NUR280 Nursing Capstone
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This course prepares students for the NCLEX-RN through analysis of information taught during previous didactic, laboratory and clinical coursework through the use of lecture, simulation and computer laboratory exercises. This course will provide students with a systematic plan and structured study environment in preparation for the NCLEX-RN examination. Requirements for examination candidacy, application for licensure, testing procedures, study and review techniques, and examination taking techniques will be addressed.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: NUR273
Corequisites: None
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NUR234 Mental Health Nursing
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This course introduces students to principles, theories and concepts used for providing and directing holistic care of individuals with mental health alterations. Students will learn the use of therapeutic communication to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships and with participating in the interdisciplinary team. Learning opportunities for this course include classroom and supervised clinical experiences.
Credit Hours: 4.00
Prerequisites: NUR221
Corequisites: None
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NUR257 Medical Surgical Nursing II
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This course further expands upon the use of the nursing process in caring for adults, from early adulthood through geriatrics, with multiple physiological and psychosocial needs. Students will utilize clinical decision making and nursing evidence to prioritize, communicate, plan and manage care for medical-surgical patients in diverse health care settings. Core principles of health promotion, maintenance, and restoration will be incorporated to reflect an individualized plan of care. Students will coordinate with members of the interdisciplinary team and identify quality improvement processes that enhance patient outcomes. Learning opportunities for this course include classroom and supervised clinical experiences.
Credit Hours: 5.00
Corequisites: None
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NUR256 Medical Surgical Nursing I
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This course introduces the student to setting priorities, communicating, planning and providing care for medical-surgical patients with multiple physiological and psychosocial needs in diverse health care settings. Students will learn health promotion, maintenance, and restoration. Opportunities to identify best practices from selected sources of current nursing evidence are provided. Students communicate with the interdisciplinary team to initiate plan of care and participate in quality improvement processes. Learning opportunities for this course include classroom and supervised clinical experiences.
Credit Hours: 5.00
Prerequisites: NUR234
Corequisites: None
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NUR242 Maternal Newborn Nursing
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This course introduces students to the principles, theories and concepts of caring for the childbearing individual and family in a multicultural society. Students use clinical decision making to explore best practices that can enhance the patient’s plan of care. Available sources of informatics will be utilized in the care setting to organize and manage patient care. Students learn to apply teaching and learning concepts to the identified needs of the childbearing family with inclusion of cultural considerations. Learning opportunities for this course include classroom and supervised clinical experiences.
Credit Hours: 4.00
Prerequisites: NUR256
Corequisites: None
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PSY105 Introduction to Psychology
College of Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Department
Course Description: This course provides an overview of the current body of knowledge and methods of the science of psychology. Students will learn how cognitive, emotional, physical, social, and psychological processes influences their lives and careers.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
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- Baking & Pastry Arts (AAS)
- Business Administration | Accounting Concentration
- Business Administration | Business Analytics Concentration
- Business Administration | Business Management Concentration
- Business Administration | General Business Concentration
- Business Administration | Hospitality Management Concentration
- Business Administration | Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management Concentration
- Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (AS)
- Criminal Justice (BS) | Crime and Intelligence Analysis Concentration
- Criminal Justice (BS) | Criminal Justice Concentration
- Criminal Justice (BS) | Digital Forensics Concentration
- Criminal Justice (BS) | Homeland Security Concentration
- Culinary Arts (AAS)
- Culinary Arts and Applied Nutrition (AAS)
- Dental Assisting (AAS)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography (AAS)
- Electronic Systems Engineering Technology (BS) | Electronic Systems Concentration
- Electronic Systems Engineering Technology (BS) | Mechatronics Concentration
- Electronics Engineering Technology (AAS - South Carolina Only) | Electronics Engineering Technology Concentration
- Electronics Engineering Technology (AS) | Electronics Engineering Technology Concentration
- Electronics Engineering Technology (AS) | Mechatronics Concentration
- Electronics Engineering Technology (BS) | Electronics Engineering Technology Concentration
- Electronics Engineering Technology (BS) | Mechatronics Concentration
- Emergency Medical Services (AAS)
- Healthcare Administration (BS)
- Information and Cybersecurity Operations (BS)
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (AS)
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (BS)
- Medical Assisting (AAS)
- Medical Radiography (AAS)
- Nursing (ADN)
- Nursing (BSN)
- Organizational Leadership | Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management Concentration
- Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS)
- Surgical Technology (AAS)
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COR101 Freshman Orientation
College of Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Department
Course Description: The focus of this course is to assist students in developing knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to be successful in a nursing program. Students are introduced to the concepts of time and stress management, study and research skills, prioritization, and medical terminology. The importance of teamwork, communication, professionalism, and the roles of the practical and registered nurse are discussed.
Credit Hours: 1.00
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
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NUR119 Dosage Calculations for Professional Nursing
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This course prepares the student with a practical approach for preparing dosages and solutions, including calculating intravenous flow rates and pediatric dosages. Topics include: dimensional analysis, metric, household and apothecary systems of measurement, equivalents, abbreviations, conversions, oral meds, parenteral meds, intravenous rates, and pediatric dosage calculations. This is a calculations class, not a remedial or basic math course.
Credit Hours: 1.00
Corequisites: None
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NUR281 Dimensions of Professional Nursing II
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This course expands upon prior knowledge gained from previous coursework to prepare students for NCLEX RN success and entry-level nursing practice. Students have classroom and focused clinical experiences to increase their ability to prioritize, delegate and manage groups of individuals to enhance client outcomes. Emphasis is placed on management of care, legal and ethical practices, the healthcare environment, and economic and political aspects of healthcare. Preparation for the NCLEX-RN is included in this course.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: NUR274
Corequisites: None
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NUR274 Dimensions of Professional Nursing I
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This course expands upon prior knowledge gained from previous coursework to prepare students for NCLEX RN success and entry level nursing practice. Students have classroom and focused clinical experiences to increase their ability to prioritize, delegate and manage groups of individuals to enhance client outcomes. Emphasis is placed on scope of practice, professional practice, leadership and delegation, safety, and quality improvement. Current trends related to career and professional development are provided to assist the student in obtaining employment and establishing a successful career path. Preparation for the NCLEX-RN is included in this course.
Credit Hours: 4.00
Prerequisites: NUR258
Corequisites: None
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