| NURS100: Nursing Aide |
| Credits: 3 |
| NURS 100 prepares students to become entry level nurse aides to provide care to the elderly, ill, and disabled. Topics include personal care, infection control, communication, resident rights, emotional support and care of special populations. After successful completion of NURS 100 and NURS 100L, students are eligible to sit for the State of Hawai'i Nurse Aide certification exam. |
| Prereq: The 9th grade level reading score on placement test or U.S. high school diploma or general educational development (GED) certificate or qualification for ESOL 94 or qualification for ENG 98 or qualification for ENG 100., Coreq: NURS 100L. |
| NURS100L: Nurse Aide Clinical Lab |
| Credits: 2 |
| NURS 100L prepares students to become entry level nurse aides to provide care to the elderly, ill, and disabled. Topics include personal care, infection control, communication, resident rights, emotional support and care of special populations. After successful completion of NURS 100 and NURS 100L, students are eligible to take the State of Hawaii Nurse Aide certification exam. |
| Prereq: The 9th grade level reading score on placement test or U.S. high school diploma or general educational development (GED) certificate or qualification for ESOL 94 or qualification for ENG 98 or qualification for ENG 100; and Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate and First Aid certificate and Malpractice insurance and health clearance and criminal background check and drug screening., Coreq: NURS 100. |
| NURS101: Nursing Perspectives |
| Credits: 1 |
| NURS 101 introduces professional nursing concepts such as: the history and current issues of the professional nurse, the legal and ethical concepts in nursing, the role of diversity, culture and spirituality in care giving, health care quality, and locating evidence-based practice information. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the Certificate of Achievement in Practical Nursing program; and qualification for MATH 100 or qualification for a higher-level mathematics course; and a grade of “C” or higher in ENG 100 or a grade of “C” or higher in ESL 100; and a grade of “C” or higher in FAMR 230 or HDFS 230; and a grade of “C” higher in PHYL 141 or a grade of “C” or higher in ZOOL 141; and a grade of “C” or higher in PHYL 142 or a grade of “C” or higher in ZOOL 142; and a grade of “C” or higher in HLTH 125; and a grade of “C” or higher in PHRM 203 or a grade of “C” or higher or concurrent enrollment in a higher-level pharmacology course., Coreq: NURS 111 and NURS 121. |
| NURS11: ARCH: Activities |
| Credits: 1 |
| NURS 11 is a 15-hour course for the Adult Residential Care Home (ARCH) primary care giver (PCG) that review, demonstrates and tests activities associated with operating an ARCH. NURS 11 is taught concurrently with NURS 12, 13, and 14 to align the activities with the material being taught in each of these course. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the Certificate of Competence in Adult Residential Care Home Primary Care Giver Training program., Coreq: NURS 12 and NURS 13 and NURS 14. |
| NURS111: Nursing Concepts |
| Credits: 5 |
| NURS 111 is a concept-based course that provides an introduction to basic nursing theory and skills. It focuses on the nurse/patient relationship, nutrition and rehabilitation. Knowledge in health promotion and basic care principles is applied in patient care situations in the long-term care setting. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the Certificate of Achievement in Practical Nursing program; and a grade of C or higher in ENG 100 or a grade of C or higher in ESL 100; and a grade of C or higher in FAMR230 and a grade of C or higher in HLTH125; and a grade of C or higher in PHYL 141 or a grade of C or higher in ZOOL 141; and a grade of C or higher in MATH 100 or a grade of C or higher in a higher-level mathematics course; and a grade of C or higher or concurrent enrollment in PHRM110 or a grade of C or higher or concurrent enrollment in PHRM203., Coreq: NURS 101 and NURS 121. |
| NURS12: ARCH Common Health Disorders; Nutrition Orientation; and Making Medications Available |
| Credits: 1 |
| NURS 12 prepares the adult residential care home (ARCH) primary care giver (PCG) to observe for signs and symptoms of common diseases, to implement the plans of care, make medications available to residents, prepare regular diets, and understand specific requirements for special diets ordered by the physician/APRN. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the Certificate of Competence in Adult Residential Care Home Primary Care Giver Training program., Coreq: NURS 11 and NURS 13 and NURS 14. |
| NURS121: Medical Surgical Nursing |
| Credits: 7 |
| NURS 121 introduces the student to the concepts of medical-surgical nursing in acute care settings. The course helps the student apply basic skills learned from previous courses and expand their skill set by introducing medication administration, parenteral therapy, wound care, and those necessary to meet the needs of the moderately and chronically ill client with diverse cultural backgrounds. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the Certificate of Achievement in Practical Nursing program; and a grade of C or higher in MATH 100 or a grade of C or higher in a higher-level mathematics course; and a grade of C or higher in ENG 100 or a grade of C or higher in ESL 100; and a grade of C or higher in HLTH 125 and a grade of C or higher in FAMR 230; and a grade of C or higher in PHYL 141 or a grade of C or higher in ZOOL 141; and a grade of C or higher or concurrent enrollment in PHRM 110 or a grade of C or higher or concurrent enrollment in PHRM 203; and a grade of C or higher or concurrent enrollment in PHYL 142 or a grade of C or higher in ZOOL 142., Coreq: NURS 101 and NURS 111. |
| NURS13: Specialized Populations; Communications; Rehabilitation Services |
| Credits: 1 |
| NURS 13 prepares the adult residential care home (ARCH) primary care giver (PCG) to provide care to specialized populations, to communicate with healthcare providers and to understand issues surrounding adult abuse, neglect, exploiting and keeping the resident safe. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the Certificate of Competence in Adult Residential Care Home Primary Care Giver Training program., Coreq: NURS 11 and NURS 12 and NURS 14. |
| NURS131: Mental Health |
| Credits: 2 |
| NURS 131 focuses on effective communication with the client and health care team. An emphasis will be placed on the concepts of family dynamics, caring, culture and health care law. Students will learn to apply therapeutic communication skills with clients who have acute and chronic alterations in mental health and psychosocial adaptation. |
| Prereq: A grade of C or higher in NURS 101 and a grade of C or higher in NURS 111 and a grade of C or higher in NURS 121; and a grade of C or higher in PHYL 142 or a grade of C or higher in ZOOL 142., Coreq: NURS 132 and NURS 133 and NURS 141. |
| NURS132: Maternal and Newborn Health |
| Credits: 2 |
| NURS 132 focuses on concepts that apply to caring for childbearing families and newborns to maintain optimal functioning. While using the nursing process, students learn how to meet needs related to alterations in wellness. |
| Prereq: A grade of C or higher in NURS 101 and a grade of C or higher in NURS 111 and a grade of C or higher in NURS 121; and a grade of C or higher in PHYL 142 or a grade of C or higher in ZOOL 142., Coreq: NURS 131 and NURS 133 and NURS 141. |
| NURS133: Child Health Nursing |
| Credits: 3 |
| NURS 133 focuses on concepts that apply to caring for pediatric clients to maintain optimal functioning. By using the nursing process, students learn how to apply knowledge of client's developmental needs while providing care related to alterations in wellness. |
| Prereq: A grade of C or higher in NURS 101 and a grade of C or higher in NURS 111 and a grade of C or higher in NURS 121; and a grade of C or higher in PHYL 142 or a grade of C or higher in ZOOL 142., Coreq: NURS 131 and NURS 132 and NURS 141. |
| NURS14: ARCH Regulations, Accounts and Community Resources |
| Credits: 1 |
| NURS 14 teaches the specific rules and regulations outlined in Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Chapter 100.1 related to the operation of an adult residential care home (ARCH), how to implement and maintain required resident and ARCH records, and how to identify and utilize appropriate community resources. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the Adult Residential Care Home Primary Care Giver program., Coreq: NURS 11 and NURS 12 and NURS 13. |
| NURS141: Geriatric Nursing |
| Credits: 8 |
| NURS 141 provides nursing concepts, principles, and skills to enable students to utilize the nursing process in the care of the aging client. The practical nurse's role, collaboration, communication, management, leadership and advocacy will be stressed. Concepts related to chronic care are applied to clients in long term care and in community settings. |
| Prereq: A grade of C or higher in NURS 101 and a grade of C or higher in NURS 111 and a grade of C or higher in NURS 131 and a grade of C or higher in NURS 132 and a grade of C or higher in NURS 133., Coreq: - |
| NURS210: Health Promotion Across the Lifespan |
| Credits: 9 |
| NURS 210 presents a wellness/health promotion model of care, which identifies the needs of the total person across the life-span. It introduces the roles of the nurse, nursing code of ethics and the nursing process, with emphasis on learning self-health and client health practices. To support self and client health practices, students learn to access research evidence about healthy lifestyle patterns and risk factors for disease/illness, apply growth and development theory, interview clients in a culturally-sensitive manner, and work as members of a multidisciplinary team utilizing reflective thinking and self-analysis. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the Associate in Science degree in Nursing program., Coreq: NURS 211 or NURS 212. |
| NURS211: Professionalism in Nursing I |
| Credits: 1 |
| NURS 211 introduces the history of nursing practice and education. Ethical and legal aspects as well as professional responsibilities in the practice of nursing are emphasized. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the Associate in Science degree in Nursing program; and a high school level chemistry course or a college-level chemistry course; and ENG 100 or ESL 100; and PHYL 141 or ZOOL 141; and PHYL 141L or ZOOL 141L; and MATH 100 or a higher-level mathematics course; and FAMR 230 or HDFS 230; and PHYL 142 or ZOOL 142; and PHYL 142L or ZOOL 142L; and PSY 100 or ANTH 200; and MICR 130 and credit or concurrent enrollment in NURS 212., Coreq: NURS 210. |
| NURS212: Pathophysiology |
| Credits: 3 |
| NURS 212 introduces nursing students to pathophysiologic concept that serve as a foundation to understanding the basis of illness and injury and their corresponding spectrum of human response. These concepts will serve as a foundation for the formulation of clinical decisions and care planning. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the Associate in Science in Nursing program or a current Hawaii Practical Nursing License; and a high school level chemistry course or a college-level chemistry course; and ENG 100 or ESL 100; and PHYL 141 or ZOOL 141; and PHYL 141L or ZOOL 141L; and higher in MATH 100 or MATH 115; and HDFS 230 or FAMR 230; and PHYL 142 or ZOOL 142; and PHYL 142L or ZOOL 142L; and PSY 100 or ANTH 200; and MICR 130., Coreq: - |
| NURS220: Health and Illness I |
| Credits: 10 |
| NURS 220 introduces the use of the nursing assessment to support the identification of risk factors and the detection/prevention of complications from illness. Nursing skills are integrated into clinical experiences. A range of settings is utilized for clinical applications. |
| Prereq: A grade of “C” or higher in NURS 210 and a grade of “C” or higher in NURS 211 and a grade of “C” or higher in NURS 212 and a grade of “C” or higher or concurrent enrollment in PHRM 203., Coreq: - |
| NURS25: School Health Assistant II |
| Credits: 5 |
| NURS 25 prepares students to function at an advanced level in the Department of Education school environment. Students learn to manage specific health needs of school-aged students and Department of Education staff, assist in implementing school health programs, and provide care to school-age students within their scope of training. |
| Prereq: A grade of C or higher in NURS 23 and a grade of C or higher in NURS 23L., Coreq: HLTH 125. |
| NURS320: Health and Illness II |
| Credits: 10 |
| NURS 320 presents nursing care and health promotion for maternal-newborn and pediatric clients and families in acute care and community settings. Utilization of family theories and assessment tools when providing culturally sensitive, client-centered care. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the Associate in Science degree in Nursing program and a grade of “C” or higher in NURS 220 and a grade of “C” or higher in PHRM 203 and credit or concurrent enrollment in A.S. humanities elective., Coreq: - |
| NURS360: Health and Illness III |
| Credits: 9 |
| NURS 360 provides complex situations requiring strong recognition skills and rapid decision making. Evidence-based practices in support of assessment and nursing interventions are utilized in providing quality patient care. |
| Prereq: A grade of “C” or higher in NURS 320., Coreq: NURS 362. |
| NURS362: Professionalism in Nursing II |
| Credits: 1 |
| NURS 362 introduces current issues in nursing and health care and nursing roles. Principles of organizational structure, leadership, decision-making, priority setting, and change will be discussed. |
| Prereq: A grade of “C” or higher in NURS 320., Coreq: NURS 360. |
| NURS9: Long Term Care Nurse Aide |
| Credits: 6 |
| NURS 9 is a 150 hour course that prepares entry level nurse aides to provide basic nursing care to the elderly, ill, and disabled in the long term care, subacute and home health settings. Students learn to give basic personal care, communicate with patients and staff, respect resident rights and provide physical and emotional support. Graduates are eligible to take the State of Hawai‘i Nurse Assistant Competency Evaluation Exam. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the Certificate of Competence in Long Term Care Nurse Aide program., Coreq: - |
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