MATC 2025-26 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

1.22.P). RN students complete NRSAD-105, NRSAD-106, NRSAD-107 and NRSAD-108. LPN to ADN Progression students complete NRSAD-191. 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 program (10-543-1) or the LPN to ADN Progression program (10-543 1.22.P). 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): Must be admitted to the Registered Nursing program (10-154-1) and take NRSAD-105, NRSAD-106, NRSAD-107 and NRSAD-108. Or must be admitted to the LPN to ADN Progression program (10-543-1.22.P) and have taken NRSAD-109, NRSAD-110 and NRSAD-191. NRSAD-113 Credits: 3 Nursing Complex Health Alterations 2 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, and reproductive systems, and shock, burns and trauma. The learner will also focus on management of care for patients with high-risk perinatal conditions and high-risk newborns. 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-109, NRSAD-110, NRSAD-111 and NRSAD-112. NRSAD-114 Credits: 2 Nursing Management and Professional 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): 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-109, NRSAD-110, NRSAD-111 and NRSAD-112. 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 program (10-543-1) or the LPN to ADN Progression program (10-543 1.22.P). 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 and delegation, and works collaboratively with others to achieve client and organizational outcomes. Continued professional development is fostered. Prerequisite(s): 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-113, NRSAD-114 and NRSAD-115. 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 mathematical calculations 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 LPN to ADN Progression program (10-543-1.22.P). NRSNA – Nursing Assistant (Department 543) NRSNA-300 Credits: 2 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 program (30-543-1). 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 program (31-543-1). NRSPN-303 Credits: 2 Nursing Pharmacology This course introduces the principles of 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. NRSPN-304 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): Completion of or currently enrolled in NRSPN-301, NRSPN-302 and NRSPN-303. NRSPN-304 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 Practical Nursing program (31-543-1). NRSPN-305 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 Practical Nursing program (31-543-1). Complete NRSPN-301, NRSPN-302, NRSPN-303 and NRSPN-304.

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