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Nursing Clinical Transition 10543116

2.00 credits

Nursing

This clinical experience integrates all knowledge learned in the previous courses in transitioning to the role of the graduate nurse. The course promotes relatively independent clinical decisions, delegation, and works collaboratively with others to achieve client and organizational outcomes. Continued professional development is fostered.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/15/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus Wausau Off Campus	Jan 26 – May 15 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 06:00 AM - 11:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Jill Stumpner Mar 16 – Mar 18 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Wausau Main Campus Jill Stumpner	View Rates

Dental Hygiene Process 3 10508112

5.00 credits

Dental

This clinical course builds on and expands the technical/clinical skills student dental hygienists developed in Dental Hygiene Process II. In consultation with the instructor, students apply independent problem-solving skills in the course of providing comprehensive care for calculus case type I, II and III patients and case type 0, I, II and III patients. Dental Hygiene Process III introduces root detoxification using hand and ultra-sonic instruments, laser bacterial reduction, selection of dental implant prophylaxis treatment options and administration of chemotherapeutic agents. Students also adapt care plans in order to accommodate patients with special needs.

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Dental Anxiety And Pain Management 10508118

2.00 credits

Dental

This course prepares the student dental hygienist to work within the scope of dental hygiene practice to manage anxiety and pain for dental patients. Students learn to prepare and administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide safely. The course also addresses the recommendation of alternative pain control measures.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Spring	Open	01/29/2026 – 03/20/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 29 – Jan 30 Thursday, Friday 07:30 AM - 05:30 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Debra Koziel Feb 6 – Feb 20 Friday 07:00 AM - 05:30 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Debra Koziel	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.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/30/2026 – 05/21/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 30 – May 15 Friday 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM 2014 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jennifer Oelke Apr 16 Thursday 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM 3014 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jennifer Oelke May 21 Thursday 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM 4037 - Computer Lab - 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.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/30/2026 – 05/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 30 – May 15 Friday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM 2014 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Penny Zahl Apr 16 Thursday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM 3014 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Penny Zahl May 19 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM 4037 - Computer Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Penny Zahl	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.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/30/2026 – 05/08/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 30 – May 8 Friday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM 3014 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Brittany McHugh Apr 16 Thursday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM 3016 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Brittany McHugh	View Rates

EFDA Dental Procedures 10508121

3.00 credits

Dental

Learn how to perform the placement and finishing of restorative materials after the dentist prepares a tooth for restoration. Includes the application of sealants and temporizations.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	02/20/2026 – 04/17/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Feb 20 – Apr 17 Friday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Feb 26 – Mar 12 Thursday 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Mar 26 – Apr 16 Thursday 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner	View Rates