Courses

Introduction to curriculum concepts with emphasis on the use of the nursing process as the student assesses the basic needs of clients. Selected nursing content from the core curriculum is discussed. Selected academic and nursing skills will be reviewed. Competency will be assessed.

NUR 050 is required for students who are transferring into the program, admitted with advanced standing, or returning to the program after an absence of one year. Completion of NUR 050 requirement is valid for one year. Students reentering NUR 111 do not need to take NUR 050.

Prerequisites:

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Discuss therapeutic communication techniques with patients that honor diversity, equity and inclusion.
2. Identify social determinants of health that influence the health conditions of patients.
3. Demonstrate competency in pharmacology basics, including dosage calculation and specific medications covered in the curriculum.
4. Use clinical judgment and the Nursing Process in selected patient situations at the fundamental level.
5. Perform nursing skills according to Department of Nursing criteria.
6. Analyze one's own academic skills related to test-taking, prioritization, learning needs, and study habits.

This course focuses on assisting the nursing student to acquire the essential skills, techniques and behaviors that will lead to success as a student, a lifelong learner and a beginning member of the nursing profession.

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NUR 110 is a nonclinical course in which the foundation of professional nursing is examined through exploration of the healthcare delivery system, nursing roles, nursing origins, and the educational, legal, and ethical bases of practice. Future challenges for the nursing profession are introduced.

Co-Requisite(s): NUR 111.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the effects that social determinants of health have on health equity.
2. Discuss the changing nature of the role of the nursing profession within contemporary health systems
3. Discuss the nursing role in maintaining quality and safety in the healthcare environment.
4. Describe effective communication skills that contribute to a positive team environment.
5. Describe the ethical and legal concepts on which professional nursing is based.
6. Describe the various influences on professional nursing that may include social, political, or educational factors

NUR 111 focuses on the Basic Needs of the non acute adult patient to provide quality, safe patient centered care for diverse populations. The MCC nursing program’s conceptual framework and the core competencies of Associate Degree Nursing practice: Professional Identity, Nursing Judgment, Human Flourishing, and Spirit of Inquiry, are introduced. Students use knowledge, science and evidence to begin to assess a patient’s ability to meet Basic Needs and to implement fundamental nursing interventions. This course has a required clinical component

Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in high school chemistry, biology and either Sequential Math, Math A Regents or High School Algebra; Co-requisite(s): NUR 110, PSY 101, BIO 144, and MTH 160, unless previously taken.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate professional communication with members of the interprofessional team.
2. Use therapeutic communication techniques with patients that honor diversity, equity and inclusion.
3. Identify social determinants of health that influence the health conditions of patients.
4. Use clinical judgment and the Nursing Process to develop an individualized plan of care using information literacy at the fundamental level.
5. Describe basic principles of prioritization in professional nursing practice.
6. Identify data that indicates assistance is required to meet patient safety needs.
7. Demonstrate accountable behaviors when caring for patients and families consistent with professional nursing practice.
8. Define ethical reasoning according to the principles of the ANA Code of Ethics.
9. Use information literacy to identify evidence-based resources for patients.
10. Apply evidence-based standards of professional nursing into patient and family centered care with supervision.

NUR 112 focuses on Basic Needs of adult and child patients using the Nursing Process to provide quality, safe patient centered care for diverse populations. Teamwork and collaboration are introduced and explored. Students use knowledge, science and evidence to manage, with assistance, the essential issues of patients with both acute and chronic conditions in several healthcare environments. The core competencies of Associate Degree Nursing practice introduced in NUR 111 are expanded upon in clinical nursing practice. This course has a required clinical component.

Prerequisites: NUR 110, NUR 111, MTH 160, PSY 101 and BIO 144, all with a minimum grade of C; Corequisites: BIO 145, PSY 212 and ENG 101 or ENG 200, unless previously taken.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate professional communication with members of the interprofessional team.
2. Apply therapeutic communication techniques with patients/significant support person(s) that honor diversity, equity and inclusion.
3. Examine social determinants of health that influence the health conditions of patients and families.
4. Use clinical judgment and the Nursing Process to develop an individualized plan of care using information literacy.
5. Organize nursing care utilizing basic principles of prioritization, for an individual patient.
6. Evaluate data to determine if assistance is required to meet patient safety needs.
7. Demonstrate accountable behaviors when caring for patients and families consistent with professional nursing practice.
8. Discuss ethical reasoning according to the principles of the ANA Code of Ethics.
9. Use information literacy to apply evidence-based resources for surgical patients.
10. Apply current evidence-based standards of professional nursing into patient and family centered care with minimal assistance.

NUR 210 is a nonclinical course in which issues of professional nursing are critically examined through exploration of current themes including quality and safety initiatives, leadership and management practices, licensure and legal implications, employment matters and professional responsibility.

Prerequisites: NUR 110 and NUR 112 with a minimum grade of C.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Describe strategies to improve health equity and reduce health disparities.
2. Analyze patient safety adverse events/near misses and system improvement processes to support a culture of safety.
3. Develop strategies for making a successful transition from student nurse to professional nurse, embracing ideals of equity, inclusivity, integrity, responsibility, ethical practice, and legal regulations.
4. Demonstrate interprofessional leadership knowledge and skills, including the ability to delegate, to provide safe, quality, efficient, and effective nursing care.
5. Integrate ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing into practice according to established standards of professional nursing.
6. Describe professional activities required to become successfully employed as a registered nurse.

NUR 211 focuses on the Basic Needs of patients with psychiatric/mental health problems using the Nursing Process to provide quality, safe patient centered care for diverse populations through teamwork and collaboration. Students use knowledge, science and evidence to manage the issues of patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions in a variety of healthcare environments. The core competencies of Associate Degree Nursing practice expanded upon in NUR 112 are applied to this patient population. This course has a required clinical component.

Prerequisite(s): NUR 112, BIO 144, BIO 145, PSY 212 and ENG 101 or ENG 200, all with a minimum grade of C. Corequisite(s): NUR 210, BIO 202 and SOC 101, unless previously taken.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate professional communication to collaborate with members of the interprofessional team.
2. Adapt therapeutic communication techniques to meet the needs of patients/significant support person(s) that honor diversity, equity and inclusion.
3. Analyze health disparities that influence the health conditions of patients and families.
4. Apply clinical judgement and the Nursing Process to create an individualized plan of care using information literacy.
5. Manage nursing care utilizing principles of prioritization, for a psychiatric patient.
6. Evaluate data to determine if assistance is required to meet patient safety needs.
7. Incorporate accountable behaviors when caring for patients and families consistent with professional nursing practice.
8. Demonstrate ethical reasoning according to the principles of the ANA Code of Ethics.
9. Use information literacy to analyze evidence-based resources for psychiatric-mental health patients.
10. Apply current evidence-based standards of professional nursing into patient and family centered care independently.

NUR 212 focuses on the basic needs of maternal and neonatal patients, using the Nursing Process to provide quality, safe, patient centered care for diverse populations through teamwork and collaboration. Students use knowledge, science and evidence to manage maternal and neonatal considerations in the acute care setting. The core competencies of Associate Degree Nursing practice expanded upon in NUR 112 are applied to this patient population. This course has a required clinical component.

Prerequisite(s) :NUR 112, BIO 144, BIO 145, PSY 212 and ENG 101 OR ENG 200, all with a minimum grade of C. Corequisite(s): NUR 210, BIO 202, SOC 101, unless previously taken.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate professional communication to collaborate with members of the interprofessional team.
2. Adapt therapeutic communication techniques to meet the needs of patients/significant support person(s) that honor diversity, equity and inclusion
3. Analyze health disparities that influence the health conditions of patients and families.
4. Apply clinical judgment and the Nursing Process to create an individualized plan of care using information literacy.
5. Manage nursing care utilizing principles of prioritization, for a postpartum patient and neonate.
6. Evaluate data to determine if assistance is required to meet patient safety needs.
7. Incorporate accountable behaviors when caring for patients and families consistent with professional nursing practice.
8. Demonstrate ethical reasoning according to the principles of the ANA Code of Ethics.
9. Use information literacy to analyze evidence-based resources for maternal and/or neonatal patients.
10. Apply current evidence-based standards of professional nursing into patient and family centered care independently.

NUR 214 focuses on basic needs of adult and child patients using the Nursing Process to provide quality, safe patient centered care for diverse populations through teamwork and collaboration. Students use knowledge, science and evidence to manage the complex issues of patients with both acute and chronic conditions in a variety of healthcare environments. The core competencies of Associate Degree Nursing practice are integrated into clinical nursing practice. This course has a required clinical component.

Prerequisite(s): NUR 210, NUR 211, NUR 212, SOC 101, BIO 202, all with a minimum grade of C. co-Requisite(s): HEG 215 and PSY 108, unless previously taken.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate professional communication to initiate collaboration with members of the interprofessional team.
2. Adapt therapeutic communication techniques to meet the needs of patients/significant support person(s) that honor diversity, equity and inclusion.
3. Evaluate health disparities in order to improve health conditions for patients and families.
4. Incorporate clinical judgment and the Nursing Process into nursing practice to create an individualized plan of care using information literacy.
5. Evaluate priorities to manage nursing care for an individual and group of patients.
6. Evaluate data to anticipate situations where assistance is required to meet patient safety needs.
7. Incorporate accountable behaviors when caring for patients and families consistent with professional nursing practice.
8. Demonstrate ethical reasoning according to the principles of the ANA Code of Ethics.
9. Use information literacy to evaluate evidence-based resources for complex medical patients.
10. Incorporate current evidence-based standards of professional nursing into patient and family centered care to multiple patients independently

See the Department Chairperson.

Check if course is offered:
Fall Semester 2025
Summer Session 2025