Athens Technical College
An Achieving The Dream College
800 U.S. Highway 29 North * Athens, GA 30601 * 706-355-5000 * www.athenstech.edu
Course Descriptions
RADT 1010
Introduction to Radiology (3-2-4)
Banner title: Introduction to Radiology
This course introduces a grouping of fundamental principles, practices, and issues common to many specializations in the healthcare profession. In addition to the essential skills, students explore various delivery systems and related issues. This course provides students with an overview of radiography and patient care. Students will receive an orientation to the radiographic profession as a whole. Instructors will place emphasis on patient care with consideration of both physical and psychological conditions. Topics include ethics, medical and legal considerations, Right to Know Law, professionalism, basic principles of radiation protection, basic principles of exposure, an introduction to equipment, healthcare delivery systems, hospital and departmental organization, hospital and technical college affiliation, medical emergencies, pharmacology/contrast agents, media, or/and mobile procedures, patient preparation, death and dying, body mechanics and transportation, basic life support/CPR, infection control, standard precautions, and patient care in radiologic sciences.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Corequisite: ALHS 1090
Offered Fall
Introduction to Radiology (3-2-4)
Banner title: Introduction to Radiology
This course introduces a grouping of fundamental principles, practices, and issues common to many specializations in the healthcare profession. In addition to the essential skills, students explore various delivery systems and related issues. This course provides students with an overview of radiography and patient care. Students will receive an orientation to the radiographic profession as a whole. Instructors will place emphasis on patient care with consideration of both physical and psychological conditions. Topics include ethics, medical and legal considerations, Right to Know Law, professionalism, basic principles of radiation protection, basic principles of exposure, an introduction to equipment, healthcare delivery systems, hospital and departmental organization, hospital and technical college affiliation, medical emergencies, pharmacology/contrast agents, media, or/and mobile procedures, patient preparation, death and dying, body mechanics and transportation, basic life support/CPR, infection control, standard precautions, and patient care in radiologic sciences.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Corequisite: ALHS 1090
Offered Fall
RADT 1030
Radiographic Procedures I (2-3-3)
Banner title: Radiographic Procedures I
This course introduces the knowledge required to perform radiologic procedures applicable to the human anatomy. Instructors will place emphasis on the production of quality radiographs, and laboratory experience will demonstrate the application of theoretical principles and concepts. Topics include an introduction to radiographic procedures; positioning terminology; positioning considerations; and procedures, anatomy, and topographical anatomy related to body cavities, bony thorax, upper extremities, shoulder girdle, and lower extremities.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Corequisite: ALHS 1090
Offered Fall
Radiographic Procedures I (2-3-3)
Banner title: Radiographic Procedures I
This course introduces the knowledge required to perform radiologic procedures applicable to the human anatomy. Instructors will place emphasis on the production of quality radiographs, and laboratory experience will demonstrate the application of theoretical principles and concepts. Topics include an introduction to radiographic procedures; positioning terminology; positioning considerations; and procedures, anatomy, and topographical anatomy related to body cavities, bony thorax, upper extremities, shoulder girdle, and lower extremities.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Corequisite: ALHS 1090
Offered Fall
RADT 1060
Radiographic Procedures II (2-3-3)
Banner title: Radiographic Procedures II
This course continues to develop the knowledge required to perform radiographic procedures. Topics include anatomy and routine projections of the pelvic girdle, anatomy and routine projections of the spine, gastrointestinal (GI) procedures, genitourinary (GU) procedures, biliary system procedures, and minor procedures.
Prerequisite: ALHS 1090 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1010 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1030 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1320 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
Radiographic Procedures II (2-3-3)
Banner title: Radiographic Procedures II
This course continues to develop the knowledge required to perform radiographic procedures. Topics include anatomy and routine projections of the pelvic girdle, anatomy and routine projections of the spine, gastrointestinal (GI) procedures, genitourinary (GU) procedures, biliary system procedures, and minor procedures.
Prerequisite: ALHS 1090 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1010 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1030 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1320 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
RADT 1070
Principles of Imaging I (5-2-6)
Banner title: Principles of Imaging I
The content of this course is designed to establish a basic knowledge of atomic structure and terminology. Also presented in this course are the nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray production, and the fundamentals of photon interactions with matter. It also covers factors that govern the image production process, film imaging with related accessories, and a basis for analyzing radiographic images. Topics include a discussion on the importance of minimum imaging standards, a discussion of problem-solving techniques for image evaluation, and the factors that can affect image quality. Actual images will be included for analysis.
Prerequisite: ALHS 1090 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1010 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1030 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1320 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
Principles of Imaging I (5-2-6)
Banner title: Principles of Imaging I
The content of this course is designed to establish a basic knowledge of atomic structure and terminology. Also presented in this course are the nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray production, and the fundamentals of photon interactions with matter. It also covers factors that govern the image production process, film imaging with related accessories, and a basis for analyzing radiographic images. Topics include a discussion on the importance of minimum imaging standards, a discussion of problem-solving techniques for image evaluation, and the factors that can affect image quality. Actual images will be included for analysis.
Prerequisite: ALHS 1090 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1010 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1030 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1320 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
RADT 1160
Principles of Imaging II (5-2-6)
Banner title: Principles of Imaging II
The content of this course is designed to impart an understanding of the components, principles, and operations of digital imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. Factors that impact image acquisition, display, archiving, and retrieval are discussed. Guidelines for selecting exposure factors and evaluating images within a digital system assist students to bridge between film-based and digital imaging systems. This course provides students with a knowledge base in radiographic, fluoroscopic, mobile, and tomographic equipment requirements and design. This content also provides a basic knowledge of quality control, principles of digital system quality assurance and maintenance. The content of this course is designed to provide entry-level radiography students with principles related to computed tomography (CT) imaging and other imaging modalities (i.e., MRI, US, NM, Mammography) in terms of purpose, principles, equipment and material, and procedures. Topics include imaging equipment, digital image acquisition and display, and basic principles of CT and other imaging modalities.
Prerequisite: RADT 1200 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 2090 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 2340 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
Principles of Imaging II (5-2-6)
Banner title: Principles of Imaging II
The content of this course is designed to impart an understanding of the components, principles, and operations of digital imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. Factors that impact image acquisition, display, archiving, and retrieval are discussed. Guidelines for selecting exposure factors and evaluating images within a digital system assist students to bridge between film-based and digital imaging systems. This course provides students with a knowledge base in radiographic, fluoroscopic, mobile, and tomographic equipment requirements and design. This content also provides a basic knowledge of quality control, principles of digital system quality assurance and maintenance. The content of this course is designed to provide entry-level radiography students with principles related to computed tomography (CT) imaging and other imaging modalities (i.e., MRI, US, NM, Mammography) in terms of purpose, principles, equipment and material, and procedures. Topics include imaging equipment, digital image acquisition and display, and basic principles of CT and other imaging modalities.
Prerequisite: RADT 1200 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 2090 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 2340 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
RADT 1200
Principles of Radiation Biology and Protection (3-0-3)
Banner title: Radiation Biology/Protection
This course provides instruction on the principles of cell radiation interaction. Instructors present information on the effects of radiation on cells and factors affecting cell response. They also provide instruction on acute and chronic effects of radiation. Topics include radiation detection and measurement, patient protection, personnel protection, absorbed dose equivalencies, agencies and regulations, an introduction to radiation biology, cell anatomy, radiation and cell interaction, and the effects of radiation.
Prerequisite: RADT 1060 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1070 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1330 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Summer
Principles of Radiation Biology and Protection (3-0-3)
Banner title: Radiation Biology/Protection
This course provides instruction on the principles of cell radiation interaction. Instructors present information on the effects of radiation on cells and factors affecting cell response. They also provide instruction on acute and chronic effects of radiation. Topics include radiation detection and measurement, patient protection, personnel protection, absorbed dose equivalencies, agencies and regulations, an introduction to radiation biology, cell anatomy, radiation and cell interaction, and the effects of radiation.
Prerequisite: RADT 1060 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1070 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1330 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Summer
RADT 1320
Clinical Radiography I (0-12-4)
Banner title: Clinical Radiography I
This course introduces students to the hospital clinical setting and provides an opportunity for students to participate in or observe radiographic procedures. Topics include an orientation to hospital areas and procedures, mobile/surgery, radiography, and fluoroscopy. Students will participate in and/or observe procedures related to body cavities, the shoulder girdle, and upper extremities. The activities of students are under direct and indirect supervision.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Corequisite: ALHS 1090
Offered Fall
Clinical Radiography I (0-12-4)
Banner title: Clinical Radiography I
This course introduces students to the hospital clinical setting and provides an opportunity for students to participate in or observe radiographic procedures. Topics include an orientation to hospital areas and procedures, mobile/surgery, radiography, and fluoroscopy. Students will participate in and/or observe procedures related to body cavities, the shoulder girdle, and upper extremities. The activities of students are under direct and indirect supervision.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Corequisite: ALHS 1090
Offered Fall
RADT 1330
Clinical Radiography II (0-21-7)
Banner title: Clinical Radiography II
This course continues introductory student learning experiences in the hospital setting. Topics include equipment utilization; exposure techniques; attend to and/or observation of routine projections of the lower extremities, pelvic girdle, and spine; attend to and/or observation of procedures related to the gastrointestinal (GI), genitourinary (GU), and biliary systems; and attend to and/or observation of procedure related to minor radiologic procedures. The execution of radiographic procedures will be conducted under direct and indirect supervision.
Prerequisite: ALHS 1090 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1010 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1030 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1320 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
Clinical Radiography II (0-21-7)
Banner title: Clinical Radiography II
This course continues introductory student learning experiences in the hospital setting. Topics include equipment utilization; exposure techniques; attend to and/or observation of routine projections of the lower extremities, pelvic girdle, and spine; attend to and/or observation of procedures related to the gastrointestinal (GI), genitourinary (GU), and biliary systems; and attend to and/or observation of procedure related to minor radiologic procedures. The execution of radiographic procedures will be conducted under direct and indirect supervision.
Prerequisite: ALHS 1090 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1010 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1030 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1320 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
RADT 2090
Radiographic Procedures III (1-3-2)
Banner title: Radiographic Procedures III
This course continues to develop the knowledge required to perform radiographic procedures. Topics include anatomy and routine projections of the cranium; anatomy and routine projections of the facial bones; anatomy and routine projections of the sinuses; and sectional anatomy of the head, neck, thorax, and abdomen.
Prerequisite: RADT 1060 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1070 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1330 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Summer
Radiographic Procedures III (1-3-2)
Banner title: Radiographic Procedures III
This course continues to develop the knowledge required to perform radiographic procedures. Topics include anatomy and routine projections of the cranium; anatomy and routine projections of the facial bones; anatomy and routine projections of the sinuses; and sectional anatomy of the head, neck, thorax, and abdomen.
Prerequisite: RADT 1060 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1070 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1330 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Summer
RADT 2190
Radiographic Pathology (2-0-2)
Banner title: Radiographic Pathology
The content of this course is designed to introduce students to concepts related to disease and etiological considerations. Pathology and disease as they relate to various radiographic procedures are discussed. Instructors will place emphasis on the radiographic appearance of disease and the impact on exposure factor selection. Topics include fundamentals of pathology, trauma/physical injury, and systematic classification of disease.
Prerequisite: RADT 1160 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1330 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
Radiographic Pathology (2-0-2)
Banner title: Radiographic Pathology
The content of this course is designed to introduce students to concepts related to disease and etiological considerations. Pathology and disease as they relate to various radiographic procedures are discussed. Instructors will place emphasis on the radiographic appearance of disease and the impact on exposure factor selection. Topics include fundamentals of pathology, trauma/physical injury, and systematic classification of disease.
Prerequisite: RADT 1160 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1330 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
RADT 2260
Radiologic Technology Review (3-0-3)
Banner title: Radiologic Technology Review
This course provides a review of basic knowledge from previous courses and helps students prepare for national certification examinations for radiographers. Topics include image production and evaluation; radiographic procedures; anatomy, physiology, pathology, and terminology; equipment operation and quality control; radiation protection; and patient care and education.
Prerequisite: RADT 1160 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 2350 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
Radiologic Technology Review (3-0-3)
Banner title: Radiologic Technology Review
This course provides a review of basic knowledge from previous courses and helps students prepare for national certification examinations for radiographers. Topics include image production and evaluation; radiographic procedures; anatomy, physiology, pathology, and terminology; equipment operation and quality control; radiation protection; and patient care and education.
Prerequisite: RADT 1160 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 2350 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
RADT 2340
Clinical Radiography III (0-18-6)
Banner title: Clinical Radiography III
This course provides students with continued hospital setting work experience. Students continue to develop proficiency in executing procedures introduced in Radiographic Procedures. Topics include patient care, behavioral and social competencies, performance and/or observation of minor special procedures, special equipment use, and participation in and/or observation of cranial and facial radiography. Execution of radiographic procedures will be conducted under direct and indirect supervision.
Prerequisite: RADT 1060 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1070 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1330 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Summer
Clinical Radiography III (0-18-6)
Banner title: Clinical Radiography III
This course provides students with continued hospital setting work experience. Students continue to develop proficiency in executing procedures introduced in Radiographic Procedures. Topics include patient care, behavioral and social competencies, performance and/or observation of minor special procedures, special equipment use, and participation in and/or observation of cranial and facial radiography. Execution of radiographic procedures will be conducted under direct and indirect supervision.
Prerequisite: RADT 1060 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1070 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 1330 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Summer
RADT 2350
Clinical Radiography IV (0-21-7)
Banner title: Clinical Radiography IV
This course provides students with continued hospital setting work experience. Students continue to develop proficiency in executing procedures introduced in Radiographic Procedures. Topics include sterile techniques, participation in and/or observation of minor special procedures, special equipment use, genitourinary system procedures, participation in and/or observation of cranial and facial radiography, and competency completion evaluation. Execution of radiographic procedures will be conducted under direct and indirect supervision.
Prerequisite: RADT 1200 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 2090 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 2340 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
Clinical Radiography IV (0-21-7)
Banner title: Clinical Radiography IV
This course provides students with continued hospital setting work experience. Students continue to develop proficiency in executing procedures introduced in Radiographic Procedures. Topics include sterile techniques, participation in and/or observation of minor special procedures, special equipment use, genitourinary system procedures, participation in and/or observation of cranial and facial radiography, and competency completion evaluation. Execution of radiographic procedures will be conducted under direct and indirect supervision.
Prerequisite: RADT 1200 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 2090 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 2340 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
RADT 2360
Clinical Radiography V (0-27-9)
Banner title: Clinical Radiography V
This course provides students with continued hospital setting work experience. Students demonstrate increased proficiency levels in skills introduced in all of the radiographic procedures courses and practiced in previous clinical radiography courses. Topics include patient care; behavioral and social competency; advanced radiographic anatomy; equipment utilization; exposure techniques; sterile techniques; integration of procedures and/or observation of angiographic, interventional, and minor special procedures; integration of procedures and/or observation of special equipment use; integration of procedures and/or observation of routine and special radiographic procedures; and final completion of all required clinical competencies. Execution of radiographic procedures will be conducted under direct and indirect supervision.
Prerequisite: RADT 1160 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 2350 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
Clinical Radiography V (0-27-9)
Banner title: Clinical Radiography V
This course provides students with continued hospital setting work experience. Students demonstrate increased proficiency levels in skills introduced in all of the radiographic procedures courses and practiced in previous clinical radiography courses. Topics include patient care; behavioral and social competency; advanced radiographic anatomy; equipment utilization; exposure techniques; sterile techniques; integration of procedures and/or observation of angiographic, interventional, and minor special procedures; integration of procedures and/or observation of special equipment use; integration of procedures and/or observation of routine and special radiographic procedures; and final completion of all required clinical competencies. Execution of radiographic procedures will be conducted under direct and indirect supervision.
Prerequisite: RADT 1160 with a grade of C or higher, RADT 2350 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
READ 0097
Reading II (3-0-3)
Banner title: Reading II
This course emphasizes vocabulary, comprehension, and critical reading skills development. Topics include vocabulary skills, comprehension skills, critical reading skills, study skills, and content area reading skills. Students must pay a $35 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Placement by diagnostic testing
Offered every semester
Reading II (3-0-3)
Banner title: Reading II
This course emphasizes vocabulary, comprehension, and critical reading skills development. Topics include vocabulary skills, comprehension skills, critical reading skills, study skills, and content area reading skills. Students must pay a $35 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Placement by diagnostic testing
Offered every semester
READ 0098
Reading III (3-0-3)
Banner title: Reading III
This course provides instruction in vocabulary and comprehension skills with emphasis on critical reading skills. Topics include vocabulary skills, comprehension skills, critical reading skills, study skills, and content area reading skills. Students must pay a $35 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: READ 0097 with a grade of C* or higher or placement by diagnostic testing
Offered every semester
Reading III (3-0-3)
Banner title: Reading III
This course provides instruction in vocabulary and comprehension skills with emphasis on critical reading skills. Topics include vocabulary skills, comprehension skills, critical reading skills, study skills, and content area reading skills. Students must pay a $35 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: READ 0097 with a grade of C* or higher or placement by diagnostic testing
Offered every semester
RNSG 1910
Foundations of Nursing (4-12-8)
Banner title: Foundations of Nursing
Using classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical experiences, this foundation course prepares students for subsequent nursing courses, professional nursing practice, and the healthcare environment. The nursing process is introduced as a framework to organize and deliver patient-centered care. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking, caring, competence, and fundamental nursing skills. Pharmacological principles are introduced and competency is achieved in dosage calculation and medication administration. Students must pay a $250 supply fee and a $281.25 ATI fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission, cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher, good academic standing, BIOL 2113 with a grade of C or higher, BIOL 2113L with a grade of C or higher, BIOL 2114 with a grade of C or higher, BIOL 2114L with a grade of C or higher, BIOL 2117 with a grade of C or higher, BIOL 2117L with a grade of C or higher, ENGL 1101 with a grade of C or higher, MATH 1101 with a grade of C or higher, COMP 1000 with a grade of C or better, PSYC 1101 with a grade of C or better
Corequisite: COMP 1000 with a grade of C or better, PSYC 1101 with a grade of C or better
Offered Fall
Foundations of Nursing (4-12-8)
Banner title: Foundations of Nursing
Using classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical experiences, this foundation course prepares students for subsequent nursing courses, professional nursing practice, and the healthcare environment. The nursing process is introduced as a framework to organize and deliver patient-centered care. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking, caring, competence, and fundamental nursing skills. Pharmacological principles are introduced and competency is achieved in dosage calculation and medication administration. Students must pay a $250 supply fee and a $281.25 ATI fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission, cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher, good academic standing, BIOL 2113 with a grade of C or higher, BIOL 2113L with a grade of C or higher, BIOL 2114 with a grade of C or higher, BIOL 2114L with a grade of C or higher, BIOL 2117 with a grade of C or higher, BIOL 2117L with a grade of C or higher, ENGL 1101 with a grade of C or higher, MATH 1101 with a grade of C or higher, COMP 1000 with a grade of C or better, PSYC 1101 with a grade of C or better
Corequisite: COMP 1000 with a grade of C or better, PSYC 1101 with a grade of C or better
Offered Fall
RNSG 1920
Adult Health Nursing I (5-6-7)
Banner title: Adult Health Nursing I
Using classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical experiences, this course reinforces theory and fundamental nursing skills and introduces students to concepts of adult health nursing. Students use critical thinking as the basis for decisions regarding planning, intervention, and evaluation when caring for patients/clients with medical-surgical disorders. Pharmacological principles are integrated. Students must pay a $281.25 ATI fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission, COMP 1000 with a grade of C or higher, PSYC 1101 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 1910 with a grade of C or higher, PSYC 2103 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PSYC 2103 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 1930
Offered Spring
Adult Health Nursing I (5-6-7)
Banner title: Adult Health Nursing I
Using classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical experiences, this course reinforces theory and fundamental nursing skills and introduces students to concepts of adult health nursing. Students use critical thinking as the basis for decisions regarding planning, intervention, and evaluation when caring for patients/clients with medical-surgical disorders. Pharmacological principles are integrated. Students must pay a $281.25 ATI fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission, COMP 1000 with a grade of C or higher, PSYC 1101 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 1910 with a grade of C or higher, PSYC 2103 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PSYC 2103 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 1930
Offered Spring
RNSG 1925
Adult Health Nursing I (5-6-7)
Banner title: Adult Health Nursing I
Using classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical experiences, this course reinforces theory, fundamental nursing skills, and concepts of adult health nursing. This course also addresses professional role transition from licensed practice nurse (LPN) to associate of science nursing (ASN) student and progression to registered nurse (RN) practice. The content areas emphasized are core competencies for ASN students, overcoming fears and barriers, and a review of the nursing process differences between LPN and RN practice. Students use critical thinking as the basis for decisions regarding planning, intervention, and evaluation when caring for patients/clients with medical-surgical disorders. Pharmacological principles are integrated. Students must pay a $281.25 ATI fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Accelerated Option program admission, COMP 1000 with a grade of C or higher, PSYC 1101 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 1910 with a grade of C or higher, PSYC 2103 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PSYC 2103 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 1935
Offered Summer
Adult Health Nursing I (5-6-7)
Banner title: Adult Health Nursing I
Using classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical experiences, this course reinforces theory, fundamental nursing skills, and concepts of adult health nursing. This course also addresses professional role transition from licensed practice nurse (LPN) to associate of science nursing (ASN) student and progression to registered nurse (RN) practice. The content areas emphasized are core competencies for ASN students, overcoming fears and barriers, and a review of the nursing process differences between LPN and RN practice. Students use critical thinking as the basis for decisions regarding planning, intervention, and evaluation when caring for patients/clients with medical-surgical disorders. Pharmacological principles are integrated. Students must pay a $281.25 ATI fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Accelerated Option program admission, COMP 1000 with a grade of C or higher, PSYC 1101 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 1910 with a grade of C or higher, PSYC 2103 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PSYC 2103 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 1935
Offered Summer
RNSG 1930
Mental Health Nursing (2-3-3)
Banner title: Mental Health Nursing
Using classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical experiences, this course focuses on the application of the nursing process to meet the needs of patients/clients experiencing psychiatric disorders or maladaptive behaviors. Emphasis is on integration of therapeutic communication and mental health assessment in the healthcare environment. Pharmacological principles are integrated.
Prerequisite: Program admission, COMP 1000 with a grade of C or higher, PSYC 1101 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 1910 with a grade of C or higher, PSYC 2103 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PSYC 2103 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 1920
Offered Spring
Mental Health Nursing (2-3-3)
Banner title: Mental Health Nursing
Using classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical experiences, this course focuses on the application of the nursing process to meet the needs of patients/clients experiencing psychiatric disorders or maladaptive behaviors. Emphasis is on integration of therapeutic communication and mental health assessment in the healthcare environment. Pharmacological principles are integrated.
Prerequisite: Program admission, COMP 1000 with a grade of C or higher, PSYC 1101 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 1910 with a grade of C or higher, PSYC 2103 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PSYC 2103 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 1920
Offered Spring
RNSG 1935
Mental Health Nursing (2-3-3)
Banner title: Mental Health Nursing
Using classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical experiences, this course focuses on the application of the nursing process to meet the needs of patients/clients experiencing psychiatric disorders or maladaptive behaviors. Emphasis is on integration of therapeutic communication and mental health assessment in the healthcare environment. Pharmacological principles are integrated.
Prerequisite: Accelerated Option program admission, COMP 1000 with a grade of C or higher, PSYC 1101 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 1910 with a grade of C or higher, PSYC 2103 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PSYC 2103 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 1925
Offered Summer
Mental Health Nursing (2-3-3)
Banner title: Mental Health Nursing
Using classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical experiences, this course focuses on the application of the nursing process to meet the needs of patients/clients experiencing psychiatric disorders or maladaptive behaviors. Emphasis is on integration of therapeutic communication and mental health assessment in the healthcare environment. Pharmacological principles are integrated.
Prerequisite: Accelerated Option program admission, COMP 1000 with a grade of C or higher, PSYC 1101 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 1910 with a grade of C or higher, PSYC 2103 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: PSYC 2103 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 1925
Offered Summer
RNSG 2910
Adult Health Nursing II (3-6-5)
Banner title: Adult Health Nursing II
Using classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical experiences, this course continues to build on previous medical-surgical content and is expanded to include higher level clinical decision making, patient/client teaching, and coordination of care in the healthcare environment. Pharmacological principles are integrated. Students must pay a $281.25 ATI fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission, PSYC 2103 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 1920 with a grade of C or higher or RNSG 1925 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 1930 with a grade of C or higher or RNSG 1935 with a grade of C or higher, SOCI 1101 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: SOCI 1101 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 2920
Offered Fall
Adult Health Nursing II (3-6-5)
Banner title: Adult Health Nursing II
Using classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical experiences, this course continues to build on previous medical-surgical content and is expanded to include higher level clinical decision making, patient/client teaching, and coordination of care in the healthcare environment. Pharmacological principles are integrated. Students must pay a $281.25 ATI fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission, PSYC 2103 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 1920 with a grade of C or higher or RNSG 1925 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 1930 with a grade of C or higher or RNSG 1935 with a grade of C or higher, SOCI 1101 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: SOCI 1101 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 2920
Offered Fall
RNSG 2920
Maternal-Child Nursing (3-2-5)
Banner title: Maternal-Child Nursing
Using classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical experiences, this course focuses on childbearing women, families, and the care of infants and children. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process, critical thinking, and caring in relation to concepts of child and family development from conception through adolescence, and common, recurring pediatric illnesses. Pharmacological principles are integrated.
Prerequisite: Program admission, PSYC 2103 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 1920 with a grade of C or higher or RNSG 1925 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 1930 with a grade of C or higher or RNSG 1935 with a grade of C or higher, SOCI 1101 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: SOCI 1101 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 2910
Offered Fall
Maternal-Child Nursing (3-2-5)
Banner title: Maternal-Child Nursing
Using classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical experiences, this course focuses on childbearing women, families, and the care of infants and children. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process, critical thinking, and caring in relation to concepts of child and family development from conception through adolescence, and common, recurring pediatric illnesses. Pharmacological principles are integrated.
Prerequisite: Program admission, PSYC 2103 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 1920 with a grade of C or higher or RNSG 1925 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 1930 with a grade of C or higher or RNSG 1935 with a grade of C or higher, SOCI 1101 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: SOCI 1101 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 2910
Offered Fall
RNSG 2930
Adult Health Nursing III/Transition to Practice (3-12-7)
Banner title: Adult Health Nursing III
Using classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical and preceptor experiences, this course focuses on synthesizing conceptual knowledge and practice experiences learned in previous adult health courses, while expanding knowledge of adult health nursing with the introduction of new content. In order to facilitate transition to the role of professional nursing, the student will have the opportunity to develop independence in caring for groups of patients under the direction of faculty and a preceptor and demonstrate leadership and management competencies necessary for assuming beginning leadership and/or management positions. Pharmacological principles are integrated. Students must pay a $281.25 ATI fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission, RNSG 2910 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 2920 with a grade of C or higher, SOCI 1101 with a grade of C or higher, Humanities/Fine Arts elective with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: Humanities/Fine Arts elective with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 2940
Offered Spring
Adult Health Nursing III/Transition to Practice (3-12-7)
Banner title: Adult Health Nursing III
Using classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical and preceptor experiences, this course focuses on synthesizing conceptual knowledge and practice experiences learned in previous adult health courses, while expanding knowledge of adult health nursing with the introduction of new content. In order to facilitate transition to the role of professional nursing, the student will have the opportunity to develop independence in caring for groups of patients under the direction of faculty and a preceptor and demonstrate leadership and management competencies necessary for assuming beginning leadership and/or management positions. Pharmacological principles are integrated. Students must pay a $281.25 ATI fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Program admission, RNSG 2910 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 2920 with a grade of C or higher, SOCI 1101 with a grade of C or higher, Humanities/Fine Arts elective with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: Humanities/Fine Arts elective with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 2940
Offered Spring
RNSG 2940
Trends and Issues in Nursing and Healthcare (2-0-2)
Banner title: Nursing Trends/Issues
This non-clinical course assists students in developing a broader perspective in nursing by exploring current professional nursing issues. The focus is on current trends and issues, nursing education, informatics, and competencies required for licensure as a professional nurse.
Prerequisite: Program admission, RNSG 2910 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 2920 with a grade of C or higher, SOCI 1101 with a grade of C or higher, Humanities/Fine Arts elective with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: Humanities/Fine Arts elective with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 2930
Offered Spring
Trends and Issues in Nursing and Healthcare (2-0-2)
Banner title: Nursing Trends/Issues
This non-clinical course assists students in developing a broader perspective in nursing by exploring current professional nursing issues. The focus is on current trends and issues, nursing education, informatics, and competencies required for licensure as a professional nurse.
Prerequisite: Program admission, RNSG 2910 with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 2920 with a grade of C or higher, SOCI 1101 with a grade of C or higher, Humanities/Fine Arts elective with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: Humanities/Fine Arts elective with a grade of C or higher, RNSG 2930
Offered Spring