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NUR 111: FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING

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: Consult the Class Schedule available on the college's website for days, times, and location.
• 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 located in 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 the Preclinical Laboratory Learning section of the Vital Signs Unit. This is found in the NUR 111 "Week #1 Clinical Laboratory Guide."
  • Please note that the Nursing Learning Resource Center (NLRC) opens to nursing students on the First Day of Classes, and closes at the end of each semester. Specific open lab hours will be posted on the NLRC doors.

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 January 15th for students entering NUR 111 in the Spring Semester, and August 15th for students entering NUR 111 in the Fall Semester. If the forms are not received by Health Service by this date, you may 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

1. Ackley, B.J. and Gail B. Ladwig. Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: An Evidence Based Guide To Planning Care, 8th Edition. St. Louis: Mosby Elsevier, 2008.
2. Berman, A., Snyder, S., Kozier, B. and G. Erb. Kozier and Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing: Concepts, Process and Practice, 8th Edition. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education, Inc., 2008.
3. Morris Gray, Deborah. Calculate with Confidence, 4th Edition. St. Louis: Mosby Elsevier, 2006.
4. Nursing 111 Teaching Team. Department of Nursing, Nursing 111 Course Outline: Fundamentals of Nursing. Rochester: Monroe Community College, 2007.
5. Nurse Supply Kit . Please save your receipt. You will need to bring it to class during Week #6. (Supplies are intended for simulated teaching/learning experiences and should not be used on actual people.)
6. Skidmore-Roth, L. Mosby's Nursing Drug Reference (21st ed.). St. Louis: Mosby Elsevier, 2008.
7. Weilitz, P. & Potter, P. Mosby's Pocket Guide for Health Assessment, 6th Edition. St. Louis: Mosby Elsevier, 2007.

   Approximate Cost of Required Texts/Supplies: $400, including tax.

RECOMMENDED TEXTS (Any dictionary is acceptable)

• Berman, A., Snyder, S., Kozier, B. and G. Erb. Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing: Concepts, Process and Practice, 8th Edition. Upper Saddle River: Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2008.
• Hogan,M., Bowles,D., & White,J. Nursing Fundamentals: Reviews and Rationales. New Jersey: Prentice Hall., 2003
• Nugent, N., and Vitale, J. Fundamentals Success: A Course Review Applying Critical Thinking to Test Taking. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis, 2004.
• Mosby's Medical Nursing and Allied Health Dictionary, 7th Edition. St. Louis: Mosby Elsevier, 2006.
• Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions & Nursing, 5th Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. 2005.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES and SUPPLIES

• Callan, S., Penwarden, A. & Wendell, C. The New Guide to Writing Research Papers. Rochester: Monroe Community College, 2000.
• Calculator: ONLY SHARP Model #243S or SHARP Model #243SB will be accepted for use in nursing courses.
• Visit the NUR 111 webpage (http://web.monroecc.edu/nursing111). This site contains specific information for students enrolled in NUR 111.

NUR 110: Foundations of Nursing: Required Textbook

• Ellis, J.R. and Hartley, C.L. Nursing in Today's World: Trends, Issues and Management, 8th Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2004.

UNIFORMS

Student uniforms must be purchased through Uniform Village (UV Image) at Jefferson Plaza. Any questions should be directed to the Nursing Department Office at 292-2460; problems are to be directed to UV Image Experts/Uniform Village at 424-1550. A deposit is required when you place the order. Information about the required MCC uniform is provided in a handout students receive at the time they register for their nursing courses.

INSURANCE

Students must carry professional liability (malpractice) insurance. Each semester, the premiums are included on the tuition bill. Current premiums are: $8.00 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 January 15th for students entering NUR 111 in the Spring Semester, and August 15th for students entering NUR 111 in the Fall 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.

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).