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Health Professions DivisionNursing Education Program
NRS 112
Concepts of Nursing Practice 1
COURSE OUTLINE
Spring 2020
, NRS112 Course Outline
Course Number: NRS112 Course Title: Concepts of Nursing Practice Credits: 6
Hours: 3 hours/week theory; 3 hours/week lab; 6 hours/week clinical
Pre-requisite: Formal admission into the nursing program
Catalog Description
Introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of nursing practice and the application of the
concepts with a focus on wellness and health promotion across the lifespan. The application of knowledge
and skills occurs in the nursing laboratories and a variety of clinical settings.
Course Coordinator
Professor Tracy Scaletti, MSN, RN, CEN
Office: MS 155
Phone: 609-570-3895
Email: scalettt@mccc.edu
Course Faculty
Professor Elizabeth Mizerek, MSN, RN, FN-CSA, CNE, CEN, CPEN, FAEN
Office: MS 125
Phone: 609-570-3526
Email: mizereke@mccc.edu
Dr. Adena Romeo-Ratliff, Ph.D., RN
Office: MS 145
Phone: 609-570-3322
Email: romeoa@mccc.edu
Expectations
We as faculty are here to help you have success in not just this course, but all your nursing school
endeavors. If you want success, you will need to work for it. It is imperative that you understand you must
be committed to doing all you can to succeed. We will be here to guide you, advise you, and encourage
you; but it does start with you. Our expectations for students include:
• You will come to class prepared, having completed the assignments listed in this course outline
• You will conduct yourself in a professional manner in all situations
• You will adhere to all components engrained within the academic integrity standards set forth by
this institution
• You will maintain open communication with your course faculty regarding questions, concerns, or
any issues you feel will impede your ability to have success in this course
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, NRS112 Required Materials
The following items are sold as a bundled package at the MCCC bookstore:
• Adams, M.L., Holland, L.N. & Urban, C.Q. (2014) Pharmacology for Nurses A Pathophysiologic
Approach. (6th Edition) Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education, Inc. (ISBN-13: 9780134255163)
• D’Amico, D. & Barbarito, C. (2016). Health & Physical Assessment in Nursing. (4th Edition) Upper
Saddle River Pearson Education, Inc. (ISBN 978-0-13-387640-6).
• North Carolina Concept-Based Learning Editorial Board. (2019). Nursing: A Concept-Based
Approach to Learning, Volumes One & Two. (3rd Edition) Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education
Inc. (Volume One: ISBN13: 978-0134616803; Volume Two: (ISBN-13 : 978-0134616810)
• Callahan, B. (2015). Clinical Nursing Skills: A Concept-Based Approach to Learning, Volume Three.
(3rd. Edition) New York: Pearson Education, Inc. (ISBN: 978-0134616834)
• MyNursingLab: Electronic resource bundle from Pearson that includes study materials and
additional electronic textbooks. Sold in college bookstore as a bundle with concept textbooks,
pharmacology text and health assessment text. May be purchased separately for approximately
$310 by visiting https://registration.mypearson.com/#payment-option
• Silvestri, L.A, (2016) Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination. (7th Edition)
St. Louis, MI. Elsevier Saunders. (ISBN 978-0323358514)
• Stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, penlight, and wrist watch with a second hand
• Regular access to a computer with internet access and ability to generate Microsoft Office
documents (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
NRS112 Recommended Materials
• American Psychological Association. (2010) Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association. (6th Edition). American Psychological Association: Washington D.C.
• Doenges, M.E., Moorhouse, M.F., Murr, A.C. (2014) Nursing Care Plans: Guidelines for
Individualizing Patient Care Across the Life Span. (10th Edition) Philadelphia: FA Davis. (ISBN 978-
0803660861).
• Nugent, P.M., & Vitale, B.A. (2016) Test Success: Test Taking Techniques for Beginning Nursing
Students. (7th Edition) Philadelphia: FA Davis. (ISBN 13: 978-0-8036-4418-2)
• Nugent, P.M., Vitale, B.A. (2015). Fundamentals Success. (5th Edition) Philadelphia: F.A. Davis.
(ISBN 978-0803677456)
• Pickar, G.D., Abernethy, A.P. (2013) Dosage Calculations. (9th Edition) Clifton Park: Thompson
Delmar Learning (ISBN10: 1-4390-5847-4; Ebook: ISBN13: 978-1-4390-5847-3).
• Vallerand, A.H. & Sanoski, C.A. (2016) Davis’s Drug Guide Nurses. (16th Edition) Philadelphia: FA
Davis. (ISBN: 978-0803669451).
• Venes, D. (2012) Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary. (23rd Edition) Philadelphia, FA Davis. (ISBN
978-0803659049).
Course Information & Web Resources:
• Nursing Program website – www.mccc.edu/nursing (Nursing Program Handbook, program policies,
course outlines)
• Mercer Online (Blackboard) – http://www.mccc.blackboard.com (Course shell containing lecture
handouts, course gradebook, other course learning resources)
• Evolve-HESI – http://evolve.elsevier.com (for case studies & practice exams)
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