KCTCS Henderson Community College Associate Degree Nursing Pathway
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Semester 1
NSG 101 - Nursing Practice I - 9 Credits
Description:
Focuses on nursing practice within the context of the contemporary health care delivery system by introducing the nursing process and basic nursing concepts as a framework for organizing care delivery. Emphasizes foundational knowledge of nursing practice, skills acquisition, and the basic care of diverse patient populations. Introduces the four competencies of nursing practice including human flourishing, nursing judgment, professional identity, and spirit of inquiry and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN).
Lecture: 5 credits (75 contact hours). Lab/Clinical: 4 credits (180 contact hours).
Pre-requisite: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing program, (BIO 137 and Quantitative Reasoning Course at AA/AS level) with a grade of "C" or better, PSY 110, and 75 hour nursing assistant course or its equivalent.
Pre- or co-requisite: BIO 139 with a grade of "C" or better.
Semester 2
NSG 212 - Behavioral Health Nursing - 3 Credits
Description:
Focuses on the application of the core components of nursing practice to adult patients experiencing actual or potential alterations in mental health. Strengthens the four competencies of nursing practice including human flourishing, nursing judgment, professional identity, and spirit of inquiry and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN).
Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Lab/Clinical: 1 credit (45 contact hours).
Pre-requisite: NSG 101 and BIO 139 with a grade of "C" or higher.
Pre- or co-requisite: NSG 219 with a grade of "C" or higher, and ENG 101.
NSG 219 – Medical Surgical Nursing I - 7 Credits
Description:
Focuses on the application of the core components of nursing practice to adult patients experiencing actual or potential alterations in health. Strengthens the four competencies of nursing practice including human flourishing, nursing judgment, professional identity, and spirit of inquiry and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN). Emphasizes the concepts of nutrition, metabolism, endocrine, elimination, and integumentary.
Lecture: 4 credits (60 contact hours). Clinical/Lab: 3 credits (135 contact hours).
Pre-requisite: NSG 101 and BIO 139 with a grade of "C" or better.
Pre- or co-requisite: NSG 212 with a grade of "C" or better and ENG 101.
Semester 3
NSG 211 - Maternal Newborn Nursing - 3 Credits
Description:
Focuses on the application of the core components of nursing practice to the care of childbearing families. Illustrates the four competencies of nursing practice including human flourishing, nursing judgment, professional identity, and spirit of inquiry and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN).
Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Lab/Clinical: 1 credit (45 contact hours).
Pre-requisite: (NSG 219 and NSG 212) with a grade of "C" or higher, and ENG 101.
Pre- or co-requisite: NSG 229 and BIO 225 with a grade of "C" or higher.
NSG 229 – Medical Surgical Nursing II - 7 Credits
Description:
Focuses on the application of the core components of nursing practice to adult patients experiencing actual or the potential for alterations in health. Illustrates the four competencies of nursing practice including human flourishing, nursing judgment, professional identity, and spirit of inquiry and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN). Emphasizes the concepts of oxygenation, circulation, perfusion, and activity/exercise
Lecture: 4 credits (60 contact hours). Clinical/Lab: 3 credits (135 contact hours).
Pre-requisite: NSG 219 and NSG 212 with a grade of "C" or higher and ENG 101.
Pre- or co-requisite: NSG 211 and BIO 225 with a grade of "C" or higher.
Semester 4
NSG 213 - Pediatric Nursing - 3 Credits
Description:
Focuses on the application of the core components of nursing practice to the care of the child and family. Validates the four competencies of nursing practice including human flourishing, nursing judgment, professional identity, and spirit of inquiry and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN). (Unsuccessful completion of NSG 213 will require mandatory withdrawal from NSG 239; 201 KAR 20:320)
Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Lab/Clinical: 1 credit (45 contact hours).
Pre-requisite: NSG 229 and NSG 211 and BIO 225 with a grade of "C"or better.
Co-requisite: NSG 229 and NSG 211 and BIO 225 with a grade of "C" or better.
Pre- or co-requisite: Heritage/Humanities.
NSG 239 – Medical Surgical Nursing III - 6 Credits
Description:
Focuses on the application of the core components of nursing practice to adult patients experiencing actual or the potential for alterations in health. Validates the four competencies of nursing practice including human flourishing, nursing judgment, professional identity, and spirit of inquiry and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN). Emphasizes the concepts of: neurological, eyes/ears, immune/cancer, multiple systems organ failure, and disaster planning. Role transition is addressed and emphasizes leadership, management of care, skill development and professionalism. NSG 239 is the capstone course and must be successfully completed in the final semester of the associate degree nursing program enrollment. (201 KAR 20: 320).
Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Lab/Clinical: 3 credits (135 contact hours).
Pre-requisite: NSG 229 and NSG 211 and BIO 225 with a grade of "C" or better.
Pre- or co-requisite: NSG 213 with grade of "C" or better and Heritage/Humanities.
