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Program
of Study
Trinity
Health System School of Nursing is a hospital based Diploma School
of Nursing offering a 24 month nursing focused curriculum. Concepts
from the behavioral and biological science courses that are taken
prior to entry into the program provide the knowledge base for the
achievement of Trinity Health System School of Nursing's curriculum
outcomes.
The School
of Nursing disclaims any responsibility arising from Acts of God,
labor disputes, etc., which are beyond the direct control of the
School administration and resulting in the School's inability to
comply with its normal projected academic calendar. Nor is the School
responsible for continuing its program under such circumstances
by providing the student with alternate experiences (practical and/or
didactic) at other institutions.
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Curriculum
Plan
| Course |
Credits
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Hours
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Theory
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Clinical
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| N101
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice |
12
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90
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180
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| N10
Basic Pharmacological Math |
2 |
30
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| N11
Pathopharmacology I |
2 |
30
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Ratio 1:2 |
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Spring Semester (15 Weeks)
|
| Course |
Credits
|
Hours
|
|
|
Theory
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Clinical
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| N201
Nursing Care of the Adult I |
16
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120
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240
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| N21
Pathopharmacology II |
3
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45
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Ratio
1:2
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| Course |
Credits
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Hours
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Theory
|
Clinical
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| N202
Nursing Care of the Adult II |
9
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68
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136
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| N22
Pathopharmacology III |
2 |
30 |
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Ratio 1:2 |
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| Course |
Credits |
Hours |
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Theory
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Clinical
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N203 Maternal - Child
Nursing |
16
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120
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240
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| N23
Advanced Pharmacological Concepts I |
2 |
30 |
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Ratio 1:2 |
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Spring Semester (15 Weeks)
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| Course |
Credits
|
Hours
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|
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Theory
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Clinical
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| N204
Nursing Care of the Patient in Crisis |
16
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120
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240
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| N24
Advanced Pharmacological Concepts II |
2 |
30 |
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Ratio 1:2 |
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| Course |
Credits
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Hours
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Theory
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Clinical
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| N301 Transition to Professional Practice |
12
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72
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216
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Ratio 1:3
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NOTES
Nursing
Credit: 1 credit for each hour of theory per week, per Semester and 1 credit for each 2 hours of clinical experience per week, per
Semester
Description
of Courses
N101
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
12 Credits
- This course is designed
as a foundation for nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on basic
nursing concepts, nursing assessment, and integration of nursing
principles and skills related to the maintenance of an adult
patient's homeostatic balance. Concepts of communication, health
team, community, nursing process, scientific base for nursing
practice, patient/client and family, health teaching, and legal and
ethical standards of nursing practice provide the cornerstone for
this course. This course consists of 90 theory hours and 180
clinical hours.
N10 Basic
Pharmacological Math
2 Credits
- This course assists the
student in the review and mastery of the basic concepts of
mathematics specific for medication administration. Dosage
calculations are solved using ratio and proportion, formula, and
dimensional analysis methodologies. This course consists of 30
theory hours.
N11
Pathopharmacology I
2 Credits
- This course introduces the basic
pathophysiologic and pharmacologic concepts that are essential for
understanding and treating alterations in organ and system function.
Focus is on cellular aspects of disease, dynamics of body defenses,
and foundational pharmacologic principles. This course consists of
30 theory hours.
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N201
Nursing Care of the Adult I
16 Credits
- Through concurrent
classroom and clinical laboratory activities, this course prepares
the student to provide nursing care of the adult medical-surgical
patient utilizing the nursing process. Selected topics of study
include nursing care related to neurological, cardiac, respiratory,
endocrine, renal, neoplastic, hematological, peripheral vascular
disorders and issues related to patients undergoing surgical
procedures. This course consists of 120 theory and 240 clinical
hours.
N21
Pathopharmacology II
3 Credits
- This course explores
pathophysiologic and pharmacologic concepts related to nursing
practice in an integrated, systematic approach. Pharmacological
regimens for select pathophysiological disorders are examined
through a prototype methodology. This course consists of 45 theory
hours.
N202
Nursing Care of the Adult II
9 Credits
- Through concurrent classroom and
clinical laboratory activities, this course continues to prepare the
student to provide nursing care of the adult medical-surgical
patient utilizing the nursing process. Selected topics of study
include nursing care related to sensory, reproductive, hepatic,
integumentary, mobility, and gastrointestinal problems. This course
consists of 68 theory and 136 clinical hours.
N22
Pathopharmacology III
2 Credits
- This course continues to explore
pathophysiologic and pharmacologic concepts related to nursing
practice in an integrated, systematic approach. Pharmacological
regimens for select pathophysiological disorders are examined
through a prototype methodology. This course consists of 30 theory
hours.
N203
Maternal-Child Nursing
16 Credits
- This course utilizes a
family centered approach to prepare the student to provide nursing
care to the childbearing family and the pediatric patient/family.
Utilization of the nursing process is stressed with emphasis on the
child bearing family, common childhood illnesses and the resultant
nursing diagnosis as they impact the health and well being of the
childbearing family and/or pediatric patient/family. This course
consists of 120 theory and 240 clinical hours.
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N23
Advanced Pharmacological Concepts I
2 Credits
- This course focuses on
pharmacological principles and agents specific to the pediatric and
childbearing patient. Safety and efficacy of medication
administration specific to the pediatric, neonatal, prenatal,
laboring and postpartum patient will be explored. This course
consists of 30 theory hours.
N204
Nursing Care of the Patient in Crisis
16 Credits
- This course prepares the
student to meet the comprehensive needs of patients/clients, and
families in crisis. Course content focuses on the application of the
nursing process to individuals with acute physical/mental health
disorders as well as long-term management/rehabilitation. End point
body system crises are blended with mental health concepts to
provide a comprehensive view of patient/client/family needs.
Clinical experiences are selected to enhance mastery of psychomotor
skills, critical thinking and collaboration necessary to provide
holistic care of the patient/client in crisis. The course consists
of 120 theory and 240 clinical hours.
N24
Advanced Pharmacological Concepts II
2 Credits
- This course
focuses on drugs utilized to support and balance psychophysiologic
function during crisis. Through a prototype methodology,
pharmacologic agents are detailed with specific nursing implications
for delivery, patient teaching, and collaborative long-term
management. This course consists of 30 theory hours.
N301
Transition to Professional Practice
12 Credits
- This course
assists the students to synthesize acquired knowledge and skills
for transition to the professional practice of nursing. Didactic and
clinical components of the course focus on leadership roles and
management functions in provision of quality nursing care. Concepts
of leadership and management are applied through preceptorships with
professional nurses in a variety of select practice learning
environments. Preparation for the National Council of Licensure
Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) is augmented through
classroom seminars, review sessions, and computerized examinations.
This course consists of 72 theory and 216 clinical hours.
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