Nursing Degree Requirements

LANU 104 -- Nursing Care Management I. (4) This course focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are fundamental to nursing practice with application in acute or extended care settings. Admission to the nursing program, Co-requisites BIOL 243, 243L; ENGL 101; LANU 206; LANU 106.

LANU 106 -- Pharmacologic Basics. (2) This introductory course outlines the basic concepts of pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics. The process of clinical calculations is introduced, as well as the major drug classifications. Admission to the nursing program, Co-requisites BIOL 243, BIOL 243L; ENGL 101; LANU 104; LANU 206 Pre-requisite – LANU 159; LANU 211, Co-requisite-ENG 102.

LANU 140 -- IV Therapy. (1) This course is a study of the principles and practices of intravenous therapy. Emphasis is placed on venipuncture techniques, complications, fluid balance, and the responsibilities of a licensed nurse.

LANU 159 -- Nurse Care Management II. (6) Focuses on the delivery of nursing care to an increasing number of individuals experiencing health problems emphasizing selected physiological systems. Pre-requisites – LANU 104; LANU 206; LANU 106, Co-requisites – BIOL 244, BIOL 244L; PSYC 101; LANU 211.

LANU 201 -- Transition Nursing. (3) Through a variety of educational experiences, practical nurse graduates will be assisted in their transition to the role of associate degree nursing student.

LANU 206 -- Clinical Skills Application. (2) Involves the application of knowledge, skills, and abilities in a clinical setting. Admission to the nursing program, Co-requisites BIOL 243, 243L; ENGL 101; LANU 104; LANU 106.

LANU 209 -- Nursing Management III. (5) Focuses on the delivery of nursing care to an increasing number of individuals experiencing health problems emphasizing selected physiological systems. Pre-requisite– LANU 159; LANU 211, Co-requisite-ENGL 102.

LANU 211 -- Care of the Childbearing Family. (4) This course facilitiates the application of the nursing process to assist in meeting the needs of the childbearing and child-rearing family. Focus is on both normal and abnormal aspects. Pre-requisite–LANU 104; LANU 206; LANU 106, Co-requisite-LANU 159; PSYC 101; BIOL 244, BIOL 244L.

LANU 214 -- Mental Health Nursing. (4) This course facilitates the utilization of the nursing process to assist in meeting the needs of patients with common mental health problems. Focus is on the dynamics of human behavior, ranging from normal to extreme. Pre-requisite–LANU 229; Co-requisite-LANU 219; Humanities/Fine arts Elective; Elective.

LANU 219 -- Nursing Management and Leadership. (4) This course prepares the student for the professional nursing role through the introduction of management skills required to care for small groups of individuals and to function as a leader of a nursing team. Pre-requisite–LANU 214.

LANU 229 -- Nursing Management IV. (6) This course focuses on the delivery of nursing care to clients throughout the lifespan who are experiencing complex, multi-system health problems. Pre-requisite–LANU 209; Co-requisite-BIOL 330, BIOL 330L; MAT 111.