Ozarks Technical 
Community College

This nursing course serves as an introduction to nursing by covering the history of nursing, nursing roles, and the health care delivery system. Emphasis is placed on how to be a self-directed learner by assisting the student with testing and comprehension of nursing concepts. Content area includes communication, legal, ethical and professional accountability, appreciation of cultural diversity and health education of the client. The nursing process and the role of the practical nurse in the development of a plan of care are emphasized.

This course introduces the fundamental principles, basic skills and attitudes necessary to care for clients who are experiencing alterations of health throughout the lifespan. This course prepares the student to perform skills in the nursing laboratory and at the beginning levels of nursing in the clinical area. It is the foundation of nursing education.

This course introduces involved principles, skills, and attitudes necessary for clients who are experiencing alterations of health throughout the lifespan. This course prepares the student to perform more intensive skills in the nursing laboratory and at the beginning levels of nursing in the clinical area.

This course presents information regarding disorders of the cardiac, respiratory, hematological, musculoskeletal, integument, renal systems and the surgical client. This course provides the student with the opportunity to apply nursing knowledge in the clinical setting. Geriatrics, nutrition, diet therapy, pharmacologic and psychosocial aspects are integrated.

This course presents information regarding disorders of the gastrointestinal, endocrine, neurological, sensory, immune, reproductive systems and the client with an IV infusion. This course provides the student with the opportunity to apply nursing knowledge in the clinical setting. Geriatrics, nutrition, diet therapy, pharmacologic and psychosocial aspects are integrated.

This course involves the study of nursing care of mother and infant during antepartal, intrapartal and postpartal periods. The pathophysiology of common diseases of children is included. Nutrition, pharmacology, and the nursing process are integrated throughout the course. The clinical component gives the student opportunity to incorporate the theory into practice.

This course covers community nursing and emphasizes wellness, prevention and teaching of good health. It will also lead to a development of knowledge and skills necessary to provide basic mental health nursing care to patients who demonstrate common mental problems. Maintenance and restoration of health is included. Pharmacological aspects are integrated.

This course is the first in a two-semester sequence. The course will introduce the survey of structures and functions of the human body. This course will cover the following topics: biological chemistry, homeostasis, cell structure and function, cell division, tissues, integumentary system (skin), skeletal system and muscle structure. Prerequisites: “NC” or better in ENG 050 or equivalent score on placement test and “NC” or better in RDG 050 or equivalent score on placement test.

This is the second course in the two-semester sequence to follow BCS 145. This course will provide further study of the structure and function of the human body. Topics covered will include the muscle function and the following body systems: nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, immune, digestive and reproductive. Laboratory activities will give students the ability to see and synthesize materials presented in lecture. A cat cadaver will be dissected.

This course is a survey of human nutrition. Students will study the different nutrients found in foods, food grouping systems, the human digestive system, body weight maintenance, immunity and disease prevention, nutrition through lifespan and food processing technology.

English 101 introduces students to college-level writing and thinking through personal narrative, analytical, and research-supported writing. The processes of critical thinking, composing, revising, and editing are emphasized.  Students will learn basic research skills and documentation techniques.