Core Requirements (21 credits)                   Credits

SpCm   103     Speech Communications                   3

Engl     103     Freshman English I                          3

Engl     113     Freshman English II                         3

SoSc     103    Introduction to Social Sciences          3

Math     134    Intermediate Algebra                       4

Psy      103     General Psychology                          3

CoSu    103     College Success                              3
 

Lakota Studies Requirements (9 credits)     Credits

Lak      103     Lakota Language I                            3

LSoc     103    Lakota Culture                                  3
                            OR
LHist    103    Lakota History          

LPsy     323     Native American Psychology               3
 

Science Course Requirements (21 credits)   Credits

Chem   111    Chemistry for Life Sciences Lab             1

Chem   114    Chemistry for Life Sciences                  4

Bio      224    Human Anatomy & Physiology I            4

Bio      234    Human Anatomy & Physiology II           4

Micro   204    Basic Microbiology                               4

Hlth    102    Medical Terminology                             2
 

Nursing Course Requirements (40 credits)   Credits

Nurs   218     Foundations of Holistic Nursing Care      8

Nurs   224     Holistic Nursing Care of Child-Bearing    4
                      Family

Nurs   234     Holistic Nursing Care of Individuals &    4
                      Famlies with Community & 
                      Behavioral Imbalances

Nurs   315    Holistic Nursing Care of Adults &           5
                      Families with Acute Health
                      Imbalances

Nurs   333    Transcultural Nursing                           3

Nurs   324    Holistic Nursing Care of Children &         4
                      Families

Nurs   323     Pharmacology                                     3

Nurs   339     Holistic Nursing Care of Adults &           9
                       Families with Acute & Chronic
                       Health Imbalances

     Graduates of the program receive an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Nursing and are elgible to write the National Council of Licensing Examination (NCLEX).  Passing the exam will result in licensure as a registered nurse (RN).

      Nursing courses are currently offered exclusively in Pine Ridge where the Department has a new state of the art facility located across the street from the Pine Ridge Indian Health Services (IHS) Hospital.  The program has a new dormitory building within walking distance with accomodations for 12 students from outlying districts and the Rosebud Reservation.  Many of the pre-nursing courses required for entry into the program can be taken at the student's district college center.  Basic skills courses are offered which enable students to improve reading, math, English and science skills before applying to the Nursing Program.  Clinical practice sites include:  Pine Ridge IHS Hospital and outlying clinics, the Black Hills Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital in Hot Springs, Bennett County Nursing Home in Martin, Chadron Community Hospital in Chadron, NE., Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, SD., as well as many community agencies on the reservation including Head Start.  A van is available for the transportation of students and faculty to some clinical facilities and educational opportunities.
 

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