Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Licensed Practical Nurse program is designed to prepare graduates for entry level nursing positions with various health care organizations, including doctor's offices, hospitals, and nursing homes. The Licensed Practical Nurse program prepares students for successful completion of the NCLEX-PN Examination and prepares the student to continue in the Registered Nurse associate degree program with the option to transfer to BSN programs at area universities.
For additional information and for application information, please refer to the LPN/RN Nursing Program section on the Coffeyville Technical Campus web site.
Program Location
This program is offered at the Coffeyville Technical Campus.
Required Licensed Practical Nurse Prerequisite Courses
| Credit Hrs. | ||
| PSYC-101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| BIOL-123 | Anatomy & Physiology | 5 |
An active Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certificate is required for acceptance into the Licensed Practical Nurse Program.
Required Licensed Practical Nurse Courses
| Credit Hrs. | ||
| NSPN-100 | Foundations of Nursing | 4 |
| NSPN-105 | Foundations of Nursing Clinical | 2 |
| NSPN-120 | Medical Surgical Nursing I | 4 |
| NSPN-125 | Medical Surgical Nursing I Clinical | 3 |
| NSPN-130 | Nursing Pharmacology | 3 |
| PSYC-102 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| NSPN-140 | Medical Surgical Nursing II | 4 |
| NSPN-145 | Medical Surgical Nursing II Clinical | 3 |
| NSPN-150 | Maternal Child Nursing I | 2 |
| NSPN-155 | Maternal Child Nursing I Clinical | 1 |
| NSPN-160 | Gerontology Nursing | 2 |
| NSPN-170 | Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
Registered Nurse
The Registered Nurse program is a two-year associate degree program focused on completion of the Registered Nurse curriculum. The program prepares graduates for entry level nursing positions with various health care organizations, including doctor's offices, hospitals, and nursing homes. The program is designed to allow completion of the NCLEX-RN Examination and the Associate of Applied Science degree with the option to transfer to BSN programs at area universities.
Required Registered Nurse Prerequisite Courses
| Credit Hrs. | ||
| PSYC-101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| BIOL-123 | Anatomy & Physiology | 5 |
| PSYC-102 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
Completion of a practical nursing program is required. Students must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Kansas to apply for the RN program.
LPN's from out-of-state may be required to take additional course work to meet Kansas standardized curriculum requirements prior to admission into the RN program.
Required Registered Nurse Courses
| Credit Hrs. | ||
| NSRN-200 | LPN Bridge Course | 1 |
| FACS-102 | Introduction to Nutrition | 3 |
| BIOL-204 | Microbiology | 5 |
| MATH-102 | Intermediate Algebra or higher level Math course | 3 |
| SPCH-111 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| NSRN-220 | Maternal Child Nursing II | 2 |
| NSRN-225 | Maternal Child Nursing II Clinical | 3 |
| SOCI-101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| ENGL-101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| NSRN-240 | Advanced Nursing | 4 |
| NSRN-245 | Advanced Nursing Clinical | 3 |
| NSRN-260 | Leadership & Management in Nursing | 2 |
| General Education Transfer Elective (Optional) | 3 | |
Course Descriptions
NSPN-100. Foundations of Nursing. 4 Hours. This course introduces the student to the foundations of nursing practice using NAPNE and ANA Standards of Nursing Care, NAPNE and ANA Code of Ethics, the nursing process, and basic principles of physical, psychosocial/cultural, and spiritual assessment. Emphasis is on basic nursing skills, medical language, and medication administration to promote, maintain, and restore health for the individual, family, and community throughout their lifespan. Prerequisites: CNA Certification, Anatomy & Physiology and General Psychology. Corequisite: Foundations of Nursing Clinical.
NSPN-105. Foundations of Nursing Clinical. 2 Hours. This course introduces the student to clinical nursing practice in a variety of health care settings. Foundations of Nursing Clinical is an experiential learning practicum of Foundations of Nursing. Emphasis is on providing therapeutic care using basic nursing skills, and medication administration to promote, maintain, and restore health for the individual and family throughout their lifespan. Prerequisites: CNA Certification, Anatomy & Physiology, and General Psychology. Corequisite: Foundations of Nursing.
Students must be successful in both Foundations of Nursing and Foundations of Nursing Clinical in order to progress in the Nursing Program.
NSPN-120. Medical Surgical Nursing I. 4 Hours. This course introduces the student to medical surgical nursing principles. Emphasis is on therapeutic nursing care used to effect alterations in adult physical health. The nursing process is used to promote, maintain, and restore health for the individual across the lifespan. Prerequisites: Foundations of Nursing & Foundations of Nursing Clinical. Corequisite: Medical Surgical Nursing I Clinical.
NSPN-125. Medical Surgical Nursing I Clinical. 3 Hours. This course introduces the student to medical surgical clinical nursing practice in a variety of health care settings. Medical Surgical Nursing I Clinical is an experiential learning practicum of Medical Surgical Nursing I. Emphasis is on providing therapeutic nursing care to effect alterations in adult physical health. The nursing process is used to promote, maintain, and restore health for the individual across the lifespan. Prerequisite: Foundations of Nursing & Foundations of Nursing Clinical. Corequisite: Medical Surgical Nursing I.
Students must be successful in both Medical Surgical Nursing I and Medical Surgical Nursing I Clinical in order to progress in the Nursing Program.
NSPN-130. Nursing Pharmacology. 3 Hours. This course introduces the student to nursing pharmacology. Emphasis is on key principles of pharmacokinetics, and generic and brand named drugs that promote, maintain, and restore health for the individual across the lifespan. Prerequisites: Medical Surgical Nursing I & Medical Surgical Nursing I Clinical.
Students must be successful in Nursing Pharmacology in order to progress in the Nursing Program.
NSPN-140. Medical Surgical Nursing II. 4 Hours. This course continues to introduce the student to medical surgical nursing principles. Emphasis is on therapeutic nursing care used to effect alterations in adult physical health. The nursing process is used to promote, maintain, and restore health for the individual across the lifespan. Prerequisites: Gerontology Nursing. Corequisite: Medical Surgical Nursing II Clinical.
NSPN-145. Medical Surgical Nursing II Clinical. 3 Hours. This course continues to introduce the student to medical surgical clinical nursing practice in a variety of health care settings. Medical Surgical II Clinical is an experiential learning practicum of Medical Surgical Nursing II. Emphasis is on providing therapeutic nursing care used to effect alterations in adult physical health. The nursing process is used to promote, maintain, and restore health for the individual across the lifespan. Prerequisites: Gerontology Nursing. Corequisite: Medical Surgical Nursing II.
Students must be successful in both Medical Surgical Nursing II and Medical Surgical Nursing II Clinical in order to progress in the Nursing Program.
NSPN-150. Maternal Child Nursing I. 2 Hours. This course introduces the student to maternal child nursing. Emphasis is on therapeutic nursing care for pregnancy, labor and delivery, care of the newborn, and basic pediatric care. The nursing process is used to promote, maintain, and restore health for the individual and family across the lifespan. Prerequisites: Nursing Pharmacology. Corequisite: Maternal Child Nursing I Clinical.
NSPN-155. Maternal Child Nursing I Clinical. 1 Hour. This course introduces the student to clinical maternal child nursing practice. Maternal Child I Clinical is an experiential learning practicum of Maternal Child Nursing I. Emphasis is on providing therapeutic nursing care for pregnancy, labor and delivery, care of the newborn, and basic pediatric care to promote, maintain, and restore health for the individual and family throughout their lifespan. Prerequisites: Nursing Pharmacology. Corequisite: Maternal Child Nursing I.
Students must be successful in both Maternal Child Nursing I and Maternal Child Nursing I Clinical in order to progress in the Nursing Program.
NSPN-160. Gerontology Nursing. 2 Hours. This course introduces the student to basic geriatric nursing. Emphasis is on examining attitudes, values, and knowledge about aging. Communication is a central concept of the course using the nursing process to promote and maintain health for the aging individual at home and in the community. Prerequisites: Mental Health Nursing
Students must be successful in Gerontology Nursing in order to progress in the Nursing Program.
NSPN-170. Mental Health Nursing. 2 Hours. This course introduces the student to essentials of psychiatric mental health nursing. Emphasis is on examining the treatments of human responses to mental health, and psychiatric disorders. Communication is a central concept of the course using the nursing process to promote and maintain mental health across the lifespan. Prerequisite: Maternal Child Nursing I & Maternal Child Nursing I Clinical
Students must be successful in Mental Health Nursing in order to progress in the Nursing Program.
NSRN-200. LPN BRIDGE COURSE. 1 credit. This course is required for all Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) matriculating into the Coffeyville Community College ADN Registered Nursing (RN) program. Emphasis is focused on the change in role, responsibility, and accountability when moving from an LPN to the RN scope of practice. Critical thinking, math review, nursing process, essential nursing concepts and Intravenous Therapy skills, therapeutic uses, and complications will serve to bridge the transition, and prepare the student to enter third semester RN coursework. Prerequisite: Anatomy & Physiology, General Psychology, Developmental Psychology and an active Kansas LPN License.
Students must be successful in LPN Bridge Course in order to progress in the Nursing Program.
NSRN-220. Maternal Child Nursing II. 2 Hours. This course introduces the student to a greater depth and breadth of understanding Maternal Child Nursing. As a continuation of Maternal Child Nursing I and Maternal Child Nursing I Clinical, this course expands on previous concepts of care and delves into high-risk maternity, newborn, and pediatric nursing care. Emphasis is on advanced therapeutic nursing care for maternal child, pediatric, and adolescent patients. Maternal Child Nursing II prepares the student to become a member of a specialized maternal child and pediatric team that serves this specific population to promote, maintain, and restore health. Prerequisites: LPN Bridge Course. Corequisite: Maternal Child Nursing II Clinical.
NSRN-225. Maternal Child Nursing II Clinical. 3 Hours. This course introduces the student to a greater depth and breadth of understanding of Maternal Child Nursing. Maternal Child Nursing II Clinical is an experiential learning practicum of Maternal Child Nursing II. Emphasis is on providing advanced therapeutic nursing care for maternal child, pediatric, and adolescent patients. Maternal Child Nursing II Clinical prepares the student clinically to become a specialized maternal child and pediatric team member that serves this specific population to promote, maintain, and restore health. Prerequisites: LPN Bridge Course. Corequisite: Maternal Child Nursing II.
Students must be successful in both Maternal Child Nursing II and Maternal Child Nursing II Clinical in order to progress in the Nursing Program.
NSRN-240. Advanced Nursing. 4 Hours. This course introduces the student to a greater depth and breadth of understanding of high acuity medical surgical nursing. As a continuation of Medical Surgical Nursing II and Medical Surgical Nursing II Clinical, this course revisits and expands on previous concepts of adult and mental health. Emphasis is on providing specialized complex and critical care through advanced therapeutic nursing care for problems of oxygenation, renal functioning, regulatory endocrine mechanisms, shock, burns, multiple organ dysfunction, and emergency and disaster nursing to restore adult health. Prerequisites: Maternal Child Nursing II and Maternal Child Nursing II Clinical. Corequisite: Advanced Nursing Clinical
NSRN-245. Advanced Nursing Clinical. 3 Hours. This course introduces the student to a greater depth and breadth of understanding of high acuity medical surgical nursing in specialized complex and critical care settings. Advanced Nursing Clinical is an experiential learning practicum of Advanced Nursing. Emphasis is on providing advanced therapeutic nursing care for problems of oxygenation, renal functioning, regulatory endocrine mechanisms, shock, burns, multiple organ dysfunction, and emergency and disaster nursing to restore adult health. The course is designed to prepare the student clinically to become a critical care team member that serves to restore adult health. Prerequisites: Maternal Child Nursing II and Maternal Child Nursing II Clinical. Corequisite: Advanced Nursing
Students must be successful in both Advanced Nursing and Advanced Nursing Clinical in order to progress in the Nursing Program.
NSRN-260. Leadership & Management in Nursing. 2 Hours. This course is a leadership course for the Registered Nurse program. Emphasis is on current issues, trends, and principles of health care leadership and management. An assigned project will serve to directly engage the student in professional nursing practice. Prerequisites: Advanced Nursing and Advanced Nursing Clinical.
