Stephanie Lyn Oplinger

Faculty - OYO

Nursing

480-654-7713

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 .

34562
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024
MoWe
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 5 of the semester; days and times will vary.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 34562 must also register for .

34563
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024
MoWe
3:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Class Started

Notes: Clinical experiences are scheduled on varied days. All students will rotate into clinical assignments and simulations after week 5 of the semester; days and times will vary.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 34563 must also register for .

Fall Flex Start 2024

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
15682
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
09/07/2024 – 11/17/2024
SaSu
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Class Ended

Notes: Students may not self-register for NUR158 and can only be registered through the Nursing Department due to health and safety requirements. Please contact nurseassisting@mesacc.edu for information on registration requirements.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 15682 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 .

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

8 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 .

31033
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Open

5 of 12
Seats Available

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 31033 must also register for .

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

Open

3 of 12
Seats Available

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
31071
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/08/2025
TuTh
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Open

24 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Students registering for class 31071 must also register for one of the lab sections: NUR180PN 31072 7:30am - 11:30am or NUR180PM 31073 3:30pm - 7:30pm.

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 31071: 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 31071 must also register for one of .

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