NURSE 101  Introduction to Computers in Nursing  (1)

Introduces clinical drug therapy emphasizing the knowledge and interventions needed to maximize therapeutic effects and prevent or minimize adverse effects of drugs. Major content areas include basic concepts of pharmacology, groups of therapeutic drugs, prototypes of drugs, commonly prescribed individual drugs, drug effects on body tissues, and applying the nursing process in relation to prescribed therapy regimens. PREREQUISITE: Enrollment in Practical Nursing program or instructor's permission.

NURSE 103  Drug Therapy and the Nursing Process  (2)

Introduces health-illness continuum, and integrates concepts of basic health and nursing process throughout each unit. PREREQUISITE: Completion of pre-admission requirements.

NURSE 105  Community Lab 1  (4)

Students study diseases through the identification of the relationships and similarities of health problems. Students apply information to all age groups. PREREQUISITE: NURSE 104 and 105; or instructor's permission.

NURSE 107  Nursing 2 Community Lab 2  (8)

Using a computer-based hospital information system, nursing students search a simulated client database to locate requested information and answer questions posed in exercises, including administration of medication, nursing care development, and documentation of nursing care. Students gain problem-solving and organizational skills required to provide nursing care to adult and pediatric clients. PREREQUISITE: Enrollment in the Practical Nursing program or NURSE 101.

NURSE 109  Nursing 3 Community Lab 3  (8)

Study of diseases through the identification of the relationships and similarities of health problems. Students apply this information to all age groups. PREREQUISITE: NURSE 106 or instructor's permission.

NURSE 112  Nursing 4  (6)

A lab experience planned concurrently with NURSE 112. Provides opportunity to learn more advanced medical surgical nursing skills, as well as mother/baby care. PREREQUISITE: NURSE 109 and 110 or instructor's permission; and concurrent enrollment in NURSE 112.

NURSE 114  Principles and Practice of Intraveous Therapy  (2)

Introduces the concepts and skills to assist the nurse to remain flexible in the ever-changing nursing care scene. Provides a brief historical overview of nursing practice and identifies trends and nursing issues of the future. PREREQUISITE: NURSE 104.

NURSE 118  Advanced Computer Case Studies in Nursing  (1)

Provides the nurse assistant and practical nurse students with the basic knowledge and skills for CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) for the health care professional, including the use of the AED (automated external defibrillator). Follows the American Heart Association protocols. PREREQUISITE: Enrollment in Practical Nursing or Nurse Assistant program.

NURSE 127  AIDS/CPR Safety/Infection Control  (2)

Meets special objectives of a licensed practical nurse from other states seeking licensure in Washington State. Students are responsible to meet with an Practical Nursing advisor and agree to a specific objective contract which identifies unit of credits, and learning experiences to be completed. This contract is filed with the Dean of Instruction, Health Science and Family Studies. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission.