MATC 2021-22 Catalog

NRSAD – NRSPN DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

and conversions related to clinical skills, skills competencies and physical assessment. In addition, the nursing process, role transition and concept mapping will be presented. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Practical Nursing LPN-RN Educational Progression (10-543-10) program. NRSNA – Nursing Assistant (Department: 543) NRSNA-300 Credits: 3 Nursing Assistant This course prepares the student for employment as an entry-level caregiver in healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and home health service. Graduates of the course are eligible to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program Examination and gain entry into the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry. This program meets all state and federal training requirements and is approved by the Wisconsin State Department of Health and Family Services. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nursing Assistant (30-543-1) program. NRSPN – Practical Nursing (Department: 543) NRSPN-301 Credits: 2 Nursing Fundamentals This course focuses on basic nursing concepts to provide evidenced-based care to diverse patient populations across the lifespan. Current and historical issues impacting nursing will be explored within the scope of nursing practice. The nursing process will be introduced as a framework for organizing the care of patients. NRSPN-302 Credits: 3 Nursing Skills This course focuses on development of evidence-based clinical skills and physical assessment across the lifespan. Content includes mathematical calculations and conversions related to clinical skills. In addition, the course includes techniques related to obtaining a health history and basic physical assessment skills using a body systems approach. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Practical Nursing (31-543-1) Nursing Pharmacology This course introduces the principles of pharmacology, including drug classi fi cations and their e ff ects on the body. Emphasis is on the use of the components of the nursing process when administering medications. program. NRSPN-303 Credits: 2

NRSAD-108 and must be admitted to the Registered Nursing (10-543-1) program. LPN-RN Progression students complete NRSAD-191 and must be admitted to the LPN-RN Progression (10-543-10) program. NRSAD-111 Credits: 3 Nursing Intermediate Clinical Practice This intermediate-level clinical course develops the RN role when working with clients with complex healthcare needs. A focus of the course is developing skills needed for managing multiple clients across the lifespan and priorities. Using the nursing process, students will gain experience in adapting nursing practice to meet the needs of clients with diverse needs and backgrounds. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Registered Nursing (10-543-1) program or the LPN-RN Progression (10- 543-10) program. Completion of or currently enrolled in NRSAD-109, NRSAD-110 and NRSAD-112. NRSAD-112 Credits: 1 Nursing Advanced Skills This course focuses on the development of advanced clinical skills across the lifespan. Content includes advanced intravenous skills, blood product administration, chest tube systems, basic electrocardiogram interpretation and nasogastric/feeding tube insertion. Prerequisite(s): RN students complete NRSAD-105, NRSAD-106, NRSAD-107, NRSAD-108 and must be admitted to the Registered Nursing (10- 154-1) program. LPN-RN Progression students complete NRSAD-109, NRSAD-110, NRSAD-191 and must be admitted to the LPN-RN Progression (10-543-10) program. NRSAD-113 Credits: 3 Nursing Complex Health Alterations 2 Prepares the learner to provide and evaluate care for patients across the lifespan with alterations in the immune, neuro- sensory, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, renal/urinary, reproductive systems, and shock, burns and trauma. The learner also will focus on management of care for patients with high-risk perinatal conditions and high-risk newborns. Prerequisite(s): Complete NRSAD-109, NRSAD-110, NRSAD-111 and NRSAD-112. Must be admitted to the Registered Nursing (10-543-1) program or the LPN-RN Progression (10-543-10) program. NRSAD-114 Credits: 2 Nursing Management Concepts This course covers nursing management and professional issues related to the role of the registered nurse. Emphasis is placed on preparing for practice as a registered nurse. Prerequisite(s): Complete NRSAD-109, NRSAD-110, NRSAD-111 and NRSAD-112. Must be admitted to the Registered Nursing (10-543-1) program or the LPN-RN Progression (10-543-10) program.

NRSAD-115

Credits: 3

Nursing Advanced Clinical Practice This advanced clinical course requires the student to integrate concepts from all previous courses in the management of groups of clients facing complex health alterations. Students will have the opportunity to further develop critical thinking skills using the nursing process in making clinical decisions. Continuity of care through interdisciplinary collaboration is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Registered Nursing (10-543-1) program or the LPN-RN Progression (10- 543-10) program. Completion of or currently enrolled in NRSAD-113 and NRSAD-114. NRSAD-116 Credits: 2 Nursing Clinical Transition This clinical experience integrates all knowledge learned in the previous courses in transitioning to the role of the graduate nurse. The course promotes relatively independent clinical decisions, delegation and works collaboratively with others to achieve client and organizational outcomes. Continued professional development is fostered. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Registered Nursing (10-543-1) program or the LPN-RN Progression (10-543-10) program. Completion of or currently enrolled in NRSAD-113, NRSAD-114 and NRSAD-115. NRSAD-168 Credits: 4 Nursing: Community Health and Mental Health Concepts Nursing care of population and communities to facilitate optimal health outcomes. Speci fi c health needs of individuals, families, groups and communities will be addressed. Attention will be given to diverse and at- risk populations. Mental health concepts will concentrate on promotion, prevention and management of behaviors and speci fi c mental health disorders across the lifespan. Community resources will be examined in relation to speci fi c types of support o ff ered to social, racial, ethnic and economically diverse individuals and communities. Prerequisite(s): Complete NRSAD-105, NRSAD-106, NRSAD-107 and NRSAD-108. NRSAD-182 Credits: 1 Graduate Seminar: NCLEX Review This course assists graduate nurses to prepare for the NCLEX-RN licensing exam. A comprehensive review of information from all content areas tested on the exam assists students to e ff ectively use critical thinking skills and gain con fi dence for the exam. NRSAD-191 Credits: 2 Nursing: Clinical Skill Development The course focuses on development or enhancement of clinical skills and physical assessment across the lifespan. The course includes review of mathematic calculations

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