Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing offers courses that explore a range of topics, from the foundational concepts of nursing to concepts of critical care and patient care management. All courses are taught by qualified and experienced faculty who strive to model compassion and professionalism to their students. Below you will find the required courses for the Regular RN Program Curriculum.
Nursing Foundations
This first nursing course provides a general background in health, health agencies, the role of professional registered nurses, and components of the nursing process. Psychomotor skills necessary to assist the individual to meet basic needs are developed and related to observation, physical assessment, and interpersonal relationship skills. Emphasis is placed on safety measures and common problems related to sensory, integument, oxygen, mobility and sensation, circulation, nutrition, elimination, fluid and electrolytes, and perioperative nursing in the clinical areas. The principles of drug administration and pharmacology are introduced. Nursing Foundations is presented in the fall semester. This course is taken in the second year.
Prerequisite: All first-year courses.
Course coordinators:
Amy Rockwell, MSN, RN | rockwea@firelands.com
Nick Simonovich, MSN, RN | simonon@firelands.com
Medical Surgical Nursing
This course focuses on the assessment and nursing care of adult clients with endocrine, gastrointestinal, hepatic, renal, neurological, sensory, musculoskeletal, cancerous, male reproductive, and respiratory disorders. The theory presented addresses patient and family educational, cultural, and spiritual needs, community resources, diet therapy, pharmacotherapy, and gerontological considerations. Students use the nursing process and clinical judgment in the care of diverse adult clients in a variety of clinical settings. The course is offered in the spring semester. This course is taken in the second year.
Prerequisite: Nursing Foundations
Course coordinators:
Rachel Haynes, MSN, RN | haynesr@firelands.com
Heather Schwerer, MSN, RN | schwerh@firelands.com
Dawn Wikel, MSN, RN, CNE | wikeld@firelands.com
Psychiatric Nursing
This course focuses on the assessment of common mental disorders, their prevention, treatment, and nursing care. Theory addresses end-of-life care, patient and family education needs, community resources, pharmacotherapy, gerontology, and consideration for cultural, ethnic, and social diversity. A variety of settings from acute in-patient to community agencies, is examined. There is an emphasis on primary prevention, holistic care, health teaching, and therapeutic nursing interventions with the goal of maximizing patient self-care. Clinical experience is provided in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This course is offered in a blended format; twenty-five percent or more of course content is completed using online learning assignments or activities. The course is offered in the summer semester. This course is taken in the third year.
Prerequisite: Medical Surgical Nursing
Course coordinators:
Fran Brennan, MSN, RN | brennaf@firelands.com
Brian Seitz, MSN, RN, CNE | seitzbr@firelands.com
Chandra Barns, MSN, RN | BarnesC@Firelands.com
Maternal Child Nursing
This course focuses on the nursing care of the childbearing family and children from infancy through adolescence during health and illness in a variety of settings. The process of normal growth and development is integrated throughout the course and correlated with the nursing process. Decision-making and critical thinking skills are broadened to include cultural sensitivity, diversity, legal, moral, and ethical issues related to the care of the family. A variety of approaches, which include cultural as well as physical aspects, are emphasized to help families care for mothers, infants, and children. This course is offered in a blended format; twenty-five percent or more of course content is completed using online learning assignments or activities. Content required by students includes advanced concepts in maternal child topics. Concurrent clinical experience is provided in the hospital and community. The course is offered in the fall semester. This is a third-year course.
Prerequisite: All second-year courses.
Course coordinators:
Kelly Ammanniti, MSN, RN, CHSE | ammannk@firelands.com
Monica Dunbar, DNP, RN | dunbarm@firelands.com
Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing
This course focuses on the utilization of the nursing process in the care of cardiovascular and complex patient situations, management of groups of patients, and the conduct and responsibilities of the professional nurse. Content includes patient and family education, discharge planning, diet therapy, pharmacotherapy, case management, professional career planning, employment, and professional development. Patient advocacy and the development of a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to patient/family needs are presented. This course is offered in a blended format; twenty-five percent or more of the course content is completed rising online learning assignments or activities. Clinical experience is obtained in special care units, medical-surgical floors, and other hospital settings. This course is offered in the spring semester. This course is taken in the third year.
Prerequisite: Maternal Child Nursing
Course coordinator:
Amy Rockwell, MSN, RN | rockwea@firelands.com
