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Foundations in Nursing - NR110
Course Description: Introduction to the art and discipline of nursing with a focus on fundamental knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to meet the challenges of caring for patients in the clinical setting.
Course Notes: Associate Degree Nursing Acceptance.
Fall
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Sections:
NR110 001251S Main Campus Closed
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 6.00
Section Notes: This course is taken as part of the beginning semester once students are admitted to the Associate Degree Nursing program. This course is scheduled in the fall.
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Foundations of Nursing Lab - NR110L
Course Description: Knowledge and skills required to care of patients in a clinical setting. Demonstration, guided practice, and simulation used to reinforce critical thinking and application of foundational concepts such as asepsis, communication, safety and patient education. Concepts progress from basic nursing skills to advanced nursing skills.
Course Notes: Associate Degree Nursing Acceptance.
Fall
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Sections:
NR110L001251S Main Campus Closed
Section Type: Lab
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: This course is taken during the first semester of the Associate Degree Nursing program. Formal admission to the program is required for enrollment.
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NR110L002251S
Main Campus
Closed
Section Type: Lab
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: This course is taken during the first semester of the Associate Degree Nursing program. Formal admission to the program is required for enrollment.
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NR110L003251S
Main Campus
Full
Section Type: Lab
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: This course is taken during the first semester of the Associate Degree Nursing program. Formal admission to the program is required for enrollment.
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NR110L004251S
Main Campus
Full
Section Type: Lab
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: This course is taken during the first semester of the Associate Degree Nursing program. Formal admission to the program is required for enrollment.
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Health Assessment - NR116
Course Description: Identification and documentation of normal findings and common deviations throughout the lifespan. Knowledge and skills necessary to conduct comprehensive and focused patient assessments that provide a foundation for planning individualized, effective care.
Course Notes: Associate Degree Nursing Acceptance.
Fall
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Sections:
NR116 001251S Main Campus Closed
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: This course is taken during the first semester in the fall once students are admitted to the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
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Care of the Family - NR208
Course Description: Concepts and theories related to the promotion of health and wellness during the childbearing and childrearing years. Nursing interventions used in health promotion, risk reduction, clinical decision-making and management of the woman, childbearing and childrearing family, including working with usual childhood issues and with children who require acute and chronic care.
Course Notes: Associate Degree Nursing Acceptance.
Fall
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Sections:
NR208 001251S Main Campus Closed
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 4.00
Section Notes: Course offered fall semester of the Tradition Program second year or summer semester of the Online Bridge Program.
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Care of the Family Practicum - NR208L
Course Description: Clinical practicum in diverse clinical setting, related to the promotion of health and wellness during childbearing and childrearing years. Working with persons of diverse backgrounds, nursing colleagues, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Prioritizing and providing nursing care in hospital and community-based settings.
Course Notes: Associate Degree Nursing Acceptance.
Fall
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Sections:
NR208L001251S Main Campus Closed
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Advanced Skills Lab - NR211L
Course Description: Development of psychomotor and psychosocial competencies in complex skills with varying age groups. Providing safe, evidence-based professional, holistic nursing care related to the management of patients with advanced medial and surgical needs.
Course Notes: Associate Degree Nursing Acceptance.
Fall
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Sections:
NR211L001251S Main Campus Closed
Section Type: Lab
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: Offered in the fall semester of the second year of the Associate Degree Nursing program.
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NR211L002251S
Main Campus
Closed
Section Type: Lab
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: Offered in the fall semester of the second year of the Associate Degree Nursing program.
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NR211L003251S
Main Campus
Full
Section Type: Lab
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: Offered in the fall semester of the second year of the Associate Degree Nursing program.
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NR211L004251S
Main Campus
Full
Section Type: Lab
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: Offered in the fall semester of the second year of the Associate Degree Nursing program.
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Complex Care of the Adult - NR220
Course Description: Concepts and theories related to nursing care of complex adult patients experiencing acutely changing conditions in settings where outcomes are less predictable. Complex, multi-system disease processes will be critically examined.
Course Notes: Associate Degree Nursing Acceptance.
Fall
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Sections:
NR220 001251S Online Closed
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Leadership and Management Concepts in Nursing - NR221
Course Description: Concepts and theories of nursing leadership and management applicable to various roles. Evidence-based leadership skills, through self-reflection and group processes, as a core competency in nursing to improve quality in patient care and strengthen nursing as a profession.
Course Notes: Associate Degree Nursing Acceptance.
Fall
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Leadership & Management Concepts in Nursing Practi - NR221L
Course Description: Clinical practicum using leadership, management, professionalism, team building, mentoring, communication skills, and ethical decision making processes in the delivery of healthcare in diverse clinical settings.
Course Notes: Associate Degree Nursing Acceptance.
Fall
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Sections:
NR221L001251S Main Campus Closed
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Role Transition: Student to the Professional Nurse - NR224
Course Description: Issues and trends that affect the profession of nursing when transitioning from the student nurse role to the professional nurse role. Concepts of burnout and reality shock will be examined.
Course Notes: Associate Degree Nursing Acceptance.
Fall
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KSPN Foundations of Nursing - PN100
Course Description: An introduction to practical nursing and the roles of the practical nurse as well as profession and client related concepts. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills needed to provide safe, quality care. The theoretical foundation for basic data collection and nursing skills is presented and an introduction to the nursing process provides a framework for decision making.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Fall
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Sections:
PN100 001251S McPherson Closed
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 4.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Fall semester for the full-time program and the Spring semester for the part-time program.
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KSPN Nursing Care of Adults I - PN106
Course Description: Focuses on the care of the adult clients experiencing common medical/surgical health alterations with predictable outcomes. Emphasis is placed on the care of clients with alterations in fluid and electrolyte balance, oxygenation, cardiac output and tissue perfusion, regulation and metabolism, and integument. Principles of pre and post-operative care and IV therapy are also addressed.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Fall
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Sections:
PN106 001251S McPherson
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 5.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Fall semester for the full-time program and Summer semester for the part-time programs.
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KSPN Maternal Child Nursing - PN108
Course Description: Provides an integrative, family-centered approach to the care of childbearing women, newborns, and children. Emphasis is placed on care of the pregnant woman and newborn, normal growth and development, and common pediatric disorders.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Fall
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Sections:
PN108 003251S McPherson
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Spring semester for the full-time program and the Fall semester for the part-time program.
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KSPN Foundations of Nursing Clinical - PN115
Course Description: An introduction to the skills required to practice nursing. The theoretical foundation for basic data collection and nursing skills is presented and the student is given the opportunity to demonstrate these skills in a clinical laboratory setting. Students are also given an opportunity to practice application of the nursing process to client-related situations.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Fall
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Sections:
PN115 001251S McPherson Closed
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: Course schedule will vary during the week of September 8-12, 2025 due to Kansas State Fair clinical activities.
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KSPN Nursing Care of Adults I Clinical - PN116
Course Description: Focuses on the care of the adult clients with common medical/surgical health alterations. The clinical laboratory experience provides the student an opportunity to apply the theoretical concepts from Nursing Care of Adults I and implement safe client care in selected settings.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Fall
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KSPN Fund of Pharmacology & Safe Medication Admin - PN119
Course Description: An introduction to the principles of pharmacology. Emphasis is placed on nursing care related to safe calculation and administration of medications to clients across the life span.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Fall
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Sections:
PN119 001251S McPherson Closed
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Fall semester for the full-time program and the Spring semester for the part-time program.
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KSPN Mental Health Nursing - PN120
Course Description: Explores basic concepts and trends in mental health nursing. Therapeutic modalities and client behavior management are discussed. Emphasis is placed on using the nursing process and meeting the basic human needs of the client with a mental health disorder.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Fall
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Sections:
PN120 001251S McPherson
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Fall semester for the full and part-time programs.
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PN120 003251S
McPherson
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Fall semester for the full and part-time programs.
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Basic Principles and Practices of Physical Therapy - PT203
Course Description: Basic health care skills used in physical therapy including practice in activities of daily living, use of assistive and adaptive devices, gait and locomotion training, wheelchair management and range of motion as directed by the Physical Therapist.
Course Notes: PTA Acceptance.
Fall
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Sections:
PT203 001251S Main Campus Closed
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Modalities for Physical Therapy - PT205
Course Description: Development of basic therapy skills in physical therapy using modalities including heat and cold techniques, hydrotherapy, fluid therapy, paraffin, ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, ultraviolet and infrared light,iontophoresis,phonophoresis, TENS, biofeedback, diagnostic test and massage; interpersonal communication skills, patient interactions and time management.
Course Notes: PTA Acceptance.
Fall
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Sections:
PT205 001251S Main Campus Limited
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Therapeutic Exercise - PT210
Course Description: Basic principles of therapeutic exercise including planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating programs for the rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries and illnesses.
Course Notes: PTA Acceptance.
Fall
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Sections:
PT210 001251S Main Campus Limited
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