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RNSG 1118. Transition to Professional Nursing Competencies (1-0-4-0)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Transition ADN program
Corequisite: RNSG 1170, 2371, and 1162 or 1163.
Transition to professional nursing competencies in the care of patients throughout the lifespan. Validates
proficiency in psychomotor skills and clinical reasoning in the performance of nursing procedures related to
the concepts of: clinical judgment, comfort, elimination, fluid and electrolytes, nutrition, gas exchange,
safety, functional ability, immunity, metabolism, mobility and tissue integrity. Includes health assessment
and medication administration. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Lab fee. Requires
computer/web access.
RNSG 1163. Tr nsition Clinical. LVN. (1-0-4-0)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Transition Nursing Program
Corequisite: RNSG 1128, 1324 and 1118
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 1128, 1324, 1118 and 1163 concurrently in order to be able to progress to the Level III nursing
courses. Lab fee: $74. Lab fee includes drug screening and lab fee. Fee is subject to change. Requires
computer/web access. Liability insurance required.
RNSG 1162. Tr nsition Clinical - Paramedic. (1-0-4-0)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Transition Nursing Program
Corequisite: RNSG 1128, 1324, and 1118
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 1128, 1324, 1118 and 1162 concurrently in order to be able to progress to the Level III nursing
courses. Lab fee: $74. Lab fee includes drug screening and lab fee. Fee is subject to change. Requires
computer/web access. Liability insurance required.
MEDICAL/NURSING ASSISTANT PROGRAM
CONTINUING AND WORKFORCE EDUCATION DIVISION
GERS 1340 Treatment Modalities with the Aging (Rehabilitation) (3-3-0-0)
(Course syllabus contains
specific information and requirements)
This is a lecture course.
Prerequisite: Must: (1) be on Texas Nurse Aide Registry; (2) meet essential standards for visual acuity,
auditory perception with corrective devices, appropriate physical ability and stamina including manual
dexterity of gross motor and fine motor skills and coordination needed for training and employment.
Course Description: (This course can be taken concurrently with HPRS 1160). Overview of accepted
treatments for work as Rehabilitative/Restorative Aides to assist medical professionals. Includes
techniques and strategies used in patient rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech
therapy, counseling patients, and application of communication skills to work with older adults and physical
therapy patients.
HITT 1249 Pharmacology (2-1-3-0)
(Course syllabus contains specific information and requirements)
This is a lecture/lab course and requires enrollment in each.
Prerequisite: Must :meet essential standards for visual acuity, auditory perception with corrective devices,
appropriate physical ability and stamina including manual dexterity of gross motor and fine motor skills and
coordination needed for training and employment.
(May be Hybrid C course requiring a computer/web access). Overview of basic concepts of pharmacological
treatment of diseases affecting major body systems. The student will identify drugs associated with
treatments and examine drug therapy. Includes pharmacology math calculations. Instructed with
instructor/student classroom/lab interaction and online instruction. Lab fee.
