General Information

The curriculum of the School of Nursing is presented in three academic years.

The nursing courses are taught at the School of Nursing during the daytime hours. The clinical experiences are scheduled during the day in a variety of settings; however, when necessary, evening and/or weekend clinical experiences will be utilized.

The faculty of the School of Nursing teach all the nursing courses. These courses must be taken in sequence.

The faculty of Camden County College teach the science and liberal arts courses. The college courses in the curriculum must be completed prior to or with the nursing courses.
(See Curriculum Plan)

Students are responsible for providing their own transportation for all learning experiences.

All students must be CPR certified and must maintain certification throughout the program. The CPR course must be for Healthcare Providers
Proof of CPR Certification is required at the beginning of every semester.

Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing Courses
Nursing

NOL-100 INTRODUCTION TO NURSING
This theory course introduces the student to the exciting and dynamic profession of nursing. The concepts of wellness and caring are presented as they relate to the individual and the roles of the nurse. Promotion of a healthy life style will be discussed as it applies to the practice of nursing. Taught by professional nurses, real-life scenarios will be utilized to explore the roles of the professional nurse in today's changing health care environment. The student will be introduced to skills which will foster success as a nursing student.
(Lecture: 30 hours)

NOL-200 NURSING I
In this course the student will begin to assume the roles of the nurse. The content focuses on the skills needed in nursing practice. Utilizing a body systems approach, the student learns basic skills including physical assessment of the adult. Health education in promoting wellness is emphasized. Clinical experiences will focus on the adult in extended care facilities, hospitals, and community settings that focus on health promotion.
(Lecture: 75 hours; Lab: 90 hours)
Prerequisites: Introduction to Nursing (NOL-100); Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO-211); Anatomy & Physiology II (BIO-212); General Chemistry (CHM-101); Microbiology (BIO-221); English Composition I (ENG-101); English Composition II (ENG-102); Basic Psychology (PSY-101); Elements of Statistics (MTH-111).

NOL-210 NURSING II
This course introduces selected deviations from wellness in the adult using a body systems approach. The student builds on the foundation of safe nursing practice and uses new knowledge and skills expanding the roles of the nurse to care for patients requiring medical and surgical interventions. Health promotion and health maintenance are emphasized. Students will have clinical experience in the ambulatory surgery unit, cardiac catheterization labs, operating room, and post-anesthesia care units, hospice, and various in-patient medical - surgical units. Clinical experience is also provided at various outpatient and home health agency facilities.
(Lecture: 90 hours; Lab: 240 hours)
Prerequisites: Nursing I (NOL-200); Introduction to Sociology (SOC-101); Developmental Psychology (PSY-109); Introduction to Nutrition (FNS-105).

NOL-220 PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSING
This course is presented using a hybrid format to introduce the student to basic pharmacology for nursing practice. Basic pharmacological concepts, as well as the principal classifications of drugs in clinical use today are discussed according to physiologic and psycho logic concepts. The roles of the nurse in the safe, effective administration of medications are emphasized. A variety of interactive and experiential activities will be utilized both in the online modules and in the classroom to enable the student to apply pharmacological theory to clinical situations.
(Lecture: 45 hours)
Prerequisite: Admission into Nursing I (NOL 200) or
Co-requisite: Nursing II (NOL 210)

NOL-300 NURSING III
Nursing III focuses on providing for the biopsychosocial and spiritual well being of parents and children during the childbearing years and of patients with mental health dysfunctions. The nursing process is utilized to meet the needs of these patients. Emphasis is placed on promotion of health, as well as caring for clients with alterations in health status. Implementation of nursing care will focus on the incorporation of the curriculum concepts of wellness and caring. Emphasis is placed on the roles of the nurse when addressing biopsychosocial and developmental needs, safety and communication. Selected clinical experiences will include inpatient and outpatient care of parents and newborns; care of children and their families in inpatient and outpatient settings; and care of patients with mental health alterations in inpatient and outpatient settings.
(Lecture: 90 hours; Lab: 270 hours)
Prerequisites: Nursing II (NOL-210); Biomedical Ethics (PHL-232); Pharmacology for Nursing (NOL-220)
Co-requisite: Humanities elective, if not taken before Nursing III (NOL-300)

NOL-310 NURSING IV
This course provides the student an opportunity to integrate the roles of the professional nurse in new and complex situations. Principles of management are explored and applied in secondary health care settings. The student will participate in various aspects of emergency and critical care nursing. The course culminates with a practice experience in an area of interest to the student.
(Lecture: 90 hours; Lab: 270 hours)
Prerequisites: Nursing III (NOL-300); Humanities Elective

NOL-320 TRENDS & ISSUES IN NURSING
This course is designed to provide the opportunity for the student to examine the impact of trends and issues on the nursing profession. Current health care issues are explored as they relate to the practice of nursing. Course content is organized online through study modules, which the student may complete at his/her own pace. The modules include an introduction to the topic, required reading, mini-lectures, review materials, and learning activities. Students will also be responsible for researching and presenting (both in a written paper and orally) a topic on a current issue in nursing. The oral presentation will be held in the classroom with direct student participation. This course does not have a clinical component.
(Seminar: 45 hours)
Prerequisite: Nursing I (NOL 200) or
Co-requisite: Nursing IV (NOL 310)

The Trends & Issues in Nursing course must be successfully completed before or with Nursing IV to qualify for graduation.

BIO-211 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
The study of the human body's structure and function. A detailed examination will be made of the intregumental, skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems.
(Lecture: 30 hours; Lab: 60 hours)

BIO-212 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
A continuation of Anatomy and Physiology I. The student will study the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory and reproductive systems. Knowledge of the various systems will be correlated for a thorough understanding of the concept of homeostasis.
(Lecture: 30 hours; Lab: 60 hours)
Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology I

BIO-221 MICROBIOLOGY I
A comprehensive course covering the study of bacteria; fungi and viruses. Laboratory exercises emphasize standard techniques used in the food, health, pharmaceutical and other industries.
(Lecture: 45 hours; Lab: 45 hours)

FNS-105 INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION
This course is designed to explore the fundamentals of nutrition from a scientific perspective. Students will learn the function and sources of the macro and micro nutrients needed to promote health and aid in disease prevention and treatment. Topics will include human metabolism, digestion, weight management, cultural influences on nutrition intake, and the absorption and transportation of nutrients. Students will learn how to assess and improve their nutritional health by completing a computerized diet analysis of their current eating habits. (This course does not satisfy a laboratory science elective).
(Lecture: 45 hours)

CHM-101 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
Fundamental principles and concepts of General Chemistry including the topics of measurements, atomic structure, periodic table, chemical bonds, gases, solid liquids, stoichiometry, solutions, colloids, rates of chemical reaction, equilibrium and oxidationreduction. Laboratory experiments illustrate the listed chemical principles and develop familiarity with laboratory techniques.
(Lecture: 45 hours; Lab: 45 hours)

English

ENG-101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I
This course acquaints the student with the conventions of expository writing. It offers training in clear, logical communication and encourages the student to read, analyze, discuss and write. Because English Composition I is, to a great extent a humanities course, it also teaches the essay as an art form. The "substance" of English Composition is the essay: students study both the content and the rhetoric of selected essays and write essays which thoughtfully develops their own ideas in good rhetorical form.
(Lecture: 45 hours)

ENG-102 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
English Comp. II is the second semester of a two-semester course. Its purpose is to develop more fully the reading, writing and speaking ability of the composition student to build on the basis of English Composition I. English Composition II will especially stress argumentative writing and will provide the student with a strong basis in the rhetoric of argumentation. In addition, the development of the student's research skills and ability to handle source material are important aspects of this course.
(Lecture: 45 hours)
Prerequisite: English Composition I

Students are required to successfully complete two courses in Humanities. One of these will be the Biomedical Ethics Course.

PHL-232 BIOMEDICAL ETHICS
This course presents an array of historically influential ethical theories in the hopes of facilitating the student's understanding of how ethical value judgements apply to real life issues and situations in medical related fields.
(Lecture: 45 hours)

PSY-101 BASIC PSYCHOLOGY An introductory survey of major principles and scientific research findings on human behavior. Topics include: biological foundations of behavior, sensation and perception, basic principles of learning, information processing, memory, language, intelligence, motivation, emotion, personality, social behavior, mental disorders and therapies.
(Lecture: 45 hours)

PSY-109 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
Theories, research and practical applications are interwoven throughout this course, featuring a full life-span approach to physical, cognitive and psychosocial development. This course addresses both specific chronological (stage) issues and tasks, as well as topics that show up through several different stages. Timely topics include: temperament, pre-school education, parenting, obesity, drug abuse, the impact of socioeconomic status, and the seasons of adulthood.
(Lecture: 45 hours)
Prerequisite: Basic Psychology

SOC-101 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
Designed to help students understand and think about the behavior of people in groups, with emphasis on mastery of fundamental sociological concepts and an introduction to systemic social analysis. The course will consider newer sociological developments, culture and socialization, social organization, social classes, collective behavior, population, urbanization and social change.
(Lecture: 45 hours)