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Nursing Advanced Skills 10543112

1.00 credits

Nursing

This course focuses on the development of advanced clinical skills across the lifespan. Content includes advanced intravenous skills, blood product administration, chest tube systems, basic electrocardiogram interpretation and nasogastric/feeding tube insertion.

4 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Summer	Open	07/07/2025 – 07/28/2025	07/07/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jul 7 – Jul 28 Monday 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM 2022B - Nursing Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Shana Klesmith Jul 7 – Jul 28 Monday 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM 2022A - Nursing Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Shana Klesmith	View Rates
#02 Summer	Open	07/07/2025 – 07/28/2025	07/07/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jul 7 – Jul 28 Monday 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM 2022B - Nursing Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Shana Klesmith Jul 7 – Jul 28 Monday 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM 2022A - Nursing Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Shana Klesmith	View Rates
#01 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 09/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 – Sep 16 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM 2022B - Nursing Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Michelle Knaup Aug 26 – Sep 16 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM 2022A - Nursing Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Michelle Knaup	View Rates
#02 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 09/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 – Sep 16 Tuesday 02:00 PM - 07:00 PM 2022B - Nursing Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Kate Seefeldt Aug 26 – Sep 16 Tuesday 02:00 PM - 07:00 PM 2022A - Nursing Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Kate Seefeldt	View Rates

Foundations Of Case Management 10550202

3.00 credits

Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Introduction to case management techniques and processes. Incorporates intake assessment techniques, service planning techniques, referral processes, coordination of care, and discharge processes determined by a multidisciplinary team approach. Includes client self-determination and autonomy. Incorporates clinical documentation requirements and processes.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Zoom Available	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Monday 08:00 AM - 11:30 AM A241 - Helping Skills Lab - A Building Tracy Vaughan Aug 25 – Dec 15 Monday 08:00 AM - 11:30 AM A227 - Classroom - A Building Tracy Vaughan	View Rates

Nursing Advanced Clinical Practice 10543115

3.00 credits

Nursing

This advanced clinical course requires the student to integrate concepts from all previous courses in the management of groups of clients facing complex health alterations. Students will have the opportunity to further develop critical thinking skills using the nursing process in making clinical decisions. Continuity of care through interdisciplinary collaboration is emphasized.

1 Course Section

Nursing Complex Health Alterations I 10543109

3.00 credits

Nursing

Complex Health Alterations I prepares the learner to provide and evaluate care for patients across the lifespan with alterations in cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, and hematologic systems as well as patients with fluid/electrolyte and acid-base imbalance, and alterations in comfort.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/08/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 8 Monday 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM 3016 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Shana Klesmith	View Rates

Understanding Substance Use 10550201

3.00 credits

Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Explore the bio-psych social dynamics of substance use. Examine treatment approaches, models, and screening criteria. Examine substances of abuse, history of SUDs, and their impact on the individual and society.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 10/14/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Zoom Available	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 – Oct 14 Tuesday 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM A229 - Classroom - A Building Christina Lucas	View Rates

Overview Of Mental Health Disorders 10550203

3.00 credits

Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Provides an overview to the history, diagnosis, treatment strategies, legal and ethical considerations, and documentation of mental health conditions. Focus is on understanding the mental health conditions that co-occur with substance use disorders.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 10/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Zoom Available	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 – Oct 15 Wednesday 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM A228 - Classroom - A Building April McHugh	View Rates

Boundaries & Ethics - Helping Professions 10550210

3.00 credits

Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Evaluate the ethical codes of the helping professions. Examine professional boundaries related to the helping professions. Incorporate ethical standards into decision making processes. Examine ethical considerations related to professional standards for the helping professions. Examine ethical considerations related to state and federal regulations for the helping professions. Examine the ethical considerations related to professional self-care.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/28/2025 – 12/11/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Zoom Available	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 28 – Dec 11 Thursday 08:00 AM - 11:30 AM A228 - Classroom - A Building Angela Greenfield Aug 28 – Dec 11 Thursday 08:00 AM - 11:30 AM A241 - Helping Skills Lab - A Building Angela Greenfield	View Rates

Nursing Complex Health Alterations II 10543113

3.00 credits

Nursing

Complex Health Alterations II prepares the learner to provide and evaluate care for patients across the lifespan with alterations in the immune, neuro-sensory, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, renal/urinary, reproductive systems and shock, burns and trauma. The learner will also focus on management of care for patients with high-risk perinatal conditions and high-risk newborns.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/29/2025 – 12/12/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 29 – Dec 12 Friday 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM 3014 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Brittany McHugh Dec 10 Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 4037 - Computer Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Brittany McHugh	View Rates

Nursing Health Promotion 10543106

3.00 credits

Nursing

This course focuses on topics related to health promotion for individuals and families throughout the lifespan. We will cover nursing care of the developing family, which includes reproductive issues, pregnancy, labor and delivery, post-partum, the newborn, and the child. Recognizing the spectrum of healthy families we will discern patterns associated with adaptive and maladaptive behaviors applying mental health principles. An emphasis is placed on teaching and supporting healthy lifestyles choices for individuals of all ages. Nutrition, exercise, stress management, empowerment, and risk reduction practices are highlighted. Study of the family will cover dynamics, functions, discipline styles, and stages of development.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/29/2025 – 12/12/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 29 – Dec 12 Friday 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM 2014 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jennifer Oelke	View Rates

Nursing Health Alterations 10543105

3.00 credits

Nursing

This course elaborates upon the basic concepts of health and illness as presented in Nursing Fundamentals. It applies theories of nursing in the care of patients through the lifespan, utilizing problem solving and critical thinking. This course will provide an opportunity to study conditions affecting different body systems and apply evidence-based nursing interventions. It will also introduce concepts of leadership and management.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/29/2025 – 12/12/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 29 – Dec 12 Friday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM 2014 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Penny Zahl Dec 11 Thursday 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM 4037 - Computer Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Penny Zahl	View Rates

Mental Health & Community Concepts 10543110

2.00 credits

Nursing

This course will cover topics related to the delivery of community and mental health care. Specific health needs of individuals, families, and groups will be addressed across the lifespan. Attention will be given to diverse and at-risk populations. Mental health concepts will concentrate on adaptive/maladaptive behaviors and specific mental health disorders. Community resources will be examined in relation to specific types of support offered to racial, ethnic, economically diverse individuals and groups.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	09/22/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Sep 22 – Dec 15 Monday 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM 3016 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Michelle Knaup	View Rates

Intro To Interviewing & Counseling Skills 10550206

3.00 credits

Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Analyze foundational skills in the counseling relationship. Analyze the stages of the helping processes and the roles professionals play in the processes. Analyze the importance of establishing therapeutic relationships. Apply basic counseling techniques. Apply interviewing and counseling skills through mock counseling sessions and personal experience reflections. Examine issues of boundaries and ethics.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	09/22/2025 – 12/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Zoom Available	Wausau Main Campus	Sep 22 – Dec 16 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:30 PM A227 - Classroom - A Building Tracy Vaughan Sep 22 – Dec 16 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:30 PM A224 - Classroom - A Building Tracy Vaughan	View Rates

Group Facilitation 10550204

3.00 credits

Substance Use Disorder Counseling

An introduction to theory and practice of group dynamics and processes. Includes ethical considerations, effective group leadership, and stages of group development. Also includes demonstration of group facilitation skills, clinical documentation, co-facilitation strategies, reflective practitioner techniques, and group formation.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#03 Fall	Open	10/22/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 22 – Dec 17 Wednesday 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM A241 - Helping Skills Lab - A Building Christina Lucas Oct 22 – Dec 17 Wednesday 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM A228 - Classroom - A Building Christina Lucas	View Rates