Associate of Science in Nursing (Generic) (513801)  Degree

3.00 Credit Hours This course is designed to provide tools to assist students to acquire skills necessary to achieve academic and professional success in their chosen occupational/ technical program of study. Topics include: Getting off to a Good Start, Learning and Personality Styles, Time and Money Management, Study and Test Taking Skills, Stress Management and Wellness, Communications Skills, Career Exploration, Research Skills, College Campus Knowledge, Memory & Reading Skills, Presentation & Interview Skills, and Group Skills. Effective Fall 2016, students who already have an Associate Degree or higher will be given exemption credit for the COLL 1500 course.

3.00 Credits Generic Option – Thomasville – Fall Admit Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, ENGL 1101, MATH 1111, Program Admission Pre/Co-requisite(s): BIOL 2117, BIOL 2117L, RNSG 1931, RNSG 1920 Bridge Option – Thomasville – Spring Admit Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, COMP 1000, ENGL 1101, BIOL 2117, BIOL 2117L, MATH 1111, PSYC 1101, a Humanities and General Education Elective, Program Admission Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1931, RNSG 1960 Generic Option – Thomasville /Tifton – Spring Admit Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, ENGL 1101, MATH 1111, Program Admission Pre/Co-requisite(s): BIOL 2117, BIOL 2117L, RNSG 1931, RNSG 1920 Bridge Option – Moultrie – Fall Admit Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, BIO 2117, BIO 2117L, ENGL 1101, COMP 1000, MATH 1111, PSYC 1101, a Humanities and Genera Education Elective, Program Admission Pre/Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1931, RNSG 1960 This course is a study of the role of the associate degree nurse and the application of basic skills related to health history collection and physical assessment of all body systems. The course includes the consideration of nutritional, bio/psycholosocial, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs, and transitional changes related to variations in health status of the client. The establishment and maintenance of a therapeutic nurse/client relationship is emphasized. Critical thinking skills are developed through activities and exercises presented in the classroom, skills lab, and computer laboratory that focus on student application of the nursing process, data collection via physical assessment, and the development of a plan of care. Guided learning experiences in the skills and computer laboratories assist the student to make a learning transition. The transition occurs as the student moves from existing skills to more advanced nursing skills. Guidance is provided to the student as the basics of data collection, health history interviewing techniques, and knowledge required to assess each body system is learned. The student applies the standards of practice in adhering to legal and ethical standards related to basic assessment of diverse clients.

6.00 Credits Generic Option – Thomasville – Fall Admit Pre-requisite(s): RNSG 1911, RNSG 1920, RNSG 1931, RNSG 1940, RNSG 1950, RNSG 2910, RNSG 2920, RNSG 2930 Generic Option – Thomasville/Tifton – Spring Admit Pre-requisite(s): RNSG 1911, RNSG 1920, RNSG 1931, RNSG 1940, RNSG 1950, RNSG 2910, RNSG 2920, RNSG 2930 Bridge Option – Thomasville – Spring Admit Pre-requisite(s): RNSG 1911, RNSG 1931, RNSG 1960, RNSG 2910, RNSG 2930 Co-requisite(s): RNSG 2920 Bridge Option – Moultrie – Fall Admit Pre-requisite(s): RNSG 1911, RNSG 1931, RNSG 1960, RNSG 2910, RNSG 2920, RNSG 2930 NOTE: Students enrolled in this course are required to complete the capstone level occupational work ethics course during the same term. In this capstone course, students will be challenged to synthesize and incorporate knowledge of the nursing profession, and the roles and responsibilities related to associate degree nursing care into practice. The student is expected to apply knowledge accumulated throughout the associate degree nursing program in the care of diverse groups of clients in the practice setting. Information gained from a historical perspective along with current trends and issues in nursing will be incorporated throughout the course. Emphasis will be placed on assisting the student to make the transition from student to graduate nurse through virtual hospital, preceptorship experiences, and leadership opportunities. These reality -based practice experiences will provide the student with opportunities to provide and manage care while serving in the role of team member and team leader. Students will provide care to clients experiencing complex, acute, and emergency variations in health status related to the pathophysiological changes occurring with burns, organ failure, organ transplants, end-of-life issues, and disaster situations. The student will demonstrate critical thinking skills; utilize the principles of delegation; and exhibit communication and collaboration techniques in the management of a client caseload.

6.00 Credits Generic Option – Thomasville – Fall Admit Pre-requisite(s): RNSG 1911, RNSG 1920, RNSG 1931, RNSG 1940, RNSG 1950, RNSG 2910 Co-requisite(s): RNSG 2920 Spring Option – Thomasville/Tifton – Spring Admit Pre-requisite(s): RNSG 1911, RNSG 1920, RNSG 1931, RNSG 1940, RNSG 1950 Co-requisite(s): RNSG 2910, RNSG 2920 Bridge Option – Thomasville – Spring Admit Pre-requisite(s): RNSG 1911, RNSG 1931, RNSG 1960 Co-requisite(s): RNSG 2910 Bridge Option – Moultrie – Fall Admit Pre-requisite(s): RNSG 1911, RNSG 1931, RNSG 1960 Co-requisite(s): RNSG 2910, RNSG 2920 This second adult health course focuses on the care of clients with critical care/ acute/chronic/complex needs and problems related to health transitions in cardiac, renal, gastrointestinal, neurological, endocrine, and immunological systems. Emphasis in this course is placed on the refinement of assessment; care planning; critical thinking and decision making; communication; and nursing skills of the associate degree nursing student.

4.00 Credits Generic Option – Thomasville – Fall Admit Pre-requisite(s): RNSG 1911, RNSG 1920, RNSG 1931, RNSG 1940, RNSG 1950, RNSG 2910 Co-requisite(s): RNSG 2930 Generic Option – Thomasville/Tifton – Spring Admit Pre-requisite(s): RNSG 1911, RNSG 1920, RNSG 1931, RNSG 1940, RNSG 1950 Co-requisite(s): RNSG 2910, RNSG 2930 Bridge Option – Thomasville – Spring Admit Pre-requisite(s): RNSG 1911, RNSG 1931, RNSG 1960, RNSG 2910 Co-requisite(s): RNSG 2941 Bridge Option – Moultrie – Fall Admit Pre-requisite(s): RNSG 1911, RNSG 1931, RNSG 1960 Co-requisite(s): RNSG 2910, RNSG 2930 This course is designed to prepare associate degree nursing students to provide nursing care to children and families during periods of transitions in health. Students will be challenged to integrate prior and new knowledge as well as information related to socioeconomic status, spiritual beliefs, psychological and physiological needs in the care of children within the context of the family. Reflection upon the legal and ethical issues affecting the family and collaboration with the child/family and other health team members in a variety of community settings will be expected.

4.00 Credits Generic Option – Thomasville – Fall Admit Pre-requisite(s): RNSG 1911, RNSG 1920, RNSG 1931 Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1940, RNSG 1950 Generic Option – Thomasville/Tifton – Spring Admit Pre-requisite(s): RNSG 1911, RNSG 1920, RNSG 1931, RNSG 1940, RNSG 1950 Co-requisite(s): RNSG 2920, RNSG 2930 Bridge Option – Thomasville – Spring Admit Pre-requisite(s): RNSG 1911, RNSG 1931, RNSG 1960 Co-requisite(s): RNSG 2930 Bridge Option – Moultrie – Fall Admit Pre-requisite(s): RNSG 1911, RNSG 1931, RNSG 1960 Co-requisite(s): RNSG 2920, RNSG 2930 This course is designed to prepare associate degree nursing students to provide nursing care to a variety of clients experiencing transitions of health status related to conception, birth, and womenÆs health. Students will be challenged to integrate prior and new knowledge using therapeutic communication, critical thinking and decision making to plan and provide nursing care for women and newborns. Incorporation of the dynamic interplay of culture, socioeconomic status, spiritual beliefs as well as psychological and physiological needs in the care of the individual within the context of the family unit will be expected. Reflection upon the legal and ethical issues affecting the family and collaboration with the family and other health team members in a variety of community settings will be part of the learning experience.

5.00 Credits Generic Option – Thomasville – Fall Admit Pre-requisite(s): RNSG 1911, RNSG 1920, RNSG 1931 Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1940, RNSG 2910 Generic Option – Thomasville/Tifton – Spring Admit Pre-requisite(s): RNSG 1911, RNSG 1920, RNSG 1931 Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1940 This course is a study of nursing care of mental health clients throughout the lifespan. Application of the concepts of caring and transitions related to mental growth and health is introduced. The course focuses on provisions of care and the role of the associate degree nurse as a communicator to promote health and support individual wellness behaviors. The application of the roles of the nurse to meet the needs of clients experiencing variations of health status related to mental growth and health are introduced. Content related to various treatment modalities, nutrition, pharmacology, and cultural diversity is incorporated throughout the course. Legal and ethical factors related to mental health care are also included.

6.00 Credits Generic Option – Thomasville – Fall Admit Pre-requisite(s): RNSG 1911, RNSG 1920, RNSG 1931 Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1950, RNSG 2910 Generic Option – Thomasville/Tifton – Spring Admit Pre-requisite(s): RNSG 1911, RNSG 1920, RNSG 1931 Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1950 This first adult health course is designed to prepare associate degree nursing students to provide nursing care utilizing concepts and skills introduced in the foundational course (NUR 1920). Nursing care that promotes healthy transitions for clients experiencing variations of health status related to gastrointestinal, respira¼tory, musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and psychosocial functions is included. Special consideration is given to the care of the elderly and clients during the operative period. Critical thinking skills are utilized to meet the bio/psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs of the client. Emphasis is placed on the application of the roles of associate degree nursing practice.

3.00 Credits Generic Option – Thomasville – Fall Admit Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, ENGL 1101, MATH 1111, Program Admission Pre/Co-requisite(s): BIOL 2117, BIOL 2117L, RNSG 1911, RNSG 1920 Bridge Option – Thomasville – Spring Admit Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, COMP 1000, ENGL 1101, BIOL 2117, BIOL 2117L MATH 1111, PSYC 1101, a Humanities and General Education Elective, Program Admission Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1911, RNSG 1960 Generic Option – Thomasville/Tifton – Spring Admit Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, ENGL 1101, MATH 1111, Program Admission Pre/Co-requisite(s): BIOL 2117, BIOL 2117L, RNSG 1911, RNSG 1920 Bridge Option – Moultrie – Fall Admit Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, COMP 1000, ENGL 1101, BIOL 2117, BIOL 2117L MATH 1111, PSYC 1101, a Humanities and General Education Elective, Program Admission Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1911, RNSG 1960 This course is a study of the concepts that promote the administration of medica¼tion with concern for safety and precision. Incorporated into this course are major principles of applied mathematics including fractions, decimals, conversions between the various systems of weights and measures, and the use of ratio and proportion. The associate degree nursing student utilizes these concepts to solve dosage calculations that are frequently seen in a variety of health care settings. Foundations of pharmacology, drug action at the physiologic level, and drug preparation and administration to diverse clients as they transition throughout the lifespan is included. The action, side effects, range of dosage, and the route of administration of commonly used medications will be discussed. The student will gain knowledge in the system of classification/prototypes of drugs according to body systems. Legal factors relating to medication administration are also empha¼sized. The course utilizes activities that stimulate critical thinking.

5.00 Credits Generic Option – Thomasville – Fall Admit Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, ENGL 1101, MATH 1111, Program Admission Pre/Co-requisite(s): BIOL 2117, BIOL 2117L, RNSG 1931, RNSG 1911 Generic Option – Thomasville/Tifton – Spring Admit Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, ENGL 1101, MATH 1111, Program Admission Pre/Co-requisite(s): BIOL 2117, BIOL 2117L, RNSG 1931, RNSG 1911 This course is designed to facilitate the acquisition of foundational concepts, knowledge, and essential psychomotor skills related to providing nursing care to a variety of clients experiencing transitions of health status. The following concepts are introduced and integrated throughout subsequent courses: well¼ness and health promotion; caring; communication and collaboration; ethical and legal implications; cultural diversity; the teaching/learning process; notification; pharmacology; life transitions; the nursing process and critical thinking; and roles of the associate degree nurse.

3.00 Credits Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer and digital terminology, and usage, operating systems, Internet and digital communication, word processing applications, spreadsheet applications, database applications, and presentation applications.

1.00 Credit Pre-requisite(s): (BIOL 2113 and BIOL 2113L) OR (BIOL 1111 and BIOL 1111L) Pre/Co-Requisite(s): BIOL 2117

3.00 Credits Pre-requisite(s): (BIOL 2113 and BIOL 2113L) OR (BIOL 1111 and BIOL 1111L) Pre/Co-Requisite(s): BIOL 2117L Provides students with a foundation in basic microbiology with emphasis on infectious disease. Topics include microbial diversity, microbial cell biology, microbial genetics, interactions and impact of microorganisms and humans, and microorganisms and human disease.

1.00 Credit Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 2113 and BIOL 2113L Pre/Co-Requisite(s): BIOL 2114

3.00 Credits Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L Pre/Co-Requisite(s): BIOL 2114L Continues the study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics include the endocrine system, cardiovascular system, blood and lymphatic system, immune system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system,and reproductive system.

1.00 Credit Pre/Co-requisite(s): BIOL 2113

3.00 Credits Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission Pre/Co-requisite(s): BIOL 2113L, ENGL 1101 Introduces the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Emphasis is placed on the development of a systemic perspective of anatomical structures and physiological processes. Topics include body organization, cell structure and functions, tissue classifications, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous and sensory systems.