Course Description: Elements of medical language including common abbreviations. Emphasis is placed on spelling, pronunciation, correct usage, and meaning relating to body systems, medical science, and medical specialties.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: McPherson HS students only. W: 11:47 - 12:33Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: McPherson HS students only. W: 12:38 - 1:24Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Hybrid format class will meet in person: 1/8,1/29,2/12,2/26,3/18,4/1,4/15. Online final 4/22. Additional work to be completed online
Course Description: Elementary algebra including exponents, radicals, quadratic formula, systems of equations, graphing and other topics preparatory to MA106 College Algebra.
Course Notes: HS GPA over 2.5, or MA098 Basic Algebra with a grade of C or higher, or Accuplacer NG QuantReason, Alg, Stats Score 250 to 262.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Theory of equations, functions, inverse functions, complex numbers, determinants and matrices. Recommended for students majoring in Pre-Health, Science, Engineering, Architecture, Math, and Business.
Course Notes: HS GPA over 3.5, or ACT Math Score of 21 or higher, or Accuplacer NextGen QuantReason, Alg,Stats Score 263 or Above.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: McPherson HS only. Tues/Thurs class times: 11:05-11:50Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
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.
Spring
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.
Course Description: The evolving role of the practical nurse in the health-care system. Essential techniques for success as a practical nursing student.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Course Description: Explore issues related to the aging adults. Course content addresses the impact of ageism,l alterations is physiological and psychological functioning, and the role of the practical nurse in caring for older adult clients across a continuum of care.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Spring semester for the full and part-time programs.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Spring semester for the full and part-time programs.
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.
Spring
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.
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 acid-base balance, cognition and sensation, mobility, elimination, immunity and hematology, and reproduction. Principles related to emergency preparedness are also addressed.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 5.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Spring semester for the full and part-time programs.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 5.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Spring semester for the full and part-time programs.
Course Description: This course provides orientation to leadership roles of the LPN and related responsibilities. It will introduce issues to the student they will encounter in the workplace. An individualized plan of study will be developed for NCLEX-PN success.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: This course is offered online in the Spring semeser for the full-time program and Summer semester for the part-time program.
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.
Spring
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.
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 II and implement safe client care in selected settings. Students are given the opportunity to practice leadership skills while managing a caseload of clients.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Spring semester for the full-time program and Summer semester for the part-time program.
Course Description: Provides an integrative, family-centered approach to the care of childbearing women, newborns, children, and adolescents. Students are given the opportunity to observe the uncomplicated birth process and practice postpartum care as well as care of the newborn in the clinical laboratory setting. Common pediatric diseases and the growth and development process is the focus of child-related clinical laboratory experiences.
Course Notes: Practical Nursing Acceptance.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Spring semester for the full and part-time programs. Class also meets on 2/15/24 for Peds Project.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: This course is offered in the Spring semester for the full and part-time programs.
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.
Spring
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.
Course Description: A survey of the fundamental principles of behavior including physiological, perceptual, historical, methodological, learning, memory, development, motivational, emotional, social and applied perspectives.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Hybrid format class will meet weekly for 8 weeks, additional work to be completed online.
Course Description: A survey of the theories of and current research into the psychological development of individuals from birth to death focusing on the progressive changes experienced in the physical, cognitive and social-emotional domains of life.
Course Notes: PS100 General Psychology.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Hybrid format class will meet weekly for 8 weeks, additional work to be completed online.
Course Description: Principles and practices of oral communication that will help the student develop skills in communication and acquire an understanding of oral communication as a vital human skill and activity.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: McPherson HS only.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Hybrid format class will meet weekly for 8 weeks, additional work to be completed online.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Hybrid format class will meet weekly for 8 weeks, additional work to be completed online.
Course Description: Development and interaction of the individual in society with consideration of the culture, structures, functions of societies, social groups and institutions with emphasis on social interaction and its relation to personality and human action.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Web Supported, additional work will be completed online. McPherson HS only. McPherson Afternoon Academy course.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Hybrid format class will meet weekly, additional work to be completed online.
Course Description: Fundamentals of pronunciation and minimum essentials of grammar. The oral approach is used with emphasis on understanding, speaking, reading, and writing phrases of practical value. Hispanic life and culture are studied. For students who have no Spanish or one semester of high school Spanish.
Spring
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 5.00
Section Notes: McPherson HS only. Tues/Thurs times: 11:55-12:40.