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04904/Nursing

 

Upper Division Courses

0110. Microbiology (4 s.h.) F S SS.

Prerequisite: Kinesiology C100 and C101 or permission of instructor.

Introduction to the organisms that cause infectious disease, the mechanisms involved in disease production, and methods for prevention and control. Physical and chemical procedures for sterilization and disinfection as well as specific and nonspecific body defenses against disease.

0111. Nutrition (2 s.h.) F SS.

Principles of nutrition: the effects of diet on the health status of individual and community systems. Fundamental concepts of nutrition, i.e., nutrients, function, food sources, needs, and metabolic processes.

Note: Special sections are available at other locations for RNs only.

0112. Health Assessment for Registered Nurses (2 s.h.) F SS.

An introduction to health assessment with emphasis on the range of normal findings in the individual system. Theory and practice: the development of skills in obtaining a health history, physical assessment, and a systematic method of recording data. Laboratory included.

Note: This course is for Registered Nurses only.

W130. Teaching Strategies (3 s.h.) F SS. Core: WI.

Theory and practice in teaching strategies for health promotion. Theories of learning as basis for selection of teaching methods. Class plans developed and evaluated through micro-teaching experiences using videotapes.

Note: Special sections available through on-line learning for RN-BSN students. Open to non-majors.

0141. Nursing Care of Adult Client Systems (4 s.h.) F.

Prerequisite: All Preprofessional Courses.

In this course student will develop an understanding of systems theory as it is applied to client systems, nurisng practice and the delivery of health care. Theories from biological and behavioral sciences provide a foundation for examining dimensions of client systems in their cultural context. This course focuses on care of the client system in the acute care, home care and the community settings. There is an emphasis on health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention. Specific alterations in health as exemplars will be selected for classroom disucssions of disease management.

Note: This course is for majors only.

0145. Introduction to Nursing Systems (3 s.h.) F.

Prerequisite: All Preprofessional Courses.

This course provides the foundation for all nursing courses. This course is usually taken concurrently with Nursing Care of the Adult Patient adn Nursing Practicum I. Emphasis is placed on the use of scientific principles, general systems theory and athe attainment of associated skills in the learning resource center laboratory and classroom. Students will develop skills in the application of the nursing process to the care of individual systems.

Note: This course is for majors only

0147. Practicum I: Care of the Adult Client Systems (2 s.h.) F.

Prerequisite: All Preprofessional Courses.

Students in this course use the skills and knowledge obtained in Fundamentals of Nursing Course and Nursing Care of the Adult Client Systems course. Students apply theory from biologicial, behavioral and social sciences, nursing courses and laboratory experiences in clinicial situations. Students in this course provide care to patients in acute care adn home care environments weekly throughout the semester. Case studies and dicussions during pre-conferenes, post-conferences, and reflective journaling aid in the development of critical thinking skills.

Note: This course is for majors only

0149. Health Assessment of Client Systems (3 s.h.) F.

Prerequisite: All Preprofessional Courses.

An introductory course to health assessment is presented with emphasis on understanding the range of normal and common abnormal findings. The focus is on individuals across thelifespan including newborn, pediatric, adult and geriatric populations. Theory and practice focus on effective interviewing for the health history, health assessment techniques and systematic method of recording data. Defining characteristics of nursing diagnoses are identified. Principles of therapeutic communication and critical thinking are emphasized.

Note: This course is for majors only

W242. Epidemiology in Nursing Systems (3 s.h.) F.

Prerequisite: Nursing W250, Sociology 067 or 0201.

This course provides students with the opportunity to understand, integrate and evaluate the principles of epidemiology. The course is designed for undergraduate nursing students. Historical and current epidemiological data are used to illustrate epidemiology in practice with emphasis on prevention and control of the spread of disease. The goal is to provide the student with new ways of thinking about health and disease.

Note: This course is for majors only.

0243. Care of the Developing Family System (4 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Nursing 0141,0145,0147 and 0149..

This course provides an introduction to the care of the developing family system. Its focus is the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health for developing families and their members. Care of individuals and families will be addressed from the family and community perspective.

Note: This course is for majors only.

0244. Nursing Care of Childbearing Family System: Practicum IIA (2 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Nursing 0141, 0145, 0147 and 0149..

Learning experiences are provided over the semester as one rotation of 12 hours per week for 6 weeks. The practicum experience is designed to provide opportunities for the student to care for individuals, families and community aggregates during the childbearing experience. Knowlegde of human development, health assessment skils, principles of nutrition, theories of teaching and learning and cultural awareness are applied in developing a comprehensive approach to the use of the nursing process. Clinical experiences in a variety of settings are planned. Sites for clinical expereinces include acute care settings as well as out patient clinics, visits to clients' homes and a variety of settings for childbirth education. Collaboration with other members of the health care team and families is stressed.

Note: This course is for majors only.

0245. Nursing Care of the Child-rearing Family System: Practicum IIB (2 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Nursing 0141, 0145, 0147 and 0149..

Learning experiences are provided over the semester as one rotation of 12 hours per week for six weeks. The practicum experience is designed to provide opportunities for th student to care for individuals, families and community aggregates during the child rearing years. Knowledge of human development, growth, healtlh assessment skills, principles of nutrition, theories of teaching and learning, family proceses theory and cultural awareness are applied in developing a comprehensive approach to the use of the nursing process. Clinical experiences in a variety of settings are planned. Sites for clinical include acute settings as well as out patient clinics, children's rehabilitation facilties, home visits and a variety of settings for community outreach and education. Collaboration with other members of the health care team and families is stressed.

Note: This course is for majors only.

W250. Research Methods (3 s.h.) F SS. Core: WI.

Prerequisite: Sociology 067 or 0201.

Introduction to nursing research. Methods of the research process and research reports. Ethical considerations for the protection of human subjects. The nurse as a consumer of research is emphasized.

Note: Special sections are available at other locations for RNs only.

0261. Pathophysiology and Applied Pharmacology for Nursing I (3 s.h.) F.

Prerequisite: All Preprofessional Courses.

The first of two courses designed to examine alterations in the functioning of human subsystems and relevant pharmacological treatments. The main purpose of this course is to augment the student's knowledge of scientific principles for nursing care. Basic concepts related to genetics and cellular function will be emphasized. Physiologic and pathophysiologic mechanisms and major categories of drugs used in clinical practice will be discussed for the following body systems: immune, neurologic, endocrine and cardiovascular.

0262. Pathophysiology and Applied Pharmacology for Nursing II (3 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Nursing 0261.

The second of two courses designed to examine alterations in the functioning of human subsystems and relevant pharmacological treatments. The main purpose of this course is to augment the student's knowledge of scientific principles for nursing care. Physiologic and pathophysiologic mechanisms and major categories of drugs used in clinical practice will be discussed for the following body systems: hematologic, renal, reproductive, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal and integumentary.

Mode: Lecture.

0287. Epidemiology for Registered Nurses (2 s.h.) F S.

This course focuses on epidemiology and its relationship to the nursing process. It presents essential epidemiological concepts and principles in the context of selected epidemiological studies. The nurse's role in the prevention and control of diseases acorss the life span is emphasized.

Note: This course is for Registered Nurses only.

0288. Community Health (3 s.h.) F S.

In this course, students explore the concept of health from both a population and a social justice perspective. Its focus is the application of all levels of prevention in promoting the health of populations. Nursing's role in influencing public policy is emphasized. Practicum experiences focus on examining the roles of community helath nurses, identifying and planning for meeting the nees of selected communities and exploring community resources.

Note: This course is for Registered Nurses only.

W289. Leadership (3 s.h.) F S. Core: WI.

This writing intensive course is designed to help the RN student further develop the professional nursing role. Leadership is the focus of this course. the student designs and manages the practicum learning experience. Attention is given to the development of leadership in the professional nurse role.

Note: An advance course and should be taken as the final course in the sequence. This course is for Registered Nurses only.

0290. Independent Study in Nursing (1 - 4 s.h.) F S SS.

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and Department Chairperson. Open to nursing majors only.

Individual study of a theoretical or clinical nursing problem or topic. Student-initiated focus under the guidance of appropriate faculty.

0291. Professional Issues in Nursing for Registered Nurses (2 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: All required junior level nursing courses.

The historical development of nursing as a framework for understanding the issues within the profession today. Major issues from social, economic, and political perspectives. The role of the professional organization as a vehicle for collective action.

Note: This course is for Registered Nurses only.

0297. The Perioperative Nursing System (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: All required junior level nursing courses and permission of the instructor.

An elective clinical course which explores the concepts and process of health care delivery for clients in the perioperative environment, with emphasis on application of the nursing process with those surgical clients requiring significant nursing intervention. Introduces the student to professional nursing in the operating room and post-anesthesia recovery room.

R298. Cultural Diversity in Health Care (3 s.h.) S. Core: RS.

Cultural concepts, racial misconceptions, health beliefs, values, mores, and religious practices will be examined in relationship to health and health care. Exploration of cultural concepts and diversity within ethnic groups will prepare the student to practice and/or plan health care in a multicultural, multiracial society. Guest lectures, field trips, and special projects will further enhance learning.

Note: Open to all students.

0300. Professional Seminar (3 s.h.) S.

This course examines the concepts of stress, coping and crisis intervention. Complimentary health care practices are explored as a method of coping. Related contemporary topics will be addressed.

Note: An advanced course and should be taken as the final course in the sequence. Mode: Seminar..

0362. Health Care of Diverse Client Systems (3 s.h.) F.

This course provides the student with a background and historical perepctive to recognize the effects of race and racism on health, health planning, and access to health care system. This course provides the opportunity to aply theories, concepts and methoddologies from cross cultural health care and anthropology to care of diverse client systems.

0365. Care of Chronically Ill Client System (4 s.h.) F.

Prerequisite: All Junior Level Courses.

This course provides an introduction to the care of the client system with problems of chronic illness. The focus will be on community system responses to chronic health alteration with emphasis on the aged and mental health/illness of client systems. Biophysical concepts, theories of aging, mental health and mental illness, and prototypes of chronic illness will be explored.

Note: This course is for majors only.

0366. Care of Client Systems with Chronic Health Alteration: Mental Health Clinical Practicum (2 s.h.) F.

Prerequisite: All Junior Level Courses.

This courses provides an opportunity for th student to apply knowledge from science and the humanities to care of the client system with chronic mental health alterations. Clinical experiences will take place in both hospital and community settings. Opportunities will be provided for students to apply theory and principle of practice, plan interventions, andrefine critical thinking and therapeutic communication.

Note: This course is for majors only

0367. Care of Client Systems with Chronic Health Alteration: Geriatric Clinical Practicum (2 s.h.) F.

Prerequisite: All Junior Level Courses.

This course provides an opportunity for the student to apply knowledge from science and the humanities to care of the geriatric client system with chronic health alterations. Clinical experiences will take place in primary, secondary and tertiary settings. Opportunities will be provided for students to apply theory and principles of practice, plan interventions, and refine critical thinking and therapeutic communication.

Note: This course is for majors only.

0392. Professional Issues (2 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Nursing W242, 0365, 0366 and 0367..

This course focuses on the major issues facing the nursing profession. The issues are examined from historical, political, social and economic perspectives. Professional accountability and socialization into the profession are addressed.

Note: This course is for majors only.

W394. Nursing Leadership (3 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: All Junior Level Courses.

This writing intensive, capstone courses serves as an introduction to theories of leadership and management. Its focus is on leadership as an essential component of the professional nurse's role. In addition, managerial issues related to health care delivery systems are discussed.

Note: This course is for majors only

0395. Nursing Management of Client Systems in Crisis (4 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: All Junior Level Courses.

This course provides students with the opportunity to actively learn how to manage clients systems during a crisis. Students build on learning form prior courses to determine the best approach to manage individuals, families, and community systems experiencing a crisis. Using case studies the students will work as groups to analuze crisis situations. The student groups will develop a plan of care based on teh context in which the crisis occurs, the nature of the crises, the characteristics of the client systems, and the resources available to manage and prevent further crises of the same nature.

Note: This course is for majors only

0396. Care of Client Systems in Crisis: Advanced Medical Surgical Practicum (2 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: All Junior Level Courses.

In this course the students are assigned to provide direct care to clients in an acute care setting under the direction and close supervision of a clinical instructor. During that time students have the opportunity to apply scientific principles adn the nursing process in a comprehensive manner to the care of individuals, families and communty systems wth complex needs. They have the opportunity to practice advanced technical skills and to improve oral and written communication skills.

Note: This course is for majors only

0397. Care of Client Systems in Crisis: Mentorship Practicum (2 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: All Junior Level Courses.

In this course students are assigned to a staff nurse in a mentorship or preceptorship relationship. A clinical faculty member is available at the site to the student and mentor in a consultant role. The student continues to gain experience in providing care to groups of patients and to apply principles of leadership and management. Students assume an active role in their own learning and critically evaluate care, the environment and self-growth. This experience provides students with the opportunity to assume leadership roles within the clinical environment and prepares the student for the transition form student to professional nurse.

Note: This course is for majors only

0399. Nursing Synthesis (1 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: All Junior Level Courses.

This course provides a forum for students to further develop their critical thinking skills through the use of group analysis and synthesis of real and contrived patient case studies. Emphasis is placed on how to read and analyze information.

Note: This course is for majors only.
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