CATALOG #10543101

Focuses on basic nursing concepts to provide evidenced-based care to diverse patient populations across the lifespan. Current and historical issues impacting nursing are explored within the scope of nursing practice. Introduces the nursing process as a framework for organizing the care of patients. Prerequisites: Nursing Assistant 30543300 and successful completion of Step 1 & 2 Nursing program requirements; Corequisites: Nursing Skills 10543102, Nursing Pharmacology 10543103, and Nursing Intro Clinical Practice 10543104.

CATALOG #10543102

Focuses on development of evidence-based clinical skills and physical assessment across the lifespan. Includes mathematical calculations and conversions related to clinical skills. Teaches techniques related to obtaining a health history and basic physical assessment skills using a body systems approach. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Step 1 & 2 Nursing program requirements. Corequisites: Nursing Fundamentals 10543101, Nursing Intro Clinical Practice 10543104, and Nursing Pharmacology 10543103

CATALOG #10543103

Introduces the principles of pharmacology, including drug classifications and their effects on the body. Emphasizes the use of the components of the nursing process when administering medications. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Step 1 & 2 Nursing program requirements; Corequisites: Nursing Fundamentals 10543101, Nursing Skills 10543102, and Nursing Intro Clinical Practice 10543104

CATALOG #10543104

This introductory clinical course emphasizes basic nursing skills and application of the nursing process in meeting the needs of diverse clients across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on performing basic nursing skills, the formation of nurse-client relationships, communication, data collection, documentation, and medication administration. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Step 1 & 2 Nursing program requirements. Corequisites: Nursing Fundamentals 10543101, Nursing Skills 10543102, and Nursing Pharmacology 10543103

CATALOG #10543107

Applies nursing concepts and therapeutic interventions to clients across the lifespan. Provides an introduction to concepts of teaching and learning and emphasizes extending care to include the family. Prerequisites: Nursing Intro Clinical Practice 10543104; Corequisites: Nursing Health Alterations 10543105 Nursing Health Promotion 10543106, Intro to Clinical Care Mgmt 10543108, Competency Testing 99543902 and PN Predictor Testing 99543903.

CATALOG #10543111

This intermediate-level clinical course develops the RN role when working with clients with complex health care needs. Includes developing skills needed for managing multiple clients and priorities. Using the nursing process, students gain experience in adapting nursing practice to meet the needs of clients with diverse needs and backgrounds. Prerequisites: Nursing Clin Care Across Lifespan 10543107 and Nursing Intro to Clinical Care Management 10543108; Corequisites: Nursing Complex Health Alterations I 10543109, Mental Health and Community Concepts 10543110, and Nursing Advanced Skills 10543112.

CATALOG #10543112

Focuses on the development of advanced clinical skills across the lifespan. Includes advanced intravenous skills, blood product administration, chest tube systems, basic electrocardiogram interpretation, and nasogastric/feeding tube insertion. Prerequisites: Nursing Clin Care Across Lifespan 10543107 and Intro to Clinical Care Management 10543108; Corequisites: Complex Health Alterations I 10543109, Mental Health & Community Concepts 10543110 and Nursing Intermediate Clinical Practice 10543111.

CATALOG #10543115

This advanced clinical course requires the student to integrate concepts from all previous courses in the management of groups of clients facing complex health alterations. Students have the opportunity to further develop critical thinking skills using the nursing process in making clinical decisions. Emphasizes continuity of care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Prerequisites: Nursing Intermediate Clinical Practice 10543111; Corequisites: Nursing Complex Health Alterations II 10543113 and Nursing Management & Professional Concepts 10543114 and Nursing Clinical Transition 10543116.

CATALOG #10543116

This clinical experience integrates all knowledge learned in the previous courses in transitioning to the role of the graduate nurse. Promotes relatively independent clinical decisions, delegation, and working collaboratively with others to achieve client and organizational outcomes. Fosters continued professional development. Prerequisites: Nursing Intermediate Clinical Practice 10543111; Corequisites: Nursing Complex Health Alterations II 10543113, Nursing Management & Professional Concepts 10543114 and Nursing Advanced Clinical Practice 10543115.

CATALOG #10543123

This is a theory-based course that focuses on the nursing process, infection control, pharmacology, trends in nursing, documentation, communication, supervision and delegation. Course information, learning activities and assignments are submitted through the learning management system, Blackboard and ATI (Assessment Technology Institute). Unit exams and final exam are administered through Blackboard using Respondus Lockdown Browser and a webcam. Prerequisite: Active or limited Wisconsin Nursing License; Corequisite: Nursing Skills Refresher 10543124

CATALOG #10543124

This is a lab-based course. Content includes enhanced physical assessment, multiple routes of medication administration, infusion therapy, enteral and nasogastric tube management, maintenance of oxygenation, bladder management, central venous access and basic cardiac rhythm interpretation. Course information, learning activities and assignments are submitted through the learning management system, Blackboard and ATI (Assessment Technology Institute). Travel to the campus is required to practice technical skills and demonstrate competency. Open lab days/times vary. An on-campus final competency testing is coordinated with the course instructor. Corequisite: Nursing Refresher Theory 10543123

CATALOG #10543126

This precepted clinical course is conducted in a hospital, clinic, long-term or subacute facility within Mid-State Technical College district. A precepted clinical involves a one-to-one (nursing student and an experienced nurse) clinical experience. The course requires completion of 108 hours of clinical. Course information is provided in the learning management system, Blackboard. The course provides the opportunity to integrate theory and skills knowledge into clinical practice. Prerequisites: Nursing Refresher Theory 10543123 and Nursing Skills Refresher 10543124

CATALOG #10543129

This course introduces Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program. Strategies for success, role transition, the nursing process assessment of patients, and advanced technical skills are discussed. Prerequisite: 19 Nursing or Practical Nursing core credits or Licensed Practical Nurse license.

CATALOG #10543134

This course provides instruction on basic nursing skills and physical assessments across the lifespan. The course includes practice and competency testing with a wide variety of clinical skills such as aseptic technique, wound care, tracheostomy care, suctioning, management of enteral tubes, medication dosage calculation/administration, ostomy care, IV maintenance, and catheterization. Students will practice critical thinking and skill building to gain confidence on diverse patient populations in a skills lab setting. Prerequisite: 19 Nursing or Practical Nursing core credits or Licensed Practical Nurse license