College Catalog 2017-18

EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

with the basic theory, campus lab demonstrations, supervised practice, and clinical experiences needed to provide safe, effective care to the adult patient experiencing acute, chronic, or life-threatening physical health conditions in all body systems. The course will include the expanded role of IV therapy as outlined by the Mississippi Board of Nursing Practice Law, Rules, and Regulations, nutritional considerations, and the advanced theory of pharmacology. (16 sch: 11 hr. lecture, 2 hr. lab, 12 hr. clinical) (Total instructional hours for the combined course: 165 hr. lecture, 30 hr. lab, 180 hr. clinical) PNV 1241 — NCLEX — This is a comprehensive, simulated review of the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses. This is a required course for students in the second semester of the nursing program. This course is intended to assist and prepare the student to sit for the NLCEX-PN® exam through use of testing strategies and practice testing. One semester credit hour. PNV 1412 — ADVANCED PRACTICAL NURSING — This course will provide the student with the basic knowledge and skills to provide safe, effective care for clients and families during the antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and infancy through adolescent periods; and clients and families experiencing mental health alterations. This courser will also include preparation for the role transition from student to practical nurse. (12 scheduled: 10.33 hr. lecture, 5 hr. clinical) (Total instructional hours for the combined course: 155 hr. lecture, 75 clinical). PNV 1115 — PRACTICAL NURSING FOUNDATIONS — This course is designed to explain the structure and function of the body systems and their interrelationship to one another in the provision of safe, effective nursing care. In addition, this course will provide the student with the theory and skills of practical nursing through campus lab demonstration, supervised practice, and clinical experiences needed to care for the individual in wellness and illness across the lifespan. Nine credit hours lecture. Nine hours of lab. Four and one half hours clinical. SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY SUT 1111 — CST PREP I — First semester review and preparation for the certified surgical technology (CST) exam. This course also will provide instruction related to employment and employee responsibility to promote an effective transition from the role of the student to the role of the employee (One semester hour credit. One hour lecture. SUT 1113—FUNDAMENTALS OF SURGICALTECHNOLOGY—Basic introductory course including hospital and surgical suite organization and environment, history, legal responsibilities, terminology, pharmacology, anesthesia, and interpersonal relationships. Three hours lecture. Three semester hours credit. SUT 1121 — CST PREP II — Second semester review and preparation for the certified surgical technology (CST) exam. This course also will provide instruction related to employment and employee responsibility to promote an effective transition from the role of the student to the role of the employee. One semester credit hour. One hour lecture. SUT 1131 — CST PREP III — Third semester review and preparation for the certified surgical technology (CST) exam. This course also will provide instruction related to employment and employee responsibility to promote an effective transition from the role of the student to the role of the employee. One semester credit hour. One hour lecture. SUT 1216 — PRINCIPLES OF SURGICAL TECHNIQUE — Acomprehensive study of aseptic technique, safe patient care, and surgical techniques. Two hours lecture. Eight hours lab. Six semester hours credit. SUT 1314 — SURGICAL ANATOMY — Emphasis is placed on structure and function of the human body as related to surgery. Application of the principles of surgical anatomy to participation in clinical experience. Three hours lecture. Two hours lab. Four semester hours credit. SUT 1413 — SURGICAL MICROBIOLOGY — Introduction to pathogenic microorganisms related to surgery and their effect on wound healing and infection. Includes principles of sterilization and disinfection. Three hours lecture. Three semester hours credit. SUT 1518 — BASICAND RELATED SURGICAL PROCEDURES — This course includes instruction in regional anatomy, pathology, instrumentation, and surgical techniques in general, gynecology, obstetrics, urology, and

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