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AS Nursing Courses
Allied Health Programs
PN & ADN Admission Process
Adult Residential Care Home Operator Certificate
12 ARCH: Diseases, Special Diets, Medications
Recommended prereq or coreq: NURS 16.
Prepares the adult residential care home operator to observe the resident
for signs and symptoms of common diseases, make medications available, and prepare
for special diets. 1cr., 1hr. lect.
13 ARCH: Helping Therapies & Behavior Management
Recommended prereq or coreq: NURS 16.
Prepares the adult residential care home operator to assist in the provision
of occupational, physical, recreational, and diversional therapy. Identifies
the operator’s role in fostering mental health and care of the mentally
ill and mentally retarded. 1cr., 1hr. lect.
14 ARCH: Regulations, Accounts, Community Resources
Recommended prereq or coreq: NURS 16.
Prepares the adult residential care home operator to implement specified
regulations of Chapter 100, prepare simple accounting records, and identify
community resources available to resident operators. 1cr., 1hr. lect.
Eldercare Certificate
15 Eldercare/Personal Care Attendant
Prereq: Placement at Basic English level or higher; age 18 or older.
Coreq: Enrollment in Basic English class if placement at Basic English level.
Prepares entry-level personal care attendant to assist the elderly, ill,
or disabled in home, assisted living, or day health settings. Teaches basic
personal care, simple nursing procedures, basic emotional support, and communication
skills with clients, families, and staff. (Letter grade only.) (Malpractice
fee required.) 4cr., 9hr. lect./6hr. lect.-lab for 5 wks.
Nurse Aide Training Certificate
16 Nurse Aide Training
Prereq: Placement at ENG 22 or higher.
Introduces nursing care for semi-acute or convalescent clients in the hospital
and/or long-term care setting. Upon completion of the course, nurse aides work
under supervision of a registered or practical nurse. Includes beginning level
nursing for those interested in this health field. 5cr., 4hr. lect./3hr. lab
demonstration and clinical experience.
Required for AS in Health Unit Coordinator
50 Health Unit Coordinator
Prereq: BIOL 100 with at least a C. Coreq: NURS 16.
Develops knowledge of medical terminology and medical abbreviations; diagnostic
tests and procedures; drug categories and medications commonly used in hospitals,
ambulatory and long term care facilities. Includes background information relating
to physician orders. 4cr., 2hr. lect./4hr. lab
Career Ladder Practical and Associate Degree Nursing
153 Nursing Concepts & Skills
Prereq: Admission to Nursing program. Coreq: NURS 153L.
Introduces the student to basic concepts and skills necessary for the nurse
to implement the nursing process to support client/family reaction to stressors.
Introduces knowledge and skills in the following areas: safety, asepsis, communication
in older adults; nutrition, fluids, and elimination; pharmacology; peri-operative
nursing; problems relating to regulatory mechanisms (exemplified by diabetes
mellitus). (Letter grade only.) 4cr., 4hr. lect.
153L Nursing Concepts & Skills Lab
Prereq: Admission to Nursing program. Coreq: NURS 153.
Introduces use of the nursing process to the care of clients/families along
the wellness-illness continuum in the long-term and acute care settings. Develops
beginning skills in primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention and interventions
used to care for selected clients with medical/surgical problems. Successful
completion of the Nursing Math Module is a requirement of NURS 153L. (Letter
grade only.) 4cr., 12hr. lab
155 Child Health Nursing I
Prereq: Admission to Nursing program. Coreq: NURS 155L.
Introduces primary and secondary nursing prevention/interventions to promote
wellness and health maintenance in the child. Discusses commonly recurring childhood
illnesses. Introduces concepts of nursing assessment with application to pediatric
clients and families. (Letter grade only.) 1cr., 1hr. lect.
155L Child Health Nursing I Lab
Prereq: Admission to Nursing program. Coreq: NURS 155.
Applies the nursing process to the primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention/interventions
for children in the community with focus on wellness and commonly recurring
childhood illnesses. Learning experience is provided through campus learning
exercises, visits to pediatrician offices, and early childhood programs. (Letter
grade only.) 1cr., 3hr. lab
156 Adult Health Nursing I
Prereq: NURS 153 and 153L with at least a C. Coreq: NURS 156L.
Focuses on use of the nursing process and therapeutic communication to
assist clients and families with problems of ventilation; oxygenation —
perfusion, metabolism, digestion, and absorption; and neurologic and mental
health stressors. (Letter grade only.) 2cr., 2hr. lect.
156L Adult Health Nursing I Lab
Prereq: NURS 153 and NURS 153L with at least a C. Coreq: NURS 156.
Applies the nursing process to the primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention/interventions
to assist clients and families in the acute care setting. (Letter grade only.)
2cr., 6hr. lab
157 Adult Health Nursing II
Prereq: NURS 156 and NURS 156L with at least a C. Coreq: NURS 157L.
Focuses on use of the nursing process to assist clients and families with
problems of movement and coordination, and with urinary function. Introduces
management of fluid balance and intravenous medications. (Letter grade only.)
2cr., 4hr. lect. for 8 wks.
157L Adult Health Nursing II Lab
Prereq: NURS 156 and NURS 156L with at least a C. Coreq: NURS 157.
Applies the nursing process using primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention/interventions
to assist groups of clients and families in community-based and acute care settings.
Introduces skills in management of intravenous therapy. (Letter grade only.)
2cr., 6hr. lab
158 Issues and Trends in Nursing I
Prereq: Admission to Nursing program.
Focuses on historical evolution of nursing and its impact on health and
social issues within a multicultural perspective. Discusses legal, ethical,
and professional behavior, and Hawaii State Board of Nursing rules and regulations.
Explores health and economic trends and their impact on the health care system.
Introduces the Neuman Systems Model and philosophy of nursing. (Letter grade
only.) 1cr., 1hr. lect.
240 Family Health Nursing
Prereq: NURS 153 and NURS 153L with at least a C. Coreq: NURS 240L.
Uses the nursing process for theory and care of the client and family during
the childbearing period. Includes the nursing care of normal and high risk clients
during pregnancy, labor, and delivery as well as newborn care. (Letter grade
only.) 2cr., 2hr. lect.
240L Family Health Nursing Lab
Prereq: NURS 153 and NURS 153L with at least a C. Coreq: NURS 240.
Applies the nursing process using primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention/interventions
in the prenatal clinic and in the hospital obstetrical units of labor, delivery,
and postpartum. Develops skills in nursing care of normal and high risk clients
and families during the antepartal, intrapartal, and postpartal periods, as
well as care of the newborn infant. (Letter grade only.) 2cr., 6hr. lab
253 Mental Health—Psychiatric Nursing
Prereq: NURS 157 and NURS 157L with at least a B. Coreq: NURS 253L
Focuses on use of the nursing process to assess clients and families with
intrapersonal, interpersonal, and extrapersonal stressors. Develops ability
to enhance coping strategies that increase lines of resistance to reduce or
eliminate stressors for clients. Emphasizes assisting clients to retain, attain,
or maintain system stability. (Letter grade only.) 2cr., 2hr. lect.
253L Mental Health—Psychiatric Nursing Lab
Prereq: NURS 157 and NURS 157L with at least a B. Coreq: NURS 253.
Applies the nursing process using primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention/interventions
that assist clients and families to retain, attain, or maintain system stability
in community-based and acute care psychiatric and mental health settings. (Letter
grade only.) 2cr., 6hr. lab
255 Child Health Nursing II
Prereq: NURS 256 and NURS 256L with at least a B. Coreq: NURS 255L.
Uses the nursing process to assist children and their families with complex
health problems. (Letter grade only.) 1cr., 1hr. lect.
255L Child Health Nursing II Lab
Prereq: NURS 256 and NURS 256L with at least a B. Coreq: NURS 255.
Applies the nursing process to the primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention/interventions
for children and their families with complex problems in the acute care setting.
(Letter grade only.) 1cr., 3hr. lab
256 Adult Health Nursing III
Prereq: NURS 157 with at least a B. Coreq: NURS 256L.
Focuses on use of the nursing process to assist clients and families with
problems of oxygenation: perfusion; ventilation, diffusion, and transport; metabolism,
digestion, and absorption; immune response; and the cancer experience. Emphasizes
nursing theory related to physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, developmental,
and spiritual variables as the client moves along the wellness-illness continuum.
(Letter grade only.) 2cr., 2hr. lect.
256L Adult Health Nursing III Lab
Prereq: NURS 157 and NURS 157L with at least a B. Coreq: NURS 256.
Applies the nursing process using primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention/interventions
to care for clients and families along the wellness-illness continuum in community-based
and acute care settings. Develops skills in the care of clients and families
with complex problems of oxygenation: perfusion; ventilation, diffusion, and
transport; metabolism, digestion, and absorption; immune response; and the cancer
experience. (Letter grade only.) 3cr., 9hr. lab
257 Adult Health Nursing IV
Prereq: NURS 256 and NURS 256L with at least a B. Coreq: NURS 257L.
Focuses on use of the nursing process to assist clients and families with
complex stressors: neurologic, reproductive, and regulatory problems. Emphasizes
nursing theory related to physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, developmental,
and spiritual variables as the client moves along the wellness-illness continuum.
Includes care of the client and family in emergency settings. (Letter grade
only.) 2cr., 2hr. lect.
257L Adult Health Nursing IV Lab
Prereq: NURS 256 and NURS 256L with at least a B. Coreq: NURS 257.
Applies primary, secondary, tertiary prevention/interventions with clients
and families in community-based and acute care settings. Develops skill in care
of clients and families with complex neurologic, reproductive, and regulatory
problems. Focuses on leadership-management-caregiving roles in a variety of
settings. Includes care of clients in emergency setting. (Letter grade only.)
4cr., 12hr. lab
258 Issues and Trends In Nursing II
Prereq: NURS 158 with at least a C.
Focuses on management and leadership theory and application; role(s) of
the registered nurse; legal, ethical, social, political, and professional issues;
contemporary trends in current and future health care needs; and the transition
from student nurse to registered professional nurse. (Letter grade only.) 1cr.,
1hr. lect.
Required for LPNs who are not MCC Graduates
254 Family Health Nursing II
Prereq: NURS 256 and NURS 256L with at least a B. Coreq: NURS 254L.
Uses the nursing process for theory and care of the client and family during
the childbearing period. Focuses on the care of high risk clients during pregnancy,
labor, and delivery as well as newborn care. (Letter grade only.) 1cr., 1hr.
lect.
254L Family Health Nursing II Lab
Prereq: NURS 256 and NURS 256L with at least a B. Coreq: NURS 254.
Applies the nursing process using primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention/interventions
in the hospital obstetrical units of labor, delivery, and postpartum. Develops
skills in the care of client and family with complex problems during the antepartal,
intrapartal, and postpartal periods, and nursing care of the newborn. (Letter
grade only.) 1cr., 3hr. lab
Nursing Elective Courses
259 Basic Cardiac Arrhythmias
Prereq: NURS 256 (or concurrent), or licensed RN or LPN with consent.
Develops advanced nursing theory related to origin, interpretation and
treatment of basic cardiac arrhythmias. Focuses on cardiac conduction system,
basic cardiac dysrhythmias and a systematic approach to accurate electrocardiogram
interpretation and treatment of dysrhythmias. 2cr., 2hr. lect.
261 Advanced Electro-Cardiogram Interpretation
Prereq: NURS 259 (or concurrent), or licensed RN or LPN with consent.
Develops advanced nursing theory related to interpretation of 12-lead EKG.
Focuses on EKG changes, which occur with myocardial infraction, axis deviation,
artificial pacemaker, defibrillation, and cardioversion. 1cr., 1hr. lect.
262 Gerontological Nursing: A TeleHealth and Community-Based Perspective
Prereq: Placement at ENG 100, or consent.
Discuses and applies nursing theory and nursing process in care of geriatric
clients in varied community based settings. Focuses on the concepts of primary,
secondary, tertiary prevention, including tele-health and tele-nursing interventions.
3cr., 3hr. focused discussion
262L Gerontological Nursing: A TeleHealth & Community Based Perspective
Lab
Prereq: NURS 262 (or concurrent), and placement at ENG 100, or consent.
Applies nursing process in care of geriatric clients in varied community
based settings: long term care, home care, and ambulatory care. Tele-health
and tale-nursing interventions applied to the care of the elderly in community
settings will be stressed. 1cr., 3hr. lab
263 Advanced Cardio-Pulmonary Theory
Prereq: NURS 257 (or concurrent), or licensed RN or LPN with consent.
Develops advanced nursing theory related to the support of significant
others and the care for clients with cardiopulmonary adaptations. Focuses on
anatomy, physiology and physical assessment of the cardiac and respiratory systems.
Applies the nursing process to specific cardiac and respiratory disorders. 3cr.,
3hr. lect.
290 Advanced Topics in Nursing
Prereq: Placement at ENG 100, or consent. Recommended: Career in health
care (LPN, RN, EMT, MD, RT, PT).
Provides advanced knowledge and/or training in contemporary issues and/or
specialized areas of nursing. Presents advanced topics that will vary with student
interest, needs of the health care community, and relevance to the Nursing program.
1-3cr., 1-3hr. lect./lab
Under the umbrella of the Nursing program are a number of allied health programs enabling individuals to gain the education and training needed to gain entry to various nursing-related professions. Grades of C or better are required in all courses for a certificate or degree from the nursing/allied health program, unless stipulated otherwise.
Requirements for Certificates of Competence (Cert.Co.)
Nurse Aide Training (NAT): 5 credits
Prepares individuals to work in hospitals, extended care facilities, private nursing agencies, and home health agencies under supervision of an LPN or RN.
Nursing 16(5) Nurse Aide Training takes one semester.
There is no selection process for Nurse Aide Training. Graduates are eligible to take the Omnibus Reconciliation
Prerequisite: Placement at English 22. Act Examination given by American Red Cross.
Adult Residential Care Home Operator (ARCH): 3 credits
Nursing 12(1), 13(1), 14(1)Prepares individuals to apply for certification to operate a Care Home in the State of Hawai`i.
Three 5-week courses offered during one semester.
Elder Care/Personal Care Attendant: 4 credits
Nursing 15(4)Prepares individuals to provide basic care for patients in their home or community-based setting such as an assisted-living facility or day care center.
Prerequisite: 18 years or older; and placement at Basic English, or higher. Students with Basic English placement must enroll concurrently in Maui Language Institute or in Basic English courses.
Note.— This Cert.Co. does not prepare individuals for the Nurse Aide certification exam; instead see Nurse Aide Training Cert.Co.Medication Assistant: 3 credits
Pharmacology 103(1), 104(1), 105(1)Prepares individuals to work in assisted living and community-based settings.
Three 5-week courses offered during one semester.
Prerequisite: BIOL 100 with grade C or better, or consent. Recommended: NURS 16 with grade C or better.
Nursing Career Ladder (PRACN, ANURS)
The Nursing Career Ladder continues preparation for two higher levels of competency: Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse. The Nursing Career Ladder program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006) and the Hawai`i State Board of Nursing, and articulates with the University of Hawai`i Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The conceptual framework and curriculum are based on the Betty Neuman Systems Model.
Licensed Practical Nurses are prepared to work under supervision of a registered nurse or a physician in hospitals, extended care facilities, private nursing agencies, home health agencies, clinics, and physician offices. Application for admission to the Practical Nurse (PN) program must be complete by January 31. Preference is given to fully qualified Maui County residents who meet the application deadline. Practical Nurse courses take one calendar year. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing-Practical Nursing Examination.
Registered Nurses with the Associate degree are prepared for beginning level positions in hospitals, extended care facilities, clinics, physician offices, private nursing agencies, and home health agencies.
Application for admission to the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program must be complete by January 31. Preference is given to fully qualified Maui County residents who meet the application deadline.
MATH 22 or MATH 23 (recommended) or higher with grade C or better and Nursing 157 & 157L with grades of B or better are required before admission to the ADN program. Practical Nurse licensure or passing the NCLEX-PN is required for continuation in the ADN program. MCC Practical Nurse graduates who do not continue directly into the ADN level as well as Licensed Practical Nurses who did not graduate from the MCC Career Ladder program are considered for admission to the ADN level. They must complete summer session transition courses (Nursing 157 and 157L) at MCC the summer before entering the ADN program. ADN graduates are eligible to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing - Registered Nursing Examination.
For admission to the Maui Community College PN or ADN program, complete all the steps outlined below by January 31. Admission to MCC does not guarantee admission to a Nursing program. Admission to PN or ADN is a separate process. Per UH Board of Regents policy, priority is given to State of Hawaii residents for admission to high-demand programs (PN and ADN). (See Definition of Residency in section on Admission & Registration).
Selection is competitive, based on grades in the required courses as follows: ZOOL 141, ZOOL142, PSYCH 100, PSYCH 240, ENG 100, ANTHRO 200, MICRO 130, MATH 22 or 23, Communications elective, and Humanities elective. Other criteria include: Nurses Aide Training, experience in health care, National League for Nursing test scores, and references.
Students are preliminarily selected by March 31 for the subsequent Fall term from applicants who have met all admission criteria. A letter of acceptance or non-acceptance is sent to each applicant by April 30. Those not selected for the class of their choice will be assisted in correcting deficiencies.
Requirements for Certificate of Achievement (C.A.) - Practical Nurse: 41 credits
Nursing 153(4), 153L(5), 155(1), 155L(1), 156(2), Psychology 100(3), 240(3)
156L(2), 157(2), 157L(2), 158(1), 240(2), 240L(2) English 100(3)
Zoology 141(4), 142(4)
Requirements for Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree - Registered Nurse: 73 credits
All C.A. courses plus:
Nursing 253(2), 253L(2), 255(1), 255L(1), Microbiology 130(5) - Natural Science requirement
256(2), 256L(3), 257(2), 257L(4), 258(1) Humanities elective(3) - 100 level or higher
Anthropology 200(3) - Social Science requirement Communication(3): SP 151, ENG 102, or COM 145
Note.— Nursing 254(1) & 254L(1) are also required for LPNs who are not MCC grads.
Additional PN and ADN Requirements
Most students have a three-year plan following this suggested course sequence:
Note.— Apply for admission to Nursing PN program by January 31.
First Semester (Fall) Credits Second Semester (Spring) Credits
*PSY 100 Survey of Psychology 3 *PSY 240 Developmental Psychology 3
*ZOOL 141 Human Anatomy & Physiology 4 *ZOOL 142 Human Anatomy & Physiology 4
*ENG 100 Composition I 3 Communication: SP 151 or ENG 102 or COM 145 3
MATH 22 or 23 **(0-3) Humanities elective (HIST 151 meets BSN requirement) 3
NURS 16 Nurse Aide Training **(0-5)
10-18 13
First Semester (Fall) Credits Second Semester (Spring) Credits
*NURS 158 Issues & Trends in Nursing 1 *NURS 156 Adult Health Nursing I 2
*NURS 153 Nursing Concepts & Skills 4 *NURS 156L Adult Health Nursing I Lab 2
*NURS 153L Nursing Concepts & Skills Lab 5 *NURS 240 Family Health Nursing 2
*NURS 155 Child Health Nursing I 1 *NURS 240L Family Health Nursing Lab 2
*NURS 155L Child Health Nursing I Lab 1 8
ANTH 200 Cultural Anthropology 3
15
Summer Session Credits
*NURS 157 Adult Health Nursing II*** 2
*NURS 157L Adult Health Nursing II Lab*** 2
4
Note.— PN grades take the NCLEX - PN for LPN licensure.
Note.— Apply for admission to Nursing ADN program by January 31.
First Semester (Fall) Credits Second Semester (Spring)**** Credits
NURS 253 Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing 2 NURS 255 Child Health Nursing II 1
NURS 253L Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing Lab 2 NURS 255L Child Health Nursing II Lab 1
NURS 256 Adult Health Nursing III 2 NURS 257 Adult Health Nursing IV 2
NURS 256L Adult Health Nursing III Lab 3 NURS 257L Adult Health Nursing IV Lab 4
MICRO 130 General Microbiology 5 NURS 258 Issues & Trends in Nursing II 1
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Note. — ADN grads take NCLEX - RN for RN licensure.
* Note: Courses required for PN Certificate of Achievement.
** Note: NURS 16 Nurse Aide Training is recommended but not required for entrance into the PN program. MATH 22 or MATH 23 or placement of MATH 25 is required for acceptance into the ADN program.
*** Note: Required for admittance to ADN program for LPNs who are not MCC grads & MCC PN grads not continuing directly.
**** Note: NURS 254 & 254L are additionally required for LPNs who are not MCC graduates.