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NUR 111: FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
SPRING SEMESTER 2004

Nursing Department Office: Bldg. 8, Room 312
Telephone: 292-2460
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WEEKLY LECTURE SCHEDULE: ALL NURSING 111 STUDENTS

Lecture: Tuesdays 8:00-10:50 AM in Room 8-100 for Section 100;
Tuesdays 12:00-2:50 PM in Room 8-100 for Section 101.
Consult the MCC Academic Calendar for specific dates when each semester begins.
It is a good idea to find your lecture room prior to the first class day. Parking during the first two weeks of the semester is hectic so plan to arrive early. Three hours of lecture will be presented the first day of class.
- Please read the "Bibliography and Homework" assignments for these lectures: Philosophy and Conceptual Framework, and Principles of Asepsis, prior to the first class. The reading assignments will be found in the NUR 111 Course Outline for Week #1, following the objectives for the above lectures.
- Please complete the Informal Writing Exercise #1 on page 6 of the NUR 111 Course Outline. Bring this completed exercise to your first conference session.
- Please read the "Bibliography and Homework" assignments for the Vital Signs and Asepsis Unit, prior to the first class. The reading assignments are found in the NUR 111 Course Outline for Week #1, following the Clinical Objectives for the Vital Signs Unit.
- Please complete pages 8-21e in the Preclinical Laboratory Learning section of the Vital Signs Unit. This is found in the NUR 111 "Week #1 Clinical Laboratory Guide."

NUR 111 CONFERENCE/CLINICAL LABORATORY

Each student has one two hour conference and one six hour clinical laboratory session each week.
All conferences are held in the Nursing Learning Resource Center (NLRC), Room 9-141.
For the first three weeks, all clinical lab sessions will be held in the NLRC.
Additional information about schedules and clinical agencies will be given during the first week of classes.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS

Physical exams are required within the year before beginning NUR 111. New York State Health Department Regulations prohibit anyone from caring for patients without having met certain health standards and immunizations. The necessary forms will be provided at registration. Schedule an appointment with your physician to ensure that all forms are submitted on or before the date indicated on the form. If forms are not received by Health Service by this date, you will lose your place in NUR 111.

REQUIRED TEXTS/SUPPLIES

These should be available two to three weeks before the start of classes each semester in the MCC Bookstore. Call the Bookstore (292-2501) before you come to make sure that everything you need is in. BRING YOUR CLASS SCHEDULE WITH YOU TO THE BOOKSTORE: it will make purchasing materials easier. The Bookstore accepts cash, check with appropriate ID, MasterCard or Visa.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS

Ackley, Betty and Gail B. Ladwig. Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: A Guide To Planning Care, 6th Edition. St. Louis: Mosby Yearbook, 2003.
Gray, Deborah. Calculate with Confidence, 3rd Edition. St. Louis: Mosby Yearbook, 2002.
Kozier, Barbara et al. Fundamentals of Nursing: Concepts, Process and Practice, 7th Edition. Redwood City, CA.: Addison Wesley, 2004.
NUR 111 Teaching Team. Nursing 111 Course Outline. Rochester: Monroe Community College, 2004.
Potter, P. & Weilitz, P. Mosby's Pocket Guide Series: Health Assessment, 5th Edition. St. Louis: Mosby Inc., 2003.
Skidmore-Roth, L. Mosby's Nursing Drug Reference 2004. St. Louis: Mosby Inc., 2004
Nurse Supply Kit
Approximate Cost of Required Texts/Supplies: $400, including tax.

RECOMMENDED TEXTS (Any dictionary is acceptable)

Miller, Benjamin F. and Claire B. Keane. Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine and Nursing, 6th Edition. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Company, 1997.
Mosby's Medical Nursing and Allied Health Dictionary, 6th Edition. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott Company, 1998.
Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 19th Edition. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company.2001.
Bowles,D., Hogan,M & White,J. Nursing Fundamentals: Reviews and Rationales. New Jersey:Prentice Hall., 2003

RECOMMENDED RESOURCE and SUPPLIES

Callan, S., Penwarden, A. & Wendell, C. The New Guide to Writing Research Papers. Rochester: Monroe Community College, 2000.
Calculator: ONLY SHARP Model #243SB will be accepted for use in nursing courses.
NUR 110: Foundations of Nursing: Required Textbook

Zerwekh, J. & Claborn, J. Nursing Today: Transition and Trends, 4th Edition. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders, 2003.
UNIFORMS

The required uniform consists of:

white tunic top and pants
name tag (first and last name only)
white nursing shoes, or all white leather sneakers worn ONLY to clinical (NO clogs)
watch with an indicator for seconds (flexible wristband recommended)
stethoscope - optional
bandage scissors
safety goggles
Optional accessories:

white jacket
white hip pack
Student uniforms must be purchased through Image Experts at Marketplace Mall. Any questions should be directed to the Nursing Department Office at 292-2460; problems are to be directed to Image Experts at 424-1550. A deposit is required when you place the order. One uniform may be sufficient for the first semester, but it is advisable to have two uniforms for the second, third and fourth semesters. Women may wish to order a dress uniform, pants suit or one of each.

Required Women's Uniform
Style #1

#8320wwy - White Landau Pant
(Regular, Petite, Tall)
sizes S-XL: $18.90
#8320wwy sizes 2XL-3XL: $20.90
#8320wwy sizes 4XL-5XL: $24.20
Style #2

#182 - Crest Top
sizes XS-XL: $20.00
Style #3

#141 - Crest Top
sizes XS-XL: $20.00
sizes 2XL-3XL: $22.00
sizes 4XL-5XL: $24.40
Style #4

#190 - Cherokee Pant
(full elastic waist)
(Regular/Petite)
sizes XS-XL: $20.50
sizes 2XL-3XL: $23.20
sizes Tall: $23.20
Style #5

#215-01 - Crest White Top
sizes XS-XL: $20.50
sizes 2XL-3XL: $23.50
Style #6

#196-01 - Crest White Top
sizes XS-XL: $20.50
sizes 2XL-3XL: $23.50
Required Men's Uniforms

#PT20 - White Pant
sizes 28 - 42: $17.25
sizes 44 - 46: $18.50
#1140WWY Top
sizes 36-46: $24.70
Required Name Tag - $8.00 (to be purchased at Image Experts and picked up at the Nursing Department Office)
Required safety goggles - #5600 - Full Goggles - $5.75 each, #5900-Wrap glasses - $4.00 each
Optional: #7521 - White jacket (women's) all sizes $21.60
Other optional items: shoes, pantyhose, white nylon hip pack and accessories - students will receive a 20% discount off store price.
INSURANCE

Students must carry professional liability (malpractice) insurance. Each semester, the premiums are included on the tuition bill. Current premiums are: $7.00 for malpractice and $5.00 for accident coverages.

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR)

In order to participate in clinical laboratory sessions, all students in the nursing program must maintain current CPR certification for infant, child, adult, two person rescuer and resuscitation mask (cardiopulmonary resuscitation/certification for the professional rescuer). Certification must include the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) component. Certification by the American Red Cross (Professional Rescuer), or American Heart Association (BLS Provider), are accepted. Each student must bring a copy of current certification to the Nursing Department Office no later than two weeks prior to the beginning of the semester. Recertification is necessary by the expiration date on the card or letter. If there are problems regarding CPR certification contact the Nursing Department secretary, 292-2460.

TUITION PAYMENT

If tuition is not paid by the due date specified on the bill, the student is dropped from all courses, and the seat is given to another student. If there are problems regarding payment, contact either the Bursar's Office at 292-2232 or the Financial Aid Office at 292-2050 before the due date to discuss arrangements for paying the bill.

CHANGE OF PLANS

If you decide NOT to attend classes this semester after you have registered, please notify the Department of Nursing by telephone, 292-2460 AND the Admissions Office in writing.

LPN'S AND CNA'S

• Students who are currently Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA's) or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN's) are exempt from 1 of the 4 required skill evaluations in Nursing 111. For this exemption to occur, copy of proof of the student's certification/licensure must be submitted to the Nursing Department Office no later than 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the semester.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Related to the high level of advance preparation required to provide safe nursing care to assigned clients during clinical laboratory, it is highly recommended that students who are employed NOT schedule work hours the evening before their clinical day(s).

COURSE OF STUDY