(NURS) [updated March 7, 2008)
PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM PLUS AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM OPTION
At the College of Eastern Utah, nursing theory is correlated with knowledge from the biological, physical, and the behavioral sciences. Qualified nurse educators guide students in theory, laboratory practice, and clinical experiences that utilize acute care hospitals, extended care facilities, clinics, home and other health related environments. The program is accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 61 Broadway – 33rd Floor, New York, NY, 10006.
Students have two options in nursing education. Students can attend one year of classes to obtain a Certificate of Completion in Practical Nursing and enter the job market; or if they are interested and qualified, can obtain an Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing. Currently licensed LPN’s who desire to continue their nursing education can also apply for entrance in the Associate Degree program.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of either program may find career opportunities in a variety of health care settings in rural and urban Utah. Jobs are readily available in acute care, extended care, public health, and community health settings.
Admission Into Program
Admission into the nursing program is a separate process from admission to the college. Necessary forms to apply to the nursing program are available from the Nursing Department. Enrollment is limited and competitive. Selection is determined by a Nursing Admissions Committee, which evaluates work experience, references, awards, pre-requisites and support course completion, GPA, and entrance exam results. Candidates will be notified by mail of admission status. Applications for admission are not carried forward. A complete application packet must be submitted each year by the deadline specified. Applications are available from the Nursing Department as follows: Practical Nursing – January 1 and Associate Degree Nursing – January 15.
Prior to beginning clinical course work, students must provide documentation of certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation for health care providers, evidence of receiving the Hepatitis B vaccine series (second dose), evidence of immunity to chicken pox, measles, mumps and rubella, and documentation of a tuberculin sensitivity test within the last 12 months.
The number of support courses completed is taken into consideration during the admission process, therefore students are strongly encouraged to complete some or all of the support course requirements before seeking admission into the nursing program. A minimum grade of “C” is necessary in each prerequisite, support and nursing course. Courses must be completed in sequence when enrolled in the nursing program.
Computer literacy is very important to the successful completion of nursing. Completion of or successful challenge of computer literacy as outlined in the College of Eastern Utah policy and is strongly recommended prior to entering the LPN program.
PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM
The practical nursing program offers a three-semester curriculum that begins with the second summer session. Completion of this program qualifies the student to take the NCLEX Examination for Practical Nurse Licensure. Applications are available January 1 from the Nursing Department.
Requirements for Admission:
1. Fulfill requirements for admission to the College of Eastern Utah.
2. Submit a completed nursing admission application to the Nursing Department by February 28th.
3. Submit verification of high school graduation or GED requirements.
4. Pre-requisites:
High School Chemistry or equivalent
High School Biology or equivalent
English 1010
Ability to register for Math 1030
5. Successfully complete the nursing entrance examination.
6. Have personal characteristics conducive to working and relating with others.
7. Be able to provide for transportation to clinical sites.
8. Have mental and physical health, which would permit the applicant to safely and competently practice nursing.
9. All accepted students are required to submit results of a criminal background check prior to entering clinical classes.
FIRST-YEAR NURSING
First Summer Session
PSYH 1010 Introduction to Psychology 3
PSYH 1100 Human Development Across the Lifespan 3
Session Total 6
Second Summer Session
NURS 1010 Introduction to Nursing 2
LFSC 2000 Human Anatomy 3
LFSC 2010 Human Anatomy Lab 1
Session Total 6
Semester Total 12
Fall Semester
NURS 1020 Fundamental Concepts of Nursing 5
NURS 1030 Fundamental Concepts of Nursing Clinical 4
NURS 1110 Pharmacology 2
LFSC 2020 Human Physiology 3
LFSC 2030 Human Physiology Lab 1
Semester Total 15
Spring Semester
NURS 1120 Family Nursing I 1
NURS 1130 Family Nursing Clinical 1
NURS 1220 Nursing Process I 3
NURS 1230 Nursing Process I Clinical 4
LFSC 2450 General Microbiology 3
LFSC 2460 General Microbiology Lab 1
NURS 1240 Practical Nursing Practice* 1
Semester Total 14
Program Total 44
*Practical Nursing exit course
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN NURSING FOR RN LICENSURE
The Associate of Applied Science Degree Nursing curriculum builds upon practical nursing education adding an additional two and one half semesters of study. The program begins in the second summer semester. This program is designed to prepare graduates for positions as beginning Registered Nurses. Graduates from this program will receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing and will qualify to take the NCLEX for Registered Nurse Licensure. Students may choose to complete five additional General Education courses and receive an Associate of Science degree. Applications are available from the Nursing Department January 15th.
Requirements for Admission:
SECOND YEAR NURSING
Second Summer Session
MATH 1030 Quantitative Reasoning 3
NURS 2010 Transition to AD Nursing 2
Session Total 5
Fall Semester
CHEM 1110 Elementary Chemistry 3
CHEM 1115 Elementary Chemistry Lab 1
NURS 2020 Nursing Process II 4
NURS 2030 Nursing Process II Clinical 4
NURS 2120 Family Nursing II 1
Semester Total 13
Spring Semester
NURS 2220 Manager of Care 5
NURS 2230 Manager of Care Clinical 5
Semester Total 10
Program Total 28
SAN JUAN CAMPUS NURSING PROGRAM
The Practical Nursing Program (LPN) and Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN) are each offered in alternate academic years in conjunction with the Price Campus Nursing Department. Students must apply through the Price campus. Admission into the nursing program is a separate process from admission to the college. Prospective students should work closely with San Juan Campus nursing faculty for assistance with advisement. Necessary application forms are available from the Price campus Nursing Department January 1st for Practical Nursing and January 15th for Associate Degree Nursing.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
After the course title is a designation such as (3:3:3). The first number is the number of credits, the second number is the hours spent in lecture and the third number is the hours spent in lab.
1000 Nursing Assistant .............................................. (4:3:4)
This course is offered to the student who is interested in preparing for work in a long term care facility as a nursing assistant. It meets federal and state requirements and allows the student to apply and test for certification as a Utah Certified Nurse Assistant. It is separate from the nursing program. Serves as an elective.
1005 Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers .................. (1:.5:.5)
This course prepares health care givers with the knowledge to implement life support measures in a variety of health care settings. Students may obtain Level C certification through the American Heart Association. Serves as an elective.
1008 Medical Terminology ................................... (2:2:0)
This course provides the student with the building blocks of basic medical language. Such understanding will facilitate learning of scientific and medical principles encountered during more advanced career preparation. The relationship of word parts to their anatomical counterparts will be studied. Rules for combining word parts into complete medical terms will be stressed. Accurate pronunciation and spelling of word parts and complete terms will be emphasized throughout the course.
1010 Introduction to Nursing ............................ (2:2:0)
Human Relations
This course presents an introduction into the practice of nursing. It includes orientation to the nursing program, personal care management and study habits, medical terminology, nursing history, ethical and legal responsibilities, cultural aspects, health care systems, and roles/issues of nursing. Therapeutic communication techniques and basic elements of nursing process will be introduced. Basic nursing care of the geriatric clients will be explored. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Practical Nursing Program, PSYH 1010, PSYH 1100.
1015 Introduction to Health Care I .......................................(3:3:0)
This course presents an introduction into the health care professions. It includes orientation to the health care occupations, personal care management and study habits, medical terminology, history of health care, ethical and legal responsibilities, cultural aspects, health care systems and roles, and issues of health care. Therapeutic communication techniques and basic elements of nursing process will be introduced. Special concerns related to caring for pediatric and geriatric clients will be explored.
1016 Introduction to Health Care II .................................. (3:3:1)
During the second semester specific health care occupations will be explored. Professionals from many fields will introduce the student to the educational and licensure requirements, job opportunities, and other issues related to specific professions. Students will spend approximately 2/3 of the second semester in job shadowing experiences. Evaluations of the experiences by both the student and the professional will be included in the student’s grade. Prerequisite: NURS 1015.
1020 Fundamental Concepts of Nursing ........................ (5:5:0)
This course introduces the nursing student to the theory and performance of nursing skills. Basic application of the nursing process utilizes a scientific problem solving approach through the use of human response patterns experienced by clients. Elements of psychosocial interactions will be explored. Theoretical knowledge addressed in the classroom and skills practiced in the laboratory are reinforced in the clinical setting and lay the foundation for the development of nursing skills. Corequisites: NURS 1030, 1110, LFSC 2020, LFSC 2030.
1030 Fundamental Concepts of Nursing Clinical .......... (4:0:12)
Service Learning
This clinical lab experience allows the nursing student the opportunity to practice the concepts and principles learned in NURS 1020 classroom. Clinical experiences will be held in area long term care facilities, community, and in acute care hospitals. This clinical lab experience is offered concurrently with NURS 1020. Successful completion of all lab and clinical components are required to receive credit for the course. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Nursing Program, Certification of Basic Life Support for Health Professionals, LFSC 2000, LFSC 2010, PSYH 1010, PSYH 1100. Corequisites: LFSC 2020, 2030, and NURS 1020.
1110 Pharmacology ....................... (2:2:0)
A study of theoretical principles that apply to the administration of medications. Emphasis is placed on competence in the administration of medications, assessment of therapeutic and adverse effects, and nursing interventions, which will maximize the desired outcome of drug therapy. Prerequisites: NURS 1010, LFSC 2000, LFSC 2010, PSYH 1010, PSYH 1100. Corequisites: NURS 1020, NURS 1030, LFSC 2020, LFSC 2030.
1120 Family Nursing I ............. (1:1:0)
The emphasis in this course is on the concepts, principles and skills of nursing care for the new family during childbirth. Emphasis will be placed on caring for the mother, father, and the newborn. Increased awareness of assessment and interventions for these clients are integrated through the use of the nursing process. Other issues related to the male reproductive system and diseases involving the reproductive system are included. Applications of the theoretical concepts are achieved in the clinical areas of acute care and community settings. Corequisites: NURS 1130, 1220, 1230, 1240, LFSC 2450, 2460.
1130 Family Nursing I Clinical ........ (1:0:3)
Service Learning
This clinical lab experience allows the nursing students to actively participate in caring for the needs of the new family. Prerequisites: NURS 1010, 1020, 1030, 1110, LFSC 2000, 2010, 2020, 2030, PSYH 1010, 1100. Corequisites: NURS 1120, 1230, 1240, 1220, LFSC 2450, 2460.
1220 Nursing Process I .................. (3:3:0)
This course offers theoretical concepts for the care of clients with common health problems. Pathophysiology of all body systems is explored and appropriate nursing care is discussed as it relates to the behaviors assessed through human response patterns. A greater understanding of the nursing process is used as the framework to direct the care of clients across the lifespan. This builds upon previous knowledge and integrates concepts from support courses. Corequisites: NURS 1120, 1130, 1230, 1240, LFSC 2450, 2460.
1230 Nursing Process I Clinical ...... (4:0:12)
Service Learning
This clinical lab experience allows the nursing student the opportunity to actively participate with clients in multiple health care settings. Emphasis is placed on application of the theoretical concepts presented in the classroom of NURS 1220, Nursing Process I. Prerequisites: NURS 1010, 1020, 1030, 1110, LFSC 2000, 2010, 2020, 2030, PSYH 1010, 1100. Corequisites: NURS 1120, 1130, 1220, 1240, LFSC 2450, 2460.
1240 Practical Nursing Practice ............... (1:1:0)
This course is designed to prepare the student for the role of the practical nurse. It includes information on preparing and studying for the NCLEX PN exam, licensing requirements, applying for a job, issues and trends in practical nursing, professional organizations, and opportunities in nursing. Designed for students who will exit the nursing program after completion of one year. Prerequisites: NURS 1010, 1020, 1030, 1110, LFSC 2000, 2010, 2020, 2030, PSYH 1010, 1100. Corequisites: NURS 1120, 1130, 1220, 1230, LFSC 2450, 2460.
2010 Transition to AD Nursing ............... (2:2:0)
A course designed to introduce the student to the philosophy and policies at CEU and to assist the student with the transition to the role of the Associate Degree nurse. Course content consists of self-study modules, theory, and lab activities to ensure that the student demonstrates competency in the following areas: nursing process skills, communication skills, pharmacodynamics, pharmacological math, selected nursing skills, and concepts basic to care through all developmental stages. A review of assessment skills will be conducted followed with instruction on more advanced techniques by the ADN student. Theory and nursing care of intravenous therapy will be taught. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Associate Degree nursing program, current Certification in Basic Life Support for Health Processionals. Corequisite: Math 1030.
2020 Nursing Process II .................... (4:4:0)
This course is designed to develop a more in depth knowledge base necessary as a provider of care at the associate degree level of nursing. Content focuses on student development of critical thinking and problem solving skills in assessing human response patterns, establishing nursing diagnoses, and determining priorities for the implementation and evaluation of holistic nursing care, as well as functioning as a member of the discipline. Pathophysiological aspects of illness are included. Prerequisites: NURS 2010, MATH 1030. Corequisites: NURS 2030, 2120, 2130, CHEM 1110, 1130.
2030 Nursing Process II Clinical .................... (4:0:12)
Service Learning
This clinical lab experience allows the AD nursing student to integrate theoretical knowledge with clinical application. The student is expected to demonstrate increased knowledge, advanced nursing skills, and increased proficiency in the use of the nursing process. Clinical experiences will be done in acute care settings of the hospital and with local home health agencies. Prerequisites: NURS 2010, MATH 1130. Corequisites: NURS 2020, 2120, 2130, CHEM 1110, 1130.
2120 Family Nursing II ....................... (1:1:0)
This course is designed to address advanced theoretical nursing care needs of the new family during the child birthing process. It builds upon theoretical concepts and skills of previous coursework. Family needs are addressed through the use of critical thinking and problem solving which address the holistic needs of the mother, father, and the newborn. Prerequisites: NURS 2010, MATH 1030. Corequisites: NURS 2020, 2030, 2130, CHEM 1110, 1130.
2220 Manager of Care ................. (5:5:0)
This theoretical course is the culmination of all prior nursing and support courses and builds upon theoretical concepts and skills of previous course work toward the application of the nursing process to meet holistic needs of clients. Concepts and clinical skills include the associate degree nursing role as provider of care, communicator, teacher, and manager. Prerequisites: NURS 2010, 2020, 2030, 2120, 2130, MATH 1030, CHEM 1110, 1130. Corequisites: NURS 2230.
2230 Manager of Care Clinical ............ (5:0:15)
Service Learning
This clinical lab experience is designed to integrate the theoretical concepts learned throughout the program, and to apply this knowledge during the direct care of clients. Critical thinking and problem solving skills are used during the nursing role performances as provider of care, manager of care, and member within the discipline. Clinical experiences will be done in various hospitals, long term care facilities, and community settings. Prerequisites: NURS 2010, 2020, 2120, 2130, CHEM 1110, 1130, MATH 1030. Corequisites: NURS 2220.
2977 Cooperative Education ....................... (1-3:0:1-3)
This course provides supervised on-the-job experience for students in most aspects of nursing, record keeping and laboratory procedures. The student establishes learning objectives, hours to be worked, and a credit agreement with the faculty/coordinator at the beginning of the semester. The student then meets with the faculty/coordinator to review progress. Instructor permission required.
2988 Special Problems .......................... (1-3:0-1-3)
Individual or group work project relevant to nursing knowledge base arranged between a nursing faculty member and the student. The student establishes learning objectives and goals, and a credit agreement with the faculty/coordinator at the beginning of the semester. The student then meets periodically with the faculty/coordinator to review progress. Instructor permission required.
2999 Workshop ................................ (1-3:1-3:0)
A course designed to meet the changing needs of the student in Nursing. Instructor permission required.
PRE-BACCALAUREATE NURSING PROGRAM
Since the freshman and sophomore requirements for a baccalaureate degree in nursing differ from college to college, it is recommended that the student obtain a catalog from the college where he or she plans to graduate with a baccalaureate degree in nursing, determine the lower division course requirements, and then take the courses from CEU that will fulfill these requirements. The following is a suggested one or two years pre-nursing program at CEU or for the student who plans to transfer into a baccalaureate nursing program.
General Education plus the following:
Recommended electives
CHEM 1110 Elementary Chemistry 3
CHEM 1130 Elementary Chemistry Lab 1
CHEM 1120 Elementary Bio-Organic Chemistry 3
CHEM 2310 Organic Chemistry 4
FAML 1020 Foundations of Nutrition 2
LFSC 1210 Biology I 3
LFSC 2000 Human Anatomy 3
LFSC 2010 Human Anatomy Lab 1
LFSC 2020 Human Physiology 3
LFSC 2030 Human Physiology Lab 1
LFSC 2450 General Microbiology 3
LFSC 2460 General Microbiology Lab 1
MATH 1030 Quantitative Reasoning 3
MATH 2470 Elementary Statistics 4
PSYH 1010 Introduction to Psychology 3
PSYH 1100 Human Development Across the Lifespan 3
SOSC 1010 Introduction to Sociology 3