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RNSG 1161. Clinical I. (1-0-4-0)
Prerequisite: BIOL 2401 ,BIOL 2402, PSYC 2301, and acceptance into the ADN program
Corequisite: RNSG 1128, 1430, 1216, and 1125
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational
theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Lab Fee: $87. Lab fee
includes liability insurance premium and drug screening. Fee is subject to change if insurance premium
changes. Requires computer/web access.
RNSG 1533. Health Care Concepts II. (5-4-4-0)
Prerequisite: RNSG 1128, 1216, 1430, 1125 and 1161
Corequisite: RNSG 1126 and 2362.
In-depth coverage of health care concepts with application through selected exemplars. Concepts include
acid-base balance, coping, clotting, cognition, fluid and electrolytes, gas exchange, immunity, metabolism,
nutrition, comfort and perfusion. Provides continuing opportunities for development of clinical judgment
skills. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Lab Fee: $158 Includes HESI package fee and lab
fee. Requires computer/web access.
RNSG 1126. Professional Nursing Concepts II. (1-1-0-0)
Prerequisite: RNSG 1128, 1216, 1430, 1125 and 1161
Corequisite: RNSG 1533 and 2362.
Expanding professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles. Applying
concepts of clinical judgment, ethical-legal, evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, professionalism,
safety, and team/collaboration to the exemplars presented in the Health Care Concepts II course.
Introduces concepts of leadership and management. Emphasizes role development of the professional
nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Requires computer/web access.
RNSG 1538. Health Care Concepts III. (5-4-4-0)
Prerequisite: RNSG 1126, 1533 and 2362
Corequisite: RNSG 1137 and 2363.
In-depth coverage of health care concepts with nursing application through selected exemplars. Concepts
include cellular regulation, end of life, immunity, interpersonal relationships, grief, human development,
intracranial regulation, mood/affect, comfort, sexuality, mobility and reproduction. Provides continuing
opportunities for development of clinical judgment skills. The course lends itself to a concept-based
approach. Lab Fee: $85. Includes diagnostic test fee and skills lab fee. Requires computer/web access.
RNSG 1137. Professional Nursing Concepts III. (1-1-0-0)
Prerequisite: RNSG 1126, 1533, and 2362
Corequisite:. RNSG 1538 and 2363.
Application of professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles. Utilizes
concepts of clinical judgment, ethical-legal, evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, professionalism,
safety, teamwork and collaboration. Introduces the concepts of quality improvement, health information
technology and health care organizations. Incorporates concepts into role development of the professional
nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Lab Fee: $60. Includes dues to Student Nursing
Association and registration fee for mock trial. Requires computer/web access.
RNSG 2362. Clinical II. (3-0-12-0)
Prerequisite: RNSG 1128, 1216, 1430, 1125 and 1161
Corequisite: RNSG 1126 and 1533.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational
theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. The student must pass
both RNSG 1533, 1126 and 2362 concurrently in order to be able to progress to the Level III nursing
courses. Lab fee. Liability insurance required. Requires computer/web access.
