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Course Descriptions
NRS233 Pathophysiological Processes II
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This sequel to Pathophysiological Process I continues to
explore pathophysiological processes that contribute to
disease states across the lifespan and human responses
to those processes. Students will learn to make selected
clinical decisions regarding using current, reliable
sources of pathophysiology information, selecting and
interpreting focused assessments based on knowledge
of pathophysiological proacess, teaching persons from
diverse populations regarding pathophysiological
processes, and communicating with other health
professionals regarding pathophysiological processes.
The course addresses additional pathophysiological
processes not contained in Pathophysiological Process I.
Prerequisite: NRS111, NRS230, NRS232 with a “C”
or better.
Concurrent: NRS112 and NRS231.
NUR9411 Perioperative Nursing
4 credits (3 lec 3 lec-lab hrs/wk)
This introductory course is designed for the registered
nurse who has had no previous experience in
operating room nursing. Course content includes
knowledge and skills required to care for patients
having surgical intervention. Emphasis will be
on those skills required to prepare the nurse for
beginning-level independent practice. Students, through
direct classroom instruction and lecture/lab work in an
operating room suite, will gain the knowledge and skills
required to provide care to patients during the
preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative period.
NUR9412 Perioperative Nursing Clinical Practicum
6 credits (18 lab hrs/wk)
This course is designed as a vehicle to put into practice
the knowledge and skills learned in Perioperative
Nursing, NUR9411. Students will complete a minimum of
two 8-hour practicum shifts per week in an operating
room. Emphasis will be placed on performing those
functions directly related to scrubbing and circulating for
selected surgical procedures.
Prerequisite: NUR9411.
NUR9413 Basic Critical Care Nursing
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This introductory course is designed for practicing
registered nurses to increase their knowledge of
physiology and application of this knowledge with critical
thinking skills to care approaches for the more acute
critical patient. Its purpose is to provide information on
body-system specific pathophysiology for advanced
nursing management. Students will be introduced to
specific skills pertinent to care of critical patients, with an
emphasis on skills needed in Intensive Care Units (ICU),
Intermediate Care Units (IMCU), Post Anesthesia Care
Units (PACU), and Emergency Departments (ED).
NUR201 Nursing Science and Practice III
9 credits (5 lec, 12 lab hrs/wk)
Builds on concepts learned in NUR101, 102, and 103.
The student will learn to care for clients experiencing
acute alterations in functional health patterns related to
orthopedics, the renal system, cancer, the pediatric client
and family, and the geriatric client and family. Students
will complete this course with the LPN Capstone,
the beginning of their professional status as a
licensed practitioner.
Prerequisites: NUR103 with a “C” or better, or
admission into NUR201 through advanced placement
as an LPN, and BI231, BI232, and BI233 with a “C”
or better.
NUR202 Nursing Science and Practice IV
9 credits (5 lec, 12 lab hrs/wk)
Builds on concepts and skills learned in NUR101, 102,
103, and 201. The student has studied basic nursing
skills and the issues surrounding chronic and acute
illness. The student will explore these concepts as
applied to patients experiencing acute alterations in fluid
and electrolyte balance, the hemapoetic system, the liver,
skin and tissue integrity following a major burn, and the
endocrine system. The student will learn about caring for
the high-risk childbearing family, and the acutely mentally
ill patient, and will be introduced to basic concepts in
Community Health Nursing and how they are applied to
his/her practice in clinical nursing.
Prerequisite: NUR201 with a “C” or better.
NUR203 Nursing Science and Practice V
10 credits (5 lec, 15 lab hrs/wk)
Introduces students to theoretical and practical
applications related to the care of clients requiring high
acuity nursing care. Primary focus is on critical thinking,
decision-making, and client care management.
Students learn how to apply patient/client care in a
variety of health care management settings. Concepts
such as managed care, case management, and
delegation are covered.
Prerequisite: NUR202 with a “C” or better.
NUR546 Basic Nursing Assistant
8 credits (52 lec, 101 lab hrs/total)
This course prepares a Basic Nursing Assistant to be
eligible for certification as outlined by the Oregon State
Board of Nursing. The student is prepared to care for
clients in a variety of settings including long-term care,
intermediate care, home health, hospice care, acute
care, foster care, and assisted living situations.
Prerequisites: CPR Certification: Heartsaver from the
American Heart Association or Adult CPR from the
American Red Cross; Pre-application testing, health
assessment, immunization status.
Southwestern Oregon Community College 2006-07 Catalog www.socc.edu Course Descriptions 193