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ORIE 0100 - New Student Orientation - 1 sem. hr. (1-0-0)
An introduction to college living:  college life and the role of the school are considered and discussed in terms of their academic, social, and future import.  Lectures are delivered on such useful topics as library usage, effective studying, note-taking, term paper preparation, and student objectives.  Required of all freshmen.  One lecture hour per week.  Students transferring to SWTJC with 12 or more semester hours do not have to fulfill ORIE 0100 requirement

BIOL 2401 - BIOL 2402 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II - 4 sem. hrs. each (3-3-0)
A study of the structure and function of the major organs and systems of the body and their relationship to health and disease.  This course is planned to meet the requirements of Physical Education and Home Economics majors, pre-professional major, and Biology major and minors, or may be taken as an elective.  This course will be suitable for pre-professional (especially nursing) majors.  Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.  Prerequisites:  Sophomore standing and BIOL 1411 and BIOL 1413 or approval of instructor.  Either BIOL 2401 or 2402 may be taken first, to be followed by the other course the next semester.  Lab Fee $24

HECO 1322 - Nutrition & Diet Therapy 3 sem. hrs. (3-0-0) 
Study of the chemical, physical, and sensory properties of food; nutritional quality; and food use and diet applications.  Three lecture hours per week.

PSYC 2301 - General Psychology - 3 sem. hrs. (3-0-0)
An introduction to the principles of human behavior basic to any of the various fields of psychological specialization and also too those allied occupational fields such as medicine, nursing, religion, teaching, and personnel management.  The course deals with such areas as maturation, memory, intelligence, perception, learning, reasoning, personality, and emotion.  Freshman may register for this course with consent of the instructor.  Three lecture hours per week.  Co-requisite: THEA Reading

PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development  3 sem. hrs. (3-0-0)
The study of the physical, mental and emotional characteristics of the individual from pre-natal through the end of life.  Three lecture hours per week.  Co‑requisite:  THEA Reading

VNSG 1122 - Vocational Nursing Concepts -1 sem. hr.  (1-0-0)
Introduction to the nursing profession and its responsibilities and the legal and ethical issues in nursing practice as a member of the health care team.  Concepts related to the physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological self-care of the learner/professional.  The student must pass this course with at least a 75 in order to progress to the Spring nursing semester.  One lecture hour per week.  Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, HECOÿ1322, PSYC 2301, admission into the vocational nursing program

 VNSG 1126 - Gerontology - 1 sem. hr.  (1-0-0)
Overview of the normal physical, psychological, and cultural aspects of the aging process.  Address common disease processes of aging.  Exploration of attitudes toward care of the elderly.  This course must be passed with at least a 75 in order to progress to the Spring nursing semester.  One lecture hour per week.  Prerequisites: BIOLÿ2401, BIOL 2402, HECO 1322, PSYC 2301, admission into the vocational nursing program

 VNSG 1136 - Mental Health - 1 sem. hr.  (1-0-0)
Introduction to the principles and theories of positive mental health and human behaviors.  Topics include emotional responses, coping mechanisms, and therapeutic communication skills.  The student must pass this course with at least a 75 in order to progress to the Spring nursing semester.  One lecture hour per week.  Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, HECO 1322, PSYCÿ2301, admission into the vocational nursing program

 VNSG 1138 - Mental Illness - 1 sem. hr.  (1-0-0)
Study of human behavior with emphasis on emotional and mental abnormalities and modes of treatment incorporating the nursing process.  This course must be passed with at least a 75 in order to graduate.  One lecture hour per week.  Prerequisites:  PSYC 2314, VNSG 1122, VNSG 1136, VNSG 1429, VNSG 1126, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1360

 VNSG 1227 - Essentials of Medication Administration  2 sem. hrs.  (1-2-0)
General principles of medication administration including determination of dosage, preparation, safe administration, and documentation of multiple forms of drugs.  Instruction includes various systems of measurement.  This course must be passed with at least a 75 in order to progress to the Spring nursing semester.  One lecture and two lab hours per week.  Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, BIOLÿ2402, HECO 1322, PSYC 2301, admission into the vocational nursing program.  Lab Fee - $24

 VNSG 1230 - Maternal-Neonatal Nursing  - 2 sem. hrs.  (2-0-0)
Utilization of the nursing process in the assessment and management of the childbearing family.  Emphasis is on the bio-psycho-social-cultural needs of the family during the phases of pregnancy, childbirth, and the neonatal period including abnormal conditions.  This course must be passed with at least a 75 in order to graduate.  Two lecture hours per week.  Prerequisites: PSYC 2314, VNSG 1323, VNSGÿ1122, VNSG 1136, VNSG 1429, VNSG 1126, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1369

 VNSG 1231 - Pharmacology - 2 sem. hrs.  (2-0-0)
Fundamentals of medications and their diagnostic, therapeutic, and curative effects.  Includes nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process.  This course must be passed with at least a 75 in order to graduate. Two lecture hours per week.  Prerequisites: PSYC 2314, VNSG 1323, VNSG 1122, VNSG 1136, VNSG 1429, VNSG 1126, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1360

 VNSG 1234 - Pediatrics - 2 sem. hrs.  (2-0-0)
Study of childhood diseases and childcare from infancy through adolescence.  Focus on the care of the well and the ill child utilizing the nursing process and basic aspects of growth and development.  This course must be passed with at least a 75 in order to graduate.  Two lecture hours per week.  Prerequisites: PSYC 2314, VNSG 1323, VNSGÿ1122, VNSG 1136, VNSG 1429, VNSG 1126, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1360

 VNSG 1323 - Basic Nursing Skills - 3 sem. hrs.  (2-4-0)
Mastery of entry level nursing skills and competencies for a variety of health care settings.  Utilization of the nursing process as the foundation for all nursing interventions.  The student must pass this course with at least a 75 in order to progress to the Spring nursing semester.  Two lecture and four lab hours per week.  Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, BIOLÿ2402, HECO 1322, PSYC 2301, admission into the vocational nursing program.  Lab Fee - $24

 VNSG 1360 - Clinical - Practical Nurse - 3 sem. hrs. (0-0-18)
A method of instruction providing detailed education, training and work based experience, and direct patient/client care, generally at a clinical site.  Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On‑site technical clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement is the responsibility of the college nursing faculty.  Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences.  Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.  This course must be passed in order to progress to the Spring nursing semester.  Eighteen clinical hours per week.  Prerequisites:  BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, HECO 1322, PSYC 2301, admission into the vocational nursing program.  LabÿFeeÿ‑ÿ$24

 VNSG 1429 - Medical-Surgical Nursing I - 4 sem. hrs.  (4-0-0)
Application of the nursing process to the care of adult patients experiencing medical-surgical conditions in the health-illness continuum.  A variety of health care settings are utilized.  The student must pass this course with at least a 75 in order to progress to the Spring nursing semester. Four lecture hours per week.  Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, HECO 1322, PSYC 2301, admission into the vocational nursing program

VNSG 1432 - Medical-Surgical Nursing II - 4 sem. hrs.  (4-0-0)
Continuation of Medical-Surgical Nursing I with application of the nursing process to the care of adult patients experiencing medical-surgical conditions in health-illness continuum.  Includes a variety of health care settings.  Principles of leadership and management are included.  Topics include the role of the licensed vocational nurse in the multi-disciplinary health care team; professional organizations; and continuing education.  This course must be passed with at least a 75 in order to graduate.  Four lecture hours per week.  Prerequisites: PSYC 2314, VNSG 1323, VNSG 1122, VNSG 1136, VNSG 1429, VNSG 1126, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1360

 VNSG 1561 - Clinical - Practical Nurse - 5 sem. hrs. (0-0-29)
A method of instruction providing detailed education, training, and work-based experience, and direct patient/client care, generally at a clinical site.  Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty.  On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement is the responsibility of the college faculty.  Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences.  Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.  Capstone course that consolidates the student's learning experiences.  Twenty-nine clinical hours per week.  Prerequisites: PSYC 2314, VNSG 1323, VNSG 1122, VNSG 1136, VNSG 1429,VNSG 1126, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1360.  Co‑op Fee ‑ $24