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Frederick Community College • Fall 2018 Credit Schedule • • 301.846.2400 49
NM: Nuclear Medicine
NM220 - 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.
1031 NM220-1 SAT 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. 15-week
NM222 - 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.
1032 NM222-1 W 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 15-week
NM224 - 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.
1033 NM224-1 SAT 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 15-week
NU: Nursing
NU101 - 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.
1351 NU101-1LC TuW 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. 15-week
1352 NU101-2LC TuW 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. 15-week
1353 NU101-11LB ASG 15-week
Note: Students must register for corresponding lecture (LC) and lab (LB).
NU105 - 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.
1916 NU105-HYB1 W 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. 15-week
1917 NU105-HYB2 W 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. 15-week
NU211 - 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.
1354 NU211-1LC MTu 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. 15-week
1355 NU211-11LB ASG 15-week
Note: Students must register for corresponding lecture (LC) and lab (LB).
NU212 - 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.
1356 NU212-1LC M 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. 15-week
1357 NU212-2LC Th 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. 15-week
1358 NU212-11LB ASG 15-week
Note: Students must register for corresponding lecture (LC) and lab (LB).
NU213 - Medical-Surgical Nursing III (4)
Prerequisites: NU 212, NU 214; passing score on the Math for Medication Safety test
Continues study of the adult client with acute, complex, and critical alterations in health. Emphasis is on
the adaptation of knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for the delivery of comprehensive care.
1359 NU213-1LC W 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. 15-week
1360 NU213-11LB ASG 15-week
NU214 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (3)
Prerequisites: NU 210, NU 211; passing score on the Math for Medication Safety test
Examines the impact of mental illness on the individual, family, and community. Explores treatment
options and issues; and reviews the evidence-based principles and practice of psychiatric-mental health
nursing. Emphasis is placed on the adaptation of knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to caring for
clients with alterations in mental health.
1361 NU214-1LC Th 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. 15-week
1362 NU214-11LB ASG 15-week
NU216 - Preparation for Practice (2)
Prerequisites: NU 212, NU 214; passing score on the Math for Medication Safety test
Facilitates the student’s adaptation into professional nursing practice. Explores current trends in nursing
and concepts related to the nurse as a professional, a member of the health care team, and manager of
client care.
1363 NU216-1LC W 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. 15-week
1364 NU216-11LB ASG 15-week
NU218 - Maternal, Child, and Family Nursing (5)
Prerequisites: NU 211; passing score on the Math for Medication Safety test
Introduces maternal, child, and family nursing. Focuses on the reproductive phase of family life, the
specific health needs of women from adolescence to menopause, the healthy newborn, and pediatric
clients with acute alterations in health. Emphasis is on assimilation of knowledge, skills, and professional
behaviors needed for delivery of family-centered, comprehensive care.
2110 NU218-1LC M 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 15-week
2111 NU218-2LC Th 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 15-week
2112 NU218-11LB ASG 15-week
Note: Students must register for corresponding lecture (LC) and lab (LB).