Partial Listing of Courses

Geriatric/Psychiatric Nursing Students focus on the aging patient and diseases and disorders affecting patients’ mental and emotional wellness and their care. Topics include elder abuse, ethical and legal issues, legislation, and mental illness. Hands-on care and management of patients via the nursing process are conducted in the clinical setting.

Acute Care/Oncology Nursing Students focus on acutely ill and cancer patients and the management of their care. Topics include illness terminology, response to illness, preoperative, infection, acid base balance, shock, pain, and oncology. Hands-on care and management of patients via the nursing process are conducted in the clinical setting.

Cardiovascular System/Respiratory System Students study the needs and care of patients with cardiac and respiratory issues. Hands-on care and management of patients via the nursing process are conducted in the clinical setting.

Maternity/Newborn/Child Health Nursing Students study the needs and care of patients from conception through childhood. Topics include maternal newborn health, conception and embryology, antepartal period, intrapartal period, postpartum period, newborn, management of health problems, healthcare delivery settings, reaction to hospitalization, childhood illnesses/disorders, outpatient settings, and federal legislation. Hands-on care and management of patients via the nursing process are conducted in the clinical setting.

Reproductive System Students study both male and female reproductive systems. Hands-on care and management of patients via the nursing process are conducted in the clinical setting.

Nursing Capstone The case study approach is utilized to enhance the student’s transition to entry-level practical nursing. Emphasis is placed upon the integration of all aspects of patient care including legal, ethical, and current issues, as well as upon the development of leadership skills in the healthcare setting. Hands-on management and application of the nursing process to patients are conducted in the clinical setting.