COURSE INDEX - LaGuardia Community College

Health Sciences Department
SCL102 The Science & Art of Nursing I: Introduction to
Practical Nursing
3 credits; 5 hours (2 lecture, 3 lab)
This course provides an overview of the history of nursing, communication
principles, medical terminology and cultural concepts
as they relate to understanding clients across the lifespan. The
scope of practice of the Practical Nurse in a variety of health care
settings will be defined and explored. Students will be exposed to
computer assisted instruction (CAI) and Internet research methods
as integral adjuncts to the teaching/learning process.
Prerequisite: ENC/ENG101, MAT106, SCB204, SSY101
Corequisite: SCL101, SCL103
SCL103 Concepts in Pharmacology and Nutrition
3 credits; 5 hours (2 lecture, 3 lab)
This course will introduce principles of pharmacology and nutrition.
The focus will be on the study of pharmacological classifications,
actions, therapeutic uses, and side effects of medications.
Methods of nutrition delivery and drug and diet interactions will
be addressed. Emphasis will be placed on the nursing process as it
relates to the nurse’s responsibilities in the provision of nutritional
therapeutics and the administration of medications to clients
across the lifespan.
Prerequisite: ENC/ENG101, MAT106, SCB204, SSY101
Corequisite: SCL101, SCL102
SCL105 Mental Health Nursing-PN
3 credits; 14 hours (4 lecture, 10 lab)
This course introduces the student to the mental health needs of
individuals and families across the life span within a cultural
context. The focus is on communication skills, mental health
disorders and various treatment modalities. The changing professional,
legal, and ethical issues of practical nursing in the mental
health setting are also explored. The students will be given the
opportunity to develop increased personal insights about their
own view of self and the world.
Prerequisite: SCL101, SCL102, SCL103, SCL114
Corequisite: SCL119
SCL114 Parent-Child Nursing-PN
6 credits; 26 hours (8 lecture, 20 lab)
This course emphasizes the scope of practice of the practical nurse
providing care to pregnant clients and families during antipartum,
intrapartum and postpartum period. Utilizing a lifecycle approach,
students assess and care for neonates and pediatric hospitalized
clients and families in a holistic manner. Physical, psychosocial,
growth and development and cultural aspects are central components
of care. Clinical experiences will be provided to enable the
student to transfer theory into practice.
Prerequisite: SCL101, SCL102, SCL103, SSY240
SCL118 Science and Art of Nursing II- Transition Student
to PN
2 credits; 2 hours (offered only in the 6-week session)
This course is designed to help students clarify responsibilities and
roles as new graduates. Students will be guided and supervised to
identify performance standards and behaviors necessary to function
safely and effectively as graduate practical nurses. Students
will be assisted in developing critical thinking strategies required
for success on the NCLEX-PN examination.
Prerequisite: SCL114; Corequisite: SCL119
SCL119 Medical-Surgical Nursing-PN
7 credits; 20 hours (4 lecture, 16 lab)
This course discusses common health problems and health alterations.
The focus is on adult clients across the lifespan with an
emphasis on the older adult with acute and chronic illnesses in a
variety of health care settings. Nursing care within culturally sensitive
environments will be emphasized. Students move through
the course developing more advanced nursing care skills relating
to medical-surgical conditions. Clinical experiences will take place
in rehabilitation units and medical-surgical units.
Prerequisite: SCL114; Corequisite: SCL118
SCR100 LPN to RN Bridge Course
3 credits; 5 hours
This course provides a “bridge” for LPNs pursuing their RN licensure.
Course content will include medical surgical and psychiatric
nursing concepts. The nursing process and informed decision
making are emphasized. Students will develop appropriate plans
of care and emphasis will be placed on formulating expected outcomes.
Prerequisite: SCB204, SCB260, SCC210, SSY240
Corequisite: ENG102
SCR110 Fundamentals of Nursing
6 credits; 12 hours (3 lecture, 3 lab, 6 clinical)
This course is an introduction to the five interrelated roles of the
associate degree nurse, with emphasis on the role of provider of
care. Students focus on the assessment and analysis phases of the
nursing process to formulate nursing diagnoses. Campus laboratory
experiences stress the development of fundamental nursing
skills. Clinical experiences in health facilities involve care of clients
with health problems. A uniform, liability insurance, and physical
examination are required.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENC/G101, ESL099, MAT096, SCB204,
SCC210, SSY101
Pre-corequisite: MAT120
Corequisite: SCR150
SCR150 Perspectives of Nursing
1 credit; 1 hour
This course focuses on historical influences on nursing. The evolution
of the nursing profession within the health care delivery
system will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on past nursing
leaders and various types of nursing education.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENC/G101, MAT096, SCB203, SCB204,
SCC210, SSY101
Pre- or Corequisite: MAT120
Corequisite: SCR110
SCR200 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
3 credits; 7 hours (1 lecture, 3 lab, 3 clinical)
This course focuses on the psychosocial needs of clients throughout
the life cycle. The assessment of clients’ physical and behav-
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