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NURSING
Foundations of Pharmacology in Nursing I NURS 152 1.00
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Nursing program.
Provides students with an overview of pharmacology with an emphasis on clinical applications within the context of the nursing process
and prioritization of needs; with special consideration given to the physiological, psycho/social, cultural, and spiritual needs of the patients.
Explores indications, modes of action, effects, contraindications and interactions for selected drugs. Specific nursing responsibilities
related to drug administration are emphasized.
Foundations of Pharmacology in Nursing II NURS 153 1.00
Prerequisite: NURS 102, 138, 152, and 212 and admitted to the nursing program.
Provides a continuation of study of pharmacological principles and practices to achieve safe administration of medications. Selected drug
classifications are presented, with an emphasis on understanding intended and unintended effects of drugs on body systems. Provides an
overview of pharmacology with an emphasis on clinical applications within the context of the nursing process and prioritization of needs.
Nursing Care 2 NURS 170 9.00
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing Program.
The focus of this course is on nursing care and management of the individual across the health wellness illness continuum using the
nursing process. Student will integrate knowledge of the diverse and holistic needs of the individual. Students will apply and implement
communication strategies through collaboration, and teaching and learning; topics include stress and coping and grief and loss. The
childbearing and child rearing family are also included as a population.
Nursing Care 3 NURS 202 8.00
Prerequisite: BIOL 223, BIOL 224, BIOL 251, NURS 102, 138, 170 and 212.
The focus of this course is a continuation of the nursing care and management of patients/clients with an altered health status that affects
both individuals and families across the lifespan. The child-bearing and child rearing family are also included as a population. The course
applies the concepts of clinical pharmacology, psychopathology, pathophysiology, health maintenance, promotion and restoration to the
care of patients/clients. The lab/clinical portion of this course include selected observation, clinical assignments and the use of computer
simulation and skills laboratory. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the
Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Principles of Pathophysiology NURS 209 3.00
Prerequisite: BIOL 190, 223, 224 and 251.
This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to explore and apply the principles of Pathophysiology gained in this course to
future nursing courses. The concepts of physiology and pathophysiology, dealing with disease caused by alteration of function, across the
life span will be the focus of the course. This theory course will utilize the body systems approach in the presentation of the principles of
pathophysiology. Emphasis is placed on the integration of physiological and developmental variables as they relate to client scenarios with
altered body systems across the life span.
Cultural Aspects of Nursing Care NURS 212 3.00
Prerequisite: Restricted to enrolled Nursing students only.
Nurse-client encounters involve the interaction of three cultural subsystems: the culture of the nurse, the culture of the client and the
culture of the setting. This course explores the influence of culturally diverse backgrounds within the health care system of the United
States. The weaving of gender, age, race, ethnic and religious diversities of the nurse and client will be emphasized. This course fulfills the
diversity requirement at TMCC. This course is offered online only and is open only to students admitted to the nursing program.
RN Refresher-Theory NURS 240 2.00
Prerequisite: None
The RN Refresher Course is designed to assist inactive professional nurses to update their knowledge and skills in order to renew their
licenses and return to active nursing practice. This theory portion is an on-line program that spans one semester. Students who successfully
complete this course can then take NURS 242 which includes 135 hours of clinical practice with an RN preceptor. This course may not
transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
RN Refresher - Clinical NURS 242 3.00
Prerequisite: None
This RN Refresher Course is designed to assist inactive professional nurses to update their knowledge and skills in order to renew their
nursing licenses and return to active nursing practice. NURS 240 must be taken prior to this course. This program includes 135 hours of
clinical with an RN preceptor. This is a Pass/Withdraw class. Students must have a temporary nursing license from the Nevada State Board
of Nursing and have taken NURS 240 (RN Refresher Course-Theory). This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or
science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Nursing Care 4 NURS 274 8.00
Prerequisite: BIOL 223, BIOL 224, BIOL 251, NURS 102, 138, 170, 202 AND 212.
The focus of this course is the culmination of the care and management of the holistic, diverse, acutely-ill adult client. Emphasis is on the
refinement of clinical decision making skills, achievement of clinical competence, and demonstration of professional nursing practice. The
capstone experience of this course provides opportunities to incorporate informatics, to explore quality improvement opportunities using
the National Patient Safety Goals. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the
Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
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* This course might not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE). If you plan to pursue a four-year degree, check with the institution where you intend to transfer to learn whether this course will count
toward the degree you intend to seek.