Course Outline
1st Trimester
Class Hours | ||
1. |
Personal and Vocational Concepts | 63 |
2. |
Anatomy and Physiology | 99 |
3. |
Fundamentals of Nursing | 150 |
4. |
Human Growth and Development | 39 |
5. |
Administration of Medications | 90 |
6. |
Intravenous Therapy |
39 |
|
Total |
480 |
Classroom hours for 1st trimester are 8:00am – 2:30pm Monday thru Friday.
2nd Trimester
Class Hours | Clinical Hours | Total Hours | ||
7. |
Geriatric Nursing | 70 | 80 | 150 |
8. |
Medical-Surgical Nursing I |
112 | 144 | 256 |
9. |
Behavioral Health |
42 | 32 | 74 |
Total |
224 |
256 |
480 |
3rd Trimester
Class Hours | Clinical Hours | Total Hours | ||
10. |
Medical-Surgical Nursing II | 119 | 160 | 279 |
11. |
Maternal & Newborn Nursing |
39 | 32 | 71 |
12. |
Nursing of Children |
39 | 32 | 71 |
13. |
Nursing Leadership |
59 | 0 | 59 |
Total |
256 |
224 |
480
|
Classroom hours for 2nd and 3rd trimesters are 8:00am – 3:30pm. In the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, clinicals are generally scheduled for 7:00am – 3:30pm. However, this may vary dependent upon the clinical site and course. Friday classes are scheduled as needed.
IV Therapy principles are integrated. Upon program completion, the graduate is qualified to become IV certified upon licensure.
Tentative schedules will be posted in advance so that students can plan ahead to meet their other obligations. Reserve Fridays for on-campus study in the second and third trimester.
NOTE: Changes in the syllabus may be made by the instructor and will be communicated in class.