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  • MSHT 105: Electrocardiography

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    A beginning course for those desiring to learn the fundamentals of operating an EKG machine. Topics include anatomy and physiology of the human heart; cardiac conduction system; placement of a 12-lead EKG; errors and artifacts; recognition of abnormalities; critical thinking; safety; and infection control. (3-0-3)
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  • MSHT 107: Introduction to Medical Laboratory

    5.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This introductory course combines phlebotomy skills with a performance of basic medical laboratory tests while emphasizing quality assurance and patient well-being. In addition, students learn laboratory safety, infection control, ethics, basic instrumentation and the collection, transportation and processing of a variety of specimens. Upon successful completion of this course and MSHT103, Clinical Phlebotomy, the student will be eligible to sit for the National ASCP Registry Exam for Phlebotomists. (3-4-5)
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  • MUSI 101: Introduction to Music

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    The student approaches the perception of thought and idea through a study of musical forms. Introduction to general musical terminology is supplementary. (3-0-3)
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  • NURS 110: Nursing Foundations

    9.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course introduces the beginning nursing student to the profession of nursing and the role of the nurse in the health care delivery system. An emphasis is placed on the development of the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to meet basic care and comfort and physiological needs of adults and older adults. Students begin to develop clinical judgment with an emphasis on nursing assessment and data collection. Clinical experiences will be provided in a variety of health care settings to provide the student with an opportunity to care for adult and older adult patients. (6-9-9) Prerequisite:    Admission to the ADN Program Corequisite:    BIOL 201
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  • NURS 120: Acute & Chronic Illness

    9.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course builds on the knowledge gained in the foundations course. Content related to the assessmsent and management of acute and chronic medical-surgical conditions is presented. Students are introduced to intravenous therapy and associated nursing responsibilities. An emphasis is placed on building clinical judgment by analyzing data, identifying actual and potential patient problems, and planning evidence-based patient care. Clinical experiences will be provided in the acute care setting. Observations in selected specialty areas will increase the student's understanding of the nurse's role in health-care delivery. (6-9-9) Prerequisite:    BIOL 201 (Grade of C or Higher) and NURS 110 (Grade of C or Higher). Completion of ATI Remediation for NURS 110. Corequisite:    BIOL 202
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  • NURS 180: Concepts of Professional Nursing

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course provides practical nurses with a review of concepts required for professional nursing practice. The course will involve assessment of knowledge deficits and application of the knowledge, skills and understanding of critical concepts required for entry into the Practical Nursing to Associate Degree Nursing program. NCLEX principles will be applied. (3-0-3) Prerequisite:    Unencumbered Practical Nursing License
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  • NURS 210: Mental & Community Health

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course provides an overview of the role of the professional nurse in the context of community based care settings. The first part of the course focuses on the promotion of mental health and wellness and care of the individual experiencing mental illness. The second part of the course focuses on the concept of community health nursing as the nursing of aggregates. The course attempts to raise awareness regarding vulnerable populations and social injustices that exist and how these may prevent the realization of health as a right for all. The course addresses the application of clinical judgment to individuals in mental health settings and aggregates in the community. Students will be provided the opportunity to participate in a service-learning and observational experiences in communityt-based settings to enhance their internalization of these nursing care concepts. (4-0-4) Prerequisite:    BIOL 201, BIOL 202, NURS 110, NURS 120, and PSYC 101 (All Grade of C or Higher). Completion of ATI remediation for NURS 120. Corequisite:    HSCI 202
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  • NURS 220: Acute & Complex Illness

    6.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course builds on the knowledge gained in first-year nursing courses and advances the student's understanding of assessment and management of acute and complex health alteractions. Concepts related to the care of patients experiencing emergent conditions and traumatic injuries are included. Clinical experiences will be provided in high acuity settings, such as telemetry/stepdown units, critical care units, and emergency departments. Observations in selected areas will allow the student to gain an understanding of the needs of patients with multiple and/or complex problems. (4-8-6) Prerequisite:    BIOL 201, BIOL 202, BIOL 215, NURS 110, NURS 120, NURS 210, HSCI 202, and PSYC 101 (All Grade of C or Higher) Corequisite:    PSYC 106
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  • NURS 230: Family-Centered Care

    6.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course introduces the student to concepts of nursing care for mothers, newborns, developing children, and families. Course content includes principles of growth, development, and health promotion as well as common pediatric health alterations and pregnancy complications. Discussion related to the diversity of families is included. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of health care settings. (4-8-6) Prerequisite:    BIOL 201, BIOL 202, BIOL 215, NURS 110, NURS 120, NURS 210, HSCI 202, and PSYC 101 (All Grade of C or Higher) Corequisite:    PSYC 106
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  • NURS 240: Professional Practice 1

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course introduces the student to leadership and management in professional nursing practice. An emphasis is placed on decision making and clinical judgment in caring for multiple patients, including prioritization and delegation of patient care. Issues related to health care delivery are discussed. Clinical experiences provide the student an opportunity to organize and manage care for a group of patients. (2-4-3) Prerequisite:    BIOL 201, BIOL 202, NURS 110, NURS 120, NURS 210, HSCI 202, and (NURS 220 or NURS 230) (All Grade of C or Higher)
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