Columbus State Community College

An Overview of the Nursing Department at Columbus State

Columbus State's Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Degree (A.D.N.) prepares our graduates to provide direct care to clients with common health problems in a variety of settings. We offer a seven quarter program that includes knowledge from nursing, humanities and sciences along with a strong emphasis on psychomotor skills. Students go to a wide variety of practice settings. Students are exposed to a well developed curriculum that includes an emphasis on critical thinking, decision making, delegation and care management skills in the acute, intermediate, chronic and community care areas. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam.

NURSING: PROGRAM OUTCOMES
At the completion of the nursing program, the student will:
1. Value the role of the Associate Degree Nurse.
2. Plan care for persons of all ages using the nursing process.
3. Demonstrate safe, competent, nurturing care in the practice of nursing.
4. Communicate effectively, including the use of teaching and counseling techniques, in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health.
5. Manage nursing care for a diverse population of clients in a variety of practice settings.
6. Synthesize knowledge from nursing and related disciplines using critical thinking skills.
7. Analyze legal, ethical, and economic concepts that influence nursing practice.
8. Account for competence and personal growth

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Columbus State Community College Nursing School Location

Columbus State Community College Courses

HEALTH ASSESSMENT IN NURSING
The student will be involved in holistic assessments of clients across the life span with consideration to ethnic variations. Developmental considerations in the geriatric and pediatric client will be discussed. Legal ramifications of nursing assessment will be presented. Students must receive a “C” or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.

STUDENT TRANSITION
This course is designed to assist the student who has life experience credit for one or more designated nursing courses with transition into the nursing sequence. The components of the course include socialization into the Associate Degree Nursing student role at Columbus State, nursing process, communications skills, and selected psychomotor skills.

INTRODUCTION TO NURSING
The student will examine the historic and current role of the nurse in the health care delivery system. The nursing process is introduced as a method for planning care and self-care activities that promote, maintain, and restore health in adult and geriatric clients. Communication techniques, teaching/learning principles, and computer skills used by the nurse in delivery of care will be discussed. The student will examine the economics and services available within the health care delivery system. Ethical and legal issues as they relate to the practice of nursing are introduced. Safe implementation of technical skills with a holistic approach and attention to cultural consideration is stressed. Beginning principles of critical thinking are discussed. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of community settings 4 hours each week. Lab hours include the total number of hours for clinical and seminar. Students must receive a “C” or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.

HEALTH PROMOTION OF WOMEN AND FAMILIES
The student will focus on the role of the nurse as a provider of care in the promotion of health for women and families. The influence of cultural diversity and health care economics on women and families will be included. The student will use the nursing process in providing care and promoting self-care activities. Emphasis will be placed on the teaching/learning process. Concepts of mental and spiritual health will be introduced. Community resources available to women and families will be examined. Clinical experiences will be provided in a variety of community settings 7 hours each week. The student will begin application of critical thinking principles. Lab hours include the total number of hours for clinical and seminar. Students must receive a C or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.

INTRODUCTION TO NURSING CONCEPTS OF HEALTH MAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION
The student will focus on the role of the nurse as a provider of care for persons in need of maintenance and/or restoration of health. The student will study the impact of developmental levels and the effect of acute, chronic or terminal conditions as they relate to the ability of the person and family to care for themselves. The physical, psychological, and spiritual well being of the person and family during the dying and death process will be emphasized. The concepts studied include perioperative nursing, pain management, infectious processes, cancer, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and altered nutrition. A variety of community settings for adults and children will be utilized for the clinical experience scheduled 10 hours each week. Lab hours include the total number of hours for clinical and seminar. Students must receive a “C” or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.

NURSING SKILLS I
This is the first of two nursing skills courses. In this course, the student is introduced to the principles and concepts underlying the performance of select nursing skills as the technical aspects necessary in performing those skills will be discussed. Critical thinking and communication techniques, which are integral components of the application of these skills in nursing practice, are included. In each unit of instruction the legal, ethical, and economic issues related to the skills will be presented. This is part of the nursing skills course.

NURSING SKILLS II
Principles and concepts underlying the performance of select nursing skills as well as the technical aspects necessary in performing those skills will be discussed. Critical thinking and communication techniques, which are integral components of the application of these skills in nursing practice, are included. As a provider of care, the nurse implements nursing skills with consideration to the developmental level of the person and to the venue in which they practice. In each unit of instruction the legal, ethical and economic issues related to the skills will be presented. This is part one of the nursing skills course. Students must receive a “C” or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses

CONCEPTS OF PHARMACOLOGY I
The student is introduced to the general principles of pharmacology. This is the first of two courses where the focus will be on the nurse’s role in drug administration to person’s of all ages and the effects of medications on patients. Drug classifications and their relationship to promotion, maintenance and restoration of health will be presented Students must receive a “C” or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.

CONCEPTS OF PHARMACOLOGY II
This is the second of two courses where the focus will be on the nurse’s role in drug administration to persons of all ages and the effects of medications on patients. Drug classifications and their relationship in promotion, maintenance and restoration of health will be presented. Students must receive a “C” or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.

NEONATAL NURSING
The student will focus on the role of the nurse as the provider of care for the high risk neonate and their families. This course will focus on neonatal development and potential complications antepartum and post partum periods. The student will gain specialized knowledge and skills to provide care ranging from pre-hospitalization through postdischarge and follow-up. Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses. This course may be used to fulfill the elective requirement for nursing.

PRINCIPLES OF BASIC TRAUMA NURSING
This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic concepts of trauma nursing. The focus of the course will be the exploration of major concepts and issues underlying the specialty of trauma nursing. Through an organized and standardized approach, students will review the mechanisms of injury, problems arising from these injuries, and related nursing care. The course will include content about adult trauma nursing, triage, airway management, shock/cardiac arrest, trauma to specific anatomic and physiologic systems, psychosocial impact of trauma, and organ donation. Learning opportunities will include use of the Human Patient Simulator. Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses. This course may be used to fulfill the elective requirement for nursing.

HOLISTIC INTERVENTIONS FOR HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS
The student will be introduced to various healing modalities and complementary therapies that are used by health care practitioners to provide holistic care to a patient. Included will be an overview of the body/mind paradigm and a survey of commonly used techniques such as guided imagery, meditation and therapeutic touch. This course may be used to fulfill the elective requirement for nursing. Students must receive a “C” or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.

BASICS OF GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING
The student is introduced to the basic concepts of gerontological nursing. The focus is on meeting the needs of the elderly. Assessment, maintenance and restoration of health for those over the age of 65 is presented. The nursing process is used as the framework for the development of thinking skills. Content will reflect on the influence of the legal, ethical, cultural and economic issues related to the health care needs of the elderly. This course may be used to fulfill the elective requirement for nursing. Students must receive a “C” or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.

INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY NURSING
The course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of Community Health Nursing. The focus of this course is exploration of the major concepts and conceptual issues underlying the specialty of Community Health Nursing. The course is intended to assist students in clarifying conceptual issues in the specialty and to begin to develop positions on critical issues related to access to care and analysis of existing delivery systems. The course will also provide the tools of practice necessary for the registered nurse already working in a community setting. Assessment, promotion, maintenance and restoration of health are presented for families, communities and common community health problems. The nursing process is used as the framework for critical thinking skills. This course may be used to fulfill the elective requirement for nursing. Students must receive a “C” or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.

END OF LIFE CARE
The student will be introduced to various nursing interventions appropriate at the end of life. Included will be an overview of commonly experienced problems. Nine critical areas including palliative care, quality of life, pain symptom management, communication needs of caregivers, the dying process, ethics and bereavement will be explored. This course may be used to fulfill the elective requirement for nursing. Students must receive a “C” or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.

USING ADVANCED NURSING SKILLS TO MANAGE THE CARE OF CRITICALLY ILL ADULT PATIENTS
The student will be exposed to the advanced theory and skills needed to manage the care of individuals in a variety of critical care areas. The focus will be on identifying critical situations and potential problems and selecting and implementing the appropriate interventions. Students will apply theory and skills to case studies and clinical situations. Students will be exposed to such advanced skills as cardiac monitoring, hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator support, critical care drugs, emergent and code situations using case studies and simulated patient care situations. This course may be used to fulfill the elective requirement for nursing. Students must receive a “C” or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.

NURSING CONCEPTS ENHANCEMENT I
The course is designed to assist the student to meet the outcomes of the nursing curriculum through enhanced test-taking skills. Students will apply nursing concepts to formulating responses in testing situations. This course may NOT be used to fulfill the elective requirement for nursing Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 0 hours

NURSING CONCEPTS ENHANCEMENT II
The course is designed to assist the student to meet the outcomes of the nursing curriculum through enhanced test-taking skills. Students will apply nursing concepts to formulating responses in testing situations. This course may NOT be used to fulfill the elective requirement for nursing. Students must receive a “C” or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.

CURRENT TRENDS IN PEDIATRIC NURSING
The course is designed to build on the foundation of nursing from previous nursing courses. The focus of the course is to explore the health care needs of pediatric clients and their families. The nursing process will be the framework to study the physical, psychological and social aspects of pediatric nursing care. The course will provide students with the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills by using simulated pediatric care situations. This course may be used to fulfill the elective requirement for nursing. Students must receive a “C” or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN HEALTHCARE
This introductory course in computer applications will help to stimulate the attainment of knowledge and skills needed to function in today’s computerized environment. Emphasis is placed on the application of information technology used in health care. The impact of information technology on society will be considered. Legal, ethical and social issues as they relate to technology will be covered. Learning activities will include using standard software applications such as: word processing, graphics and presentation software. This course may be used to fulfill the elective requirement for nursing. Students must receive a “C” or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.

HEALTHCARE MISSION
This course will provide students with an opportunity to travel to Mexico and gain exposure to Mexican culture. Students will work with primary health care providers in an ambulatory care clinic. Students will use nursing skills to deliver outpatient health care to Mexican clients of all ages. Travel expenses will be paid by the student and will be approximately $600.00. Students will be in Texas and Mexico for 3 nights and 4 days. Students should have a valid United States passport. This course may be used to fulfill the elective requirement for nursing. Students must receive a “C” or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.

NURSING CONCEPTS OF HEALTH MAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION
The student is introduced to the concepts of care management while continuing to function as a provider of care and promoter of health for pediatric and adult clients. The focus is on meeting the holistic needs of the client. Maintenance and restoration of health are presented in relation to the integumentary, gastrointestinal, urinary, sensory, and endocrine systems. The nursing process is the framework for continued development of critical thinking skills. Each unit of instruction will contain content on the influence of legal, ethical, cultural, and economic issues related to health care. In the clinical component of the course, which meets 10 hours each week and is conducted in a variety of community settings, the student is accountable for his/her nursing practice. The Nursing Outcome Exam, covering the first three quarters of nursing, will be given during the initial weeks of the quarter. Lab hours include the total number of hours for clinical and seminar. Students must receive a “C” or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.

NURSING CONCEPTS OF HEALTH MAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION II
The student continues to develop the role of manager of care while providing care and promoting health of pediatric and adult clients. The focus is on meeting the holistic needs of clients. Maintenance and restoration of health are presented in relation to the respiratory, cardiovascular, hematological, and reproductive systems. The nursing process is the framework for continued development of critical thinking skills. Each unit of instruction will contain content on the influence of legal, ethical, cultural, and economic issues related to health care. In the clinical component of the course, which meets 10 hours each week and is conducted in a variety of community settings, the student is accountable for his nursing practice. Lab hours include the total number of hours for clinical and seminar. Students must receive a “C” or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.

NURSING CONCEPTS OF HEALTH MAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION III
The student continues to develop the role of manager of care while providing care and promoting health of pediatric and adult clients. The focus is on meeting the holistic needs of clients. Maintenance and restoration of health are presented in relation to mental health, and the neurological, musculoskeletal, and immune systems. The nursing process is the framework for continued development of critical thinking skills. Each unit of instruction will contain content on the influence of legal, ethical, cultural, and economic issues related to health care. In the clinical component of the course, which meets 10 hours each week and is conducted in a variety of community settings, the student is accountable for his/her nursing practice. Lab hours include the total number of hours for clinical and seminar. Students must receive a “C” or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.

CONCEPTS OF NURSING MANAGEMENT
The student will synthesize concepts of care management to develop leadership skills inherent in the profession of nursing. The student will assume the roles of provider of care, manager of care, and member within the discipline of nursing. Ethical, legal, political, and economic issues as they relate to professional nursing will be presented. Current trends in nursing practice are analyzed. The student will focus on holistic care of groups of clients and their families in the promotion of self-care activities. The clinical experience will be conducted in a variety of community settings 16 hours each week. The Nursing Outcome Exam, covering the previous six quarters in nursing, will be given the beginning of the quarter. Students must achieve a minimum percentile score on this outcome exam in order to graduate. Lab hours include the total number of hours for clinical and seminar. Students must receive a “C” or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent courses.

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