Kathleen Leonore MacLeod

Residential Faculty - Nursing

Nursing

Office: RDM-PV Palo Verde - Room: 228

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM    
 By appointment By appointmentBy appointmentBy appointmentBy appointment

Office hours are also available by appointment

Classes Taught

Fall 2024

NUR160PN Practical Nursing Theory and Science I 11 Credits

Core values of the practical nursing program, nursing history, standards, and scope of practice of the practical nurse. Safe nursing care of clients with selected alterations in health; fundamental concepts of health promotion, disease/illness prevention. Nursing care based upon integration of pathophysiology, nutrition, communication and physical, biological, and psycho-social sciences. Uses information technology in performing and documenting client care.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Fast Track Practical Nursing Program.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
34561
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024
MoWe
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Class Started

Notes: Requires admission into the Fast Track Practical Nursing Program. Orientation will be held Wednesday August 14, 2024.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 34561 must also register for one of .

Fall Flex Start 2024

NCE150 Advanced Placement: Nurse Assisting 2 Credits

Prepares the advanced placement nursing assistant student for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) examination. The student will care for clients across the wellness/illness continuum within the scope of practice of the CNA/LNA. Includes basic problem solving processes specific to meeting the basic and holistic needs of clients, therapeutic communication skills, as well as interventions to ensure the needs and safety of the client. Provides opportunity for the student to show proficiency in the performance of basic nursing assistant skills and procedures through laboratory activities and participation in the care of clients. Licensing is the exclusive responsibility of the Arizona State Board of Nursing.

Prerequisites: 1 yr full-time OR 2 yrs part-time employment of direct patient care in past 5 yrs OR successfully completed crswrk that include direct patient care exp. in allied hlth, medicine or nursing in past 5 yrs OR Division Chairperson permission.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15837
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
10/19/2024 – 11/17/2024
SaSu
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Class Ended

Notes: Please email kathleen.mead@mesacc.edu for permission to enroll

NUR158 Nurse Assisting 4.5 Credits

Introduction to the role of the nursing assistant for clients across the wellness/illness continuum within the nurse assisting scope of practice. Includes basic problem solving processes specific to meeting the basic and holistic needs of clients, therapeutic communication skills, interventions to ensure the needs and safety of the client, specific types of diseases, conditions and alterations in behavior of the client. Focus is on the special needs of the older adult client in the acute and long-term care settings, and basic care skills and procedures. Provides opportunity for the development of clinical competency in the performance of selected nurse assisting skills and procedures through participation in the care of clients.

Prerequisites: Reading and math assessment as well as completion of all required Health and Safety documents.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15152
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
08/29/2024 – 10/10/2024
ThFr
6:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Class Ended

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15152 must also register for .

15176
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
10/22/2024 – 12/12/2024
ThFr
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Class Started

Notes: Class 15176 Mandatory Orientation 10/24/2023

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15176 must also register for .

15683
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
09/07/2024 – 11/17/2024
SaSu
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Class Ended

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 15683 must also register for .

16206
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
10/23/2024 – 12/11/2024
MoWe
6:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Class Started

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16206 must also register for .

34567
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
10/23/2024 – 12/13/2024
MoWe
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Class Started

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 34567 must also register for .

Spring 2025

NUR160PN Practical Nursing Theory and Science I 11 Credits

Core values of the practical nursing program, nursing history, standards, and scope of practice of the practical nurse. Safe nursing care of clients with selected alterations in health; fundamental concepts of health promotion, disease/illness prevention. Nursing care based upon integration of pathophysiology, nutrition, communication and physical, biological, and psycho-social sciences. Uses information technology in performing and documenting client care.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Fast Track Practical Nursing Program.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
31032
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Open

24 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Students registering for NUR160PN lecture (31032) must register for one of the two lab sections of NUR160PN: (31033) 7:30 am - 11:30am or (31034) 3:30 pm - 7:30pm.

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 31032: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 31032 must also register for one of .

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