MATC 2025-26 Catalog

NAILS – NRSPN

NAILS – Nail Technician (Department 502) NAILS-340 Manicuring Theory Students who wish to qualify to take the state manicurist license examination must take this course. Instruction focuses on theory relating to law, nail and skin disorders, manicuring, pedicuring, nail enhancements, e-file, safety, sanitation, anatomy, physiology, and business management. This course includes some online assignments and tests in preparation for the online state board exam. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nail Technician program (30-502-4). NAILS-342 Credits: 4 Intro: Manicuring Practicum This course provides the theoretical and practical components related to manicuring, pedicuring, tip application, fabric wrap application, acrylic application, consultation, UV gel applications, nail art and electric filing. Students observe and practice the practical applications on artificial nails, classmates and models. Students must complete NAILS-340 prior to taking NAILS-342 or students can take NAILS-340, NAILS-342 and NAILS-343 in conjunction, or have equivalent coursework. This course includes some online assignments and tests in preparation for the online state board exam. NAILS 342 kit purchased from bookstore at the start of the semester. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nail Technician program (30-502-4). Completion of or currently enrolled in NAILS-340. NAILS-343 Credits: 4 Adv: Manicuring Practicum This course offers professional skill development in basic and artificial nail application in a salon-like setting. Students practice manicuring, pedicuring, tip, fabric, acrylic, UV gel applications, nail art and electric filing techniques on classmates and clients under the direct supervision of the classroom instructor. Students must complete NAILS-340 prior to taking NAILS-343 or students can take NAILS-340, NAILS-342 and NAILS-343 in conjunction or have equivalent coursework. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nail Technician program (30-502-4). Completion of or currently enrolled in NAILS-340 NRSAD – Associate Degree Nursing (Department 543) NRSAD-101 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. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Registered Nursing program (10-543-1) or the LPN to ADN Progression program (10-543-1.22.P). Credits: 4

is placed on teaching and supporting healthy lifestyle choices for individuals of all ages. Nutrition, exercise, stress management, empowerment and risk reduction practices are highlighted. Study of the family will cover dynamics, functions, discipline styles and stages of development. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Registered Nursing program (10-543-1) or the LPN to ADN Progression program (10-543-1.22.P). Complete NRSAD-101, NRSAD-102, NRSAD-103 and NRSAD-104. NRSAD-107 Credits: 2 Nursing: Clinical Care Across Lifespan This clinical experience applies nursing concepts and therapeutic interventions to patients across the lifespan. It also provides an introduction to concepts of teaching and learning. Extending care to include the family is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Registered Nursing program (10-543-1) or the LPN to ADN Progression program (10-543 1.22.P). Completion of or currently enrolled in NRSAD-105 and NRSAD-106. NRSAD-108 Credits: 2 Intro to Clinical Care Management This clinical experience applies nursing concepts and therapeutic nursing interventions to groups of patients across the lifespan. It also provides an introduction to leadership, management and team building. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Registered Nursing program (10-543-1) or the LPN to ADN Progression program (10-543 1.22.P). Completion of or currently enrolled in NRSAD-105 and NRSAD-106. NRSAD-109 Credits: 3 Nursing Complex Health Alterations 1 Complex Health Alterations 1 prepares the learner to provide and evaluate care for patients across the lifespan with alterations in cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine and hematologic systems as well as patients with fluid/electrolyte and acid-base imbalance, and alterations in comfort. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Registered Nursing program (10-543-1). RN students complete NRSAD-105, NRSAD-106, NRSAD-107 and NRSAD-108. LPN to ADN Progression students complete NRSAD-191 and must be admitted to the LPN to ADN Progression program (10-543-1.22.P). NRSAD-110 Credits: 2 Mental Health and Community Concepts This course will cover topics related to the delivery of community and mental healthcare. Specific health needs of individuals, families and groups will be addressed across the lifespan. Attention will be given to diverse and at-risk populations. Mental health concepts will concentrate on adaptive/maladaptive behaviors and specific mental health disorders. Community resources will be examined in relation to specific types of support offered to racial, ethnic, economically diverse individuals and groups. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Registered Nursing program (10-543-1) or the LPN to ADN Progression program (10-543

NRSAD-102

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 Registered Nursing program (10-543-1) or the LPN to ADN Progression program (10-543-1.22.P). NRSAD-103 pharmacology, including drug classifications and their effects on the body. Emphasis is on the use of the components of the nursing process when administering medications. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Registered Nursing program (10-543-1) or the LPN to ADN Progression program (10-543-1.22.P). NRSAD-104 Credits: 2 Nursing: Introduction to Clinical Practice This introductory clinical course emphasizes basic nursing skills and application of the nursing process in meeting the needs of diverse clients across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on performing basic nursing skills, the formation of nurse-client relationships, communication, data collection, documentation, and medication administration. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Registered Nursing program (10-543-1) or the LPN to ADN Progression program (10-543 1.22.P). Completion of or currently enrolled in NRSAD-101, NRSAD-102 and NRSAD-103. NRSAD-105 Credits: 3 Nursing Health Alterations This course elaborates upon the basic concepts of health and illness as presented in Nursing Fundamentals. It applies theories of nursing in the care of patients through the lifespan, utilizing problem-solving and critical thinking. This course will provide an opportunity to study conditions affecting different body systems and apply evidence-based nursing interventions. It will also introduce concepts of leadership and management. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Registered Nursing program (10-543-1) or the LPN to ADN Progression program (10-543 1.22.P). Complete NRSAD-101, NRSAD-102, NRSAD-103 and NRSAD-104. NRSAD-106 Credits: 3 Nursing Health Promotion This course focuses on topics related to health promotion for individuals and families throughout the lifespan. We will cover nursing care of the developing family, which includes reproductive issues, pregnancy, labor and delivery, post-partum, the newborn, and the child. Recognizing the spectrum of healthy families, we will discern patterns associated with adaptive and maladaptive behaviors applying mental health principles. An emphasis Credits: 2 Nursing Pharmacology This course introduces the principles of

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