2011 - 2012 Student Calendar - Helena College of Technology

Nursing ProgramsAssociate Degree Leading To Registered NursingThe Associate degree program prepares graduates to function as members and leaders of health care teams in varioushealth care environments. The curriculum focuses on preparation for employment. Some of the course work is transferable.Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for the NCLEX-RN licensure examination from the Montana State Board ofNursing. After passing the examination, the graduate becomes a Registered Nurse, RN.Entry into the ASRN program is by application-only in the spring for fall semester. Applications are available throughthe nursing department. The application process includes a LPN STEP pre-entrance exam and a physical examination.Applications are good for current year only; current applications are available through the nursing department. Theapplication process requires that a student have a current, unencumbered LPN licensure (from any state) and/or is a graduateof the statewide curriculum PN program, and has successfully completed the following coursework with a “C” or better:• BIOH201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I.........................................................................3• BIOH202 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab..................................................................1• BIOH211 Human Anatomy and Physiology II........................................................................3• BIOH212 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab................................................................1• WRIT101 College Writing I ........................................................................................................3• CHYM121 Introduction to General Chemistry .......................................................................3• CHYM122 Introduction to General Chemisty Lab ................................................................1• M121 College Algebra ................................................................................................................3• NUTR221 Basic Human Nutrition ...................................................................................2 or 3• PSYX100 Introduction to Psychology ......................................................................................3• NRSG100 Introduction to Nursing ...................................................................................1 or 2Faculty: Candace Pescosolido, MSN; Karmen Williams, MSN; Sheri Marchand-Smith, MSN; Chris Keener, MSN, FNP-CProgram Director: Sandy Sacry, MSNAdministrative Assistant: Samantha CooleyLength of Program: Associate Degree Leading to Registered Nursing: 27 credits, 2 SemestersAdmission is by application only. Please check with the nursing department for current application information.Students- Please note! Weekly schedule includes labs, clinicals and simulations that cannot be reflected on the coursecatalog schedule. Students should plan for 30-40 hours per week. The nursing department will supply students with aschedule once admission is determined.First SemesterCourseNumber Course Title Credits NRSG250 LPN to RN Transition........................................................................................................................3 NRSG252 Complex Care Needs of Maternal/Child Client............................................................................3 NRSG254 Complex Care Needs of Mental Health Client..............................................................................2 NRSG256 Pathophysiology.................................................................................................................................3 SOCI101 Introduction to Sociology.................................................................................................................3Total Credits.....................................................................................................................................14Second Semester BIOM250 Microbiology for Health Sciences....................................................................................................3 BIOM251 Microbiology for Health Sciences Lab............................................................................................1 NRSG262 Complex Care Needs - Adult Client...............................................................................................4 NRSG265 Advanced Clinical Skills...................................................................................................................1 NRSG266 Managed Client Care.........................................................................................................................4Total Credits.....................................................................................................................................13 (27)UM-Helena College of Technology 2011 - 2012 Academic Catalog 67