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Description: The focus of this course is to introduce the student to the concepts and philosophy of the nursing program. Gordon’s Eleven Functional Health Patterns, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs and the care of persons across the life cycle are presented. Emphasis is placed on health assessment, health promotion and health maintenance related to self and others.

The nursing process is introduced to guide the development of critical thinking skills in the delivery of care. Pharmacological concepts are introduced as they relate to healthy individuals across the life cycle. Under close supervision the student will use knowledge acquired in the classroom and lab skills to provide safe and effective care. The roles of the professional nurse are introduced. These include: professional behavior, communication, assessment, clinical decision making, caring, teaching-learning, collaboration and management of care.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prior or Concurrent: BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I, ENG 110 College Writing I, and PSY 110 General Psychology

Credits: 7
Hours: 4 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours, 6 Clinical Hours/Wk for 15 Weeks

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon completion of this course the student will practice as a caregiver who demonstrates basic competency in a real or simulated simulation in the eight roles of the nurse which include: communication, professional behaviors, assessment, clinical decision-making, caring interventions, teaching/learning, collaboration, and manager of care.

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

Identify the professional attitudes and roles of the nurse.
Identify communication techniques used in patient interactions and documentation.
Assess patient using Gordon’s Eleven Functional Patterns.
Demonstrate safe and culturally appropriate interventions.
Demonstrate critical thinking by using Nursing Process and Maslow in decision making.
Apply concepts of teaching/learning to educate patient.
Identify resources available for planning patient care.
Demonstrate safety and asepsis during basic nursing skills and medication administration.

Description: The focus of this course is the care of persons who have actual/potential health problems related to immunity, fluid and electrolytes, the integumentary system, surgery and health management. Classroom, theory, and clinical practice integrate all eleven of Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns, our beliefs about human caring, the nature of human beings, health and nursing. The concepts of hierarchy of human needs and life cycle are applied to the nursing care of persons with common health problems.

The nursing process is utilized as the modality through which critical thinking skills are applied in the delivery of care. Emphasis is placed on health assessment, health promotion, health restoration, and health maintenance. The student provides care using knowledge, comprehension, application, and analysis, under supervision in a variety of settings and further develops the eight roles of the associate degree nurse. The eight roles include: professional behavior, communication, assessment, caring intervention, clinical decision making, teaching-learning, collaboration, and managing care.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: ADN 105 Meeting Human Needs I, BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I, ENG 110 College Writing I, PSY 110 General Psychology

Prior or Concurrent: BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II, HST 210 Pharmacology, PSY 210 Human Development

Credits: 7
Hours: 4 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours, 6 Clinical Hours/Wk for 15 Weeks

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon completion of ADN 106, the student will practice as a caregiver who demonstrates intermediate competency in the eight roles of the nurse which include: communication, professional behaviors, assessment, clinical decision-making, caring interventions, teaching/learning, collaboration, and manager of care. When caring for persons experiencing disruptions in Health Perception/Health Management and Nutrition/Metabolic Function, the student will:

Analyze personal professional behavior within boundaries of nurse-patient relationship and organizational policies.
Use current technology available for documentation, data retrieval, and medication administration.
Analyze assessments according to Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns.
Implement a plan of care incorporating individual cultural and/or spiritual differences.
Apply nursing process to clients experiencing pathologic changes across the life cycle using Maslow.
Construct a teaching/learning poster presentation choosing a topic related to course content.
Use resources available for planning patient care.
Apply the principles of safety, medical, and surgical asepsis during clinical practice.

Description: The focus of this course is on the nursing care of people who have actual/potential health problems related to Gordon’s health patterns of: Nutrition/Metabolic, Elimination, and Sexuality/Reproductive. Classroom theory and clinical practice integrate all eleven of Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns. Also integrated into this course are our beliefs about human caring, the nature of human beings, health and nursing. The concepts of hierarchy of human needs and life-cycle are applied to the nursing care of persons with common health problems.

The nursing process is utilized as the modality through which critical thinking skills are applied in the delivery of care. Emphasis is placed on health assessment, health promotion, health restoration and health maintenance. The student provides nursing care to persons in specialty and general medical/surgical units, as well as in community settings. Students assume the nursing practice roles of the Associate Degree nurse with direction.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites: ADN 105 Meeting Human Needs I, ADN 106 Meeting Human Needs II, BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I, BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II, ENG 110 College Writing I, MDA 210 Pharmacology, PSY 110 General Psychology, PSY 210 Developmental Psychology

Prior or Concurrent: CLT 208 Pathogenic Microbiology and CLT 209 Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory, or BIO 150 General Microbiology

Credits: 6.5
Hours:4 Class Hours, 1 Laboratory Hours, 6 Clinical Hours/Wk for 15 Weeks

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon Completion of ADN 211, the student will practice as a caregiver who demonstrates more advanced competency in the eight roles of the nurse which include: communication, professional behaviors, assessment, clinical decision-making, caring interventions, teaching/learning, collaboration, and manager of care. When caring for persons experiencing disruptions in Sexuality/Reproductive, Nutritional/Metabolic, and Elimination, the student will:

1. Demonstrate accountability within the ethical, legal and regulatory framework of nursing.
2. Communicate professionally with colleagues and therapeutically with clients.
3. Accurately interpret assessments of maternal/child clients and clients with disruptions in endocrine, renal and GI systems, according to Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns.
4. Apply nursing process in the care of clients experiencing disruptions in human functioning.
5. Support clients and significant others experiencing disruptions in human functioning by incorporating the dimensions of human caring.
6. Design teaching plans specific to maternal/child care, endocrine, renal and GI disorders.
7. Collaborate with health team members in the provision of care.
8. Develop an individualized and prioritized plan of care for clients based on variations in assessments across the life-cycle.
9. Maintain safety and asepsis at appropriate skill level.

Description: The focus of this course is on the nursing care of persons who have actual/potential health problems related to Gordon’s health patterns of Activity/Exercise and Sleep/Rest. Classroom theory and clinical practice integrate all eleven of Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns. Also integrated into this course are our beliefs about human caring, the nature of human beings, health and nursing. The concepts of hierarchy of human needs and life-cycle are applied to the nursing care of persons with common health problems. The nursing process is utilized as the modality through which critical thinking skills are applied in the delivery of care. Emphasis is placed on health assessment, health promotion, health restoration and health maintenance. The student provides nursing care to persons in specialty and general medical/surgical units, as well as in community settings. Students assume the nursing practice roles of the Associate Degree nurse with direction.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites: ADN 105 Meeting Human Needs I, ADN 106 Meeting Human Needs II, BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I, BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II, ENG 110 College Writing I, MDA 210 Pharmacology, PSY 110 General Psychology, PSY 210 Developmental Psychology

Prior or Concurrent: CLT 208 Pathogenic Microbiology and CLT 209 Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory, or BIO 150 General Microbiology

Credits: 6.5
Hours: 4 Class Hours, 1 Laboratory Hours, 6 Clinical Hours/Wk for 15 Weeks
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon completion of ADN 212, the student will practice as a caregiver who demonstrates more advanced competency in roles of the nurse. When caring for persons experiencing disruptions in Activity/Exercise and Sleep/Rest, the student will:

1. Demonstrate accountability within the ethical, legal and regulatory framework of nursing.
2. Communicate professionally with colleagues and therapeutically with clients.
3. Accurately interpret assessments of clients with disruptions in hematologic, vascular, cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic function according to Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns.
4. Support clients and significant others experiencing disruptions in human functioning by incorporating the dimensions of human caring.
5. Adapt interventions to provide coordinated, safe and culturally competent care.
6. Design evidence based teaching plans specific to hematologic, vascular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and orthopedic disorders.
7. Collaborate with health team members in provision of care.
8. Develop an individualized and prioritized plan of care for clients based on variations in assessments across the lifespan.
9. Maintain safety and asepsis at appropriate skill level.

Description: The focus of this course is on the nursing care of persons who have actual/potential health problems related to Gordon’s health patterns of Values/Beliefs, Role/Relationship, and Self Perception/Self-Concept. Classroom theory and clinical practice integrate all eleven of Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns. Applications specific to Leadership/Management and Mental Health Disorders are presented. The concepts of hierarchy of human needs across the life-cycle are applied to the nursing care of people with common health problems. The nursing process is utilized as the modality through which critical thinking skills are applied with an emphasis on health assessment, health promotion, health restoration and health maintenance. The student provides care to people in specialty and general medical/surgical units, long term care, as well as community settings. Students assume the nursing practice roles of the Associate Degree nurse with increasing autonomy.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites: ADN 105 Meeting Human Needs II, ADN 106 Meeting Human Needs II, BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I, BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II, ENG 110 College Writing I, MDA 210 Pharmacology, PSY 110 General Psychology, PSY 210 Developmental Psychology

Prior or Concurrent: ENG 220 Communicating About Ideas and Values (Recommended) or ENG 111 College Writing II

Credits: 6.5
Hours: 4 Class Hours, 1 Laboratory Hours, 6 Clinical Hours/Wk for 15 Weeks

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon completion of ADN 213, the student will practice as a caregiver who demonstrates more advanced competency in the roles of the nurse. When caring for persons experiencing disruptions in Values/Beliefs, Role/Relationships, and Self Perception/Self-Concept, the student will:

1. Demonstrate accountability within the legal ethical and regulatory framework of nursing.
2. Appraise therapeutic communication techniques regarding nursing ethics/values to meet patient, family and colleague needs.
3. Evaluate patients across the life-cycle with a focus on patients with mental health disorders.
4. Adapt interventions to provide coordinated, safe and culturally competent care.
5. Utilize the nursing process to evaluate clinical decisions involving management of patient care which includes patients, family support systems and resources.
6. Implement evidence-based teaching plans specific to clients experiencing disruptions in mental health.
7. Collaborate with patient, family and health care team to creatively solve problems.
8. Delegate activities of assistive personnel.
9. Maintain safety and asepsis while managing care in varied health care settings.

Description: An introduction to current archaeological issues, methods, and theories. The nature of archaeological data and the means by which they are gathered, analyzed, dated, and interpreted, will be considered by reviewing current research on both prehistoric and historic sites. Scientific methods of research formulation, survey, excavation and analysis will be emphasized in both the laboratory and lecture.

Credits: 4
Hours: 3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify the major theories used by archaeologists.
2. Define major archaeological concepts.
3. Identify the major scientific methods used by archaeologists.
4. Analyze archaeological data using one or more of the models employed by archaeologists.

Description: An overview of Western Art and Architecture from the 25,000 B.C.E. to about 1350 C.E. Study of objects, sculptures, paintings, ceramics, and architecture with a focus on the social, religious, political, and philosophical influences that affected cultural development in the Ancient World. Slide lecture format.

Credits: 3
Hours: 3 Class Hours

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Broaden the student’s knowledge of how works of art and architecture reflect and relate to the natural and built environments.
2. Have developed analytical approaches to discussing the cultures of the world, and their artistic creations. The students will use writing as a critical analysis tool for the interpretation of works of art.
3. Have developed writing skills through a series of creative exercises in research and person expression. The goal of the writing will be to create a substantial research project that focuses on multiple aspects of a single work of art. The Writing Center in the Library is available to assist any student with the process of completing the assignments.
4. Correctly identify a broad range of art production, and relate that art to the social, political, economic and philosophical context of its time.

Description: Survey of the visual arts in Western culture from the early Renaissance until today, revealing the ways that the world and the thoughts of men and women have changed during this period, and how evolving ideas are reflected in works of art. Slide lecture format.

Credits: 3
Hours: 3 Class Hours

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Broaden the student’s knowledge of how works of art and architecture reflect and relate to the natural and built environments.
2. Have developed analytical approaches to discussing the cultures of the world, and their artistic creations.
3. Have developed writing skills through a series of creative exercises in research and personal expression. The goal of the writing will be to create a substantial research project that focuses on multiple aspects of a single work of art.
4. Correctly identify a broad range of art production, and relate that art to the social, political, economic and philosophical context of its time.

Description: Introduction to design involves the student with investigation of visual perception and organization. Training the eye to become sensitive to design elements and principles is emphasized. Critical analysis of point, line, shape, value, texture, and color; and balance, proportion, scale, rhythm, and unity. The student will become familiar with a variety of media and intellectual comprehension of text, lecture, and visual examples. Class projects will focus on learning design methods that are based on logic and expression, to create spatial illusion within a two-dimensional context.

Credits: 3
Hours; 2 Class Hours, 2 Studio Hours

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Apply design theory in order to solve a design problem independently.
2. Create a unified, well balanced design that serves as the foundation for the development of a more advanced fine or applied art compositional study.
3. Develop a design that contains elements that communicate symbolically and convey a sense of emotion.
4. Devise a design within a defined amount of time through adjusting one’s creative process in order to address the specific needs of the project.

Description: Developing sensitivity and awareness of our spatial environment is the object of this course. Aesthetic and functional elements of three-dimensional design are explored. Through reading, projects, lectures and field trips, techniques are explored to assist in heightening awareness. This enables the student to understand the functional and aesthetic examples of the three-dimensional environment. Emphasis is placed on studio projects.

Credits: 3
Hours: 2 Class Hours, 2 Studio Hours

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the understanding of basic construction methods in various media through the creation of integrated and structurally sound three-dimensional work.
2. Apply the design process of using the elements and principles of design to create forms that are aesthetically appealing, functional, thought-provoking, well-constructed and expressive.
3. Articulate verbally and in writing one’s creative intentions to others.

Description: Overview of 40 centuries of building, beginning in Ancient Egypt. The student follows the political technological, religious and social movements that have influenced the major design styles, outstanding architects, and designer of each era through the Gothic period.

Credits: 3
Hours: 3 Class Hours

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify major architectural monuments throughout historical periods covered in class.
2. Identify and label specific characteristics of said monuments and periods, employing appropriate vocabulary.
3. Address the social, historical, political and/or economic contexts in which architectural constructions are produced.

Description: Basics of camera design and operation, plus the fundamentals of photographic visualization and composition; line, form, color, light shadow. Darkroom procedures, film processing, basic printmaking, selecting printing techniques. (Students can sign-out cameras and other supplies from the Communications Department thus reducing the overall costs for photo supplies.)


Credits: 3
Cross-listed: COM 112
Hours: 2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Control camera, composition, and photographic approach (sharp focus, shadow D.O.F., blur motion, frozen image, etc.)
2. Make choices regarding film, paper, lens, filters and light to achieve a good quality photograph as a final product.

Description: Emphasis on a series of open-ended interrelated problems dealing with visual language and its vocabulary, and organization. Drawing problems will intensify the student’s perception and comprehension of the elements and principles of design including point, line, shape, tone, texture, and color; and balance, proportion, scale, rhythm, and unity in composition. Student’s perception and comprehension of light, space, and form will be given special emphasis. Format involves intensive instruction and demonstrations in charcoal, pencil, pen and ink, and mixed media as a means to personal investigation, understanding, and expression. Subjects include landscape, figure, and still-life. Various historical models will be studied through text and visual examples. Students are encouraged to develop their own style and viewpoint through discussion of art criticism.

Credits: 3
Hours: 6 Studio Hours

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Create a drawing that contains the formal art elements, and is composed through applying the formal design principles.
2. Devise drawings with a variety of media, such as graphite, charcoal, conte’ crayon and ink.
3. Produce drawings through a variety of techniques that contain expression.

Description: This course is designed to investigate painting as an expressive medium rooted in both traditional and contemporary views of fine art painting. It also serves to expand student’s knowledge regarding the role of fine art painting within today’s art world. The emphasis is on the tradition of observational painting (painting from life) achieved through regular painting assignments, text and critiques. Personal approaches to specific problems are encouraged and explored through classroom projects. Areas of study include still life, figure and portrait.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: ART 115 Drawing

Credits: 3
Hours: 6 Studio Hours

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Implement classical oil painting concepts, such as chiaroscuro, color theory, and composition.
2. Solve an oil painting problem through research and intellectual inquiry.
3. Utilize historical content and traditional oil painting tools and techniques to successfully create original works of art.

Description: The study of Visual Communication theory relating to applied arts fields such as advertising and editorial design, animation, gaming, and web design. Students are introduced to vector and raster graphic programs on Macintosh computers, and learn how to develop initial thumbnail sketches into final design comprehensives. Other topics include digital photography, scanning, image manipulation, color correction, and typography.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: ART 105 Introduction to Two-Dimensional Design, BIT 108 introduction to PC and Windows or equivalent.

Credits: 3
Cross-listed: COM 124
Hours: 2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Apply the principles of design to conceive a unified, well-balanced visual communications piece such as a poster, print media advertisement or logotype.
2. Develop a design using raster and vector software.
3. Describe one’s creative process for designing a visual communications piece such as a product package, flyer or web banner.

Description: This course is a study of art from a scientific perspective. The molecular basis of art will be explored by using the atomic theory to explain how paints are made, the function of binders and varnishes, the absorption of light, the structure of ceramics, the process of photography, and the materials used for sculpture. The atomic structure of the material will be used to explain its function for the artist. The use of chemistry in art conservation, restoration, and the detection of forgery will also be investigated. This course includes a hands on laboratory and is intended for non-science majors.

Credits: 4
Cross-listed: CHM 129
Hours: 3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the use of the scientific method to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis.
2. Demonstrate the application of scientific data, concepts, and models in chemistry.

Description: This course is directed towards the student pursuing an emphasis in graphic arts. It considers the drawn or painted image as a means of communication utilizing narrative imagery and pictorial illusion and space. Students will solve illustrative problems relating to magazine articles, posters, packaging, book covers, children’s picture books, and other materials.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites: ART 105 Introduction to Two-Dimensional Design, ART 115 Beginning Drawing

Credits: 3
Hours: 6 Studio Hours

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Create an illustration that visually communicates a message using the elements of art and principles of design.
2. Devise an illustration that solves a problem and addresses the specific needs of a client.
3. Develop a personal style of illustration through exploration of materials, processes, and theories of image making.

Description: This course provides an introduction to the physical, psychological, social, familial and legal aspects of chemical abuse. The chemistry, physiology, psychopharmacology, theories and stages of addiction will be introduced and explored. Relevant history, problems of special populations of addicted clients and contributions of 12 Step Programs will be reviewed. Assessment, treatment planning, professional ethics, theory and skills building are integral to the course.

Credits: 3
Hours: 3 Class Hours

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Incorporate general concepts regarding addiction.
2. Correlate diagnostic criteria for addiction (DSMIVR) into diagnosis, planning and intervention for clients (real or hypothetical).
3. Demonstrate comprehension of the physical effects of alcoholism, on major body systems.
4. Discern the ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) criteria for appropriate client placement on the continuum of care for addicted clients.
5. Integrate all general concepts, e.g. learning objectives into appropriate planning of client care.
6. Demonstrate understanding of Harm Reduction through application of knowledge of Buprenorphine and Methadone Maintenance Programs.
7. Integrate basic concepts of ethical considerations relative to chemical dependency including the special needs of mentally ill chemical abusers (MICA).

Description: This course identifies the uniqueness of chemical dependency counseling by examining concepts, issues, and skills required to provide basic group therapy for chemically dependent persons. Group norms, goals, content, process, stages of group growth, group curative factors, group principles, and issues/problems of group dynamics and professional ethics are explored. Traditional theoretical models, such as Adlerian, Existential, Person-Centered, Behavioral, REBT, and various perspectives will be explored relative to chemical dependency group counseling.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: ASA 110 Introduction to Chemical Dependency Studies
Prior or Concurrent: PSY 217 Introduction to Counseling Theory and Practice

Credits: 3
Hours: 3 Class Hours

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify several types of groups.
2. Demonstrate understanding of groups in a multicultural context.
3. Identify general guidelines for group work with multicultural populations.
4. Discuss critical issues related to ethical guidelines for group counselors.
5. Identify main characteristics/issues/problems for beginning group leaders.
6. Name special skills needed for opening and closing group sessions.
7. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of co-leading groups.
8. Begin to identify personal style of group leadership.
9. Demonstrate knowledge of the stages of group development.
10. Discuss theoretical approaches to groups.
11. Identify main patterns of group dynamics.
12. Be able to apply group leadership skills to working with chemically dependent populations.
13. Critically discuss the nature of group therapy as it relates to curative factors.

Description: This course builds on concepts from ASA 210. Ethical standards and practices will be discussed relative to chemical dependency counseling. Contemporary approaches to group counseling theories such as Reality/Choice Therapy, Rational Recovery Model, Motivational Interviewing, Short-Term Solution Focused Therapy, and Holistic Perspectives in Chemical Dependency Counseling will be explored in the context of ethical principles. Holistic issues will include alternative and complementary medicine and the mind-body-spirit connection relative to relapse prevention and overall health and wellness.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites: ASA 110 Introduction to Chemical Dependency Studies, ASA 210 Chemical Dependency Counseling I, PSY 217 Introduction to Counseling Theory and Practice

Credits: 3
Hours: 3

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Correlate knowledge of group counseling issues and skills with core concepts from ASA 210.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of several new types of group counseling techniques.
3. Incorporate critical issues related to ethical guidelines for group counselors.
4. Accurately self assess growth in application of group counseling skills.
5. Demonstrate understanding of client needs by purposefully selecting the best clinical approach.
6. Display evidence of knowledge relative to the evolution of group process.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of types of holistic treatment as they relate to chemical dependency counseling.