[ADN] ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING                                        with disorders of the neurological system, dermatologic system, and                                                                           musculoskeletal system. The student will demonstrate assimilation  ADN 270                                                                  of theoretical knowledge, collaboration with the inter-professional  MED-SURG NURSING I                                                       team, culturally competent care, and adherence to legal and ethical  Emphasis will be placed on the program framework of QSEN,                standards. Pre-requisites: per ADN Handbook.  NCLEX test plan, and ANA scope and standards of practice. Physical       (4 credit, 3 lecture, 3 lab*) *All lab is off-campus clinical experience  assessment techniques and utilization of the nursing process will  assist the student in assessing and addressing needs of the client with  ADN 277  disorders of the gastrointestinal system, acid base and electrolyte      MED-SURG NURSING IV  imbalances, and disorders of the renal reproductive systems.             Emphasis will be placed upon the program framework of QSEN,  Pre-requisites: per ADN Handbook.                                        NCLEX test plan, and ANA scope and standards of practice. Physical  (4 credit, 3 lecture, 3 lab*) *All lab hours are on-campus labs.         assessment techniques and utilization of the nursing process will                                                                           assist the student in assessing and addressing needs of the client  ADN 271                                                                  with disorders of the cardiac, respiratory and hematological systems.  MED-SURG NURSING II                                                      The student will demonstrate assimilation of theoretical knowledge,  Emphasis will be placed upon the program framework of QSEN,              collaboration with the inter-professional team, culturally competent  NCLEX test plan, and ANA scope and standards of practice. Physical       care, and adherence to legal and ethical standards.  assessment techniques and utilization of the nursing process will        Pre-requisites: per ADN Handbook. (4 credit, 3 lecture, 3 lab*)  assist the student in assessing and addressing needs of the client       *0.5 hours simulation, 2.5 hours off-campus clinical experience  having surgery, autoimmune and allergic disorders, endocrine  disorders, clients with HIV/AIDS and the client with cancer.             ADN 278  Pre-requisites: per ADN Handbook. (4 credit, 3 lecture, 3 lab*)          COMMUNITY & LEADERSHIP NURSING  *All lab hours are off-campus clinical experiences.                      This course focuses upon the current issues and trends in the                                                                           practice of nursing and delivery of health care in a variety of settings  ADN 273                                                                  including community health nursing. Emphasis is upon the transition  OBSTETRICAL NURSING                                                      of a student nurse to a graduate student nurse. A variety of subjects  The focus population for this nursing course will be the childbearing    are explored including leadership, delegation, and legal, ethical and  family. The nursing process and therapeutic communication will be        moral issues as related to nursing and health care. This course delves  utilized to develop care for patients across the lifespan from varying   into the application of the Illinois Nursing and Advanced Practice  cultural backgrounds. QSEN and ANA scope and standards of                Nursing Act. The student is given the opportunity to identify basic  practice will be applied. Clinical experiences prepare the student to    needs and utilize the nursing process, nursing skills and theoretical  function as a collaborative member of the healthcare team in the role    knowledge in acute and community health settings.  of an obstetric nurse. Concepts of critical thinking, client education,  (4 credit, 3 lecture, 3 lab)  health promotion, and patient-centered care will be covered.  Pre-requisites: per ADN Handbook. (2.5 credit, 2 lecture, 1.5 lab*)      ADN 290  *0.5 hours simulation, 1 hour off-campus clinical experience             SELECTED TOPICS IN NURSING                                                                           An in-depth study of topics in the health field. The exact content will  ADN 274                                                                  vary from semester to semester depending on the subject studied.  PEDIATRIC NURSING                                                        This course may be repeated three times if different topics are  The focus population for this nursing course will be children and        considered, but cannot exceed a total of six (6) credit hours toward  the family unit. The nursing process and QSEN concepts will be           graduation. May be offered as variable credit.  applied to care for clients across the lifespan from varying cultural    Pre-requisite: instructor consent. (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab)  backgrounds. Diseases processes and other factors that affect the  client’s or child’s position along with wellness-illness continuum will  ADN 291  be explored. Concepts of critical thinking, client education, health     SELECTED TOPICS IN NURSING I  promotion, and patient-centered care will be covered in relation to the  An advanced study of topics in the health field. The exact content  childbearing family. Pre-requisites: per ADN Handbook.                   will vary from semester to semester depending on the subject studied.  (2.5 credit, 2 lecture, 1.5 lab*)                                        This course may be repeated three times if different topics are  *0.5 hours simulation, 1 hour off-campus clinical experience             considered, but cannot exceed a total of six (6) credit hours toward                                                                           graduation. May be offered as variable credit.  ADN 275                                                                  Pre-requisite: Instructor consent. (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab)  PSYCHIATRIC NURSING  The focus of this course is the mental health-mental illness             ADN 292  continuum. The nursing process, QSEN concepts and ANA scope and          SELECTED TOPICS IN NURSING II  standards of practice will be applied to assess and provide nursing      A continuation of in-depth study of topics in the health field. The  care to the client with psychological needs. Topics include therapeutic  exact content will vary from semester to semester depending on the  communication, application of psychiatric nursing skills, client         subject studied. This course may be repeated three times if different  teaching, psychological needs across the lifespan, and the roles of      topics are considered, but cannot exceed a total of six (6) credit hours  registered nurses and the inter-professional team.                       toward graduation. May be offered as variable credit.  Pre-requisites: per ADN Handbook. (3 credit, 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab*)      Pre-requisite: Instructor consent. (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab)  *0.5 hours on campus lab, 1 hour off-campus clinical experience                                                                           ADN 293  ADN 276                                                                  SELECTED TOPICS IN NURSING III  MED-SURG NURSING III                                                     A continuation of advanced studies of topics in the health field. The  Emphasis will be placed upon the program framework of QSEN,              exact content will vary from semester to semester depending on the  NCLEX test plan, and ANA scope and standards of practice. Physical       subject studied. This course may be repeated three times if different  assessment techniques and utilization of the nursing process will        topics are considered, but cannot exceed a total of six (6) credit hours  assist the student in assessing and addressing needs of the client       toward graduation. May be offered as variable credit.                                                                           Pre-requisite: Instructor consent. (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab)  116