Associate of Arts in Nursing Course Material
The Associate of Art in Nursing Program provides students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to function as a Registered Nurse in a variety of settings. The student will receive classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction in nursing areas of fundamentals, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical/surgical nursing, mental health, obstetrics, and pediatric nursing. After successful completion of the program, the student is required to take the NCLEX-RN examination for licensure as a Registered Nurse. Graduates of the Associate of Art in Nursing Program may be employed as a Registered Nurse upon application to the State Board of Nursing and successfully passing the NCLEX-RN examination. This person may serve patients and clients in many settings including hospitals, clinics, doctor’s offices, extended-care facilities, and other medical facilities.
Human Anatomy
This course focuses on microscopic and macroscopic structures of the human body. Utilizing a system-based approach, the course explores essential concepts of normal human anatomy establishing a strong foundation for future healthcare professionals. Outside preparation and study time, in addition to regular classroom activities, is required to complete the class assignments. The type of outside preparation may take the form of homework assignments, projects, reading, and required studying.
Human Anatomy Laboratory
A laboratory investigation of human anatomy using a system-based approach to examine microscopic and macroscopic structures within the body. Laboratory activities utilize physical and multimedia resources to promote student understanding of anatomical structures, terminology, and functions of select body tissues, organs, and systems. Outside preparation and study time, in addition to regular classroom activities, is required to complete the class assignments. The type of outside preparation may take the form of homework assignments, projects, reading, and required studying.
Human Physiology
This course focuses on the dynamic nature of life processes in the human body. Utilizing a system-based approach, the course explores cellular physiology, functions, and inter-relations of human organ systems. Outside preparation and study time, in addition to regular classroom activities, is required to complete the class assignments. The type of outside preparation may take the form of homework assignments, projects, reading, and required studying.
Human Physiology Laboratory
A laboratory investigation of the dynamic nature of life processes in the human body. Laboratory activities utilize physical and multimedia resources to promote student understanding of cellular physiology, functions, and inter-relations of human organ systems. Outside preparation and study time, in addition to regular classroom activities, is required to complete the class assignments. The type of outside preparation may take the form of homework assignments, projects, reading, and required studying.
Microbiology
This course introduces the student to concepts of microbiology including pathogenicity, microbial morphology, genetics, taxonomy, metabolism, controlling microbes, and immunology. Integrating principles of biology and chemistry, the student will examine interactions of microbes with each other, hosts, and the environment. Outside preparation and study time, in addition to regular classroom activities, is required to complete the class assignments. The type of outside preparation may take the form of homework assignments, projects, reading, and required studying.
Microbiology Laboratory
A laboratory investigation of microbiology concepts utilizing physical and multimedia resources to promote student understanding of pathogenicity, microbial morphology, genetics, taxonomy, metabolism, controlling microbes, and immunology. The course emphasizes applied microbiology focusing on interactions of microbes with each other, hosts, and the environment. Outside preparation and study time, in addition to regular classroom activities, is required to complete the class assignments. The type of outside preparation may take the form of homework assignments, projects, reading, and required studying.
English Composition
This course introduces the student to the conventions of academic writing. The student will enhance writing, reading, and thinking skills through the creation and rhetorical study of personal and scholarly texts. The course emphasizes principles and techniques for the student to express ideas in written form in a clear, concise, articulate, and grammatically correct manner. Outside preparation and study time, in addition to regular classroom activities, is required to complete the class assignments. The type of outside preparation may take the form of homework assignments, projects, reading, and required studying.
General Psychology
This course introduces the student to concepts of general psychology including principal theorists and theories that are foundational to psychology as a field of science. Topics include psychological development, sensory processes, perception, motivation, emotion, learning, thinking, intelligence, aptitudes, social engagement, and personality. Outside preparation and study time, in addition to regular classroom activities, is required to complete the class assignments. The type of outside preparation may take the form of homework assignments, projects, reading, and required studying.
Oral Communications
This course provides an overview of the basic concepts of communication. Foundational principles for the effective preparation, presentation, and critical consumption of communications in nonverbal, one-on-one, small group, workplace, and public speaking contexts are emphasized. The student will explore ways communication affects and relates to everyday experiences. Outside preparation and study time, in addition to regular classroom activities, is required to complete the class assignments. The type of outside preparation may take the form of homework assignments, projects, reading, and required studying.
History of Nevada and The Constitution
The course introduces the student to the Nevada Constitution and political history through an in-depth examination of the basic law of the state and its importance in American society. Outside preparation and study time, in addition to regular classroom activities, is required to complete the class assignments. The type of outside preparation may take the form of homework assignments, projects, reading, and required studying.
