy (3L,3CR)[E][SB]:
This course is designed to give students a hands-on experience with the microscopic and macroscopic elements of human anatomy. Topics covered include human anatomical principles ranging from the cellular to the organ system level. This course is intended to provide students with a solid anatomical background, which may be used to assist in learning human physiology. (This course must be combined with ZOO 2041 and ZOO 2110 in order to fulfill an anatomy and physiology requirement. *NOTE: a maximum of 8 credit hours in an Anatomy and Physiology course sequence may be applied toward graduation.) (Cross-listed at UW as KIN 2040.)
ZOO 2041 Human Anatomy Lab (3LB,1CR)[E][SB]:
To be taken concurrent with ZOO 2040 Human Anatomy. (Cross-listed at UW as KIN 2041.)
ZOO 2110 Human Physiology (3L,3LB,4CR):
This course is a scientific inquiry into the physiology of select organ systems in the human body during homeostasis. Physical exertion, environmental effects and pathological change will also be discussed as they pertain to physiological change in organ system function. Physiologic concepts will be related to anatomical organization. (This course must be combined with ZOO 2040 and ZOO 2041 in order to fulfill an anatomy and physiology requirement.*NOTE: a maximum of 8 credit hours in an Anatomy and Physiology course sequence may be applied toward graduation.) (Cross listed with PEPR 2110.) |
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