Practical Nursing

This course is required in the first semester of admission for select transfer students to the College of Health Professions (CoHP) to complete the criminal back-ground check (CBC) and drug screen (DS) testing. This course is also a primer regarding the importance of professionalism in healthcare and patient privacy and the use of universal precautions and safety requirements for the healthcare setting. An introduction to the CoHP practicum and/or clinical professional practice experience will be included. An introduction to the current CoHP Student Handbook is included in the course. A $160.00 fee is charged to cover the costs of the CBC/DS process. Note: If the CBC/DS process is not completed in the specified timeframe, a failing grade will be given for the course. Additional Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully

This foundational course introduces students to the application of nursing theory in the practice of professional nursing. The student will be guided to utilize critical thinking skills, when applying the nursing process in the care of adult clients, leading to the development of clinical judgment. Evidence-based fundamental nursing concepts, essential to the provision of nursing care, including holism, safety, communication, and basic client needs will be introduced Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Fees: Additional course fees apply. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS 101 and NURS 101C. The lecture, lab (L) and clinical (C) components of each NURS course must be successfully completed during the same semester. All component co-requisites must be repeated if a failing grade is received in any one of them. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110 and BIOL 110L; BIOL 221 and BIOL 221L; CHEM 150 and CHEM 150L Co-requisite(s): BIOL 222 and BIOL 222L -

This course introduces basic knowledge, skills, and critical thinking concepts necessary for delivery of bedside nursing. The student will learn to apply the nursing process and develop beginning clinical judgment in laboratory settings and through direct patient care experiences. The clinical learning objectives focus on meeting the basic healthcare needs of the older adult, chronically ill persons and their families. NURS101C requires 90 hours of clinical time for the semester. Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Fees: Additional course fees apply. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS 101 and NURS 101C.The lecture, lab (L) and clinical (C) components of each NURS course must be successfully completed during the same semester. All component co-requisites must be repeated if a failing grade is received in any one of them. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110 & BIOL 110L; BIOL 221 & BIOL 221L; CHEM 150 & CHEM 150L Co-requisite(s): BIOL 222L & BIOL 222

This course is the first part of a two-semester sequence that introduces the basic principles of pharmacology used to safely administer medications and monitor effects of drug therapy. The clinical judgment model and the nursing process are used to highlight the nurse's role in ensuring safe and effective pharmacological therapies for patients across the lifespan. Students learn the characteristics of select, commonly-used drug prototypes and classifications utilized for various health conditions and disease states. Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Fees: Additional course fees apply. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 221 and BIOL 221L; CHEM 150 and CHEM 150L Co-requisite(s): NURS 101 and NURS 101C; BIOL 211* and BIOL 211L*; BIOL 222* and BIOL 222L* *May be taken as a prerequisite.

This course is the second part of a two-semester sequence that reinforces the basic principles of pharmacology used to safely administer medications and monitor effects of drug therapy. The clinical judgment model and the nursing process are used to highlight the nurse's role in ensuring safe and effective pharmacological therapies for patients across the lifespan. Students learn the characteristics of additional commonly-used drug prototypes and classifications utilized for various health conditions and disease states. Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Fees: Additional course fees apply. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 211, BIOL 211L, NURS 101, NURS 101C, NURS 125 Recommended Co-Requisite(s): BIOL 312 - may also be taken as a prerequisite

This course is designed to introduce the nursing student to the fundamentals of nutrition. Integration of the nursing process will be achieved through case studies and care plans designed for the adult client with nutritional health needs. This course will define the role of nutrients in the human body, as well as family and community nutrition. A strong emphasis will be placed on clinical nutrition in the acute care setting. Note: A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Recommended Co-requisite(s): NURS101 and NURS101C are recommended for BSN-PL students only. Prerequisite(s): BIOL115 or BIOL221 and BIOL221L

This course covers the normal aging processes, characteristics of aging, special problems associated with aging, and caring for the aging adult. This course also focuses on the health and illness of clients with emotional and psychosocial difficulties and psychiatric illnesses. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the nurse-patient relationship and the therapeutic use of self in the clinical setting through verbal and written communication, and one-on-one interactions in the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Additional emphasis is placed on the LPN’s role in interdisciplinary treatment planning, utilization of the nursing process, and the impact of culture in the care of the aging adult and in mental health illnesses. Note: A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. *Component Co-requisite(s): NURS144 and NURS144C Co-requisite(s): NURS135 Pre

This course focuses on acute nursing care of adult clients with common, less complex medical or surgical health needs. The student will utilize the nursing process to develop critical thinking skills to implement a holistic plan of care to a diverse population with various medical or surgical abnormalities in a structured setting. NURS 144C requires 180 hours of clinical for the semester. Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Fees: Additional course fees apply. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS 144 and NURS 144C. The lecture, lab (L) and clinical (C) components of each NURS course must be successfully completed during the same semester. All component co-requisites must be repeated if a failing grade is received in any one of them. Prerequisite(s): NURS 101 and NURS 101C Co-requisite(s): NURS 135

This course focuses on the psychological and physiological changes occurring in the childbearing client/family as well as normal growth and development in children. The student will be able to explain normal changes in the pregnant woman as well as describing common, well-defined childhood illnesses. Using the nursing process the student will be able to care for a diverse childbearing client population in the acute setting and a diverse pediatric client population in a well-child community setting. Note: A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. *Component Co-requisite(s): NURS165 and NURS165C Prerequisite(s): NURS144 and NURS144C

This course focuses on the psychological and physiological changes occurring in the childbearing client/family as well as normal growth and development in children. The student will be able to explain normal changes in the pregnant woman as well as describing common, well-defined childhood illnesses. Using the nursing process the student will be able to care for a diverse childbearing client population in the acute setting and a diverse pediatric client population in a well-child community setting. NURS 165C requires 45 hours of clinical for the semester. Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS 165 and NURS 165C. The lecture, lab (L) and clinical (C) components of each NURS course must be successfully completed during the same semester. All component co-requisites must be repeated if a failing grade is received in any one of them. Prerequisite(s): NURS 144 and NURS 144C

This course covers the normal aging processes, characteristics of aging, special problems associated with aging, and caring for the aging adult. This course also focuses on the health and illness of clients with emotional and psychosocial difficulties and psychiatric illnesses. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the nurse-patient relationship and the therapeutic use of self in the clinical setting through verbal and written communication, and one-on-one interactions in the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Additional emphasis is placed on the LPN’s role in interdisciplinary treatment planning, utilization of the nursing process, and the impact of culture in the care of the aging adult and in mental health illnesses. Note: A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Co-requisite(s): PSYC101 Prerequisite(s): NURS144 and NURS144C

This course will provide leadership and management processes for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to apply with the current health care industry. Students will explore how culture, delegation, ethics and law, and the process of change, assists to build a team of health care providers within the scope of the LPN practice. This course will focus on management theory; stressing effective communication and conflict resolution skills with staff, clients, families and physicians. Note: A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Course to be completed in the final semester of the Practical Nursing Diploma program.

This course is the first of a two semester sequence that provides a foundation in human anatomy, physiology and the disease process for students in the Health Information Management and Allied Health programs. Students will learn anatomical and physiological terminology, homeostatic mechanisms, and other fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology. Students will study the structure, function, common disease processes, characteristics, and treatments related to the following body systems:  integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, senses, and endocrine.  Each organ system will be studied with emphasis on the relation-ship between systems. There is a $55.00 software fee included in this course.

* A grade of C+ or better is required for successful completion of all BIOL courses. Students who may eventually wish to submit an application to the BSN Pre-Licensure program are strongly encouraged to complete BIOL221 3 credit, BIOL221L 1 credit, BIOL222 3 credits and BIOL222L 1 credit instead of BIOL115 and BIOL116. You will also be required to complete BIOL110 3 credits and BIOL110L 1 credit which are the prerequisites to BIOL221/BIOL221L.

This course is the second of a two-semester sequence that provides a foundation in human anatomy, physiology and the disease process for students in the Health Information Management and Allied Health programs. This course expands on previously gained knowledge in the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Students will continue to learn anatomical and physiological terminology, homeostatic mechanisms, and other fundamental principles of anatomy and physi-ology.  Students will study the structure, function, common disease processes, characteristics, and treatments related to the following body systems:  blood and circulation, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive.  Each organ system will be studied with emphasis on the relationship between systems. There is a $55.00 software fee included in this course.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of BIOL115 with a C grade or above.

* A grade of C+ or better is required for successful completion of all BIOL courses. Students who may eventually wish to submit an application to the BSN Pre-Licensure program are strongly encouraged to complete BIOL221 3 credit, BIOL221L 1 credit, BIOL222 3 credits and BIOL222L 1 credit instead of BIOL115 and BIOL116. You will also be required to complete BIOL110 3 credits and BIOL110L 1 credit which are the prerequisites to BIOL221/BIOL221L.

This course introduces students to expository and persuasive writing. Employing critical thinking and the writing process, students will compose academic essays utilizing a variety of modes. They will also analyze and respond to a variety of academic and professional readings. Students will evaluate information and audience to improve form and content. Students are also introduced to the research process, including finding, evaluating, and documenting sources, to complete a short research project using the American Psychological Association Style. Note: ENGL109L is a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of ENGL021. Student must also complete a diagnostic writing sample.

This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Course coverage includes the definitions, properties, and arithmetic of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, an introduction to functions, graphing equations and functions (e.g., linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic). The course also includes a brief introduction to right triangle trigonometry. Techniques of problem solving and applications are integrated throughout the course. Note: A final grade of C or better is required to take MATH135 or MATH150. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class.

This course provides an overview of psychological principles. Students learn basic theories and concepts to understand the dynamics of human behavior in a variety of settings. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.