2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

NPT 240LW Basic Nursing Care of the Adult
Client Lab
4.3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: NPT 115, NPT 116, and NPT 119 or NUR 115, NUR 116, and
NUR 119 and NPT 115L, NPT 116L, and NPT 119L or NUR 115L, NUR
116L, and NUR 119L with a minimum grade of a “C” (2.0). Concurrent
enrollment in NPT 240. Applies the nursing process in caring for the
adult patient and requires clinical application of concepts in an acute care
setting. Provides opportunities to apply the ADN roles of Provider of
Care, Manager of Care, and continues to build on the role as a Member
within the Discipline of Nursing. This lab course has a concurrent theory
course. For successful completion, a grade of at least a “C” must be
earned in both this course and the concurrent theory course (lab grade
will be same as theory course). A final grade of “F” will be assigned
in both theory and lab if either course is not successfully completed.
Credit may be earned in NPT 240L or NUR 240L, but not both. (0-195)
NPT 240W Basic Nursing Care of the Adult
Client
4.7 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: NPT 115, NPT 116, and NPT 119 or NUR 115, NUR116,
and NUR 119 and NPT 115L, NPT 116L, and NPT 119L or NUR 115L,
NUR116L, and NUR 119L with a minimum grade of a “C” (2.0).
Concurrent enrollment in NPT 240L. Presents health care problems
related to alterations in hematology, cardiopulmonary, endocrine,
musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal , renal, reproductive, perioperative, and
neuro function with emphasis on critical thinking in basic to complex
nursing care. For successful completion, a grade of at least a “C” must
be earned in both this course and its concurrent lab course (lab grade
will be same as theory grade). A final grade of “F” will be assigned in
both theory and lab if either course is not successfully completed. Credit
may be earned in NPT 240 or NUR 240, but not both. (70-0)
NPT 250LW Nursing Care and Management
Throughout the Health Continuum Lab 5 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: NPT 240, NUR 240, or NT 219 and NPT 240L, NUR 240L
or NT 219L with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0). Concurrent enrollment
in NPT 250. This course will provide an opportunity to enhance nursing
practice skills through managing nursing care of a group of hospitalized
clients. Emphasizes concepts, principles, and skills of the three ADN
roles of Provider of Care, Manager of Care, and Member within the
Discipline of Nursing necessary for entry level nursing practice. Requires
a concurrent theory course (NPT 250). For successful completion, a grade
of at least a “C” must be earned in both this course and its concurrent
theory course (lab grade will be same as theory grade). A final grade
of “F” will be assigned in both theory and lab if either course is not
successfully completed. Credit may be earned in NPT 250L or NUR
250L, but not both. (0-225)
NPT 250W Nursing Care and Management
Throughout the Health Continuum 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: NPT 240 or NUR 240 or NT 219 and NPT 240L or NUR 240L
or NT 219L with minimum grade of “C” (2.0). Concurrent enrollment in
NPT 250L. This course will provide opportunities to enhance nursing
practice skills through managing nursing care of a group of hospitalized
clients having acute cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and multisystem
dysfunction, as well as clients facing trauma, cancer, immunologic
dysfunction, shock, and hemodynamic instability. Requires a concurrent
lab course (NPT 250L). For successful completion, a grade of at least a
“C” must be earned in this course and its concurrent lab course (lab grade
will be same as theory grade). A final grade of “F” will be assigned in
both theory and lab if either course is not successfully completed. Credit
may be earned in NPT 250 or NUR 250, but not both. (60-0)
NPT 290-299 Special Projects in Nursing RN
Part Time
Nursing Transition
NT 160LW Transitional Skills and Concepts
Lab
1.0 Sem Hr
Prerequisite: Completion of NT 161 and NT 162 with a minimum grade
of “C” (2.0). Concurrent enrollment in NT 160. Provides opportunities to
practice specific nursing procedures in a simulated and clinical laboratory
setting. Requires demonstration of skill competencies and documentation
for successful course completion. This lab course has a concurrent
theory course. For successful completion, a grade of at least “C” must
be earned in this course and the concurrent theory course (lab grade
will be same as theory grade). A final grade of “E” will be assigned in
both theory and lab if either course is not successfully completed. (0-45)
NT 160W Transitional Skills and Concepts 1.0 Sem Hr
Prerequisite: Completion of NT 161 and NT 162 with a minimum grade of
“C” (2.0) . Concurrent enrollment in NT 160L. Focuses on basic nursing
skills/procedures and related communication necessary for function in
the ADN Provider of Care role. This theory course has a concurrent
lab course. For successful completion, a grade of at least a “C” must
be earned in this course and its concurrent lab course (lab grade will
be same as theory grade). A final grade of “E” will be assigned in both
theory and lab if either course is not successfully completed. (15-0)
NT 161W Transition - Basic Principles of
Adult Care
2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: LPN or Paramedic Licensure, 1 year full time equivalent
work experience and validation for Transition program. (LPN option:
no work experience required if student has maintained a GPA of 3.0 or
greater throughout the ADN prerequisite core courses and PNE clinical
courses, and meets all other prerequisite requirements.) Solidifies
knowledge of the Provider of Care role related to aseptic technique,
nutritional requirements, medication administration, fluid and electrolyte
regulation, and acid-base balance. (30-0)
NT 162W Role and Function of the RN 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: LPN or Paramedic Licensure, 1 year full time equivalent
work experience and validation for Transition program. (LPN option:
no work experience required if student has maintained a GPA of 3.0 or
greater throughout the ADN prerequisite core courses and PNE clinical
courses, and meets all other prerequisite requirements.) Introduces the
three roles of the ADN: Provider of Care, Manager of Care, and Member
within the Discipline of Nursing. Discusses the history of nursing,
nursing theorists, and social policy. Emphasizes communication, ethical
and legal implications for nursing, education preparation for various
nursing roles, image of nursing, political action, theories and models of
practice, teaching/learning principles, concepts of ethnic, and cultural
diversity. (30-0)
NT 163LW Advanced principles of Adult Care
for the LPN/Licensed Paramedic Lab 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: NT 161 and NT 162 with minimum grade of “C” (2.0)
for both LPNs and Paramedics; NT 160 and NT 160L for Paramedics
with minimum grade of “C” (2.0). Concurrent enrollment in NT 163.
Applies the nursing process in caring for the adult patient and requires
clinical application of concepts in an acute care setting. Provides
opportunities to apply the ADN roles of Provider of Care, Manager of
Care, and continues to build on role functions as a Member within the
Discipline of Nursing. This lab course has a concurrent theory course.
For successful completion, a grade of at least a “C” must be earned in
both this course and its concurrent theory course (lab grade will be same
as theory grade). A final grade of “F” will be assigned in both theory
and lab if either course is not successfully completed. (0-135)
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