• NRST 1500: NURSING ASSISTANT

  4.00 Credits

  Casper College

  
  NRST 1500 Nursing Assistant (2L,4LB,4CR) Concepts and skills of caring for residents of long-term care facilities to entry-level and experienced nursing assistants. Will enable graduates to become eligible for certification and to function in the field of long-term care. Prerequisite: current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification (original card and copy), current PPD (TB skin test) and instructor's permission.
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• NRST 1605: ISSUES IN NURSING PRACTICE

  1.00 Credits

  Casper College

  
  NRST 1605 Issues in Nursing Practice (1L,1CR) This nonclinical course introduces the student to the position of nursing in the contemporary health care scene. Nursing history, settings, roles, values, and ethical/legal dimensions are examined. The philosophy and conceptual framework of the Casper College nursing program are explored. Prerequisite: admission to the nursing program. Concurrent enrollment: NRST 1615, HLTK 1000, HLTK 1220 (if not taken previously). (Fall semester.)
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• NRST 1610: FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING

  3.00 Credits

  Casper College

  
  NRST 1610 Fundamentals of Nursing (4L,9LB,7CR) Designed to acquaint the student with the concepts of person, health, environment, and nursing. The holistic nature of the person is explored in states of health and illness with special consideration of nutritional status. The role of the nurse is introduced. Interpersonal and technical skills and the nursing process are emphasized as a means of assisting persons to adapt to stressors in the environment. Guided learning experiences in the laboratory are correlated with classroom instruction. Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing program and concurrent enrollment in NRST 1605.
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• NRST 1615: NURSING PROCESS I

  3.00 Credits

  Casper College

  
  NRST 1615 Nursing Process I (6L,10LB,10CR) Designed to acquaint the student with the concepts of person, health, environment, and nursing. the holistic nature of the person is explored in states of health and illness with special consideration of nutritional status. The role of the nurse is introduced. Interpersonal and technical skills and the nursing process are emphasized as a means of assisting persons to adapt to stressors in the environment. Guided learning experiences in the laboratory are correlated with classroom instruction. As progress is made in the course, the focus is on the role of the nurse in assisting the person across the lifespan to attain optimal health within the environment.Emphasis is placed upon use of the nursing process and basic management of persons experiencing alterations in the gastrointestinal system, genitourinary system, musculoskeletal system, endocrine system, immune system, and mental health. Guided learning experiences in various community facilities are correlated with classroom and laboratory instruction. Concurrent enrollment: NRST 1605
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• NRST 1625: NURSING PROCESS II

  7.00 Credits

  Casper College

  
  NRST 1625 Nursing Process II (4L,12LB,8CR) The focus is on the role of the nurse in assisting the person across the lifespan to attain optimal health within the environment. Emphasis is placed upon use of the nursing process and basic management of persons experiencing alterations in the gastrointestinal system, genitourinary system, musculoskeletal system, endocrine system, immune system, and mental health. Guided learning experiences in various community facilities are correlated with classroom and laboratory instruction. Prerequisite: Completion of NRST 1605, NRST 1615. Concurrent enrollment in ZOO 2110(if not taken previously),NRST 1630.
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• NRST 1630: NURS PROCES CHILDBEAR FAMILY

  2.00 Credits

  Casper College

  
  NRST 1630 Nursing Process and the Childbearing Family (2L,2CR) This course examines the roe of the nurse in the care of the family during the childbirth process. The concepts of person, health, environment, and nursing will be explored from both a normal and high-risk perspective during pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and the newborn periods. Application of the content in this course will be integrated into the clinical experience of NRST 2635 and/or NRST 2645. Prerequisites: NRST 1615 Concurrently: NRST 1625.
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• NRST 1970: PRACTICAL NURSING ROLES & PRACTICUM

  3.00 Credits

  Casper College

  
  NRST 1970 Practical Nursing Roles and Practicum (.5L,7.5LB,3CR) TThe focus is on the he role of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). It includes an exploration of the role and scope of practice of the LPN. Emphasis will be placed on the practicum and clinical skills. At the conclusion of this course, students will be eligible to apply for licensure as an LPN. Students are encourage to continue their ADN education with the last two semesters following this course. Prerequisite: NRST 1625, NRST 1630.
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• NRST 2635: NURSING PROCESS III

  8.00 Credits

  Casper College

  
  NRST 2635 Nursing Process III (4L,15LB,9CR) The focus is on the role of the nurse in assisting the person to attain optimal health within the environment. Emphasis is placed upon use of the nursing process and management of persons experiencing alterations in fluid and electrolytes, the neurosensory, respirator, integumentary, and cardiovascular systems. Guided learning experiences in various community facilities are correlated with classroom and laboratory instruction. Prerequisite:NRST 1630, ZOO 2020, ZOO 2110. Concurrent enrollment in MOLB 2210(if not taken previously).
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• NRST 2645: NURSING PROCESS IV

  8.00 Credits

  Casper College

  
  NRST 2645 Nursing Process IV (4L,15LB,9CR) The focus is the role of the nurse in assisting the person to attain optimal health within the environment. Emphasis is placed on use of the nursing process and management of persons experiencing alterations in mental health, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, neurological, endocrine, and immune systems. Guided learning experiences in various health care facilitates are correlated with classroom instruction. Prerequisite: Completion of NRST 2635, MOLB 2210. Concurrent enrollment in NRST 2960.
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• NRST 2960: NURSING ROLE EXPLORATION

  1.00 Credits

  Casper College

  
  NRST 2960 Nursing Role Exploration (1L,1CR) This nonclinical course emphasizes the role of the ADN graduate and the changes encountered in transition from student to graduate. Student will focus on transition/reality shock, employer-employee relationships, and professionalism. Prerequisite: NRST 2635. Concurrent enrollment in NRST 2645.
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