Health Services

To prepare the student to be a critical thinker and a safe practitioner

• Students will demonstrate the knowledge, critical thinking, and skill necessary to function as safe entry-level graduate nurse.

To prepare the student to pass national licensing exam

To prepare the student to communicate effectively

• Students will communicate effectively with the client and the health care team.
• Students will collaborate as a member of the health care team.
• Students will function as a coordinator/ manager of client care.
• Students will implement the client´s teaching plan.

To prepare the Graduates to be employed in nursing within one year of graduation

• Students will demonstrate the knowledge, critical thinking, and skill necessary to function as an entry-level registered nurse.
• Graduates will be employed in the nursing field within one year of graduation.

To provide a program where students will respond with overall program satisfaction

• Students will respond favorably to the surveys given at 6 and 12 months post-graduation.

To provide program where the Health Care Employer will report overall satisfaction with the program graduates

• Health Care Employers will respond favorably to the surveys given at 6 and 12 months post-graduation.

To prepare the student to pass national licensing exam

To prepare students to demonstrate information literacy

College Seminar is an opportunity for students to develop the skills necessary to improve the chances for success in the college environment. General College procedures, the fundamental notions of time management and study skills, and the specific responsibilities of today's students in a variety of local and global environments are discussed. One or more collaborative projects will be an integral part of the course. Corequisites: The course must be taken in the student's first thirty hours of study. General first year courses would usually be taken at the same time.

English 1 is a composition course. By focusing on several kinds of writing--self expressive, informative, argumentative/persuasive, and others--it teaches the student to produce the clear, correct and effective prose required in a wide variety of professions and occupations. Class meetings are a blend of lecture and discussion with frequent in-class writing activities. Conferences may be required. Readings are studied as models of good writing and for the ideas they contain. There are eight writing assignments altogether, including an in-class essay, a research-based assignment, and a business writing assignment. Prerequisites: Appropriate evaluation on the placement test writing sample, or successful completion of EN099 Introduction to College English, or successful completion of SL116 ESL4 Advanced Composition, or permission of Humanities Department Head or course instructor.

This course introduces the concepts pertaining to the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of medications and dosage calculation for medication administration. Mandatory Corequisite: NU101 Nursing 1. (Fall Semester only)

This course explores the art and science of nursing and provides the foundation for all subsequent nursing courses. The physical, physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs of the client are emphasized in the promotion of health and wellness. The roles and responsibilities of nursing practice in contemporary society are explored. Basic concepts of Maslows Hierarchy of Needs theory, the nursing process, communication, critical thinking, leadership and management principles, ethical and legal aspects, and scientific principles of nursing and nursing skills are introduced. Clinical practicums are provided in a variety of healthcare facilities. Prerequisites: An appropriate Mathematics placement test result or MA045 Basic Math Skills or MA050 Introductory Mathematics; high school chemistry with laboratory or its equivalent; BI106 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1. Mandatory Corequisite: NU111 Nursing Pharmacotherapeutics 1. (Fall semester)

This course covers the structure and function of the human organism and the regulatory processes that operate within a living system. It introduces general anatomical, physiological, and chemical organization, and includes the integumentary (skin), skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Laboratories involve vertebrate dissection, the use of prosected human cadavers and human skeletal materials, microscope work, non-invasive human experimentation, and possibly animal experimentation. Prerequisite: One year of high school chemistry or equivalent preparation, or Life Science Department Head permission. Students enrolled in Health Services Department programs are recommended to complete this course before beginning their specialized program coursework.

• A grade of "C" or better is required for successful completion of course. Also, for enhanced success, it is recommended these courses be taken at MVCC and not transferred in from another college.

This course is designed to introduce students to the many and varied facets of psychology. Emphasis throughout the course will be on interactions of individuals in their cultural, social and economic environments as determined by their cognitive, behavioral and emotional experiences and training.

This course seeks to deepen the students' understanding of human nature and the human condition through the study of ideas and values expressed in both imaginative literature and a full-length book of non-fiction. To this end, students use and develop critical thinking and language skills. They do so mainly in their attempts to raise and answer questions in their readings, discussions, and expository writing tasks, which may include exploratory writing, an academic journal, reports and essays. A library-oriented research project is required. Prerequisite: EN101 English 1: Composition or EN105 English Composition for Speakers of Other Languages

This course focuses on the physical, physiological, cultural, spiritual, and psychological needs experienced by the expanding family during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum periods. The nursing process, Maslows Hierarchy of Needs theory, and critical thinking are integrated to meet the needs of the family in the perinatal cycle. Clinical experiences are provided in general hospital units and community agencies. Prerequisites: NU101 Nursing 1 with a minimum grade of 75 or advanced standing; NU111 Nursing Pharmacotherapeutics 1 with a minimum grade of 75 or advanced standing; BI106 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 with a minimum grade of 70. Mandatory Corequisite: NU112 Nursing Pharmacotherapeutics 2. Corequisite: BI107 Human Anatomy & Physiology 2. (Spring semester)

This course addresses the foundations of mental health and psychiatric nursing. It examines threats to the basic psychological needs of security, love and belonging, self esteem, and self actualization throughout the life cycle. The nursing process, Maslows Hierarchy of Needs theory, and critical thinking are integrated to meet the needs of the client experiencing a disruption in mental health. Interpersonal relationships between the nurse and client are emphasized as a therapeutic modality. Clinical practicums are provided in mental health and psychiatric settings. Prerequisites: NU101 Nursing 1 with a minimum grade of 75 or advanced standing; NU111 Nursing Pharmacotherapeutics 1 with a minimum grade of 75 or advanced standing; BI106 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 with a minimum grade of 70. Mandatory Corequisite: NU112 Nursing Pharmacotherapeutics 2. Corequisite: BI107 Human Anatomy & Physiology 2. (Spring semester)

This course presents advanced dosage calculations for medication administration and introduces classifications of drugs. Prerequisites: NU101 Nursing 1 and NU111 Nursing Pharmacotherapeutics 1. Mandatory Corequisite: NU102 Nursing 2A or NU103 Nursing 2B. (Spring Semester only)

This course, which is a continuation of BI106 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1, involves the study of structure, function, and regulation in the human organism. Topics include blood, peripheral nerves, the cardiovascular system, lymphatics, the respiratory system, the excretory system, the endocrine system, the reproductive systems, the digestive system, and metabolism. Laboratories involve vertebrate dissection, the use of prosected human cadavers and human skeletal materials, microscope work, non-invasive human experimentation, and possibly animal experimentation. Prerequisite: BI106 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1, or Life Science Department Head permission. Students enrolled in Health Services Department programs are recommended to complete this course before beginning their specialized program coursework. Students with transfer credit for BI106 Anatomy and Physiology 1 must complete a three-hour orientation to the use of prosected human cadavers before participating in the BI107 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 laboratory. Transfer students must meet with the Life Science Department Head thirty days before beginning this course.

This course explores the changes that take place in human development from conception to death. Cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development will be covered at each chronological stage. Emphasis will be on biological and environmental influences across the life-span. Prerequisite: PY101 Introduction to General Psychology. Students who have successfully completed PY202 and/or PY205 may not take PY207.

This course focuses on the pathophysiologic and psychosocial responses in clients experiencing disruptions in oxygenation, nutrition, and metabolic function. It analyzes the role of the professional registered nurse in assisting clients to adapt to these stressors. The nursing process, Maslows Hierarchy of Needs theory and critical thinking are integrated to meet the needs of the client experiencing a disruption in a medical/surgical setting. Concepts of nursing leadership and management are applied in providing care for a group of clients. A clinical practicum in a medical/surgical setting provides opportunities to assess and meet the needs of selected clients throughout the life cycle. Prerequisites: NU101 Nursing 1, NU111 Nursing Pharmacotherapeutics 1, NU102 Nursing 2A, NU103 Nursing 2B, NU112 Nursing Pharmacotherapeutics 2 with a minimum grade of 75 or advanced standing; BI106 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 and BI107 Human Anatomy & Physiology 2 with a minimum grade of 70; ED100 College Seminar. Corequisite: BI201 Microbiology. (Fall semester)

• A grade of "C" or better is required for successful completion of course.

This course introduces the morphology, physiology, and genetics of microorganisms and their impact on health and environment. Organisms studied include bacteria, fungi, virus, and protozoa. Laboratories emphasize safe handling and culturing of live bacteria, as well as identification procedures. Prerequisites: BI102 General Biology 2, or BI107 Human Anatomy & Physiology 2.

SO101 is an introductory sociology course. Its main objective is not to make sociologists, but rather to give an understanding of and a feeling for the society in which we live. The concepts and theories discussed in this course relate to humanity, its culture and society, to those forces which contribute to the smooth operation of this society as well as those forces which contribute to conflict and social problems. Key topics include culture, socialization, stratification, population and patterns of social organization. Various forms of media will be used to present the topics of this course.

This course focuses on the pathophysiologic and psychosocial responses in clients experiencing disruptions in elimination, cognition and sensation, musculoskeletal function, protection, and cellular aberration. The nursing process, Maslows Hierarchy of Needs theory and critical thinking are integrated to meet the needs of the client experiencing a disruption in a medical/surgical setting. It explores the political, economic, social, and cultural influences on nursing practice and healthcare. It assists the second-year student to become a contributing member within the discipline of nursing. A clinical practicum in a medical/surgical setting provides opportunities to assess and meet the needs of selected clients throughout the life cycle. A 64-hour capstone experience assists in the transition to entry level graduate nurse. Prerequisite: NU201 Nursing 3 with a minimum grade of 75. (Spring semester)

This course is a survey of mathematics for students in those programs that do not require a mathematics sequence. It provides an appreciation of mathematical ideas in historical and modern settings. Topics include problem solving, logic, geometry, statistics, and consumer mathematics. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA045 Basic Math Skills or MA050 Introductory Mathematics.

This course introduces probability and statistics. Topics include graphs, tables, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion, normal distribution, correlation and regression, probability, and inferential statistics. This course is available in two formats: lecture only, or lecture plus laboratory using technology. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA045 Basic Math Skills or MA050 Introductory Mathematics.