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Course Descriptions

(T► Kansas State Wide Transfer course.)
(O - Course is offered online.)
 

Music
  

  • MU 126. Keyboard Accompaniment

    This course will enable the student to demonstrate increasing skill in piano playing and will also help develop the skills necessary to becoming a good collaborative musician. Accompanying requires acute and sensitive listening skills, and the ability to follow or lead, whichever is appropriate at the particular time.

    Prerequisite(s): Must have instructor permission and previous accompaniment experience.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MU 128. Chamber Singers 1

    This course will enable the student to demonstrate basic knowledge of solo and vocal ensemble skills in the performance of literature from different artistic time periods.

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by vocal audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 129. Chamber Singers 2

    This course will enable the student to demonstrate advanced basic knowledge of solo and vocal ensemble skills in the performance of literature from different artistic time periods.

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by vocal audition and completion of MU 128 .

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 130. Class Voice 1

    This course will enable the non-music major beginning student to demonstrate proper vocal tone while projecting sound in a correct and healthy manner with confidence and proper breath control. The student will gain an elementary knowledge of music literature in different languages.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 131. Class Voice 2

    This course will enable the advanced beginning student to demonstrate proper vocal tone while projecting sound in a correct and healthy manner with confidence and proper breath control and posture. The student will continue the study of music literature in different languages.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 130  with a C or better or instructor approval.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 133. Show Band 1

    This course will enable the student to gain beginning level skills necessary to perform show band and combo literature within an instrumental organization.

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.

    Credits: 1

    (was MU 133-Jazz and Commercial Style Workshop)
  

  • MU 134. Show Band 2

    This course will enable the student to gain advanced beginning level skills necessary to perform show band and combo literature within an instrumental organization.

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 135. Instrumental Ensemble

    This class provides for the organization of jazz/pop combos, and various small ensembles e.g. brass, woodwind, percussion where sufficient student interest exists. Occasional public performance is encouraged.

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 136. Vocal Ensemble 1

    Trios, quartets, etc., are organized each semester according to student interest. These groups rehearse weekly with the purpose of developing vocal technique and a knowledge of literature. Public performance is encouraged. Students should consult music department staff prior to enrollment.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 137. Vocal Ensemble 2

    Trios, quartets or larger ensembles are organized each semester according to student interest. Groups rehearse weekly with the purpose of developing advanced vocal techniques and to gain knowledge in a wide variety of choral literature. Students are given the opportunity to select and rehearse music of their choice, some done with choreography, under the supervision of the instructor. Public performance of selections is required.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 136  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 138. Men’s Vocal Ensemble

    The ensemble is a select men’s vocal group of four to 16 voices designed to give advanced training to vocalists. A variety of choral literature is studied and techniques in choreography are employed. The men’s ensemble may represent the college in various functions on and off campus. The course runs continuous through the fall and spring semester.

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 139. Women’s Vocal Ensemble

    This course will enable the beginning student to demonstrate knowledge of vocal music and dance through either a choreographed or staged show.

    Prerequisite(s): A vocal and dance audition prior to enrollment.

    Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in DN 140 is also required.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 140. Chorus 1

    This course will enable the beginning student to gain the music skills necessary to participate in a large group choral organization.

    Prerequisite(s): A vocal and dance audition prior to enrollment.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 141. Headliners 1

    The “Headliners” is a select mixed vocal group of 18 to 24 voices designed to give advanced training to vocalists. A variety of choral literature is studied and techniques in choreography are employed. “Headliners” represent the college in several functions on and off campus and continues throughout the fall and spring semester. Students must also enroll in one hour of dance.

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 142. Headliners 2

    A continuation of MU 141 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 141  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 143. Chorus 2

    This course will enable the advanced beginning student to gain the music skills necessary to participate in a large group choral organization.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 140  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 144. Women’s Vocal Ensemble 2

    This course will enable the advanced beginning student to demonstrate knowledge of music and dance through a choreographed or staged show.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 139  with a C or better and a vocal and dance audition prior to enrollment.

    Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in DN 141  is also required.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 145. College Band 1

    Membership in the College Band is conditioned primarily on the instrumentation needs of the ensemble. Effort is made to recruit as many interested players as possible while maintaining a balanced ensemble. The band performs many musical styles in a variety of settings ranging from departmental concerts to sporting events and concert tours.

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 146. College Band 2

    A continuation of MU 145 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 145  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 147. Men’s Vocal Ensemble 2

    A continuation of MU 138 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 138  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 148. Jazz Ensemble 1

    The Butler Big Band is a 16-19 piece jazz ensemble. Emphasis is placed upon learning stylistic concepts in all facets of the jazz idiom and upon development of improvisational skills. The Big Band plays in a variety of settings ranging from departmental concerts and South-Central Kansas high school recruiting performances to jazz festivals and national tours.

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 154. Chamber Ensemble 1

    This course will enable the student to gain beginning level skills necessary to perform chamber ensemble literature within an instrumental organization.

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 155. Chamber Ensemble 2

    This course will enable the student to gain advanced beginning level skills necessary to perform chamber ensemble literature within an instrumental organization.

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 156. Aural Skills 1

    This course will enable the student to notate and dictate basic elements of music and begin to develop aural listening skills. The student will be able to sing a provided melody using solfège syllables as well as chant and/or clap the rhythm using numbers of the same melody.

    Corequisite(s): MU 111 .

    Credits: 2
  

  • MU 157. Aural Skills 2

    This course will enable the student to notate and dictate examples of diatonic harmony and develop aural listening skills. The student will gain skills to sing and/or clap an embellished phrase or more complex rhythms.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 156  with a C or better.

    Corequisite(s): MU 112 .

    Credits: 2
  

  • MU 158. A Cappella Ensemble 1

    This course will enable the student to gain beginning level skills necessary to perform a cappella group choral literature.

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 159. A Cappella Ensemble 2

    This course will enable the student to gain advanced beginning level skills necessary to perform a cappella group choral literature.

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 160. Applied Band 1

    This course will enable the student to refine the skills of rhythm, pitch, intonation, kinesthetic sense, aural acuity, scales, music reading and phrasing. Through private lessons with an applied instructor, the student will gain a solid foundation in the basic techniques of playing the instrument; will experience a variety of music while gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation of music in general.

    Prerequisite(s): High School Band or equivalent.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MU 161. Applied Band 2

    This course will enable the student to refine the skills of rhythm, pitch, intonation, kinesthetic sense, aural acuity, scales, music reading and phrasing. Through private lessons with an applied instructor, the student will gain a solid foundation in the basic techniques of playing the instrument; will experience a variety of music while gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation of music in general.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 160  with a C or better.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MU 162. Applied Band 3

    This course will enable the student to refine the skills of rhythm, pitch, intonation, kinesthetic sense, aural acuity, scales, music reading and phrasing. Through private lessons with an applied instructor, the student will gain a solid foundation in the basic techniques of playing the instrument; will experience a variety of music while gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation of music in

    Prerequisite(s): MU 161  with a C or better.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MU 163. Applied Band 4

    This course will enable the student to refine the skills of rhythm, pitch, intonation, kinesthetic sense, aural acuity, scales, music reading and phrasing. Through private lessons with an applied instructor, the student will gain a solid foundation in the basic techniques of playing the instrument; will experience a variety of music while gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation of music in general.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 162  with a C or better.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MU 165. Pep Band 1

    Membership in the pep band is conditioned primarily on the instrumentation needs of the ensemble. Effort is made to recruit as many interested players as possible while maintaining a balanced ensemble. The band performs popular musical styles for sporting events.

    Prerequisite(s): High school band or consent of instructor.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 166. Pep Band 2

    This is a continuation of MU 165 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 165  with a C or better.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 171. Orientation to Music Education

    This course will enable the student to identify current topics and trends in music education to establish a personal music education philosophy. The student will develop an understanding of leadership skills needed for a variety of music activities and teaching scenarios.This course will enable the student to identify current topics and trends in music education to establish a personal music education philosophy. The student will develop leadership skills for a variety of music activities and teaching scenarios.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 179. Choral Accompaniment Combo 1

    This course will enable the student to accompany varying styles of pop and jazz literature, improve musicianship in a collaborative environment, develop music theory skills necessary to enhance the accompaniment experience, and excel as a combo musician. This course is the first of a four-semester sequence.

    Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MU 180. Guitar Class 1

    Course designed for beginning guitar students. Emphasis on chord and note reading and on proper finger style.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 181. Guitar Class 2

    A continuation of MU 180  [Inactive] with emphasis on more involved cording and simple melodies.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 180  [Inactive] with a C or better or instructor consent.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 190. Jazz Ensemble 2

    This is a continuation of MU 148 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 148  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 191. Jazz Ensemble 3

    This is a continuation of MU 190 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 190  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 192. Jazz Ensemble 4

    This is a continuation of MU 191 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 191  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 203. Chamber Ensemble 3

    This course will enable the student to gain intermediate level skills necessary to perform chamber ensemble literature within an instrumental organization.

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 204. Chamber Ensemble 4

    This course will enable the student to gain advanced intermediate level skills necessary to perform chamber ensemble literature within an instrumental organization.

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 208. Percussion Ensemble 3

    This course will enable the student to gain intermediate level skills necessary to perform percussion ensemble literature within an instrumental organization.

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 209. Percussion Ensemble 4

    This course will enable the student to gain advanced intermediate level skills necessary to perform percussion ensemble literature within an instrumental organization.

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 210. College Band 3

    A continuation of MU 146 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 146  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 211. College Band 4

    A continuation of MU 210 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 210  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 213. Theory of Music 3

    This course will enable the student to understand the development, structure, and functioning of tertial harmony in music. The student will be able to apply the knowledge he/she gains about scales and harmony to the writing of chord progressions and basic composition with minimal use of a keyboard. The student will understand music in ways that will enhance capacities in teaching, rehearsing, performing, and appreciating music.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 111  and MU 112  both with a C or better. Must be taken concurrently with MU 256 .

    Credits: 3
  

  • MU 214. Theory of Music 4

    This course will enable the student to understand the development, structure, and functioning of tertial harmony in music. The student will be able to apply the knowledge he/she acquires about harmony to the writing of more sophisticated chord progressions, basic compositions, arrangements and orchestrations. The student will understand music in ways that will facilitate and enhance capacities in teaching, rehearsing, performing and appreciating music.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 111 , MU 112 , and MU 213  all with a C or better. Must be taken concurrently with MU 257 .

    Credits: 3
  

  • MU 215. Headliners 3

    A continuation of MU 142 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 142  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 216. Headliners 4

    A continuation of MU 215 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 215  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 218. Chorus 3

    This course will enable the intermediate student to gain the music skills necessary to participate in a large group choral organization.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 143  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 219. Chorus 4

    This course will enable the advanced intermediate student to gain the music skills necessary to participate in a large group choral organization.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 218  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 228. Chamber Singers 3

    This course will enable the student to demonstrate intermediate knowledge of solo and vocal ensemble skills in the performance of literature from different artistic time periods.

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by vocal audition and completion of MU 128  and MU 129 .

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 229. Chamber Singers 4

    This course will enable the student to demonstrate advanced knowledge of solo and vocal ensemble skills in the performance of literature from different artistic time periods.

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by vocal audition and completion of MU 128 , MU 129 , and MU 228 .

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 230. Class Voice 3

    This course will enable the intermediate student to demonstrate proper vocal tone while projecting sound in a correct and healthy manner with confidence and proper breath control and posture. The student will study more complex music literature in different languages.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 131  with a C or better or instructor approval.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 231. Class Voice 4

    This course will enable the advanced student to demonstrate proper vocal tone while projecting sound in a correct and healthy manner with confidence and proper breath control and posture. The student will develop the ability to evaluate personal vocal sound while performing and will perform in one public performance. The student will continue the study of more complex music literature in different languages.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 230  with a C or better or instructor approval.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 234. Show Band 3

    This course will enable the student to gain intermediate level skills necessary to perform show band and combo literature within an instrumental organization.

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 234. Show Band 4

    This course will enable the student to gain advanced intermediate level skills necessary to perform show band and combo literature within an instrumental organization.

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 236. Vocal Ensemble 3

    A continuation of MU 137  with a C or better and audition.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 137 .

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 237. Vocal Ensemble 4

    A continuation of MU 236 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 236  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 238. Men’s Vocal Ensemble 3

    A continuation of MU 147 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 147  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 239. Women’s Vocal Ensemble 3

    This course will enable the intermediate student to demonstrate knowledge of music and dance through a choreographed or staged show.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 144  with a C or better and a vocal and dance audition prior to enrollment.

    Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in DN 240  is also required.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 244. Women’s Vocal Ensemble 4

    This course will enable the advanced intermediate student to demonstrate knowledge of music and dance through a choreographed or staged show.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 239  with a C or better and a vocal and dance audition prior to enrollment.

    Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in DN 241 is also required.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 247. Men’s Vocal Ensemble 4

    A continuation of MU 238 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 238  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 255. Piano Proficiency 3

    This course will enable the student to play music at a piano with greater competence, faster tempi, and more complex chord vocabulary than that attained at the end of MU 107 . The student will be able to also harmonize, transpose, and use five-finger positions, the four types of triads and play scales at a greater level.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 107  with a C or better.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 256. Aural Skills 3

    This course will enable the student to build on diatonic harmony foundation and develop aural listening skills by notating and dictating examples using chromatic harmony. The student will gain skills to sing and/or clap a composition with changing meters, syncopation, and/or chromatic harmony.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 157  with a C or better.

    Corequisite(s): MU 213 .

    Credits: 2
  

  • MU 257. Aural Skills 4

    This course will enable the student to notate and dictate examples from the Twentieth-Century and develop aural listening skills. The student will practice singing and/or clapping a melody from a twentieth-century composition. The student will be introduced to recent trends in music.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 256  with a C or better.

    Corequisite(s): MU 214 .

    Credits: 2
  

  • MU 258. A Cappella Ensemble 3

    This course will enable the student to gain intermediate level skills necessary to perform a cappella group choral literature. 

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 259. A Cappella Ensemble 4

    This course will enable the student to gain advanced intermediate level skills necessary to perform a cappella group choral literature.

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 260. Piano Proficiency 4

    This course will enable the student to play music at a piano with greater competence, faster tempi, and more complex chord vocabulary than that attained at the end of MU 255 . The student will be able to also harmonize, transpose, and use five-finger positions, the four types of triads and play scales at a greater level.

    Prerequisite(s): MU 255  with a C or better.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 265. Pep Band 3

    This is a continuation of MU 166 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 166  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 266. Pep Band 4

    This is a continuation of MU 265 .

    Prerequisite(s): MU 265  with a C or better and audition.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 279. Choral Accompaniment Combo 2

    This course will enable the student to accompany varying styles of pop and jazz literature, improve musicianship in a collaborative environment, develop music theory skills necessary to enhance the accompaniment experience, and excel as a combo musician. This course is the second of a four-semester sequence.

    Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval and completion of MU 179   with a C or better.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MU 280. Choral Accompaniment Combo 3

    This course will enable the student to accompany varying styles of pop and jazz literature, improve musicianship in a collaborative environment, develop music theory skills necessary to enhance the accompaniment experience, and excel as a combo musician. This course is the third of a four-semester sequence.

    Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval and completion of MU 179   and  MU 279   with a C or better.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MU 281. Choral Accompaniment Combo 4

    This course will enable the student to accompany varying styles of pop and jazz literature, improve musicianship in a collaborative environment, develop music theory skills necessary to enhance the accompaniment experience, and excel as a combo musician. This course is the fourth of a four-semester sequence.

    Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval and completion of MU 179 , MU 279, and MU 280 with a C or better.

    Credits: 2

Nursing
  

  • NR 101. Health Assessment for the Practice of Nursing

    This course will enable the student to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to perform patient centered health assessments to identify current and potential health problems for patients across the lifespan. The student will use interviewing techniques to conduct, review, and document health histories and physical assessments while incorporating developmental, genetic, cultural, spiritual, and gender considerations. The student will perform a focused physical assessment based on presenting signs and symptoms.

    Prerequisite(s): BI 240  (or BI 226  and BI 227 ), BS 160 , EG 101 , MA 135  (or MA 132 , MA 133 , and MA 134 ) or above, all with a C or better. Departmental acceptance to the nursing program. BI 231  with a C or better or concurrent enrollment in BI 231.

    Corequisite(s): NR 116 

    Credits: 3
  

  • NR 102. Patient Centered Care (PCC) 1: Foundations

    This course will enable the student to demonstrate nursing professionalism in caring for patients with common health problems across the lifespan, with an emphasis on health promotion integrating the nursing process with clinical judgment. The student will perform safe, therapeutic, and fundamental nursing skills essential to providing effective patient centered care in a variety of healthcare settings. The student will demonstrate effective therapeutic communication and apply elements of teaching and learning to patient education.

    Prerequisite(s): NR 101 , NR 116 , all with a C or better, and BI 231  with a C or better or concurrent enrollment. 

    Corequisite(s): NR 161  

    Credits: 4
  

  • NR 115. IV Therapy for LPN (O)

    This course will enable the student to perform safely and competently the intravenous (IV) fluid therapy activities as defined in the Kansas Nurse Practice Act. The student will develop skills using the nursing process and current Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice. The student will complete all the pre-clinical requirements for the Department of Nursing. Butler Community College is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course may be taken for continuing education credit in lieu of college credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): LPN with a current Kansas license.

    Credits: 3

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.
  

  • NR 116. Professional Nursing 1

    This course will enable the student to identify professional standards and scope of practice within the legal and ethical frameworks of the nursing profession. The student will describe the various uses of communication styles as they relate to the role of the nurse. The student will differentiate the steps of the nursing process to develop safe clinical reasoning, clinical judgment, and critical thinking.

    Prerequisite(s): BI 240 , (or BI 226  and BI 227 ), BS 160 , EG 101 , MA 135  (or MA 132 , MA 133 , and MA 134 ) or above, all with a C or better. Departmental acceptance to the nursing program.

    Corequisite(s): NR 101  

    Credits: 1
  

  • NR 117. Professional Nursing 2

    This course will enable the student to explain the concepts of prioritization and safe delegation as they apply to the profession of nursing. The student will be introduced to the concepts of care coordination and collaboration with members of the healthcare team.

    Prerequisite(s): NR 101 , NR 102 , NR 116 , NR 161 , and NR 262 , all with a C or better.

    Corequisite(s): NR 122 

    Credits: 1
  

  • NR 118. Nursing Concepts for Advanced Standing (O)

    This course will enable the student to transition from a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) into the Associate Degree nursing program. The student will be able to differentiate the role of the LPN from the RN. The student will apply effective communication skills, professional behaviors, and coordination of care for patients across the lifespan. The student will be able to prioritize care incorporating the concepts of evidence-based practice, safety, appropriate assessment, and caring for patients with acute and chronic physical and mental health problems across the lifespan. The student will use specific study and test taking strategies to optimize learning.

    Prerequisite(s): Current LPN Kansas licensure, current IV Certification, acceptance into the Nursing Program, BI 240  (or BI 226  and BI 227 ), BI 231 , BS 260 , BS 260 , EG 101 , MA 135  (or MA 132 , MA 133 , and MA 134 ) or above, AH 111 , and NR 101 , all with a C or better. All courses with a C or better.

    Credits: 3

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.
  

  • NR 120. First Level Directed Independent Study in Nursing

    This course will enable the student to develop a structured learning experience to broaden the student’s comprehension of concepts and competencies associated with the first level of the nursing program. The student will collaborate with the instructor to identify topics of specific interest that augment the nursing curriculum, and develop desired outcomes based on individual student needs and/or requirements.

    Prerequisite(s): NR 102  with a C or better.

    Credits: 3
  

  • NR 122. Patient Centered Care (PCC) 2: Common, Acute and Chronic Health Problems

    This course will enable the student to begin to prioritize care for patients with common, (acute and chronic), physical and mental health problems across the lifespan. The student will also provide evidence-based care for the childbearing and childrearing families. The student will apply developmental concepts to the care of the patient and family across the lifespan in diverse clinical settings. The student will demonstrate effective communication skills, professional behaviors, complex nursing skills, and care coordination while caring for patients across the lifespan. The student will integrate teaching and learning processes in the delivery of patient care across the lifespan.

    Prerequisite(s): NR 101 , NR 102 , NR 116 , NR 161 , BI 231 , BS 260 , and AH 111 , all with a C or better or concurrent enrollment in AH 111 and BS 260.

    Corequisite(s): NR 117  and NR 262 .

    Credits: 7
  

  • NR 161. Pharmacology for Nursing 1 (O)

    This course will enable the student to identify the basic concepts of pharmacology including pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, selected drug classifications, adverse reactions, and legal and ethical issues. The student will discuss underlying concepts related to the nurse’s role in safe medication administration.

    Prerequisite(s): NR 101  andNR 116 , both with a C or better.

    Corequisite(s): NR 102  

    Credits: 1

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.
  

  • NR 218. Professional Nursing 3 (O)

    This course will enable the student to explore nursing concepts needed for leadership, management of care, and continuous quality improvement within professional nursing. The student will delineate the role and impact of regulatory bodies on the healthcare system. The student will identify the role of the nurse during a catastrophic event.

    Prerequisite(s): NR 122 , NR 117 , NR 262 , NR 263 , all with a C or better.

    Corequisite(s): NR 243  

    Credits: 1

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.
  

  • NR 220. Second Level Directed Independent Study in Nursing (O)

    This course will enable the student to develop a structured learning experience to broaden the student’s comprehension of concepts and competencies associated with the second level of the nursing program. The student will collaborate with the instructor to identify topics of specific interest that augment the nursing curriculum, and develop desired outcomes based on individual student needs and/or requirements.

    Prerequisite(s): NR 243  with a C or better.

    Credits: 3

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.
  

  • NR 243. Patient Centered Care (PCC) 3: Complex Physical and Mental Health Problems

    This course will enable the student to care for a group of patients with complex physical and/or mental health problems with unpredictable outcomes. The student will utilize clinical judgment to prioritize evidence-based care to patients across the lifespan experiencing complex health problems. The student will incorporate patient care technologies, information systems, and communication devices that support safe nursing practice for patients. The student will demonstrate previous and new knowledge, skills, and attitudes to care for and communicate therapeutically with both patients with complex health problems across the lifespan and the patients’ families. The student will collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance patient centered care and to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning for diverse patient populations.

    Prerequisite(s): NR 122 , NR 117 , NR 262 , and BI 250 , all with a C or better, or concurrent enrollment in BI 250.

    Corequisite(s): NR 218  and NR 263 .

    Credits: 7
  

  • NR 244. Patient Centered Care (PCC) 4: Multisystem or Emergent Health Problems

    This course will enable the student to manage patient centered care for a group of diverse patients with multisystem or emergent health problems. The student will utilize principles of leadership to meet patient needs using available resources and current technology. The student will integrate evidence-based knowledge in prioritizing clinical decisions. The student will collaborate with the healthcare team to promote optimal outcomes to ensure safety and quality of care for patients across the lifespan. The student will incorporate professional standards and scope of practice within legal, ethical, and regulatory frame works.

    Prerequisite(s): NR 243 , NR 218 , NR 263 , and EG 102  or SP 100 , all with a C or better or concurrent enrollment in EG 102 or SP 100.

    Credits: 5
  

  • NR 245. Pharmacology (O)

    This course will enable the student to develop an understanding of the concepts of pharmacology including pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug classifications, adverse reactions, and legal and ethical issues. The student will apply these underlying concepts to the nurse’s role in medication administration.

    Prerequisite(s): BI 226  and BI 227  or BI 240  all with a C or better.

    Credits: 3

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.
  

  • NR 246. Concept Synthesis

    This course will enable the student to synthesize concepts in the delivery of patient care as they prepare for licensure and will include both clinical and didactic components. The student will integrate the prioritization, leadership, management, and professionalism competencies expected of a nurse generalist in providing evidence-based care for patients across the lifespan. The student will also manage patient care in an intensive clinical immersion experience, working alongside a nurse mentor. The student will complete the clinical component in a clinical setting approved by faculty and will complete a clinical simulation.

    Prerequisite(s): NR 244  with a C or better.

    Credits: 4
  

  • NR 262. Pharmacology for Nursing 2 (O)

    This course will enable the student to develop an understanding of the concepts of pharmacology related to the classifications and prototypes for managing and preventing common and complex health problems. The student will apply these underlying concepts to the nurse’s role in medication administration, including pediatric weight-based dosing and intravenous medication calculations.

    Prerequisite(s): NR 101 , NR 102 , NR 116 , and NR 161 , all with a C or better.

    Corequisite(s): NR 122  

    Credits: 2

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.
  

  • NR 263. Pharmacology for Nursing 3 (O)

    This course will enable the student to apply concepts of pharmacology related to the classifications and prototypes of drugs to manage complex, multisystem, and/or emergent health problems with unpredictable outcomes. The student will apply these underlying concepts to the nurse’s role in medication administration, including advanced intravenous medication calculations.

    Prerequisite(s): NR 122 , NR 117 , NR 262 , all with a C or better.

    Corequisite(s): NR 243  

    Credits: 1

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.

Orientation
  

  • OR 102-0. Student Connect Orientation

    This course will introduce the student to college expectations and student development utilizing team building and appropriate resources and services for personal and academic success. The student will use the Butler Campus Portal and website, Academic Planner and Student Handbook to locate Butler policies and procedures, academic and student services that will introduce them to setting goals and becoming a fully engaged college student and life-long learner.

Personal Development
  

  • PD 110. Research Techniques (O)

    This course will enable the student to recognize how academic research fits into the world of information. The student will learn how to approach the task of research, use library tools to find reliable, relevant sources, assess those sources, and use information, data, and scholarship ethically.

    Credits: 1

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.
  

  • PD 112. Stress Management (O)

    This course will enable the student to develop positive strategies for managing stress and apply relaxation techniques.

    Credits: 1

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.
  

  • PD 114. Early College Academy 1 (O)

    This course will enable the student to explore Academy specific careers and develop effective academic skills through a series of discussions, participation activities, and guest presenters. The student will learn effective organizational skills and develop good study habits to increase academic performance.

    Credits: 1

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.
  

  • PD 115. Early College Academy 2

    This course will enable the student to develop effective leadership skills for college-level courses through a series of discussions, participation activities, and guest presentations. The student will learn skills to coach other students and develop relationships with Academy related professionals in the field for mentorship purposes.

    Credits: 1
  

  • PD 121. Engaging in Business and Industry (O)

    This course will enable students to demonstrate self-awareness about personal learning preferences and use personalized academic skills in effectively engaging with college texts, projects, ideas, and other tasks related to academic and professional development in BI. The student will demonstrate skillful strategies for navigating processes and challenges of higher education environments, especially BI Major Pathway processes, degree programs, transfer options, and professional ends.

    Credits: 1

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.
  

  • PD 122. Engaging in Fine Arts and Communication (O)

    This course will enable students to demonstrate self-awareness about personal learning preferences and use personalized academic skills in effectively engaging with college texts, projects, ideas, and other tasks related to academic and professional development in FAC. The student will demonstrate skillful strategies for navigating processes and challenges of higher education environments, especially FAC Major Pathway processes, degree programs, transfer options, and professional ends.

    Credits: 1

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.
  

  • PD 123. Engaging in Health Sciences (O)

    This course will enable students to demonstrate self-awareness about personal learning preferences and use personalized academic skills in effectively engaging with college texts, projects, ideas, and other tasks related to academic and professional development in HS. The student will demonstrate skillful strategies for navigating processes and challenges of higher education environments, especially HS Major Pathway processes, degree programs, transfer options, and professional ends.

    Credits: 1

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.
 

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