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NM 203-Radiopharmacy and
Radiation Chemistry (2)
Prerequisites: NM 100, NM 102, NM 103, and NM 104
Presents basic skills necessary for the operation of a
radiopharmacy. Includes production of radionuclides,
FDA approval, quality control, adverse reactions,
and transportation of radiopharmaceuticals.
NM 204-Clinical Nuclear
Medicine Technology III (4)
Prerequisites: NM 105, NM 107, NM 202, and NM 203
Provides directed practice in a clinical affiliate
hospital/imaging center. Students continue to
develop their individual clinical techniques and
create a clinical procedures manual. Daily imaging
critiques by licensed/certified technologists and
on-site lectures by board certified nuclear medicine
physicians supplement clinical experiences.
NM 205-Professional Development
in Nuclear Medicine (2)
Prerequisites: NM 105, NM 107, NM 202, and NM 203
Prepares students for their board certification exam.
Teaches students how to develop a resume, prepare
for an interview, and develop the professional
knowledge, skills, and attitudes to prepare for
professional employment and lifelong learning.
NM 220-CT Principles & Instrumentation (3)
Prerequisites: NM 204 and NM 205 OR
graduate of NMT program
Provides in-depth study of the physical principles and
instrumentation in computed tomography. Covers
the production of x-rays and their interactions with
matter. Provides information on data acquisition
and image reconstruction, processing, and quality.
Addresses CT scanner components and operation,
scanning factors, and their applications.
NM 222-Cross-sectional Anatomy (3)
Prerequisites: NM 204 and NM 205 OR
graduate of NMT program
Provides in-depth coverage of cross-sectional
anatomy to include the head, neck, chest,
abdomen, pelvis, spine, and extremities. Students
will become accustomed to viewing anatomy of
regions of the body in the different anatomical
planes typically produced in cross-sectional
imaging. In addition, pathology will be covered
as it relates to its presentation on axial images.
Special emphasis will be placed upon correlating
and recognizing anatomical structures as they
appear on medical images produced with CT,
MRI, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound.
NM 224-CT Protocols & Applications (3)
Prerequisites: NM 204 and NM 205 OR
graduate of NMT program
Covers the various imaging protocols utilized to
produce anatomy and pathology on CT images
specific to the central nervous system, neck
musculoskeletal system, abdomen and pelvis,
musculoskeletal system, thorax, and interventional
and special procedures. The student will also become
familiar with contrast administration guidelines
and timing issues related to dynamic imaging.
Spiral CT, 3D reconstruction procedures, and
vascular imaging are discussed and compared with
routine imaging of the same anatomical regions.
NM 226-Computed Tomography
Clinical Practicum (3)
Prerequisites: NM 204 and NM 205 OR
graduate of NMT program
Covers imaging of anatomic structures and pathology
and recording the information needed to provide
optimal examinations. Provides intensive, hands-on
practice under the supervision of the clinical staff.
Evaluation is based on clinical competency in all
aspects of CT imaging procedures and patient care.
NU: Nursing
NU 50-Preparation for Nursing (0) [1]
Prerequisite: Acceptance into clinical nursing program
Serves as a basis for developing proficiency
and accuracy in dosage calculation. Includes
computations for oral, parenteral, and
intravenous routes of administration for adults
and children using the apothecaries, metric,
and household systems of measurement.
NU 51-Transition to Registered Nursing (0) [2]
Prerequisite: Permission of director of nursing education;
passing score on the Math for Medication Safety test
Introduces concepts of professional nursing.
Emphasis is on the acquisition and application
of basic knowledge, skills, and professional
behaviors needed for the delivery of
comprehensive care to the adult client.
NU 52-Reproductive Health Nursing
(Transition to RN) (0) [1]
Prerequisite: NU 51
Introduces the study of the reproductive phase of
family life and the specific health needs of women
from adolescence to menopause. Pregnancy,
labor and delivery, as well as commonly occurring
alterations in women’s health are presented,
along with the study of the newborn. Emphasis
is on assimilation of knowledge, skills, and
professional behaviors needed for the delivery
of family-centered, comprehensive care.
NU 54-Transition to Register Nursing (0) [3]
Prerequisite: NU 51
Introduces the study of the adult client with
acute and chronic alterations in wellness.
Emphasis is on assimilation of knowledge,
skills and professional behaviors needed for
the delivery of comprehensive care.
NU 100-Success Tools for Nursing (2)
Prerequisite: Admission into the nursing
(PN or RN) clinical component
Corequisite: NU 101
Assists the beginning nursing student in developing
successful study and test-taking skills. Assignments
and classroom activities are designed to encourage
the development of critical thinking skills required
in nursing classroom and clinical settings.
NU 101-Introduction to Clinical Nursing (6)
• Cultural Competence
Prerequisites: BI 103, BI 104, BI 120; passing score
on the Math for Medication Safety test
Introduces concepts of professional nursing.
Emphasis is on the acquisition and application
of basic knowledge, skills, and professional
behaviors needed for the delivery of
comprehensive care to the adult client.
NU 105-Pharmacology for Nurses (2)
Prerequisite: Passing score on the Math
for Medication Safety test
Provides instruction in basic pharmacology
necessary for providing safe and effective medication
administration. Content includes essential drug
knowledge needed to adequately assess, administer,
and evaluate drug effects in clients. Emphasis
is on the acquisition and application of basic
knowledge needed for the delivery of comprehensive
care to clients in all healthcare settings.
NU 210-Reproductive Health Nursing (3)
Prerequisite: NU 101; passing score on the
Math for Medication Safety test
Introduces the study of the reproductive phase of
family life and the specific health needs of women
from adolescence to menopause. Pregnancy,
labor and delivery, as well as commonly occurring
alterations in women’s health are presented,
along with the study of the newborn. Emphasis
is on assimilation of knowledge, skills, and
professional behaviors needed for the delivery
of family-centered, comprehensive care.
NU 211-Medical-Surgical Nursing I (7)
Prerequisite: NU 101; passing score on the
Math for Medication Safety test
Introduces the study of the adult client with
acute and chronic alterations in wellness.
Emphasis is on assimilation and knowledge,
skills, and professional behaviors needed
for the delivery of comprehensive care.
NU 212-Medical-Surgical Nursing II (4)
Prerequisites: NU 210, NU 211; passing score
on the Math for Medication Safety test
Continues study of the adult client with increasingly
complex acute and chronic alterations in health.
Emphasis is on assimilation of knowledge,
skills, and professional behaviors needed
for the delivery of comprehensive care.