Academics
The VATNP curriculum consists of 29 credit hours of general education classes. Courses in the sciences and humanities provide the foundation for the nursing curriculum. The Virginia Council of Higher Education, the Virginia State Board of Nursing, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools direct courses for degree programs. Students are required to complete courses taught by general education faculty.
Nursing Course Information
Nursing courses are sequential and build on content from previous courses. Therefore, they must be taken in the order listed on the program of study and cannot be completed in less than four (4) semesters and 1 summer session for the Day Program and the LPN to RN program and 8 semesters for the Part-time Evening/Weekend Program.
NUR 111 Nursing I (7 cr., Lecture 4 hours, Laboratory 9
hours)
Prerequisites: Acceptance to the VATNP
Nursing Program
Introduce nursing principles, concepts,
and the nursing process. Develops nursing skills to meet the biopsychosocial
needs of individuals. May include math computational skills and basic
computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care. Develops
basic nursing skills that are essential to the nursing care of clients.
Provides supervised learning experiences in college laboratory and/or
cooperating agencies.
NUR 136 Principles of pharmacology I (1 cr., Lecture 1 hour)
Prerequisites:
Acceptance to the VATNP Nursing Program
Provides an
opportunity to explore the general principles of drug action, pharmacology
of the major drug classes and specific agents within each class
NUR 112 Nursing II (8 cr., Lecture 4 hours, Laboratory 12
hours)
Prerequisites: NUR 111, NUR 136, MTH
126, BIO 141
Focuses on the nursing care of individuals
and or families experiencing changes along the health/illness continuum
that are common, well-defined, and have predictable outcomes. Includes
math computational skills and basic computer instruction related
to the delivery of nursing care. Provides supervised learning experiences
in college nursing laboratories and or cooperating agencies.
NUR 137 Principles of pharmacology II (1 cr., Lecture 1
hour)
Prerequisites: NUR 111, NUR 136, MTH 126,
BIO 141
Provides an opportunity to explore the general
principles of drug action, pharmacology of the major drug classes
and specific agents within each class
NUR 115 LPN Transition (5 cr., Lecture 4 hours, Laboratory
3 hours
Prerequisites: Acceptance to the VATNP
LPN to RN Bridge Program, NUR 111, NUR 136, MTH 126, BIO 141, BIO
142) )
Introduces the role of the registered nurse
through concepts and skill development in the discipline of professional
nursing. This course serves as a bridge course for licensed practical
nurses and is based upon individualized articulation agreements,
mobility exams, or other assessment criteria as they relate to local
programs and services areas. Includes math computational skills and
basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care.
NUR 226 Health Assessment (3 cr. Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory
3 hours )
Prerequisites: NUR 111, 112, 136,
137 or acceptance to the VATNP LPN to RN Program
Teaches
a systematic approach to obtaining a health history and performing
a physical assessment.
NUR 211 Second Level Nursing I (8 cr., Lecture 4 hours,
Laboratory 12 hours)
Prerequisites:
NUR 111, 112, 136, 137, 226, BIO 141-142, MTH 126)
Emphasizes the nursing care of individuals/families in various stages
of development, experiencing problems related to their biopsychological
needs. Uses all components of the nursing process with increasing degrees
of skills. Includes math computational skills and basic computer instruction
related to the delivery of nursing care. Provides supervised learning
experiences in college nursing laboratory and/or cooperating agencies.
NUR 236 Principles of Pharmacology III (1 cr., Lecture 1
hour)
Prerequisites: NUR 111, 112, 136, 137,
226, BIO 141-142, MTH 126)
Teaches principles of medication
administration, which includes dosage calculations, major drug classifications,
drug legislation, legal aspects of medication administration, and
drug action on specific body systems. Lecture 1 hour per week.
NUR 212 Second Level Nursing II (8 cr., Lecture 4 hours,
Laboratory 12 hours)
Prerequisites: NUR 111,
112, 136, 137, 226, 211, & 236,
BIO 141-142, MTH 126)
Emphasizes nursing care of individuals,
families, and/or groups in various stages of development who are
experiencing alterations related to their biopsychosocial needs.
Uses all components of the nursing process with increasing degrees
of skill. Includes math computational skills and basic computer instruction
related to the delivery of nursing care. Provides supervised learning
experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies.
NUR 237 Principles of Pharmacology IV (1 cr., Lecture 1
hour)
Prerequisites: NUR 111, 112, 136, 137,
226 , 211, & 236,
BIO 141-142, MTH 126)
Teaches principles of medication
administration, which includes dosage calculations, major drug classifications,
drug legislation, legal aspects of medication administration, and
drug action on specific body systems. Lecture 1 hour per week.
NUR 254 - Nursing Dimensions (2 credits)
Prerequisites:
NUR 111, 112, 136, 137, 226, 211, & 236,
BIO 141-142, MTH 126)
Explores the role of the registered
nurse; emphasizes nursing organizations, legal and ethical implications,
and addresses trends in management and organizational skills. Explores
group dynamics, relationships, conflicts, and leadership styles.