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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: HEALTH-RELATED PROFESSIONS DISCIPLINES
ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING R.N. (NUR);
PRACTICAL NURSING L.P.N. (LPN)
Detail for CIP Code 51.3801
Title: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Definition: A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and
procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or
groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a
physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health
care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.
Detail for CIP Code 51.3901
Title: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.
Definition: A program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under
the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital
signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education, and assistance with examinations and
treatment.
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COURSE TITLE
RECENT CHANGES
5-12-14
200
LPN Role Transition to
Associate Degree Nurse
(RN)
Description changed to include information
on non-traditional credit awarded.
4/10/14
Added CIP Code information
3/14/14
200
LPN Role Transition to
Associate Degree Nurse
(RN)
08/16/13
101
Body Structure and
Function
4/28/11
105/107
8/26/10
111
Revised Course Description
Set to be deleted at the end of Summer
semester 2014 per Board of Nursing ruling.
Minor edits made to the descriptions.
PARAMEDIC TO ADN
MOBILITY
Revised course description and updated
internal credit hours.
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101
BODY STRUCTURE
AND FUNCTION
105
ADULT NURSING
Changed course hours from 4 theory 0 lab
to 3 theory 1 lab. Credit hours remained
the same.
Removed “integumentary system” from
course description.
Comments:
7/6/10 - Changed format and posted to ACCS Web site.
COURSE
THEORY
LAB
CLINIC PRECEPTOR
TITLE
BODY
STRUCTURE
NUR 101
3
1
0
0
AND
FUNCTION
Course Description
Updated
Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: None
NOTE: There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
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4-30-08
Description: This course provides students with basic knowledge of the normal structure and
function of the human body. Major content focuses on the interrelations among the organ
systems and the relationship of each organ system to homeostasis. Medical terminology is
integrated throughout course content. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate basic knowledge of body systems, their interrelationships and associated medical
terminology.
NOTE: Alabama Board of Nursing ruled that this course will no longer be taught after
Summer semester 2014. It will be replaced in the curriculum by BIO 201 and 202.
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COURSE TITLE
THEORY LAB CLINIC PRECEPTOR
FUNDAMENTALS
NUR 102
3
2
1
0
OF NURSING
Course Description
Updated
Prerequisites: As required by program
Co-requisites: As required by program
NOTE: There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
COURSE
6
8/02/05
This course provides opportunities to develop competencies necessary to meet the needs of
individuals throughout the lifespan in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process.
Students learn concepts and theories basic to the art and science of nursing. The role of the
nurse as a member of the healthcare team is emphasized. Students are introduced to the
concepts of client needs, safety, communication, teaching/learning, critical thinking, ethical-legal,
cultural diversity, nursing history, and the program's philosophy of nursing. Additionally, this
course introduces psychomotor nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic
human needs. Skills necessary for maintaining microbial, physical, and psychological safety are
introduced along with skills needed in therapeutic interventions. At the conclusion of this course
students demonstrate competency in performing basic nursing skills for individuals with common
health alterations.
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COURSE
THEORY LAB CLINIC PRECEPTOR
TITLE
HEALTH
NUR 103
0
1
0
0
ASSESSMENT
Course Description
Updated
Prerequisites: As required by program
Co-requisites: As required by program
NOTE: There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
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COURSE
1
8/02/05
This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to learn and practice history taking
and physical examination skills with individuals of all ages, with emphasis on the adult. The focus
is on symptom analysis along with physical, psychosocial, and growth and development
assessments. Students will be able to utilize critical thinking skills in identifying health alterations,
formulating nursing diagnoses and documenting findings appropriate to nursing.
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COURSE TITLE
THEORY LAB CLINIC PRECEPTOR
INTRODUCTION TO
NUR 104
0
1
0
0
PHARMACHOLOGY
Course Description
Updated
Prerequisites: As required by program
Co-requisites: As required by program
NOTE: There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
COURSE
1
8/02/05
This course provides opportunities to develop competencies necessary to meet the needs of
individuals throughout the lifespan in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process.
This course introduces students to basic principles of pharmacology and the knowledge
necessary to safely administer medication. Course content includes legal implications,
pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, calculations of drug dosages, medication administration,
and an overview of drug classifications. Students will be able to calculate and administer
medications.
COURSE
THEORY
LAB
CLINIC PRECEPTOR
TITLE
ADULT
NUR 105
5
1
2
0
NURSING
Course Description
Updated
Prerequisites: As required by program
Co-requisites: As required by program
NOTE: There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
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8/02/05
This course provides opportunities to develop competencies necessary to meet the needs of
individuals throughout the lifespan in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process.
Emphasis is placed on providing care to individuals undergoing surgery, fluid and electrolyte
imbalance, and common alterations in respiratory, musculoskeletal, gastro-intestinal,
cardiovascular, and endocrine systems. Nutrition, pharmacology, communication, cultural, and
community concepts are integrated.
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COURSE
THEORY LAB CLINIC PRECEPTOR
TITLE
MATERNAL
NUR 106
AND CHILD
4
0
1
0
NURSING
Course Description
Updated
Prerequisites: As required by program
Co-requisites: As required by program
NOTE: There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
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8/02/05
This course focuses on the role of the nurse in meeting the physiological, psychosocial, cultural
and developmental needs of the maternal and child client. Course content includes antepartal,
intrapartal, and postpartal care, complications of pregnancy, newborn care, human growth and
development, pediatric care, and selected pediatric alterations. Nutrition, pharmacology, cultural
diversity, use of technology, communication, anatomy and physiology review, medical
terminology, critical thinking, and application of the nursing process are integrated throughout this
course. Upon completion of this course students will be able to provide and manage care for
maternal and pediatric clients in a variety of settings.
COURSE
THEORY LAB CLINIC PRECEPTOR
TITLE
ADULT/CHILD
NUR 107
5
0
3
0
NURSING
Course Description
Updated
Prerequisites: As required by program
Co-requisites: As required by program
NOTE: There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
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COURSE
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8/02/05
This course provides students with opportunities to develop competencies necessary to meet the
needs of individuals throughout the life span in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing
process in a variety of settings. Emphasis is placed on providing care to individuals experiencing
complex alterations in: sensory/perceptual, reproductive, endocrine, genitourinary, neurological,
immune, cardiovascular, and lower gastrointestinal systems. Additional instruction is provided for
care for clients experiencing burns, cancer, and emergent conditions. Nutrition, pharmacology,
therapeutic communication, community, cultural diversity, health promotion, error prevention,
critical thinking, impacts on maternal and child clients are integrated throughout the course.
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COURSE TITLE
THEORY LAB CLINIC PRECEPTOR
PSYSCHOSOCIAL
NUR 108
2
0
1
0
NURSING
Course Description
Updated
Prerequisites: As required by program
Co-requisites: As required by program
NOTE: There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
COURSE
3
8/02/05
This course is designed to provide an overview of psychosocial adaptation and coping concepts
used when caring for clients with acute and chronic alterations in mental health in a variety of
settings. Topics include therapeutic communication skills, normal and abnormal behaviors,
treatment modalities, and developmental needs. Upon completion of this course, students will
demonstrate the ability to assist clients in maintaining psychosocial integrity through the use of
the nursing process.
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COURSE
THEORY LAB CLINIC PRECEPTOR
TITLE
ROLE
TRANSITION
NUR 109
FOR THE
2
1
0
0
PRACTICAL
NURSE
Course Description
Updated
Prerequisites: As required by program
Co-requisites: As required by program
NOTE: There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
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COURSE
3
8/02/05
This course provides students with opportunities to gain knowledge and skills necessary to
transition from student to practicing nurse. Content includes a discussion of current issues in
health care, practical nursing leadership and management, professional practice issues, and
transition into the workplace. Emphasis is placed on NCLEX-PN test-taking skills, computerassisted simulations and practice tests, development of a prescriptive plan for remediation, and
review of selective content, specific to the practice of practical nursing.
COURSE
THEORY
TITLE
NURSING
NUR 110
2
INFOMATICS
Course Description
Prerequisites: As required by program
Co-requisites: As required by program
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2
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7/9/07
Nursing informatics introduces students to the use of computer technology in nursing and in the
delivery of health care. Emphasis is placed on basic computer operations and functions, nursing
information systems, computerized medical records, computer-assisted learning, and basic
computer applications. Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate basic
knowledge and skills of computer applications.
COURSE
THEORY LAB CLINIC PRECEPTOR
TITLE
PARAMEDIC
NUR 111
TO ADN
8
1
3
0
MOBILITY
Course Description
Updated
Prerequisites: As required by program
Co-requisites: As required by program
NOTE: There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
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COURSE
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8/26/10
This course is designed to assist the nationally registered paramedic transitioning to the role of
the associate degree nurse. Emphasis is placed on basic and advanced nursing skills; the
nursing process; communication; selected theories needed to develop competencies necessary
to meet the needs of individuals through the lifespan in a safe, legal, and ethical manner;
concepts related to psychosocial needs of individuals; and the role of the registered nurse. Upon
completion of the course students will be able to articulate into the ADN program. Clinicals
required in medical/surgical; obstetrics; and pediatrics. Lab and clinical are required.
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COURSE
THEORY LAB CLINIC PRECEPTOR
TITLE
LPN Role
Transition to
NUR 200
Associate
3
1
1
0
Degree Nurse
(RN)
Course Description
Updated
 Prerequisites: MTH 100 or higher level math, BIO 201, 202, ENG 101
 Co-requisites: As required by program
NOTE: There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
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5/12/14
This course focuses on application of nursing science to assist the Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN) transitioning into the role of the associate degree nurse (ADN). Emphasis in this course is
placed on evidenced based clinical decision making and nursing care provided in a family and
community context for a variety of health alterations across the lifespan. Upon successful
completion of the course students will be able to articulate into the ADN program. 16 nontraditional credits will be awarded after successful completion of this course.
COURSE
THEORY
LAB
CLINIC PRECEPTOR
TITLE
NURSING
THROUGH
NUR 201
3
0
2
0
THE
LIFESPAN I
Course Description
Updated
Prerequisites: As required by program
Co-requisites: As required by program
NOTE: There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
DPT
CRS
COURSE
5
8/02/05
This course provides opportunities to develop competencies necessary to meet the needs of
individuals throughout the lifespan in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process.
Students manage and provide collaborative care to clients who are experiencing selected
alterations in gastrointestinal, reproductive, sensory, and endocrine systems in a variety of
settings. Additional instruction is provided for oncology, mental health, teaching/learning
concepts, and advanced dosage calculations. Nutrition, pharmacology, communication, cultural,
and community concepts are integrated.
COURSE
THEORY
LAB
CLINIC PRECEPTOR
TITLE
NURSING
THROUGH
NUR 202
3
0
3
0
THE
LIFESPAN II
Course Description
Updated
Prerequisites: As required by program
Co-requisites: As required by program
NOTE: There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
DPT
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COURSE
6
8/02/05
This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop
competencies necessary to meet the needs of individuals throughout the lifespan in a safe, legal,
and ethical manner using the nursing process. Students manage and provide collaborative care
to clients who are experiencing selected alterations in cardiovascular, hematologic, immune, and
genitourinary systems in a variety of settings. Additional instruction is provided for psychiatric
disorders, and high-risk obstetrics. Teaching/learning concepts, advanced dosage calculations,
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nutrition, pharmacology, communication, cultural, and community concepts are integrated.
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COURSE TITLE THEORY
LAB
CLINIC
PRECEPTOR
NURSING
NUR 203
THROUGH THE
4
0
2
0
LIFESPAN III
Course Description
Updated
Prerequisites: As required by program
Co-requisites: As required by program
NOTE: There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
COURSE
6
8/02/05
This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop
competencies necessary to meet the needs of individuals throughout the lifespan in a safe, legal,
and ethical manner using the nursing process. Students manage and provide collaborative care to
clients who are experiencing selected alterations in cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological
systems in a variety of settings. Additional instruction is provided care for selected mental health
disorders, selected emergencies, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome and related disorders.
Teaching/learning concepts, advanced dosage calculations, nutrition, pharmacology,
communication, cultural, and community concepts are integrated.
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COURSE TITLE THEORY
LAB
CLINIC
PRECEPTOR
ROLE
TRANSITION
NUR 204
FOR THE
2
0
0
2
REGISTERED
NURSE
Course Description
Updated
Prerequisites: As required by program
Co-requisites: As required by program
NOTE: There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
COURSE
4
8/02/05
This course provides students with opportunities to gain knowledge and skills necessary to transition
from student to registered nurse. Content includes current issues in health care, nursing leadership
and management, professional practice issues for registered nurses, and transition into the
workplace, Additional instruction is provided for preparing for the NCLEX-RN.
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