HLTK 1000 Calculations for Health Care (1L,1CR):
A review of basic arithmetic, an introduction to the metric and apothecary systems, and computation of medication dosages. Prerequisite: admission to the nursing program, pharmacy technician student, or permission of the instructor. Students must have an ACT score of 21 or better if out of high school less than two years, a COMPASS score of 40 or better, or have a “C” or better in MATH 0920. If a nursing student, concurrent enrollment: NRST 1605, NRST 1615, HLTK 1220 (if not previously completed). (Fall semester.)
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.
HLTK 1220 Human Growth and Development (3L,3CR):
Through study, discussion, and field observation/ participation, the student will study the changing physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, intellectual, and emotional development of human beings during normal growth from prenatal stages through death.
HLTK 1830 Pharmacology (2L,2CR):
Includes an introduction to drugs in current use, their main effects, uses, and dosages. Emphasis is placed on nursing implications and their relationship to medication administration. Prerequisite: HLTK 1000, or permission of the instructor. If a nursing student, concurrent enrollment: NRST 1625, NRST 1630, ZOO 2110 (if not taken previously). (Spring semester.)
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 1615, HLTK 1000, HLTK 1220 (if not taken previously). (Fall semester).
NRST 1615 Nursing Process I (4L,12LB,8CR):
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 to adapt to stressors in the environment. Content in this course will include care of the family during the childbirth process. Guided learning experiences in various health care facilities are correlated with classroom and laboratory instruction. Prerequisite: admission to the nursing program. Concurrent enrollment: NRST 1605, HLTK 1000, HLTK 1220 (if not taken previously).
NRST 1625 Nursing Process II (4L,12LB,8CR):
Continues to develop the concepts of person, health, environment, and nursing. Emphasis is placed upon the nurse’s role in the restoration of homeostasis. The student begins to use the nursing process to assist persons to attain optimal health within the environment. Content continued in this course will include care of the family during the childbirth process. Guided learning experiences in various health care facilities are correlated with classroom and laboratory instruction. Prerequisite: NRST 1605, NRST 1615, HLTK 1000, HLTK 1220. Concurrent enrollment: HLTK 1830, ZOO 2110 (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 licensed practical nurse. Emphasis will be placed on the practicum and clinical skills. At the conclusion of this course, students will be eligible for licensure as an LPN. Students are encouraged to continue their ADN education with the last two semesters following this course. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the first year of the nursing program: NRST 1625, NRST 1630, HLTK 1830, ZOO 2110.
NRST 2635 Nursing Process III (3L,15LB,8CR):
The focus is on the role of the nurse in assisting the person to attain optimal health within the environment. Emphasis is placed upon use of the nursing process for persons experiencing common alterations in mental health and the cardiovascular and renal systems. Guided learning experiences in various community facilities are correlated with classroom and laboratory instruction. Prerequisite: NRST 1625, NRST 1630, HLTK 1830, ZOO 2110. Concurrent enrollment: MOLB 2210 (if not taken previously). (Fall semester.)
NRST 2645 Nursing Process IV (3L,15LB,8CR):
The focus is the role of the nurse in assisting the person to attain optimal health within the environment. Emphasis is placed upon the use of the nursing process as persons experience common alterations in mental health, and the neurological, endocrine, and the immune systems. Guided learning experiences in various health care facilities are correlated with classroom instruction. Prerequisite: NRST 2635. Concurrent enrollment: NRST 2960. (Spring semester.)
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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