2021-2022 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
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2021-2022 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

The following course descriptions are intended to briefly describe the nature of each of the courses. For more complete information, departments or faculty can provide specific course syllabuses.

In addition to these hours, students are expected to complete homework assignments on their own time. These assignments may include library research, computer utilization, field trips, cultural performances, and other instructional activities.
 

Music - Private Instruction
  

  • MUSA 212 - Euphonium IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Euphonium for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 211  
  

  • MUSA 213 - Flute III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Flute for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 114  
  

  • MUSA 214 - Flute IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Flute for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 213  
  

  • MUSA 215 - Guitar III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Guitar for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 116  
  

  • MUSA 216 - Guitar IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Guitar for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 215  
  

  • MUSA 217 - Harp III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Harp for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 118  
  

  • MUSA 218 - Harp IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Harp for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 217  
  

  • MUSA 221 - Horn III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Horn for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 122  
  

  • MUSA 222 - Horn IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Horn for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 221  
  

  • MUSA 223 - Oboe III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Oboe for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 124  
  

  • MUSA 224 - Oboe IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Oboe for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 223  
  

  • MUSA 227 - Percussion III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Percussion for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 128  
  

  • MUSA 228 - Percussion IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Percussion for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 227  
  

  • MUSA 229 - Piano III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Piano for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 130  
  

  • MUSA 230 - Piano IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Piano for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 229  
  

  • MUSA 231 - Saxophone III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Saxophone for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 132  
  

  • MUSA 232 - Saxophone IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Saxophone for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 231  
  

  • MUSA 233 - Synthesizer/MIDI III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Synthesizer/MIDI for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 134  
  

  • MUSA 234 - Synthesizer/MIDI IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Synthesizer/MIDI for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 233  
  

  • MUSA 235 - Trombone III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Trombone for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 136  
  

  • MUSA 236 - Trombone IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Trombone for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 235  
  

  • MUSA 237 - Trumpet III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Trumpet for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 138  
  

  • MUSA 238 - Trumpet IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Trumpet for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 237  
  

  • MUSA 239 - Tuba III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Tuba for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 140  
  

  • MUSA 240 - Tuba IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Tuba for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 239  
  

  • MUSA 241 - Viola III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Viola for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 142  
  

  • MUSA 242 - Viola IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Viola for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 241  
  

  • MUSA 243 - Violin III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Violin for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 144  
  

  • MUSA 244 - Violin IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Violin for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 243  
  

  • MUSA 245 - Voice III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Voice for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 146  
  

  • MUSA 246 - Voice IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Voice for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 245  

Natural Resources and Environmental Science
  

  • NRES 210 - Environmental Pollution

    Credits: 3
    Description
    The introduction and study of pollution and the Federal and State environmental laws covering EPA, DOT, CAA, CWA, SDWA, CERCLA, RCRA, SARA, and OSHA regulations which apply to hazardous materials, substances, and hazardous wastes.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Illustrate the basic philosophy and procedures of the Scientific Method.
    2. Compare knowledge of environmental laws and regulations as it pertains to the environmental field
    3. Examine natural processes of environmental pollution and how it relates to human health
    4. Analyze federal and state regulatory oversight agencies that govern environmental science
    5. Examine the extent of environmental science and the role humans have with in their environment
    Prerequisite: ENV 101  
  

  • NRES 322 - Soils

    Credits: 3
    Description
    The physical, chemical and the biological properties of soils, soil genesis and classification, and plant-soil-water relations.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Show the factors affecting soil formation and describe the processes involved.
    2. Describe soil horizons in a soil pit or photograph and profile soils in terms of soil color, texture, and quantity of organic matter.
    3. Interpret soil regions and identify them on a map.
    4. Describe soil texture, structure, and types according to textural characteristics.
    5. Demonstrate a “soil triangle” to determine soil class.
    6. Interpret soil structure according to aggregate characteristics (i.e. granular, blocky, columnar, platy, massive).
    7. Categorize soil, water, and air/aeration and how they are related.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 122  and GEOL 101  both with a grade of C or higher

Nursing
  

  • NURS 40 - In-Facilities Nursing Assistant

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Integration of knowledge and skills which focuses on the role of the nursing assistant in caring for non-critical patients. Successful completion fulfills requirements for eligibility to write the Certified Nursing Assistant examination. This course is taught only in health care facilities. Registration must be through facility where course is taught.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Understand the role of the nursing assistant in the State of Nevada.
    2. Perform selected tasks that are supportive to the nursing care of the non-critical patient under professional supervision.
    3. Observe and promptly report changes in physical condition and behavior of patients.
    4. Demonstrate good health practices, personal hygiene and grooming.
    5. Maintain acceptable standards of work and conduct.
    6. Utilize good listening and communication skills and follow instructions accurately.
    7. Explain a patient’s Bill of Rights.
    8. Respect the privacy of the patient’s person, space, belongings and the confidentiality of his/her records.
    9. Demonstrate competency in protection of self and others regarding spread of infection and prevention of injury to self and patients.
    10. Demonstrate competency in providing maneuvers appropriate to the choking victim.
    11. Understand the prerequisites for the Nurse Aide Competency Examination.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • NURS 90 - Tools for Nursing Success

    Credits: 1.5
    Description
    Course is a brief introduction to nursing math through all four semesters, and to nursing process and writing care plans. Course open to all that have had acceptance into the Nursing Program.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Work accurately with nursing mathematics in calculating dosages, determining the safety of the ordered dose, etc.
    2. Describe the elements of a care plan.
    3. Explain the relationship of the care plan to nursing process.
    4. Describe and utilize the necessary components of each part of the care plan: diagnosis, goal/outcome, interventions, evaluation.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • NURS 101 - Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice

    Credits: 6
    Description
    Introduction to the practice of professional nursing focusing on nursing concepts and skills while providing nursing care to promote adaptation of middle and elderly clients in a variety of settings.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Recognize physiological, psychological, social-cultural, and spiritual concepts needed to provide safe and competent nursing care for adult patients requiring long term or sub-acute care.
    2. Demonstrate the nursing process using critical thinking skills to assist adult patients with adaptive behaviors that enhance, maintain, and promote optimal health, quality of life, and/or death with dignity.
    3. Select caring and therapeutic behaviors with adult patients to attain optimal health, quality of life, or death with dignity.
    4. Select principles of verbal and written communication with other health care team members and with adult patients requiring long term or sub-acute care.
    5. Identify quality and safety competencies, standards of professional nursing practice, and the nursing profession’s legal, ethical, and regulatory framework while providing safe and competent holistic care to patients.
    6. Describe teaching/learning principles to promote healthy behavior and optimal adaptation in adult patients requiring long term or sub-acute care.
    7. Recognize opportunities for collaboration with other health care team members and with community resources while providing nursing care to an adult patient requiring long term or sub-acute care.
    Prerequisite: Admission to ADN program
  

  • NURS 115 - Medical-Surgical Nursing I

    Credits: 6.5
    Description
    Focuses on the role of the professional nurse in supporting and promoting optimal adaptation of the adult medical-surgical client in acute care settings.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Apply physiological, psychological, social-cultural, and spiritual concepts needed to provide safe and competent nursing care for adult patients requiring acute care.
    2. Apply the nursing process using beginning clinical reasoning to assist adult patients requiring acute care with adaptive behaviors that enhance, maintain, and promote optimal health, quality of life, and/or death with dignity.
    3. Demonstrate caring and therapeutic behaviors with adult patients requiring acute care to attain optimal health, quality life, or death with dignity.
    4. Use principles of verbal and written communication with other health care team members and with adult patients requiring acute care.
    5. Use quality and safety competencies, standards of professional nursing practice, and the nursing profession’s legal, ethical, and regulatory framework while providing safe and competent holistic care to adult patients requiring acute care.
    6. Apply teaching/learning principles to promote healthy behavior and optimal adaptation in adult patients requiring acute care and their significant others.
    7. Collaborate with other health care team members and with community resources while providing nursing care to adult patients requiring acute care.
    Prerequisite: NURS 101  and NURS 125 ; and BIOL 224  
  

  • NURS 125 - Pharmacology for Nursing Practice

    Credits: 2
    Description
    Integrates basic pharmacology with nursing practice. Covers drug actions, side effects, interactions, pharmacokinetics, and dosage and calculations.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Recognize physiological, psychological, social-cultural, and spiritual concepts needed for safe and competent medication administration for patients at various stages in their life and in various healthcare setting.
    2. Use critical thinking skills to identify steps in the nursing process for medication administration.
    3. Select caring and therapeutic behaviors for medication administration.
    4. Identify verbal and written communication techniques related to medication administration.
    5. Recognize quality and safety competencies, standards of professional practice, and nursing’s legal, ethical, and regulatory framework for medication administration.
    6. Select teaching/learning principles to be used during medication administration.
    7. Identify opportunities for collaboration with other health care team members related to medication administration.
    Prerequisite: Admission into the ADN program
  

  • NURS 130 - Nursing Assistant

    Credits: 6
    Description
    Integration of knowledge and skills focusing on the role of the nursing assistant in caring for non-critical patients in skilled nursing facilities.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Examine the role and responsibilities of the nursing assistant in the State of Nevada.
    2. Protect patients’ rights.
    3. Use good listening and communication skills.
    4. Demonstrate professional standards of work and conduct.
    5. Follow the dictates of healthcare safety and infection control.
    6. Perform tasks that are supportive to the nursing care of patients, under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
    Prerequisite: A satisfactory score on the Accuplacer Reading Placement test; or a grade of C or higher in ENG 100  or ENG 101  or ENG 110  or ENG 113  
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • NURS 134B - Nursing Assistant Instructor Development

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Required by Nevada State Board of Nursing, this course reviews State and Federal regulations, model curriculum, course content, and laboratory and clinical skills.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Discuss the components of the OBRA act of 1987 related to Nursing Assistant education and training.
    2. Describe the provisions of the Nevada Nurse Practice Act regarding the training and education of nursing assistants.
    3. Outline the key components of a Nursing Assistant Program.
    4. Examine the characteristics of the adult learner.
    5. Develop methods of instruction for a Nursing Assistant Program.
    6. Use the Nevada model curriculum as a guide to course development.
    7. Demonstrate competency performing skills outlined in Nevada nursing assistant testing procedures.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • NURS 205 - Introduction to Associate Degree Nursing

    Credits: 4.5
    Description
    Facilitates transition from LPN to professional nursing role in promoting optimal adaptation of the adult client within the community and acute care settings.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Apply physiological, psychological, social-cultural, and spiritual concepts needed to provide safe and competent nursing care for adult patients requiring acute care.
    2. Apply the nursing process using beginning clinical reasoning to assist adult patients requiring acute care with adaptive behaviors that enhance, maintain, and promote optimal health, quality of life, and/or death with dignity.
    3. Demonstrate caring and therapeutic behaviors with adult patients requiring acute care to attain optimal health, quality life, or death with dignity.
    4. Use principles of verbal and written communication with other health care team members and with adult patients requiring acute care.
    5. Use quality and safety competencies, standards of professional nursing practice, and the nursing profession’s legal, ethical, and regulatory framework while transitioning from the LPN role to the RN role to provide safe and competent holistic care to adult patients requiring acute care.
    6. Apply teaching/learning principles to promote healthy behavior and optimal adaptation in adult patients requiring acute care and their significant others.
    7. Collaborate with other health care team members and with community resources while providing nursing care to adult patients requiring acute care.
    Prerequisite: Admission to ADN program and LPN licensed in Nevada
  

  • NURS 208 - Professional Topics: Management Concepts and Transition into Professional Practice

    Credits: 3.5
    Description
    This course introduces the nursing student to basic management/leadership concepts as well as prepares the nursing student to assume and assimilate the role and the responsibilities of the professional nurse.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyze basic management/leadership concepts needed to provide nursing care to a group of patients.
    2. Explain the nurse leaders’ use of clinical reasoning required for the delivery of safe and high quality nursing care.
    3. Explore how caring behaviors impact nursing practice within the healthcare delivery system.
    4. Investigate verbal and written communication principles used by professional nurses to enhance collaboration for safe an effective patient care.
    5. Examine patient care using Quality and Safety Education (QSEN) initiatives reflecting professional nursing practice within legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.
    6. Analyze teaching strategies utilized in the role of a nurse leader.
    7. Evaluate interdisciplinary collaboration related to patient/family care in the clinical and community settings.
    Prerequisite: NURS 247  and NURS 248  
  

  • NURS 211 - Medical-Surgical Nursing II

    Credits: 4.5
    Description
    Focuses on the role of the professional nurse in supporting and promoting optimal adaptation of adult medical-surgical clients experiencing complex, multi-system dysfunction in acute critical and special care units and community settings.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Integrate physiological, psychological, social-cultural, and spiritual concepts needed to provide safe and competent nursing care to assist acutely ill adult patients with complex, multi-system dysfunction.
    2. Create nursing care plans using clinical reasoning to assist acutely ill adult patients adapt to complex, multi-system dysfunction to promote health, quality of life, and/or death with dignity.
    3. Integrate caring and culturally-sensitive behavior with acutely ill adult patients with complex, multi-system dysfunction and their significant others to promote attaining optimal health, quality of life, and/or death with dignity.
    4. Integrate principles of verbal and written communication with other health care team members and with acutely ill adult patients with complex, multi-system dysfunction and their significant others.
    5. Interpret the quality and safety competencies, standards of professional nursing practice, and nursing’s legal, ethical, and regulatory framework while providing safe and competent holistic care to acutely ill adult patients with complex, multi-system dysfunction and their significant others.
    6. Integrate teaching/learning principles to promote healthy behavior and optimal adaptation of acutely ill adult patients with complex, multi-system dysfunction and their significant others.
    7. Evaluate collaboration with other health care team members and with community resources while managing the care of acutely ill adult patients with complex, multi-system dysfunction and their significant others.
    Prerequisite: NURS 247  and NURS 248  
  

  • NURS 240B - RN Refresher Course (Theory/Lab)

    Credits: 2.5
    Description
    Assists inactive professional nurses to update their knowledge and skills in order to renew their licensure. This is the first course of a two-course series.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identify factors that currently influence professional nursing practice.
    2. Examine current evidence-based research affecting professional nursing practice.
    3. Demonstrate hands-on skills in a laboratory setting.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • NURS 242B - RN Refresher Course (Clinical)

    Credits: 2.5
    Description
    This is the second course of a two-course series designed to assist inactive professional nurses to update their knowledge and skills in order to renew their licensure. The student will be assigned to clinical practice under the supervision of an RN preceptor.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identify factors that currently influence professional nursing practice.
    2. Apply the nursing process to care of persons throughout the lifespan.
    3. Use effective communication techniques in interaction with clients and other members of the health care team.
    4. Recognize the cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and developmental aspects of client care.
    5. Identify basic pathophysiology of assigned clients.
    6. Plan, direct, supervise and coordinate nursing care for assigned clients based on priority needs.
    7. Practice within the professional, ethical, and legal frameworks of nursing.
    Prerequisite: NURS 240B  
    Graded: Pass/Fail
  

  • NURS 243 - Mental Health Nursing

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Focuses on the role of the professional nurse in supporting and promoting adaptive coping responses for clients and their families in mental health and other clinical settings. APs take NURS 125  and NURS 205  concurrently.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Apply physiological, psychological, social-cultural, and spiritual concepts needed to provide safe and competent nursing care to patients having disturbances in thought, mood, and behavior in various health care settings.
    2. Apply the nursing process using beginning clinical reasoning to assist to patients having disturbances in thought, mood, and behavior with adaptive behaviors in various health care settings.
    3. Demonstrate caring for and therapeutic relationship with patients having disturbances in thought, mood, and behavior in various health care settings.
    4. Use principles of therapeutic verbal and written communication with other health care team members and with patients having disturbances in thought, mood, and behavior in various health care settings.
    5. Use quality and safety competencies, standards of professional nursing practice, and the nursing profession’s legal, ethical, and regulatory framework while providing safe and competent holistic care to patients having disturbances in thought, mood, and behavior in various health care settings.
    6. Apply teaching/learning principles to promote healthy behavior and optimal adaptation in patients having disturbances in thought, mood, and behavior in various health care settings.
    7. Collaborate with other health care team members and with community resources while providing nursing care to patients having disturbances in thought, mood, and behavior in various health care settings.
    Prerequisite: NURS 101  and NURS 125 ; and BIOL 224  
  

  • NURS 247 - Maternal-Newborn Nursing

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Focuses on the role of the professional nurse in supporting and promoting adaptation of the child-bearing family during antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum periods.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Distinguish physiological, psychological, social-cultural, and spiritual concepts needed to provide safe and competent nursing care to maternal-newborn patients and their significant others.
    2. Analyze the nursing process using clinical reasoning to assist maternal-newborn patients and their significant others with adaptive behaviors to promote health, quality of life, and/or death with dignity.
    3. Examine caring and culturally-sensitive interactions with maternal-newborn patients and their significant others to attain optimal health, quality of life, and/or death with dignity.
    4. Relate principles of verbal and written communication with other health care team members and with maternal-newborn patients and their significant others
    5. Analyze quality and safety competencies, standards of professional nursing practice, and the nursing profession’s legal, ethical, and regulatory framework while providing safe and competent holistic care to maternal-newborn patients and their significant others.
    6. Appraise teaching/learning principles to promote healthy behavior and optimal adaptation of maternal-newborn patients and their significant others.
    7. Inspect collaboration with other health care team members and with community resources while managing the care of maternal-newborn patients and their significant others.
    Prerequisite: NURS 115  or NURS 205 ; and NURS 243 ; and BIOL 251  
  

  • NURS 248 - Pediatric Nursing

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Focuses on the role of the professional nurse in supporting and promoting adaptive coping responses for pediatric clients and their families in a variety of settings.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Distinguish physiological, psychological, social-cultural, and spiritual concepts needed to provide safe and competent nursing care to pediatric patients and their significant others.
    2. Analyze the nursing process using clinical reasoning to assist pediatric patients and their significant others with adaptive behaviors to promote health, quality of life, and/or death with dignity.
    3. Examine caring and culturally-sensitive interactions with pediatric patients and their significant others to attain optimal health, quality of life, and/or death with dignity.
    4. Relate principles of verbal and written communication with other health care team members and with pediatric patients and their significant others.
    5. Analyze quality and safety competencies, standards of professional nursing practice, and the nursing profession’s legal, ethical, and regulatory framework while providing safe and competent holistic care to pediatric patients and their significant others.
    6. Appraise teaching/learning principles to promote healthy behavior and optimal adaptation of pediatric patients and their significant others.
    7. Inspect collaboration with other health care team members and with community resources while managing the care of pediatric patients and their significant others.
    Prerequisite: NURS 115  or NURS 205 ; and NURS 243 ; and BIOL 251  
  

  • NURS 285 - Selected Topics in Nursing

    Credits: 0.5-6
    Description
    Selected nursing topics offered for specific needs of nursing students or community nurses.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identify specific learning needs.
    2. Develop, in conjunction with faculty, a plan to meet the designated learning needs.
    3. Implement learning plan.
    4. Evaluate if learning goals were met.
    Prerequisite: Nursing Program Director approval
  

  • NURS 296 - Medical-Surgical Nursing III

    Credits: 2.5
    Description
    Clinical experiences that focus on the process of transitioning from student nurse to the professional graduate nurse. At the end of the course, each student will meet the following outcomes: 1) incorporate physiological, psychological and socio-cultural concepts; 2) utilize clinical reasoning when applying the nursing process; 3) demonstrate caring behaviors; 4) communicate effectively; 5) employ Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies; 6) integrate teaching/learning principles; 7) and collaborate with health care team members to provide nursing care to a group of patients in a medical facility.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Incorporate physiological, psychological, social-cultural, and spiritual concepts to provide safe and competent nursing care for patients at various stages in their life.
    2. Combine the nursing process with clinical reasoning to assist patients with adaptive behaviors that enhance, maintain, and promote optimal health, quality of life, and/or death with dignity.
    3. Demonstrate caring behaviors with patients to attain optimal health, quality life, or death with dignity.
    4. Apply principles of verbal and written communication with professional and patients.
    5. Provide patient care employing the Quality and Safety Education (QSEN) initiatives reflecting professional nursing practice within legal, ethical, and regulatory standards. 
    6. Integrate teaching/learning principles to promote healthy behaviors for patients.
    7. Optimize collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and community resources when managing nursing care patients.
    Prerequisite: NURS 211 
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Pass/Fail
  

  • NURS 309 - Understanding the Role of the BSN Prepared Nurse

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course will prepare the RN to BSN student to function as a leader within the contemporary health care environment. Students will learn how applying nursing theory, quality improvement processes, and leadership/management principles promote delivery of holistic care to patients within the community. Emphasis will be on identifying a nursing care project which will address the needs of the urban community.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Examine factors and trends that influence the development of professional nursing.
    2. Demonstrate the nursing process model, integrating legal and ethical accountability expected within the nursing scope of practice.
    3. Examine role transition and socialization of the baccalaureate-prepared nurse.
    4. Discuss nursing theories that guide nursing practice.
    5. Create a community health project that contributes to the health and well-being of the vulnerable population.
    Prerequisite: PSY 240   with a grade of C or better and Admission into the RN to BSN program
  

  • NURS 310 - Cultural Diversity in Healthcare

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course will prepare the RN to BSN student with the foundation to provide culturally congruent care. Students will learn how cultural beliefs, values, and practices can impact the delivery of care within the community. Students will reflect on how a multi-cultural community can pose challenges in the delivery of holistic care and identify ways to reduce barriers to care.   

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Integrate the general, professional, and theoretical care beliefs, expressions, patterns, and practices of selected diverse cultural groups predominately encountered in healthcare settings.
    2. Demonstrate cultural competence necessary for professional nursing practice.
    3. Articulate the influences and outcomes of globalization on the ongoing evolution practice of transcultural nursing.
    4. Develop communication strategies for the provision of culturally congruent/culturally competent care.
    5. Use evidence-based research to inform the delivery of culturally congruent/culturally competent care.
    6. Evaluate health care policy that impacts the integration of culturally congruent/culturally competent nursing/healthcare.
    7. Optimize critical thinking skills in a globalization context.
    Prerequisite: NURS 309   and NURS 312   and NURS 338   all with a grade of C or better
  

  • NURS 312 - Health Assessment and Health Promotion

    Credits: 3
    Description
    The health assessment course will introduce the RN to BSN student to concepts and techniques of health and cultural assessment of individuals across the life span. Course emphasis will be on physical examination, history/data collection, diagnostic reasoning, and use of the nursing process. Students will examine physical, cultural, nutritional, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects of clients in preparation for a broader scope of practice. 

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Conduct a health history that includes environmental factors, genetic predispositions, and health practices that influence the health of individuals and leads to the identification of current or future health problems.
    2. Demonstrate a physical assessment using a holistic and systematic approach that focuses on the developmental, socioeconomical, cultural, spiritual, and psychological aspects of health.
    3. Develop a patient-centered teaching plan in a collaborative manner considering an individual’s developmental stage, age, culture, patient preferences, and health literacy.
    4. Differentiate normal from abnormal findings during the review of systems and physical assessment, using the data to support the prioritization of activities, implementation of nursing actions, and quality patient outcomes in both the prevention of injury and promotion of health.
    5. Use data to prioritize nursing interventions upon recognition of normal from abnormal findings
    Prerequisite: PSY 240   with a grade of C or better and Admission into the RN to BSN program
  

  • NURS 333 - Scholarly Writing in Nursing

    Credits: 2
    Description
    This course prepares the RN to BSN student to develop their scholarly writing skills while utilizing APA format. Students will interpret findings from current nursing literature in order to succinctly describe health care issues affecting the community.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate basic proficiency in the use of APA style and format expected in professional writing.
    2. Write clear, concise, and grammatically correct sentences, with proper punctuation when paraphrasing and/or summarizing relevant content.
    3. Integrate theories and concepts into professional writing related to nursing practice and community healthcare.
    4. Analyze strategies on the dissemination of created health-related information that impacts healthcare issues affecting the community.
    5. Enhance written communication skills to promote professionalism in nursing and as a health care team member.
    6. Critique the validity and accuracy of self and peer professional writing to effectively communicate among nursing professionals.
    Prerequisite: ENG 102  with a grade of C or better
    Corequisite: None
    Graded: Letter Grade
  

  • NURS 338 - Alterations in Normal Physiology and the Nursing Process

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course prepares the practicing RN to recognize normal and abnormal biological processes using a systematic approach towards understanding the human body. The student will understand how disruption in homeostasis can result in development of illness and disease. Mortality/morbidity trends within the urban population will be the basis for learning, including epidemiology, pathogenesis, signs and symptoms, complications, and approved treatments. Equal emphasis will be placed on the theoretical foundations of diseases/illness and the application of nursing care. 

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Explain how pathophysiology and the influences of genetics of various disease processes affect nursing care of individuals across the lifespan.
    2. Analyze the body’s adaptive response to pathophysiologic alterations and trauma to major body systems.
    3. Compare and contrast physiologic changes, etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of observed alterations in an individual’s health.
    4. Justify treatment modalities and nursing care of commonly found altered health states.
    5. Examine trends among biostatistical data found within the urban population to plan effective nursing care.
    Prerequisite: PSY 240   with a grade of C or better and Admission into the RN to BSN Program
  

  • NURS 417 - Information Systems and Quality Management

    Credits: 4
    Description
    This course examines the role of information systems and quality improvement processes used to monitor and improve healthcare outcomes. Covers use of information management to impact cost, safety, and coordination of care. Includes adaptations to information access and management in urban settings.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Enhance basic computer knowledge and competencies in the identification, access, evaluation, and use of information for nursing practice
    2. Synthesize principles that form the basis for the organizational and professional health information systems used by health care professionals and consumers.
    3. Differentiate various types of health information systems and their clinical and administrative uses.
    4. Discuss increased use of telehealth and applications for delivering patient care at remote settings.
    5. Evaluate issues for information security and confidentiality and determine impact on patient safety and error prevention.
    6. Examine the role of standardized health care terminology and language in informatics
    7. Relate legal issues, federal regulations and accreditation processes necessary for healthcare information technology compliance.
    8. Integrate technology, informatics and Internet use into nursing education and practice
    Prerequisite: NURS 310   and NURS 333   and NURS 420   and NURS 423   all with a grade of C or better
  

  • NURS 420 - Evidence Based Practice and Research in Nursing

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course prepares the practicing nurse to use theoretical frameworks to analyze current nursing literature for rigor, content, and relevance. Qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method designs will be compared. The focus of this course will be the use of research as a method to improve health care within the urban population.  The student will apply course content to develop relevant components of the Capstone Project.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Differentiate between various research designs, methodologies, and approaches used to discover knowledge.
    2. Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of nurses in the research process including the protection of human subjects.
    3. Justify the purposes and processes of statistical analysis in nursing research.
    4. Analyze the interrelationship among evidence-based nursing research, theory, and practice.
    5. Participate in the process of retrieval, appraisal, and synthesis of evidence to evaluate the quality of a study for informing nursing practice.
    6. Evaluate the credibility of sources of information including databases and web resources.
    7. Collect, document, and dissemination evidence of using research methods.
    8. Select a research method and theoretical framework that is specific to vulnerable population for a capstone project.
    Prerequisite: ENG 333   and NURS 309   and NURS 312   and NURS 338   all with a grade of C or better
  

  • NURS 423 - Advanced Pharmacology for Urban Nursing Practice

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course builds upon entry-level knowledge and prepares the practicing nurse to integrate principles of pharmacology including pharmacogenetics. The nursing process will be utilized to understand safe medication administration across the lifespan. Emphasis will be on pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, adverse reactions, contraindications to use, and implications for nursing care. Medications commonly used within the urban setting will be the basis for the drug classes presented within the course.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Enhance use of pharmacological principles including pharmacogenetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics in the promotion of health and prevention of illness.
    2. Enhance critical thinking skills required in the application of the nursing processes to safely administer medication across the lifespan. Assess appropriate/inappropriate responses to pharmacotherapy, and prevent medication errors.
    3. Evaluate the professional role and responsibility of the nurse in applying legal/ethical principles, teaching/learning concepts, standard/regulatory practices and financial/sociocultural factors consideration as related to the medication administration process.
    4. Discuss the significance of collaboration with the patient/family and the multidisciplinary team members regarding the appropriate treatment regimen, optimizing adherence and outcome.
    5. Analyze potential life threatening adverse events according to drug classification.
    6. Demonstrate competence in performing clinical drug and dosage calculations.
    7. Identify pharmacotherapies commonly used within the urban population.
    Prerequisite: NURS 309   and NURS 312   and NURS 338   all with a grade of C or better
  

  • NURS 426 - Nursing Care of the Urban Population (Lecture)

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This lecture course prepares the practicing nurse to recognize variables within the urban community that can affect health. Concepts, theories, and principles of health will be presented. The nursing process will be integrated in order to promote health. Special focus will be on marginalized populations within the urban setting. This course will include but is not limited to the following topics: suicide among veterans, human trafficking, domestic violence, substance abuse, and homelessness. 

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Examine the role and context of community/public health nursing practice.
    2. Examine the environmental health risks at home, at work, and in the urban community.
    3. Assess health/illness beliefs, values, attitudes, and practices of families, groups, communities, and urban populations.
    4. Develop health education tools for practice, incorporating elements of health literacy in preventative care.
    5. Develop community-based strategies for intervention to prevent illness, injury, disability, and premature death.
    6. Explain the use of evidence-based practices to guide health teaching, health counseling, screening, outreach, disease and outbreak investigation, referral, and follow-up.
    7. Evaluate results that influence the delivery of care, use of resources, and provide input into the policies to promote health and prevent disease.
    8. Assess the health, health care, and emergency-preparedness needs of the urban population and use clinical judgment and decision-making skills to provide a response.
    Prerequisite: NURS 310   and NURS 333  and NURS 420   and NURS 423   all with a grade of C or better
  

  • NURS 426C - Nursing Care of the Urban Population (Clinical Practicum)

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This clinical course prepares the practicing nurse to recognize variables within the urban community that can affect health. Concepts, theories, and principles of health will be presented. 180 clock hours of clinical time are required to be completed within the urban setting; includes topics such as child abuse, homelessness, and substance abuse.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Assess and prioritize the health needs of the selected families, groups and urban communities when using the nursing process.
    2. Utilizing epidemiological methods of health promotion, maintenance, and restoration to identify the health status of the urban community.
    3. Critically assess family crisis and coping patterns that may lead to child abuse.
    4. Examine utility of selected models/framework and EBP findings as it relates to its usefulness in a diverse population within an urban setting.
    5. Identify actual and potential risk factors affecting the family/communities.
    6. Utilize various assessment models in designing care plans to groups, families, and urban communities.
    7. Utilize diagnostic criteria for early detection of health problems.
    8. Collaborate with clients in the formulation of care plan incorporating sociocultural and ethnic beliefs and values to define and prioritize problems.
    9. Demonstrate competence when implementing primary, secondary or tertiary methods among the selected families, groups, or community.
    10. Utilize current evidence based information to formulate and modify the nursing process of care planning, teaching, and problem solving for individuals, families, groups, and urban communities.
    Prerequisite: NURS 417   and NURS 426   both with a grade of C or better
  

  • NURS 450 - Nursing Systems: Policy, Power, and Practice in Urban Settings (Lecture)

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course prepares the practicing nurse to understand and apply theories of leadership and management within the urban health care environment. In addition, students will learn to function as an interdisciplinary team member and apply principles of QSEN. Emphasis will be on organizational behaviors, legal-ethical issues, policy writing, leadership within urban health care facilities, decision-making, delegating, priority setting, and conflict management. Capstone project proposal is included. 

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Discuss theoretical models of leadership and organizational elements in relation to the role of the professional nurse, nurse leader, and nurse manager
    2. Compare and contrast the different leadership roles and management functions of the professional nurse, nurse leader, and nurse manager in relation to organizational, interpersonal, and group communication.
    3. Enhance concepts interprofessional communication and collaboration.
    4. Analyze leadership concepts, skills, and decision-making when providing high quality nursing care and healthcare team coordination/oversight in a variety of settings.
    5. Classify specific strategies that increase the likelihood of effective delegation in professional nursing practice.
    6. Evaluate the nurse leader’s role as a change agent in today’s health care organizations.
    7. Evaluate how a nurse manager effectively manages conflict and integrate into practice.
    8. Analyze the nurse’s role in managing cost and budgets.
    9. Compare and contrast the mission, vision and values of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) and the Nevada State Board of Nursing (NSBON).
    10. Analyze socioeconomic, political, and environmental factors that impact delivery of care while developing a capstone project that targets the vulnerable population.
    Prerequisite: NURS 426C   with a grade of C or better
  

  • NURS 450C - Nursing in Systems: Policy, Power, and Practice in Urban Settings (Clinical)

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course prepares the practicing nurse to understand and apply theories of leadership and management within an urban health care environment. In addition, the student will learn to function as an interdisciplinary team member and apply principles of QSEN. Emphasis will be on organizational behaviors, legal-ethical issues, policy-writing, leadership within urban health care facilities, decision-making, delegating, priority-setting, and conflict management. Implementation of the Capstone Project within the urban setting occurs within this course.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Provide safe, quality, and evidenced-based care to individuals, families, groups, and populations by integrating nursing arts and sciences.
    2. Integrate evidence-based finding into professional practice.
    3. Use leadership skills and knowledge of the health care, financial, and regulatory systems to advance high quality, safe professional practice.
    4. Provide patient-centered care for individuals and families, recognizing their preferences, culture, values, and unique needs.
    5. Develop collaboration, communication, and leadership strategies while functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team to achieve quality and safe patient care.
    6. Utilize information systems and patient care technologies that support safe nursing practice in various health care settings.
    7. Present capstone project within an interdsciplinary setting.
    Prerequisite: NURS 450  with a grade of C or better

Nutrition
  

  • NUTR 121 - Human Nutrition

    Same as: BIOL 121 .
    Credits: 3
    Description
    Description of the nature and role of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, water, vitamins and minerals in the human body. Energy relationships and various controversies in nutrition are examined, as well as relationships between nutrition, health and disease.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Know the basic principles of nutrition science and how to apply them in real-life situations regarding food choices.
    2. Understand the nature, role and use of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, water, vitamins and minerals in the human body.
    3. Understand dietary standards and guidelines
    4. Be able to interpret nutrition information and evaluate lay and peer-reviewed publications for accuracy.
    5. Learn the role of energy balance in weight control and the importance of physical activity and body composition.
    6. Be able to differentiate the nutritional needs of infants, children, adults and the elderly.
    7. Learn the basics offood safety.
    8. Complete a personal dietary assessment and other relevant activities.
    Prerequisite: None

Operating and Maintenance Engineers
  

  • OPME 102B - Fundamentals of Electricity

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Fundamentals of constructing electrical circuits, measuring their predictable parameters, using measuring instruments and material needed to maintain and repair electrical systems.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Have a working knowledge of electron theory and Ohm’s Law.
    2. Understand series circuits, parallel circuits and series-parallel circuits Understand electrical energy and power.
    3. Understand electrical energy and power.
    4. Understand the basic instruction, maintenance and use of batteries
    5. Identify and select proper conductors for the workplace and calculate voltage drops across conductors
    6. Understand and have knowledge of magnets, magnetic field - electromagnetism, generation of electromotive force, direct-current motor principles
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 103B - Introduction to the National Electrical Code

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Based on the National Electrical Code (National Fire Protection Association) will provide an overview of the code book article format.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Use NEC as a tool in the workplace.
    2. Have a working knowledge of Article 220, 250, 310, 430.
    3. Use NEC for proper load calculations for residential one family and multi-family dwellings.
    4. Calculate loads and specify materials for commercial and industrial applications.
    5. Test for the journeyman electrical competency certification.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 104B - Introduction to the Uniform Plumbing Code

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Uses the Uniform Plumbing Code (International Conference of Building Officials) for an overview of the principles of plumbing.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Understand and identify plumbing code terminology, definitions and administrative regulations.
    2. Understand and apply codes regarding general installations and types of fixtures.
    3. Understand and apply codes regarding water heaters and water distribution.
    4. Understand and apply codes regarding sanitary drainage, indirect and special wastes, vents and traps.
    5. Understand and apply codes regarding storm drainage.
    6. Understand and apply codes regarding fuel gas piping.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 105B - Domestic Refrigeration

    Credits: 2
    Description
    The course covers sealed system components, defrost and electrical controls, mechanical servicing of domestic refrigerators, trouble-shooting, ice makers, window air conditioners and window air conditioning repair.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Have a working knowledge of domestic refrigerators and freezers, domestic ice making equipment.
    2. Utilize all the requirements of recovery/reclaiming recycling per EPA specifications.
    3. Service and install small hermetic systems.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 106B - Mechanical Power Transmission (Instrumentation)

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Covers principles of transfer and use, hardware and maintenance of mechanical power. Shaft alignment, belt tension and alignment for optimal efficiency and energy use are discussed and practiced.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identify and explain components of a mechanical Power system.
    2. Demonstrate troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of hardware.
    3. Analyze and compare efficiency of equipment.
    4. Apply principles to mechanical power equipment.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 107B - Low Pressure Steam

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course explains the fundamentals of low pressure boilers and heat exchangers, hardware, safeties, water treatment and procedures required to maintain and repair such equipment.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identify and explain components of a low pressure steam system.
    2. Demonstrate troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of hardware.
    3. Analyze and Interpret chemical tests of steam systems.
    4. Analyze and compare efficiency of equipment.
    5. Apply principals to low pressure boiler and heat exchanger equipment.
    6. Explain ASME codes and OSHA regulations applicable to plant operations.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 108B - Fluid Power (Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Instrumentation)

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course covers principles of generation, transfer and use, hardware and maintenance of fluid power. Pump seals, packings, energy and efficiency, proper use of instrumentation and safeties will also be discussed and practiced.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identify and explain components of a fluid power system.
    2. Demonstrate troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of hardware.
    3. Analyze and compare efficiency of equipment.
    4. Apply principles to fluid power equipment.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 109B - High Pressure Steam

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course explains the fundamentals of high pressure boilers, hardware, safeties, water treatment and procedures required to maintain and repair such equipment.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identify and explain components of a high pressure steam system.
    2. Demonstrate troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of hardware.
    3. Analyze and interpret chemical tests of steam systems.
    4. Analyze and compare efficiency of equipment.
    5. Apply principals to high pressure boiler equipment.
    6. Explain ASME codes and OSHA regulations applicable to plant operations.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 110B - Electrical Heating and Cooling

    Credits: 4
    Description
    This course will teach single phase electric motor theory, advanced electrical circuit drawing, wiring of air conditioning units with strip heat using time delays, sequences, two speed fans, lockout systems and unit changing methods. Also included will be remote mounted thermostats.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Have a working knowledge of comfort cooling systems.
    2. Have a working knowledge of the compression side and electrical side of HVAC equipment.
    3. Understand electrical schematics.
    4. Perform electric heating installation and service diagnostics installation.
    5. Understand HVAC heating and cooling loads, design of systems and duct work for comfort cooling.
    6. Recover/reclaim and recycle to EPA standards.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 111B - Computer Basics for OPME

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Computer terminology, components which make up the system (hardware) and the programs which operate the computers (soft-ware) are covered.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate familiarity with OPME computer terminology.
    2. Demonstrate familiarity with the components making up the hardware of a computer.
    3. Demonstrate familiarity with software (relevant to OPME) for operating a computer.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 112B - Backflow Prevention Certification

    Credits: 4
    Description
    Covers the most recent prevention technology in preparation for AWWA Backflow Certification. Attendance in a minimum of forty hours of the total class hours is required to qualify for testing.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate familiarity with and application of the most recent backflow prevention technology.
    2. Demonstrate familiarity with backflow prevention equipment components.
    3. Explain the safety issues concerning work with pressurized backflow equipment.
    4. Successfully complete the AWWA Backflow Certification examination.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 113B - F-License

    Credits: 3
    Description
    A code based class providing the information to understand installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of fire systems. Terminology, basic fire systems operations and the requirements of the State of Nevada testing and inspection competency exam is covered.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate familiarity with fire system terminology.
    2. Demonstrate understanding of codes regarding the operation of fire systems.
    3. Demonstrate understanding of codes regarding the maintenance of fire systems.
    4. Demonstrate understanding of codes regarding the troubleshooting of fire systems.
    5. Demonstrate understanding of codes regarding the installation of fire systems.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 114B - Automated Manufacturing Control

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Encompasses the requisition, ordering, expediting and stock control of materials. Principles of computer and sensor operated manufacturing are presented.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Have a working knowledge of AC/DC motor controls and motor operations.
    2. Understand safety and control circuits in an automated production environment.
    3. Understand industrial and commercial needs.
    4. Spec materials for design.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 116B - Carpet Maintenance

    Credits: 1
    Description
    This course will cover the methods, materials and techniques used for carpet repair by the Maintenance Engineer. The student will be given the opportunity to practice and demonstrate such methods.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate various methods and techniques used for carpet repairs.
    2. Discuss safety concerns in regards to accomplishing proper carpet repairs.
    3. List materials that could be used to complete various types of carpet repairs.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 117B - Tile Repair and Maintenance

    Credits: 1
    Description
    This course will cover the methods, materials and techniques used for the repair of tile and grout by the Maintenance Engineer. The student will be given the opportunity to practice and demonstrate such methods.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate various methods and techniques used for tile and grout repairs.
    2. Discuss safety concerns in regards to accomplishing proper tile and grout repairs.
    3. Describe the personal protective equipment used for tile and grout repairs.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 120B - Electronics Theory DC and AC

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Basic concepts of passive electronic circuits, including laws, measurements, calculations and electrical energy sources relating to direct and alternating current. Components and general purpose test equipment used in practical experimentation.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Understand and utilize Ohm’s Law.
    2. Read and interpret schematic drawings.
    3. Understand series and parallel circuits.
    4. Identify electronic components and their functions.
    5. Develop and understand basic electronic circuitry.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 122B - Introduction to Oxy-Acetylene Welding

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Basic lab and oxy-acetylene welding safety, preparation, symbols and oxy-acetylene and braze welding in the flat (downhand), vertical and horizontal positions.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Follow proper safety precautions for oxy-acetylene welding and cutting.
    2. Identify the equipment and proper tip sizes for oxy-acetylene welding and cutting.
    3. Properly and safely setup and operate oxy-acetylene welding and cutting equipment.
    4. Safely make good welds on mild steel in various positions with oxy-acetylene equipment .
    5. Safely make good cuts on mild steel of various thicknesses with oxy-acetylene equipment.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 123B - Blueprint Reading for the Building Trades

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Stress is given to the reading and interpretation of representative construction blueprints.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Describe the building process scale and dimension drawings.
    2. Complete plumbing, mechanical and electrical take offs.
    3. Interpret blueline drawings and translate information into practical knowledge in the field.
    4. Interpret single line and wiring diagrams and utilize them for troubleshooting.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 130B - Kitchen Equipment Repair

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Operation of over twenty-five pieces of both electrical and gas kitchen equipment and new products are covered. Safety will be emphasized.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the operation of electrical kitchen equipment.
    2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the operation of gas fueled kitchen equipment.
    3. Demonstrate knowledge and application of safety procedures for kitchen equipment.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 133B - Air Conditioning Theory

    Credits: 6
    Description
    Basic fundamentals of refrigeration cycle which includes compressors, condensers, receivers, evaporators, metering devices, basic cycle controls, accessories, refrigerants and piping of air conditioning systems.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Recognize and use stationary engineer terminology.
    2. Describe the refrigeration cycle.
    3. Identify and maintain various components of air conditioning equipment.
    4. Demonstrate the proper handling, storage and disposal of refrigerants.
    5. Identify hazards and employ safe work practices.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 138B - Conduit Bending

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Mathematical constants for bending three grades of pipe using formulas and Benfield methods are covered. Electric metallic tube, intermediate grade and rigid schedule forty are utilized on one half-inch through two inch pipe.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Perform mathematical calculations necessary to make accurate conduit bends.
    2. Identify the markings and application of a hand operated conduit bender.
    3. Make precise 90 degree stub bends and back-to-back bends on conduit.
    4. Make precise offset bends using various angles.
    5. Make a 3-bend and a 4-bend saddle.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 139B - Hydraulic Conduit Bending

    Credits: 1
    Description
    A continuation of OPME 138B , bending pipe from one and three quarter through six inches. Using different formulas for different sized pipe bends that are mastered include fifteen, thirty, forty-five, and ninety degrees offset as well as three bend saddle. Hydraulic benders used are Greenlee and Interpak.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Safely operate a hydraulic conduit bending machine.
    2. Perform the mathematical calculations needed to make precise bends on conduit.
    3. Make 90 degree stub bends and back-go-back bends with a hydraulic bender.
    4. Make precise offset bends using a hydraulic bender.
    5. Make a 3-bend and a 4-bend saddle using a hydraulic bender.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 143B - NEC Code Update

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Covers OSHA Electrical Safety and the recent changes in the National Electrical Code (NEC) preparing workers for renewal of their journeyman card.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of recent changes in OSHA Electrical Safety and the National Electrical Code in preparation for renewal of their journeyman card.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 144B - Industrial Electricity

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Emphasis placed on troubleshooting, fabrication, maintaining and repairing electrical systems encountered in industry.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identify polyphase circuits, wye connections, delta connections as used in the workplace.
    2. Identify single phase transformers, single phase circuits in industrial applications.
    3. Calculate and specify commercial and industrial electrical specifications for addition of new equipment or facility additions.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 149B - Maintenance Plumbing

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course will cover various operations of plumbing maintenance, from fixture repair and replacement, to proper operation of a plumbing auger (snake).

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Describe the methods and techniques applied during plumbing maintenance.
    2. Demonstrate plumbing auger operations.
    3. Discuss personal protective equipment and precautions used while performing plumbing maintenance.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 150B - Plumbing Principles and Methods

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Fabrication and erection of piping, layout methods, process piping, blueprint installations as well as testing of plumbing fixtures and appliances.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identify plumbing fixtures and appurtenances and their proper installations.
    2. Properly size and install a sanitary drainage system.
    3. Properly size and install a water distribution system and water heating system.
    4. Properly size and install indirect and special waste systems.
    5. Properly size and install a venting system.
    6. Properly size and install storm drainage systems.
    7. Properly size and install fuel gas piping systems.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 152B - Chief Engineer

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course provides the aspiring Maintenance Engineer, prospective Chief Engineer, or current Chief Engineer, the necessary administrative and personnel skills to handle the daily operational and leadership challenges associated with the position and title of a Chief Engineer. Topics discussed will include budget preparation, planning, time management, scheduling and record keeping.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Explain the job requirements of a Chief Engineer.
    2. Discuss upper management and employee relations.
    3. Evaluate the skills necessary to be an efficient Chief Engineer.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 153B - Introduction to Direct Digital Controls

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course will cover the installation, maintenance and communications for direct digital control devices (DDC).

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Discuss how DDCs operate.
    2. Compare digital vs. analog devices.
    3. Describe the programming of DDCs.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 154B - Introduction to CFC/EPA Section 608

    Credits: 1
    Description
    This course will introduce the student to the laws, standards and procedures associated with the handling and recycling of refrigerant. This course will help the student prepare to take the EPA Clean Air Act, section 608 certification test.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Discuss the proper procedures for handling refrigerant.
    2. Apply minimum standards for refrigerant record keeping.
    3. Explain the need for proper refrigerant handling.
    Prerequisite: OPME 105B  
  

  • OPME 155B - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (Hazwoper)

    Credits: 3
    Description
    This course will cover the standard (29 CFR 1910.120) and the safety requirements employers and public sector responders must meet in order to conduct clean-ups or emergency response operations.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Discuss OSHA safety regulations for hazardous waste operations.
    2. Describe safe working practices for hazardous locations, according to OSHA standards.
    3. Evaluate the work efforts and conditions of hazardous waste operations.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 156B - Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

    Credits: 1
    Description
    This course will cover various operations of the pool operator. Clark County Health District (CCHD) regulations for the certified pool operator will also be covered. This course will help the student prepare to take the CCHD pool operator’s exam.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Describe the CCHD regulations for pool operations.
    2. Demonstrate proper water testing for the CPO.
    3. Discuss personal protective equipment used and the potential health hazards of pool operators.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 157B - Cable Terminations

    Credits: 1
    Description
    This course will cover methods and techniques to terminate CAT-6 coaxial and fiber optic cables. Cable handling and interference will also be discussed. The student will be given the opportunity to practice and demonstrate such methods.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate various cable terminations.
    2. Discuss required safe handling procedures of cables.
    3. Evaluate interference on various cable installations.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 202B - Ice Machines

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Basic ice machine technology, sequential operation and trouble-shooting are covered. Emphasis is on Vogt, Hoshi zaki, Ice-O-Mat-ic, Scotsman, Maitowac and Cornelius ice machines.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate current knowledge of basic ice machine sequential operation.
    2. Demonstrate current knowledge and application of basic ice machine troubleshooting.
    Prerequisite: OPME 105B  and OPME 110B  and OPME 133B  
  

  • OPME 211B - HVAC Control Systems

    Credits: 6
    Description
    Technology updates on HVAC systems, control principles, pneumatics, electrical and electronic controls are emphasized. Building automation, direct digital controls and troubleshooting updates are also covered.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of technology updates regarding HVAC systems.
    2. Demonstrate knowledge of technology updates regarding HVAC control principles.
    3. Demonstrate knowledge of technology updates regarding HVAC pneumatics.
    4. Demonstrate knowledge of technology updates regarding HVAC electrical and electronic controls.
    5. Demonstrate knowledge of technology updates regarding building automation.
    6. Demonstrate knowledge of technology updates regarding direct digital controls and troubleshooting.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 212 - Welding I

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and cutting of mild steel, teaches students some skill in welding flat, horizontal and vertical positions.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Follow proper safety precautions for shielded metal arc welding and plasma arc cutting processes.
    2. Identify the equipment and controls for SMAW and plasma arc cutting.
    3. Properly and safely set up and operate SMAW and plasma arc cutting equipment.
    4. Safely make good welds on mild steel in various positions with shielded metal arc welding equipment.
    5. Safely make good cuts on various types and thicknesses of metal using plasma arc cutting equipment.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 214B - Advanced Fabrication MIG and TIG Welding

    Credits: 6
    Description
    Advanced design, layout and assembly techniques are covered. Advanced MIG and TIG will be presented in depth.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of advanced MIG and TIG design.
    2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of advanced MIG and TIG layout.
    3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of advanced MIG and TIG assembly techniques.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • OPME 216B - 6G Welding Certification Preparation

    Credits: 6
    Description
    This course will cover the methods and techniques required to pass a 6G pipe welding certification. In addition: several other positions for structural and pipe welds will be discussed. This course will help the student prepare to take the AWS 6G pipe welding certification. The certification test will be available at the completion of the course.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Discuss non-destructive and destructive testing.
    2. Demonstrate destructive testing techniques.
    3. Demonstrate all welding positions and techniques.
    4. Analyze and evaluate various weld test samples.
    Prerequisite: OPME 212  
 

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