Lisa Marie Kirkby

Residential Faculty - Nursing

Nursing

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM   

Online

 

Online

  
By appointment By appointment  

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

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
27317
Red Mountain Campus
In-Person
Lab
01/15/2025 – 03/05/2025
MoWe
6:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Class Ended

Notes: Class 27317 Class starts 1/15/2025. No class on 1/20/2024 or 2/17/2025 due to observed holidays.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 27317 must also register for .

27937
Red Mountain Campus
In-Person
Lab
01/13/2025 – 03/05/2025
MoWe
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Class Ended

Notes: Class starts 1/15/2025, no class on 1/20/2025 or 2/17/2025 due to observed holidays.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 27937 must also register for .

27938
Red Mountain Campus
In-Person
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 03/06/2025
ThFr
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Class Ended

Notes: Class 27938 orientation is on 1/14/2025 in S140. Class is Thursdays and Fridays.

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 27938: 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 27938 must also register for one of .

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
31034
Red Mountain Campus
In-Person
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
3:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Closed

Notes: Clinical experiences are scheduled on varied days. All students will rotate into clinical assignments and simulations after week 5 in the semester; days and times will vary; Lecture Notes: This course must be taken with NUR160PN lecture 31032.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 31034 must also register for .

NUR180PN Practical Nursing Theory and Science II 11 Credits

Holistic practical nursing concepts and theories related to care of childbearing, pediatric, adult, and geriatric clients. Role of the practical nurse collaborating with other members of the healthcare team. Concepts of health promotion and disease/illness prevention. Nursing care based upon integration of pathophysiology, nutrition, communication and physical, biological and psycho-social sciences. Information technology in performing and documenting client care. Emphasis on nursing care related to pediatric, child-bearing families, and adult clients with selected alterations in health; concepts of delegation, prioritization and management of care for the practical nurse based on the core values of the nursing program.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in NUR160PN.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
31072
Red Mountain Campus
In-Person
Lab
01/14/2025 – 05/08/2025
TuTh
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Class Started

Notes: Clinical experiences are scheduled on varied days. All students will rotate into clinical assignments and simulations after week 3 in the semester; days and times will vary; Lecture Notes: This course must be taken with NUR180PN section 31071.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 31072 must also register for .

Spring Flex Start 2025

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
27939
Red Mountain Campus
In-Person
Lab
01/23/2025 – 03/06/2025
ThFr
6:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Class Ended

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 27939 must also register for .

27940
Red Mountain Campus
In-Person
Lab
01/23/2025 – 03/06/2025
ThFr
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Class Ended

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 27940 must also register for .

28036
Red Mountain Campus
In-Person
Lecture
03/18/2025 – 05/08/2025
ThFr
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Class Started

Notes: Class 28036 orientation is on 3/18 from 5:30pm-7:30pm room Saguaro 140

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 28036: 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 28036 must also register for one of .

28037
Red Mountain Campus
In-Person
Lab
03/21/2025 – 05/08/2025
ThFr
6:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Class Started

Notes: Class 28037 orientation 3/18/2025

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28037 must also register for .

28038
Red Mountain Campus
In-Person
Lab
03/21/2025 – 05/08/2025
ThFr
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Closed

Notes: Class 28038 orientation 3/18/2025

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28038 must also register for .

Summer 2025

NUR191 Practical Nursing Transition 3 Credits

Overview of the role of the practical nurse in the care of patients. Includes nursing standards and scope of practice of the practical nurse. Emphasis on nursing care related to pediatric and care of the well childbearing patient and childbearing family. Focus on the role of practical nurse in providing care through interventions consistent with established nursing care plans.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in NUR171, or NUR172, or permission of Nursing Department Chair.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16564
Dobson Campus

TBA

Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
06/01/2025 – 07/25/2025
Tu

Open

1 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

ONLINE Orientation Date: REQUIRED ONCAMPUS DAYS: SIM 1: Monday, July 15th (0800-1200 or 1300-1700) SIM 2: Tuesday, July 16th (0800-1200 or 1300-1700) SIM 3: Wednesday, July 17th (0800-1200 or 1300-1700) *Live Review: Thursday, July 18th, (0800-1200 or 1300-1700) Check Canvas for instructions to choose simulation times.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16564 must also register for .

16565
Dobson Campus

TBA

Hybrid In-Person
Lab
06/01/2025 – 07/25/2025

Open

1 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

ONLINE Orientation Date: REQUIRED ONCAMPUS DAYS: SIM 1: Monday, July 15th (0800-1200 or 1300-1700) SIM 2: Tuesday, July 16th (0800-1200 or 1300-1700) SIM 3: Wednesday, July 17th (0800-1200 or 1300-1700) *Live Review: Thursday, July 18th, (0800-1200 or 1300-1700)

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16565 must also register for .

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