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Student Alert: 356 BCC courses renumbered and/or renamed starting summer 2008. For example, Speech 200 is now Communication Studies 210. If you have taken courses at BCC prior to summer 2008, visit our Common Course Number Advisory website to learn more and view a list of changed courses.

NURS 100X Foundations of Nursing . 7 CR

Provides the framework for nursing theory. Students develop cognitive, psychomotor, assessment, and communicative skills to meet the biophysiological, psychosocial needs of the client. Students discuss relevant concepts in pharmacology and basic human needs and gain clinical experiences in extended-care facilities. Course consists of two components: 100X and 100Z. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program and BIOL& 241 (prev BIOL 260) and BIOL& 242 (prev BIOL 261).

NURS 100Z Foundations of Nursing Lab . 5 CR

Students develop cognitive, psychomotor, assessment, and communicative skills to meet the biophysiological, psychosocial needs to the client. Students discuss relevant concepts in pharmacology and basic human needs and gain clinical experiences in extended-care facilities. Course consists of two components: 100X and 100Z. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program and BIOL& 241 (prev BIOL 260) and BIOL& 242 (prev BIOL 261).

NURS 101X Nursing Care of the Adult Client I . 6 CR

The first of three medical/surgical courses focusing on acute and chronic health dysfunctions in the adult client. Students gain clinical experience in acute-care settings. Course consists of two components: NURS 101X and NURS 101Z. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program and NURS 100X and NURS 100Z.

NURS 101Z Nursing Care of the Adult Client I Lab . 7 CR

Clinical component for NURS 101X. Students gain experience in health agencies correlating with and implementing nursing theory. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program and NURS 100X and NURS 100Z.

NURS 102X Nursing Care of the Adult Client II . 5 CR

The second of three medical/surgical courses focusing on acute and chronic health dysfunctions. Students gain clinical experience in acute-care settings. Course consists of two components: NURS 102X and NURS 102Z. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program and NURS 101X and NURS 101Z.

NURS 102Z Nursing Care of the Adult Client II Lab . 6 CR

Clinical component for NURS 102X. Students gain experience in health agencies correlating with and implementing nursing theory. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program and NURS 101X and NURS 101Z.

NURS 220X Maternal/Child Health Nursing . 7 CR

Focuses on the childbearing and childrearing family through the maternity cycle from conception to birth and examines the normal growth and development of the child from birth through adolescence. Students learn principles of care of the ill child focusing on adaptation and health maintenance. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program, NURS 102X and NURS 102Z, and BIOL& 260 (prev BIOL 250) and PSYC& 200 (prev PSYCH 204).

NURS 220Z Maternal/Child Health Nursing Lab . 5 CR

Includes community-based clinical observation as well as in-hospital experience in labor/delivery, mother/baby care, and the care of ill children. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program, NURS 102X, and NURS 102Z, and BIOL& 260 (prev BIOL 250) and PSYC& 200 (prev PSYCH 204).

NURS 221X Behavioral Health Nursing . 6 CR

Focuses on the nurse's therapeutic role in maintaining and enhancing mental health. Students learn to meet the needs of clients with challenged emotional and/or cognitive abilities that impair their day-to-day functioning. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program, NURS 102X and NURS 102Z and BIOL& 260 (prev BIOL 250) and PSYC& 200 (prev PSYCH 204).

NURS 221Z Behavioral Health Nursing Lab . 5 CR

Provides experience in acute inpatient psychiatric facilities and various community-based mental health programs. Students practice the nursing process in providing client-centered care. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program, NURS 102X and NURS 102Z, and BIOL& 260 (prev BIOL 250) and PSYC& 200 (PSYCH 204).

NURS 222X Transition to Professional Nursing Practice . 6 CR

The final course in medical/surgical nursing. Students integrate nursing theory from all previous courses while providing comprehensive nursing care to clients with complex health problems. There is also a focus on care of the older adult. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program and NURS 220X and NURS 220Z and NURS 221X and NURS 221Z.

NURS 222Z Transition to Professional Nursing Practice Lab . 7 CR

Provides clinical experience in advanced medical/surgical nursing. Topics include nursing organizations, legal and ethical considerations in nursing and professional licensing. Community-based experience with the older population is also included. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program and NURS 220X and NURS 220Z and NURS 221X and NURS 221Z.