Nursing

Nursing - DTA-MRP - Associate Degree

The Associate Degree Registered Nursing Program at Bellingham Technical College located in Bellingham, WA is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

3390 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
404.975.5000
www.acenursing.org

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Registered Nursing Program is Continuing Accreditation.

If you’re interested in building a rewarding career in the high-demand field of nursing, then Bellingham Technical College’s Nursing Program is for you!

Registered Nursing Program Overview

The Bellingham Technical College Nursing Program is the largest nursing program in the region and has been educating nurses since 1954. The registered nursing program is nationally accredited through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and is a concept-based Associate Degree in Nursing Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Ready Pathway (DTA/MRP). Academic preparation includes core courses in arts and sciences and those focusing on basic nursing skills and knowledge.

NURSING PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSIONS:

Join us for an online Fall RNDT Nursing Info Session on October 18, 2023 at 12-1p.

There is one Nursing Program at BTC which has three program options, Registered Nursing (RN), LPN-RN, and Practical Nursing (PN). The Registered Nurse associate degree is intended for students new to the nursing field and has both a full-time and part-time options. Advanced placement students who are Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are admitted into the part-time, evening LPN-RN option to complete the DTA/MRP associate degree. Students who graduate from the either RN pathway or the LPN-RN pathway are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination – Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN). The third program option is the Practical Nursing Certificate. This pathway is designed for students interested in becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and looking for a part-time option that better meets their needs. Upon competition of the PN Certificate program graduates are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination – Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN).

Nursing Student Handbook 2022-2023

Note: BTC has not made a determination that the Nursing Program curriculum meets educational requirements for licensure/certification outside of Washington State. We encourage students who plan to work out-of-state to check relevant local licensure/certification requirements.

The BTC Nursing Program is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (NCQAC).

PO Box 47864
Olympia, WA 98504
360.236.4700

www.doh.wa.gov

Nursing Video

Employment Information

Data are provided on a program (not credential) level

92%¹ BTC graduate placement rate (Employment Security Department- WA and OR only)
100%³ BTC graduate placement rate (faculty-tracked, national)
100%³ BTC in-field graduate placement rate (faculty-tracked, national)

$76,012 starting annual wage²
$93,326 average annual wage²
$100,118 potential annual wage²

Employment and Wage Data Sources and Information

¹Employment data come from the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) and reflect WA/OR employment for students enrolled at BTC between 2017-18 and 2019-20. Students are included in the employment rate if they left with a credential. Rates are not shown for programs with fewer than 10 students meeting the above criteria.

²Whatcom County and WA State wage data come from Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) 2021 Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates and reflect 2018-21 employment. Wage data represent occupations that BTC faculty have identified as the most relevant career paths for program graduates. Note that these wages reflect employees with varying educational levels/credentials. For cases in which multiple occupations have been identified by faculty, a weighted percentile is calculated using each occupation’s percentile wage and employment size estimate. Wages are not shown for programs for which occupations do not meet the ESD’s minimum thresholds for publishing. If the program has wage data from the Washington SBCTC that involves shift work, these ESD wages reflect the same number of hours used in the annual wage calculation. Starting wage = 25th percentile, median wage = 50th percentile, wage potential = 75th percentile.

³Additional employment rates are provided for programs with faculty who maintain their own employment records of students who graduated between 2017-18 and 2019-20 and who were employed within 9 months of graduation. Both overall and in field of study employment rates are included, respectively. For these programs, the format follows: ESD rate / faculty-tracked overall rate / faculty-tracked in-field rate. These additional, faculty-provided rates are particularly important for programs that tend to have graduates employed outside of WA and OR. Note that due to lack of available data, rates may represent fewer than 3 years of graduates.

Estimated Program Costs
Estimated costs based on 8 quarters to complete this program
Average Tuition and Fees per Quarter: $2,700
Average cost per credit: $160
Total Tuition and Fees: $21,600
Average annual cost of living in Bellingham
Living expenses (housing and food): $16,512
Transportation: $1,935
Miscellaneous/Personal: $1,800
TOTAL: $20,247

Tuition Fees and Rates overview page

Entry Information

When Can I Start?

The application window for the full-time Nursing program will open January 17, 2024. A first sorting of seat offers will happen April 9, 2024 and students who apply before the first sorting will be notified of seat offerings in May 2024. A second sorting of seat offers will happen July 9, 2024 and students who apply before this deadline will be notified of seat offerings in August 2024.

If you have questions about applying to any of the programs, please contact your College Navigator at nursingalliedhealthnav@btc.edu to schedule an appointment.

How to Apply

The 2023/2024 Nursing Application Portal is now closed!

Program ready students are encouraged to apply to the 2024/2025 academic year when it opens January 17, 2024 at 8am.

All applicants to the BTC Nursing Program must be Program-Ready before they can apply online during the Application Window. Students are Program-Ready once they have completed the following:

Current BTC application on file with Associate in Nursing as the program of intent.
Complete all prerequisite foundational courses with required minimum grades and number of credits. Transcript evaluation process for all courses taken at another institution must be complete.
- Effective April 12, 2023, the Nursing program will no longer require the ATI TEAS assessment as an admissions requirement.
Approved Nursing Healthcare Experience Verification form. Applicants must submit completed Nursing Healthcare Experience Verification Form and accompanying documentation for program review and approval.

Pre-Application Audit

Applicants are strongly encouraged to request an audit from a Navigator before applying to their intended program. The Navigator will review the applicant’s record to ensure completion of prerequisite requirements. To request an audit, email NursingAlliedHealthNav@btc.edu. Include your first and last name, intended program, and last 4 digits of your ctcLink student ID.
Audit requests will be fulfilled on a first come first serve basis. Applicants are encouraged to request their audit as early as possible to ensure a timely response. Wait times will be longer as application deadlines approach, and we recommend that applicants request an audit at least 3 weeks before they plan to apply.

Students interested in the Nursing program should apply to the college and contact Admissions at 360.752.8345 or at admissions@btc.edu for assistance with getting started at BTC. A college application and your score on complete guided self-placement and/or previous transcripts will determine where you begin your course sequence.

This pathway is designed for students new to the nursing field who wish to complete their associate degree full-time. The two-year, full-time RN Program enters sixty students into three cohorts each academic year using the Annual Program List-Nursing (ALP-N) process. The core program admissions process information can be found on the checklist and FAQ.

2-Year Nursing DTA Admissions Checklist

2-Year Nursing DTA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The BTC Nursing Program is educating our students in-person again. Please be aware that this is not an online program.

Students will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. To be considered fully vaccinated, two weeks must have passed since the date of the second dose or first dose for the one-dose vaccine. The program’s clinical partner agencies will not accept any exemption to full COVID-19 vaccination.

The Bellingham Technical College Nursing Program is not able to accept advance placement students that are not Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs).

What are the Minimum Entry Requirements?

Healthcare Experience

Experience in healthcare may be demonstrated by certification or training in an allied healthcare field. Other experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by program staff. Do not turn in original certificates or licenses. Please follow the instructions on the form regarding which documentation to submit. Healthcare experience must be approved by the program prior to applying.

Healthcare Experience Verification Form (For DTA/MRP 2-year Program & PN Cert Entry Only)

Applicants with previously approved Healthcare Experience Verifications forms do not need to re-submit within the five years of approval.

Early Program Course Requirements

ALL COURSES MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 5 QUARTER CREDITS OR 3 SEMESTER CREDITS

The following courses must be completed with a B (3.0) or higher in each course:

Intro to Statistics (MATH& 146)
Human A & P 1 (BIOL& 241)
Human A & P 2 (BIOL& 242)
Microbiology (BIOL& 260)
Introduction to Chemistry (CHEM& 121 or CHEM& 161)
English Composition I (ENGL& 101)
Lifespan Psychology (PSYC& 200)

The following courses must be completed with a C (2.0) or higher in each course

General Psychology (PSYC& 100)
General Biology with lab (BIOL& 160)
Five (5) credits of Communication Electives (CMST& 210 can no longer be accepted as a Communications elective)
Ten (10) credits of Humanities Electives (Only 5 credits of foreign language can be accepted)

The Transcript Evaluation Process must be complete before apply to the program. See Transfer Student on the BTC website for more information.

Physical Requirements

AFTER admissions acceptance into the program and prior to beginning program classes students must submit proof of all Clinical Placement Requirements.

Clinical Placement Requirement Info Sheet
This program requires a criminal history background check prior to attending the clinic practicum. Criminal History Background Check Information Sheet

Notice About Marijuana Usage

Students who test positive for THC (marijuana, including prescription marijuana) will not be allowed entrance to Nursing and Allied Health programs with clinical components. Drug screening is a requirement of our clinical partner agencies. Although private recreational and medical use of marijuana is legal in Washington state, our clinical partner agencies are governed by federal laws, and marijuana is a prohibited substance at the federal level. If your final drug test results are positive, you will be ineligible to participate in the program that year and will be allowed to reapply to the program 12 months from the date of the positive test.

What are My Next Steps?

1. Apply to BTC and Financial Aid
2. Assess Your Starting Point
3. Advising & Registration
4. Prepare to Attend

Classes

Total Program Credits: 135

Current Students: Learn how to use this page to register for classes
You are now able to sign up for classes in ctcLink using the class list below. It requires certain steps to work smoothly. Please read and follow the instructions:
Once at the beginning of each session:
- Follow the link below which will open the ctcLink login screen in a new browser tab
- In the new tab login to ctcLink
- Return back to this tab
These steps log you into ctcLink and keep you logged in until you log out manually or close your browser. If you or a public computer it is good security practice to logout and close all browser windows when you are done.
Proceed to ctcLink login in new window
For each class:
- Click on the name of the class below to show future offerings
- Click the 'Find in ctcLink' button below the class you wish to find. (Button will only show if registration is open.)
- A new tab with the ctcLink Class Search tool will open
- Without changing any of the filter options, click the 'Search' button
- Only the specific class you selected will show. If logged in following the steps above, you will be able to register for the class.

Quarter 1

NURS 110

Introduction to Health Concepts

4 CR

This integrated course introduces the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including: comfort, elimination, health, wellness and illness, mobility, tissue integrity, cognition, assessment, clinical decision making, communication, professional behaviors, teaching and learning, accountability, legal issues, safety, basic principles of pharmacology, and foundational nursing skills. This course will include integrated General University Requirements (GURs) applicable to the Nursing DTA.
Prerequisites:
Acceptance into the Nursing program; AND MATH& 146, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242, BIOL& 260, ENGL& 101, PSYC& 200, and CHEM& 121 or CHEM& 161 all with a B or higher; AND PSYC& 100 and BIOL& 160 all with a C or higher; AND 5 credits of Communications all with a C or higher; AND 10 credits of Humanities all with a C or higher; AND NA 101 and NA 102 with a C or higher or Healthcare Experience Verification; AND ATI TEAS scores: Reading 69.0 or higher, Mathematics 63.3 or higher, Science 45.8 or higher, and English & Language Usage 60.0 or higher.

Current & Future Offerings:

Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023	MT	4:00 PM-7:00 PM	Moreland
09/20/2023-12/08/2023	MTWThF	8:30 AM-11:30 AM	Weg
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024	MTWThF	8:30 AM-11:30 AM	Weg
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024	MTWThF	8:30 AM-11:30 AM	Weg

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Online Asynchronous
Online Synchronous
Hybrid Asynchronous
Hybrid Synchronous
Face-to-Face
Self-Support

Definitions
Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.

Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.

Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.

Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.

NURS 115 Introduction to Health Concepts- Clinical Lab 6 CR
Applies competencies necessary to meet the needs of individuals, families and groups in a safe, legal and ethical manner using the nursing process related to selected alterations discussed in NURS 110. These concepts are applied through on-campus theory, skills and simulation labs and off campus clinical experiences at local elder care agencies, assisted living and long-term care facilities.
Prerequisites:
Program Admission AND completion of NA 101 and NA 102 with a C or higher, OR instructor permission.
Current & Future Offerings:
Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Patrick
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024 Patrick
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024 Moreland
04/02/2024-06/21/2024 Patrick
Icon Key
- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
NUTR 115 Nutrition in Healthcare I 1 CR
Examines the scientific, economic, cultural, ethnic, and psychological implications of nutrition in relation to health across the lifespan and in the context of healthcare professions through an integrated format with theory NURS 110.
Current & Future Offerings:
Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Moreland
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Weg
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024 Weg
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024 Weg
Icon Key
- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
PHIL 115 Ethics and Policy in Healthcare I 1 CR
Explores values, ethics, and legal decision-making frameworks and policies used to support the well-being of people and groups within the context of the healthcare professions through an integrated format with theory NURS 110.
Current & Future Offerings:
Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Moreland
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Weg
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024 Weg
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024 Weg
Icon Key
- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
PSYC 115 Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare I 1 CR
Examines some determinants of health and illness including social, psychological, environmental, spiritual, and cultural dimensions across the lifespan and within the context of health care through an integrated format with theory NURS 110.
Current & Future Offerings:
Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Moreland
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Weg
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024 Weg
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024 Weg
Icon Key
- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
Quarter 2

NURS 120

Health and Illness Concepts 1

5 CR

This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of acid based balance, fluids and electrolytes, inflammation, metabolism, mobility, oxygenation, perfusion, thermoregulation, culture and diversity, development, spirituality, assessment (pediatric variations), caring interventions and self-care, clinical decision making, and documentation. This course will include integrated General University Requirements (GURs) applicable to the Nursing DTA.
Prerequisites:
NURS 110, NURS 115, NUTR 115, PHIL 115, and PSYC 115 all with a B- or higher.

Current & Future Offerings:

Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023	MTWThF	8:30 AM-11:30 AM	Barrow
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024	WTh	4:00 PM-7:00 PM	Clardy
01/03/2024-03/22/2024	MTWThF	8:30 AM-11:30 AM	Barrow
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024	MTWThF	8:30 AM-11:30 AM	Barrow

Icon Key

Online Asynchronous
Online Synchronous
Hybrid Asynchronous
Hybrid Synchronous
Face-to-Face
Self-Support

Definitions
Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.

Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.

Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.

Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.

NURS 125 Health & Illness Concepts 1- Clinical Lab 6 CR
Applies competencies necessary to meet the needs of individuals, families, and groups in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process related to selected alterations discussed in Health and Illness Concepts 1. These concepts are applied through on-campus theory, skills and simulation labs and off-campus clinical experiences at local community agencies and acute care facilities.
Current & Future Offerings:
Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Patrick
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024 Patrick
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024 Patrick
Icon Key
- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
NUTR 116 Nutrition in Healthcare II 1 CR
Examines the scientific, economic, cultural, ethnic, and psychological implications of nutrition in relation to health across the lifespan and in the context of healthcare professions through an integrated format with theory NURS 120.
Current & Future Offerings:
Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Barrow
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024 Clardy
01/03/2024-03/22/2024 Barrow
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024 Barrow
Icon Key
- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
PSYC 116 Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare II 1 CR
Examines some determinants of health and illness including social, psychological, environmental, spiritual, and cultural dimensions across the lifespan and within the context of health care through an integrated format with theory NURS 120.
Current & Future Offerings:
Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Barrow
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024 Clardy
01/03/2024-03/22/2024 Barrow
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024 Barrow
Icon Key
- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
Quarter 3

NURS 130

Health & Illness Concepts 2

3 CR

This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of comfort, immunity, oxygenation, perioperative care, sensory perception, sexuality, addiction, family, stress and coping, teaching and learning, advocacy, ethics, informatics, safety, and care of the family are introduced. This course will include integrated General University Requirements (GURs) applicable to the Nursing DTA.
Prerequisites:
NURS 120, NURS 125, NUTR 116, and PSYC 116 all with a B- or higher.

Current & Future Offerings:

Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023	WThF	4:00 PM-7:00 PM	Clardy
09/20/2023-12/08/2023	MTWThF	12:30 PM-3:30 PM	Kennedy
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024	MTWThF	12:30 PM-3:30 PM	Kennedy
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024	MTWThF	12:30 PM-3:30 PM	Kennedy

Icon Key

Online Asynchronous
Online Synchronous
Hybrid Asynchronous
Hybrid Synchronous
Face-to-Face
Self-Support

Definitions
Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.

Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.

Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.

Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.

NURS 135 Health & Illness Concepts 2- Clinical Lab 6 CR
Applies competencies necessary to meet the needs of individuals, families, and groups in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process related to selected alterations discussed in Health and Illness Concepts 2. These concepts are applied through on-campus theory, skills and simulation labs and off-campus clinical experiences at local community agencies and acute care facilities.
Current & Future Offerings:
Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Clardy
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024 Clardy
01/03/2024-03/22/2024 Moreland
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024 Clardy
Icon Key
- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
PSYC 117 Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare III 2 CR
Examines some determinants of health and illness including social, psychological, environments, spiritual, and cultural dimensions across the lifespan and within the context of health care through an integrated format with theory NURS 130.
Current & Future Offerings:
Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Clardy
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Kennedy
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024 Kennedy
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024 Kennedy
Icon Key
- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
NUTR 117 Nutrition in Healthcare III 1 CR
Examines the scientific, economic, cultural, ethnic, and psychological implications of nutrition in relation to health across the lifespan and in the context of healthcare professions through an integrated format with theory NURS 130.
Current & Future Offerings:
Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Clardy
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Kennedy
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024 Kennedy
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024 Kennedy
Icon Key
- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
Quarter 4

NURS 210

Acute Health Concepts

5 CR

This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of the concepts of cellular regulation, digestion, fluids and electrolytes, immunity, infection, intracranial regulation, metabolism, perfusion, clinical decision making, collaboration, managing care, teaching and learning, informatics, quality improvement, hospitalized individual and advanced clinical skills. This course will include integrated General University Requirements (GURs) applicable to the Nursing DTA.
Prerequisites:
NURS 130, NURS 135, NUTR 117, and PSYC 117 all with a B- or higher OR acceptance into the LPN to RN to BSN DTA.

Current & Future Offerings:

Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023	MTWThF	12:30 PM-3:30 PM	Harris
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024	MTWThF	12:30 PM-3:30 PM	Harris
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024	MTWThF	12:30 PM-3:30 PM	Harris
04/02/2024-06/21/2024	WTh	4:00 PM-7:00 PM	Clardy

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Online Asynchronous
Online Synchronous
Hybrid Asynchronous
Hybrid Synchronous
Face-to-Face
Self-Support

Definitions
Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.

Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.

Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.

Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.

NURS 215 Acute Health Concepts- Clinical Lab 6 CR
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of fluid and electrolyte, acid base balance, elimination, oxygenation, metabolism, intracranial regulation, thermoregulation, perfusion, inflammation, tissue integrity, mobility, infection control, stress/coping, family, health/wellness/illness, hospitalized individual, communication, clinical decision making, advanced clinical skills, patient educator, collaboration, managing care, safety, advocacy, informatics, point of care documentation, clinical decision and support systems. These concepts are applied through on-campus theory, skills and simulation labs and off-campus clinical experiences at inpatient regional facilities with focus on adult medical surgical acute care, and assisted living.
Current & Future Offerings:
Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Scott
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024 Scott
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024 Scott
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- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
NUTR 215 Nutrition in Healthcare IV 1 CR
Examines the scientific, economic, cultural, ethnic, and psychological implications of nutrition in relation to health across the lifespan and in the context of healthcare professions through an integrated format with theory NURS 210.
Prerequisite:
Acceptance into the LPN to RN to BSN DTA.
Current & Future Offerings:
Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Harris
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024 Harris
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024 Harris
04/02/2024-06/21/2024 Clardy
Icon Key
- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
PHIL 215 Ethics & Policy in Healthcare II 1 CR
Explores values, ethics, and legal decision-making frameworks and policies used to support the well-being of people and groups within the context of the healthcare professions through an integrated format with theory NURS 210.
Prerequisite:
Acceptance into the LPN to RN to BSN DTA
Current & Future Offerings:
Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Harris
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024 Harris
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024 Harris
04/02/2024-06/21/2024 Clardy
Icon Key
- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
Quarter 5
NURS 220 Complex Health Concepts 4 CR
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of acid base balance, perfusion, cognition, mood and affect, self violence, reproduction, antepartum care, intrapartum care, postpartum care, newborn care, collaboration, and managing care. This course will include integrated General University Requirements (GURs) applicable to the Nursing DTA.
Prerequisites:
NURS 210, NURS 215, NUTR 215, and PHIL 215 all with a B- or higher.
Current & Future Offerings:
Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 MTWThF 12:30 PM-3:30 PM Davidson
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024 MTWThF 12:30 PM-3:30 PM Davidson
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024 MTWThF 12:30 PM-3:30 PM Davidson
Icon Key
- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
NURS 225 Complex Health Concepts- Clinical Lab 6 CR
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of acid based balance, newborn thermoregulation, perfusion, reproduction, development, cellular regulation and cancer, comfort, violence, communication, collaboration, managing care, ethics and mastering previously learned concepts. These concepts are applied through on-campus theory, skills and simulation labs and off-campus clinical experiences at inpatient regional facilities with focus on specialty nursing areas and assisted living.
Current & Future Offerings:
Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Wheeler
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024 Wheeler
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024 Wheeler
Icon Key
- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
NUTR 216 Nutrition in Healthcare V 1 CR
Examines the scientific, economic, cultural, ethnic, and psychological implications of nutrition in relation to health across the lifespan and in the context of healthcare professions through an integrated format with theory NURS 220.
Current & Future Offerings:
Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Davidson
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024 Davidson
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024 Davidson
Icon Key
- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
PSYC 215 Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare IV 1 CR
Examines some determinants of health and illness including social, psychological, environmental, spiritual, and cultural dimensions across the lifespan with within the context of healthcare through an integrated format with theory NURS 220.
Current & Future Offerings:
Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Davidson
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024 Davidson
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024 Davidson
Icon Key
- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
Quarter 6
NURS 230 Professional Nursing Concepts 3 CR
This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of individual, nursing and healthcare. Emphasis is placed on cellular regulation, comfort, infection, oxygenation, perfusion, tissue integrity, grief and loss, managing care, professional behaviors, teaching and learning, ethics, evidenced-based practice, healthcare systems, health policy, legal issues, and mastering previously learned concepts. This course will include integrated General University Requirements (GURs) applicable to the Nursing DTA.
Prerequisites:
NURS 220, NURS 225, NUTR 216, and PSYC 215 all with a B- or higher.
Current & Future Offerings:
Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 MTWThF 8:30 AM-11:30 AM Schuman
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024 MTWThF 8:30 AM-11:30 AM Schuman
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024 MTWThF 8:30 AM-11:30 AM Schuman
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- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
NURS 235 Professional Nursing Concepts- Clinical Lab 6 CR
This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of individual, nursing and healthcare. Emphasis is placed on oxygenation, tissue integrity, clinical decision making, health policy, health care systems, legal issues, evidence based practice and mastering previously learned concepts. These concepts are applied through on-campus theory, skills/simulation labs and off-campus clinical experiences. The opportunity to be mentored in professional nursing practice is provided through preceptor-guided experiences in a variety of community based and inpatient regional facilities as assigned.
Current & Future Offerings:
Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Scott
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024 Scott
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024 Scott
Icon Key
- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
PHIL 216 Ethics & Policy in Healthcare III 3 CR
Explores values, ethics, and legal decision-making frameworks and policies used to support the well-being of people and groups within the context of the healthcare professions through an integrated format with theory NURS 230.
Current & Future Offerings:
Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Schuman
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024 Schuman
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024 Schuman
Icon Key
- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
Pre-Program
BIOL& 160 General Biology w/Lab 5 CR
This course provides introduction to basic concepts of biology, with an emphasis on the cells as the fundamental unit of life. Topics include cell structure, basic chemical and biochemical concepts, metabolism, cell division, principles of genetics, biological diversity, and methods of scientific inquiry and critical thinking. Course establishes foundation necessary for continued biology study, especially in human anatomy and physiology. Lab included.
Prerequisites:
ACCUPLACER Reading (256) or higher or RDG 085 with a B or higher, and ACCUPLACER Writing (255) or higher or ENGL 092 with a B or higher or AENGL 100 with a C or higher and ACCUPLACER ALG/QAS (240) or higher or MATH 098 with a C or higher.
Current & Future Offerings:
Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 MW 5:30 PM-7:30 PM Quesada
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 MW 7:30 PM-8:30 PM Quesada
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- Online Asynchronous
- Online Synchronous
- Hybrid Asynchronous
- Hybrid Synchronous
- Face-to-Face
- Self-Support
- Definitions
  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
BIOL& 241 Human A & P 1 5 CR
This course emphasizes understanding of the normal human, which will serve as a foundation of general understanding as well as a foundation for future study in allied health fields. Lecture, group discussion, literature and internet research, and laboratory exercises are included. Acquisition of basic knowledge, application and integration of concepts is emphasized. BIOL& 241 includes anatomy survey; tissues; and integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems.
Prerequisites:
BIOL& 160 and CHEM& 121 with a C or higher.
Current & Future Offerings:
Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 TTh 1:00 PM-2:30 PM Lebitz
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 TTh 2:30 PM-4:30 PM Lebitz
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BIOL& 242 Human A & P 2 5 CR
This course emphasizes understanding of the normal human, which will serve as a foundation of general understanding as well as a foundation for future study in allied health fields. Lecture, group discussion, literature and internet research, and laboratory exercises are included. Acquisition of basic knowledge, application and integration of concepts is emphasized. BIOL& 242 includes circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
Prerequisite:
BIOL& 241 with a C or higher
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Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Olah
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 M 8:30 AM-12:00 PM Olah
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BIOL& 260 Microbiology 5 CR
Exploration of microbial world with a focus on medical microbiology for students in the health field. Areas of study include classification of microbes, life cycle, metabolism, control, and common infectious diseases of the human body. Laboratory component will demonstrate procedures to identify and control microbes.
Prerequisite:
BIOL& 160 and CHEM& 121 with a C or higher
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Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Olah
09/20/2023-12/06/2023 W 1:00 PM-4:30 PM Olah
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CHEM& 121 Introduction to Chemistry 5 CR
Introductory course for non-science majors, nursing, and environmental science students. Includes basic concepts of inorganic and organic chemistry, the nature of atoms, molecules and chemical bonds, chemical notation, chemistry of solutions, scientific reasoning, and problem-solving in the study of the theory and application of chemistry. Lab work is included.
Prerequisites:
ACCUPLACER Reading (256) or higher or RDG 085 with a B or higher, and ACCUPLACER Writing (255) or higher or ENGL 092 with a B or higher or AENGL 100 with a C or higher and ACCUPLACER AAF (240) or higher or MATH 099 with a C or higher.
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Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Berger
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Berger
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CHEM& 161 General Chemistry w/Lab I 5 CR
An introductory chemistry course for students in programs requiring one or two quarters of general chemistry. Course covers basic principles of modern chemistry, the structure of atoms and molecules, ions, chemical bonding and molecular geometry, the periodic table, chemical formulas and equations, and stoichiometry of reactions and solutions. Lab work included.
Prerequisites:
MATH& 141 with a C or higher and ACCUPLACER Classic Reading (85) or ACCUPLACER NextGen Reading (256) OR RDG 085 with a B or higher and ACCUPLACER Classic Sentence Skills (86) or ACCUPLACER NextGen Writing (255) OR ENGL 092 with a B or higher OR AENGL 100 with a C or higher. Recommend completion of CHEM& 121 or one year of high school chemistry.
ENGL& 101 English Composition I 5 CR
A composition course in which students read, analyze, and write essays using a variety of rhetorical strategies, as well as develop and verbally express ideas clearly and effectively. The critical reading of essays will provide a basis for the student's own critical writing, which will reflect a command of college-level literacy standards. Attention to writing fundamentals and stylistic techniques will also be included. Word processing, email and internet knowledge required.
Prerequisite:
ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension score of 85 or RDG 085 with a C or higher, AND ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills score of 86 or ENGL 092 with a B or higher or AENGL 100 with a C or higher
Current & Future Offerings:
Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 MWF 10:10 AM-11:30 AM Henkel
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 MW 8:30 AM-9:50 AM Henkel
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Bracy
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MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics 5 CR
Fundamental concepts and basic tools of descriptive and inferential statistics. How to describe data and make reasonable conjectures about the populations from which the samples were taken. Topics include: sample distribution patterns, organization of data, sampling methods and experimental design, probability and simulation of random events, estimation of population parameters, confidence intervals, correlation, linear regression and basic hypothesis testing. Internet/computer access and graphing calculator required.
Prerequisite:
ACCUPLACER AAF (240) or higher or MATH 099 with a C or higher.
Current & Future Offerings:
Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Newton
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 MWF 12:30 PM-1:50 PM Ring
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Newton
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PSYC& 100 General Psychology 5 CR
An overview of the factors affecting behavior including topics related to theories of learning, the senses, perceptions, nervous system, emotions, personality theory, motivation, abnormal behavior and therapy, and social psychology.
Prerequisite:
ACCUPLACER Reading (256) or higher OR RDG 085 with a B or higher, and ACCUPLACER Writing (255) or higher OR ENGL 092 with a B or higher OR AENGL 100 with a C or higher, OR BUS 191 with a C or higher.
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Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Smith
09/20/2023-12/06/2023 MW 12:30 PM-1:50 PM Smith
09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Smith
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PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology 5 CR
A systematic study of the developmental processes in humans from conception to late adulthood. Special emphasis will be given to the topics of physical development, cognitive development, and personality/social development.
Prerequisite:
PSYC& 100 with a C or higher.
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09/20/2023-12/08/2023 Smith
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Communications (elective) 5 CR
Humanities (electives) 10 CR

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Program Outcomes

The BTC Associate Degree Nursing graduate will be able to:

- Demonstrate safe nursing care.
- Identify culturally competent techniques to promote resilience in self and others.
- Utilize therapeutic communication across a variety of settings.
- Model integrity through ethical and professional behaviors.
- Effectively implement the nursing process.

"Nursing Program Outcomes link to College and National Standards"

MISSION STATEMENT

Bellingham Technical College’s Nursing Program delivers high-quality nursing education to benefit the health of our region.

VISION STATEMENT

The Nursing Program will be a recognized leader in providing innovative, effective, and progressive nursing education. The Program creates options for career success by developing a professional nursing workforce.

PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING

Nursing is both an art and a science; an art requiring creativity and skill, and a science requiring knowledge and the application of evidence-based practice. Nursing provides safe, patient-centered care in collaboration with the healthcare team.

NURSING PROGRAM VALUES

In accordance with Bellingham Technical College’s values, the nursing program has established the following values:

Student-Centered: Use high-quality instruction to create pathways to reduce barriers and support student learning.
Collaborative: Strengthen student workplace readiness through partnerships and job placement services so students may achieve their education and career goals.
Principled: Cultivate a welcoming and accessible learning environment, which promotes student success through a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.
Responsive: Prioritize continuous quality improvement to keep pace with workforce needs and emerging industry trends.

NCLEX Pass Rates

Year: 2021 - % passed BTC: 93% - % passes National: 82% - 3-year mean BTC: * - 3-year mean National: 86%

Year: 2020 - % passed BTC: 96% - % passes National: 86% - 3-year mean BTC: 95% - 3-year mean National: 88%

Year: 2019 - % passed BTC: 96% - % passes National: 88% - 3-year mean BTC: 96% - 3-year mean National: 88%

Year: 2018 - % passed BTC: 93% - % passes National: 88% - 3-year mean BTC: 92% - 3-year mean National: 87%

*Data is incomplete, official NCSBN Reports not received for all quarters.

Program Completion

Year: 2021 - Rate completed within 100% of expected program length: 78% - Rate completed within 150% of expected program length: 80%

Year: 2020 - Rate completed within 100% of expected program length: 81% - Rate completed within 150% of expected program length: 90%

Year: 2019 - Rate completed within 100% of expected program length: 85% - Rate completed within 150% of expected program length: 85%

Year: 2018 - Rate completed within 100% of expected program length: 90% - Rate completed within 150% of expected program length: 93%

Job Placement

Year: 2021 - # of graduates: 49 - Survey response rate: 100% - Job placement: 96%

Year: 2020 - # of graduates: 71 - Survey response rate: 100% - Job placement: 94%

Year: 2019 - # of graduates: 56 - Survey response rate: 98% - Job placement: 98%

Year: 2018 - # of graduates: 56 - Survey response rate: 100% - Job placement: 100%

Employment Outlook

Registered Nurses are the most advertised job online in Whatcom county. As the Baby Boomer population ages, the number of healthcare jobs in our community and beyond is rapidly growing. The demand for nursing program graduates is high: 97 percent of Bellingham Technical College Nursing Program students have jobs within nine months of graduating. The average annual wage in this field is $78,666, with an earning potential of about $96,658 per year.

BTC graduates are highly sought after by employers in our region and beyond. Graduates of BTC find top jobs in a variety of healthcare settings, including acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, skilled home care, hospice, clinics, day-surgery centers, schools, and public health.

Many of the Nursing Program graduates go on to complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The DTA/MRP degree that BTC offers allows graduates to seamlessly transfer to WA State RN-BSN programs. A BTC Associate Degree in Nursing is the first step on a path to further career advancement towards a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a doctoral degree.

Faculty & Support

Jennifer Tachiyama

Nursing Support Specialist - Advising for all Nursing and Pre-Nursing Master of Education Bachelor of Science – Mathematics I am a dedicated, goal oriented, team player with eight years’ experience teaching and four years teaching Middle School Summer School, three years running an After School Homework Center, and four years as an Accounting Clerk. I have been a Site Team Chair, Mathematics Head Chair, and the Middle School and High School Curriculum Director for Mathematics. I like challenges and finding solutions to them. I thrive on providing excellence in all areas of my job. My undergraduate schooling was completed at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama where I earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Mathematics and was awarded one of four of the University’s top awards, the George S. Benson Citizenship Award for Outstanding Contribution in Academics and Athletics. I have completed my Master of Education Degree and Teaching Certification in Secondary Education at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington

Shane Weg

Degrees and Credentials
AA, Registered Nurse, Skagit Valley College
BS, Animal Science, Iowa State University
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
MSN, Nursing/Health Care Education, University of Phoenix
BS, Nursing, University of Phoenix

Holly Kennedy

Holly Kennedy has a Master's Degree in Nursing from the University of Washington and a Certificate from the University of Washington in Nurse Educator Specialty Training. She has over 27 years of experience providing nursing care to patients in a variety of settings. Her background includes acute care hospitals, home health, home infusion, industry, Sara Lee Corporation, American Red Cross and medical office nursing. Holly Kennedy has over 9 years experience as a medical office nurse and clinic coordinator. She is committed to nursing education and facilitating the best experience possible for students in the clinical setting.

Degrees and Credentials
BS, Nursing, University of Victoria
License, Registered Nurse, Washington State
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
Diploma, Nursing, Vancouver General Hospital School of Nursing
MN, Nursing, University of Washington
Certificate, Nurse Educator Specialist Training
BS, Industrial Technology, Central Connecticut State University

Tiffany Schuman

Tiffany began her nursing career as an LPN while immediately working toward her BSN. She graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2005. She completed graduate school at Western Governor's University with a MSN-Ed in 2015 followed by earning her national certification as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) in 2016.

Degrees and Credentials
Licensed Practical Nurse, Louisiana Technical College
BSN, Nursing, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
MSN, Nursing Education, Western Governors University, Washington
Certificate, Nurse Educator, National League for Nursing

Diana Davidson

Diana began as a nursing instructor at Bellingham Technical College in 2010. She has worked as a nurse in many settings in both Whatcom and Skagit County. Areas of experience include Acute Care, Long Term Care, Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, Health Clinics, Camp Nurse, and School Nurse. Diana began her nursing education at Skagit Valley College, and completed her Master of Nursing degree at University of Washington Bothell. Her research and projects focus on improving the health of student nurses and clients by promoting exercise and a plant strong diet.

Degrees and Credentials
License, Registered Nurse, Washington State
MN, Nursing, University of Washington
BA, Biology, Western Washington University
ATA, Nursing, Skagit Valley College
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State

Patrick Harris

Patrick Harris became a nursing instructor at Bellingham Technical College in 2021. He is currently the course lead for NURS 210/215. Prior to relocating to Washington, he worked for five years as a nursing instructor at Umpqua Community College (UCC) in Roseburg, Oregon. Patrick obtained his Associates of Applied Science in Nursing at Umpqua Community College in 2004 and his Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2006 at Kaplan University. He received his Master of Science in Nursing in 2017 through Western Governors University while working as a nursing instructor at UCC. Patrick has worked as a Registered Nurse since 2004, primarily in the emergency department with stints on the medical/surgical unit and in the cardiac cath lab. Patrick was a CNA and LPN prior to receiving his RN licensure. He worked in emergency departments in Oregon as both a traveling nurse as well as a full-time employee. He has worked in a variety of hospitals, ranging from a rural critical access hospital on the Oregon coast to a large hospital in Portland. He fulfilled a dream of his by working in Anchorage, Alaska as a traveling nurse prior to accepting a full time teaching job at UCC. He continued to work part time in the emergency department after becoming a nursing instructor.

Degrees and Credentials
MS, Nursing Education, Western Governors University
BS, Nursing, Kaplan University
AAS, Nursing, Umpqua Community College
License, Registered Nurse, Washington State
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State

Natasha Barrow

Natasha graduated with an associate degree in Nursing from Olympic College. She went on to complete her bachelor’s and Masters in Nursing from Washington State University. She is currently working on her PhD in Nursing at Washington State University. She has worked as an RN since 2015. During this time, she has worked on a medical-surgical unit and obtained her Medical-Surgical Nursing certification. She went on to work in the float pool covering units such as psych, med-surg, rehab, oncology, and neurology. Her most recent nursing experience has been with a Progressive Care Unit, where she obtained her progressive care certification.

Degrees and Credentials
BSN, Nursing, Washington State University
BA, Psychology, University of Southern California
ADN, Nursing (RN), Olympic College
MSN, Population Health, Nursing Education Certificate, Washington State University
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
License, Registered Nurse, Washington State

Mary Curran

Mary Curran has experience in providing nursing care in a variety of settings. Mary began her pursuit in the field of nursing at Bellingham Technical College by completing the nursing assistant program in 1991 and practical nursing program in 1993. The solid nursing foundation gained at Bellingham Technical College laid the ground work for her journey in nursing. Working at each level Mary continued her nursing education: Associate's Degree in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, and Master's Degree in Nursing. Mary is dedicated to quality nursing care and education through role modeling.

Degrees and Credentials
BS, Nursing, University of Washington
Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State
MN, Nursing, University of Washington
ATA, Nursing, Skagit Valley College
License, Registered Nurse, Washington State

Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023			Patrick
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024			Patrick
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024			Moreland
04/02/2024-06/21/2024			Patrick

Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023			Scott
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024			Scott
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024			Scott

Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023			Wheeler
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024			Wheeler
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024			Wheeler

Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023			Davidson
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024			Davidson
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024			Davidson

Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023			Schuman
Winter 2024
01/03/2024-03/22/2024			Schuman
Spring 2024
04/02/2024-06/21/2024			Schuman

Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023	MW	5:30 PM-7:30 PM	Quesada
09/20/2023-12/08/2023	MW	7:30 PM-8:30 PM	Quesada

Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023	TTh	1:00 PM-2:30 PM	Lebitz
09/20/2023-12/08/2023	TTh	2:30 PM-4:30 PM	Lebitz

Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023			Olah
09/20/2023-12/08/2023	M	8:30 AM-12:00 PM	Olah

Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023			Berger
09/20/2023-12/08/2023			Berger

Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023	MWF	10:10 AM-11:30 AM	Henkel
09/20/2023-12/08/2023	MW	8:30 AM-9:50 AM	Henkel
09/20/2023-12/08/2023			Bracy

Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023			Newton
09/20/2023-12/08/2023	MWF	12:30 PM-1:50 PM	Ring
09/20/2023-12/08/2023			Newton

Fall 2023
09/20/2023-12/08/2023			Smith
09/20/2023-12/06/2023	MW	12:30 PM-1:50 PM	Smith
09/20/2023-12/08/2023			Smith

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