NUR
Courses
NUR 100 Orientation to Nursing
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on building knowledge and skillsessential to success for students entering theNursing associate degree program. Topics include:the nursing process, professionalism, criticalthinking, time management, study skills, andcommunication.
Prerequisites: None
NUR 101 Nursing Concepts 1
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on the role of the RN in the healthcare system, including cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills. Topics include: academic success skills, communication, math, health and wellness, cultural awareness, regulatory guidelines, safety, patient education, and basic nursing skills.
Prerequisites: Admitted to the NUR program, high school biology and chemistry within the past 7 years, and STNA (minimum grade C for all courses)
NUR 102 Nursing Concepts 2
6 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 9 Lab Hours.
A continuation of NUR 101. Topics include: holistic care of patients with common health problems, nursing processes, communication, evidence-based practice, cultural sensitivity, and effective decision making skills. Students apply specific nursing and assessment skills in the clinical setting.
Prerequisites: NUR 101, BIO 151, MCH 100 and (ENG 101 or ENG REQC)(minimum grade C for all)
NUR 103 Nursing Concepts 3
11 Credits. 7 Lecture Hours. 12 Lab Hours.
A continuation of NUR 102. Topics include: nursing care of children and adults across the life span. Students apply clinical reasoning and nursing skills in simulations and in the clinical setting.
Prerequisites: NUR 102, BIO 152, and 6 credits of English Composition (minimum grade C for all)
NUR 104 Academic Success Strategies for Nursing
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on strategies for academic success in the Nursing associate degree program. Topics include: using college resources; building skills in critical thinking, studying, mathematics, and test-taking; and improving time management skills.
Prerequisites: Instructor consent
NUR 105 Nursing LPN to ADN Bridge
4 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 6 Lab Hours.
A course for the LPN who graduated from the Cincinnati State Practical Nursing program. Topics include: concepts and skills distinctive to the LPN and RN roles and academic programs. Students apply specific skills in simulations and in the clinical setting.
Prerequisites: Graduation from the Cincinnati State Practical Nursing program, an unencumbered LPN license in Ohio,BIO 152, and 6 credits of English Composition(minimum grade C for all)
NUR 198 First Year Special Topics in Nursing
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on selected topics related to Nursing, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: None
NUR 199 First Year Independent Project in Nursing
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A project related to Nursing that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Nursing faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
NUR 201 Nursing Concepts 4
13 Credits. 8 Lecture Hours. 15 Lab Hours.
A continuation of NUR 103. Topics include: nursing care of individuals and families in multiple clinical settings, including mental health/psychiatric nursing, obstetrical nursing, and medical-surgical nursing. Students apply specific skills in the clinical setting.
Prerequisites: NUR 103 or NUR 105, and BIO 152 (minimum grade C for all)
NUR 202 Nursing Concepts 5
9 Credits. 6 Lecture Hours. 9 Lab Hours.
A continuation of NUR 201. Topics include: managing care of patients experiencing complex, acute, and emergency variations in health status; preparing for the NCLEX-RN exam; and preparing for transition to the role of professional nurse. Students apply specific skills in the clinical setting.
Prerequisites: NUR 201, and COMM 105 or COMM 110 (minimum grade C for all)
NUR 298 Second Year Special Topics in Nursing
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on selected topics related to Nursing, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: None
NUR 299 Second Year Independent Project in Nursing
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A project related to Nursing that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Nursing faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section