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  • NSG 255: Advanced Medical Surgical Care: Aging Adult

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course emphasizes the role of the nurse in providing and managing complex care for the individual with alterations in basic human physiological needs of activity, rest, safety and security. The course focus is on the aging adult with common multiple chronic health problems. Campus laboratory provides the opportunity to develop and practice skills in providing nursing care for this vulnerable population. Clinical laboratory experiences are provided in a variety of settings including acute care, long-term care and community. Prerequisite(s): All Level I ADN nursing and support courses. Corequisite(s): Level II ADN nursing and support courses in assigned sequence semester.
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  • NSG 260: Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Care of the Chronically Ill

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course emphasizes the utilization of the nursing process in the care of adults with alterations in basic human needs. This course focuses on common health problems related to immunity, hypersensitivities, blood disorders, genetics, and cancer using evidence based research and practices. Campus laboratory will provide the opportunity to practice psychomotor and critical thinking skills related to patient care and symptom management. The opportunity to develop and practice selected skills is provided in the acute care and home health/hospice clinical settings. Prerequisite(s): All Level I ADN nursing and support courses. Corequisite(s): Level II ADN nursing and support courses in assigned sequence semester.
    ShareNSG 260 - Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Care of the Chronically Ill

  • NSG 270: Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Care of the Acutely Ill

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    Emphasizes the utilization of the nursing process in the care of individuals with alterations in basic human needs by focusing on the acutely ill adult with complex common health problems. The campus laboratory provides the student with the opportunity to develop an understanding of basic critical care assessment and interventional techniques and to practice basic critical care skills such as rhythm analysis, cardiac monitoring, electrical interventions, hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, airway maintenance, and blood gas analysis. Clinical laboratory experience in area acute care facilities allows the student to apply critical care concepts and skills in critical care emergency department settings. Prerequisite(s): Level I ADN nursing and support courses. Corequisite(s): Level II nursing and support courses.
    ShareNSG 270 - Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Care of the Acutely Ill

  • NSG 280: Manager Of Nursing Care

    4.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course focuses on the role of the professional nurse as a manager of care. It emphasizes management and leadership principles and skills necessary to become competent in directing care for a group of individuals and their families in a variety of settings. Campus laboratory provides the opportunity to practice time management strategies, stress reduction techniques, assertive communication skills, conflict management tactics and critical thinking skills. Clinical laboratory experiences in a variety of settings offer the opportunity to apply critical thinking, management, and leadership principles and skills. Prerequisite(s): Level I nursing and support courses, Level II ADN courses. Corequisite(s): Level II support courses
    ShareNSG 280 - Manager Of Nursing Care

  • OFA 110: Keyboarding II

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    Stresses increased speed, accuracy, and production skills on special applications of letters, reports and tables using microcomputers. Prerequisite: OFA 109
    ShareOFA 110 - Keyboarding II

  • OFT 100: Basic Keyboarding

    1.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course instructs students on the basics of touch typing using a microcomputer. Emphasis is placed on correct posture and finger positions. The basic keyboard, including numbers and symbols, is the focus of this one-credit course.
    ShareOFT 100 - Basic Keyboarding

  • OFT 102: Acrobat Essentials

    1.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    An introduction to converting documents to PDF format, setting navigation for PDFs, setting security options, creating bookmarks, and adding hyperlinks and interactivity to documents using the standard for cross-platform file sharing with-out sacrificing the original design. Macintosh/ Windows and Work skills recommended.
    ShareOFT 102 - Acrobat Essentials

  • OFT 110: Document Processing I

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    Students will create and edit office correspondence such as business letters, interoffice memorandums, business reports, and tabulated columnar material by using Microsoft Word. Emphasis is placed on keyboarding speed, accuracy, and document formatting using keyboarding software. Prerequisite(s): OFT 100 or Satisfactory Skills Test
    ShareOFT 110 - Document Processing I

  • OFT 140: Office Procedures

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course is designed to provide a foundation in the skills required by the office professional. The course explores the work environment, the use of technology in the modern office, and performing as part of the administrative team. Office communications and writing skills will be emphasized.
    ShareOFT 140 - Office Procedures

  • OFT 185: PowerPoint

    1.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course focuses on Microsoft PowerPoint as a professional tool for the development of visual presentations. Topics include creating slideshows, visual elements, formats, printing, importing and delivering effective presentations. File management, editing and Web-based presentations are also covered. Successful completion of this course enables the student to sit for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exam.
    ShareOFT 185 - PowerPoint
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