NURS 815 Transition from 1st Year to 2nd Year: Medical Surgical Nursing

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Nursing (NURS) Courses

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

This course focuses on refining and practicing competency in knowledge and skills application as the first year nursing student transitions to the second year. The areas of focus include multi-system physical assessment skills, communication skills, nursing process, IV therapy and vascular accesses, wound care and healing, and medication dosage calculations. Knowledge and skills will be used in simulation activities and case scenarios.

Units: 0.5 - 1.5

Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree

Pass/No Pass Only

Lecture hours/semester: 8-27
Homework hours/semester: 16-54

Prerequisites: NURS 212

Corequisites: None