NURS 630 Introduction to Medical Terminology
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Nursing (NURS) Courses
- NURS 211 Introduction to Nursing
- NURS 212 Concepts of Homeostasis in Nursing
- NURS 221 Pediatric Nursing
- NURS 222 Perinatal and Reproductive Health Nursing
- NURS 225 Nursing Skills Lab II
- NURS 231 Mental Health Nursing
- NURS 232 Medical/Surgical Nursing
- NURS 235 Nursing Skills Lab III
- NURS 241 Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing
- NURS 242 Leadership/Management In Nursing
- NURS 245 Nursing Skills Lab IV
- NURS 610 Basic Medication Dosage Calculations for Nurses
- NURS 615 Pharmacology for Nurses: Practical Applications
- NURS 620 Bridge Course for Advanced Entry Students
- NURS 630 Introduction to Medical Terminology
- NURS 666 Career Exploration in Nursing
- NURS 815 Transition from 1st Year to 2nd Year: Medical Surgical Nursing
- NURS 816 Open Lab for Nursing 211/212
- NURS 817 Open Lab for Nursing 221/222
- NURS 818 Open Lab for Nursing 231/232
- NURS 819 Open Lab for Nursing 241/242
Registered Nursing
The courses NURS 211, 212, 221, 222, 225, 231, 232, 235, 241, 242, 245, 620, 815, 816, 817, 818, and 819 are open only to those students accepted in the Associate Degree Nursing Program (see Index: Nursing, A. S. Degree for admission requirements). A grade of C or higher is necessary for progression in the sequence. Upon graduation, the candidate receives an Associate in Science degree and is eligible to take the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX).
Minimum Grade for Prerequisites
Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.
Course Description
Course is designed to familiarize students with the basics of vocabulary used in the medical and health professions. Medical terminology is taught by using a systematic word-building approach. This four week self-paced course requires excellent time management skills, computer skills and commitment by the student.
- Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
- Homework hours/semester: 96-108
