0101. Nursing 1 (4 s.h.) F.

Prerequisite: All preprofessional requirements.

Systems theory applied to the Temple University philosophy of nursing. Theories from the biological, psychological, and social sciences, the dimensions of client systems. The concept of health and the role of the professional nurse related to individual, family, and community systems.

0102. Nursing II (4 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Nursing 0101, 0111, 0112, W130, 0173, and 0183.

The basis for health care of family and community systems. Theories of development, communication, and learning applied within a framework of systems theory to an understanding of the developing and maturing family. Factors within the environment related to system steady state.

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

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

0114. Clinical Pharmacy (2 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Permission for non-majors.

Introduction to the use of drugs in clinical practice. Common categories of drugs analyzed in relation to actions and side effects. Drug dosages and nursing considerations.

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

W130 . Teaching Strategies (3 s.h.) F. 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.

0173. Nursing Practicum I (2 s.h.) F.
Co-Requisite: Nursing 0101 and 0183.

Learning experiences are provided over the semester through clinical laboratory practicum experiences in a variety of health care facilities. The practicum experience is designed to provide opportunities to practice skills and apply scientific principles to the basic care of the individual client system. Emphasis is placed on assessment skills, concepts of general systems theory, therapeutic interventions, and therapeutic communication skills as a framework for nursing practice.

Note: Lab equals six hours per week.

0174. Nursing Practicum II (4 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Nursing 0101, 0111, 0112, 0130, 0173, and 0183. Co-Requisite: Nursing 0102 and 0184.

Learning experiences are provided over the semester in a variety of clinical agencies in community and acute care settings. The practicum experience is designed to provide opportunities to practice skills and apply scientific principle to the care of individual family, and community systems. Health assessment skills, principles of nutrition, and theories of teaching and learning are applied in developing a comprehensive approach to the use of the nursing process.

Note: Lab equals 12 hours per week.

0183. Nursing Process II (3 s.h.) F.
Co-Requisite: Nursing 0102 and 0174.

Learning opportunities are provided through classroom and nursing learning resource center laboratory experiences to develop beginning skills in the application of the nursing process to the care of clients. Emphasis is placed on use of scientific principles, concepts of general systems theory, critical thinking, therapeutic interventions, and therapeutic communication skills as a framework for nursing practice.

Note: Lecture and lab equal four hours per week.

0184. Nursing Process II (3 s.h.) S.
Co-Requisite: Nursing 0102 and 0174.

Learning experiences are provided over the semester through weekly lectures and learning resource center laboratory experiences. Laboratory exercises are designed to provide opportunities to practice skills and apply scientific principles in preparation for the clinical practicum, using systems theory as a framework for nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on refinement of health assessment skills, applications of principles of nutrition, theories of teaching and learning and therapeutic communication.

Note: Lecture and lab equals four hours per week.

0201. Nursing III (4 s.h.) F.

Prerequisite: All Junior Level Required Courses.

An in-depth study of individual clients systems. System steady state and mechanisms for its achievement. Health care systems and the role of the nurse as a change agent for the system.

W202. Nursing IV (4 s.h.) S. Core: WI.

Prerequisite: Nursing 0201, W250/0250, 0272, 0273, and 0283.

An in-depth study of the health care delivery system as client. Theories of role, leadership, and organization. Crisis intervention and conflict management as they apply to the nurse’s role in the delivery of health care.

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

Prerequisite: Sociology 0201.

Introduction to nursing research. Methods of the research process and research reports. Ethical considerations for the protection of human subjects. A proposal for investigation of a clinical nursing problem is required.

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

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

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 other 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.

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.

0271. Pathophysiology I (2 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Nursing 0101, 0111, 0112, 0130, 0173, and 0183.

The first of two courses designed to explore alterations in the functioning of human sub-systems. The main purpose of this course is to augment the student's knowledge of scientific principles for nursing care. Physiologic and pathophysiologic mechanisms will be discussed for the following body systems: reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory, immune/cellular, and skeletal.

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

0272. Pathophysiology II (2 s.h.) F SS.

The second of two courses designed to explore alterations in the functioning of human subsystems. The main purpose of this course is to augment the student's knowledge of scientific principles for nursing care. Physiologic and pathophysiologic mechanisms will be discussed for the following body subsystems: endocrine, renal, neurosensory, muscular, and gastrointestinal systems.

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

0272. Pathophysiology II (2 s.h.) F SS.

The second of two courses designed to explore alterations in the functioning of human subsystems. The main purpose of this course is to augment the student's knowledge of scientific principles for nursing care. Physiologic and pathophysiologic mechanisms will be discussed for the following body subsystems: endocrine, renal, neurosensory, muscular, and gastrointestinal systems.

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

0273. Nursing Practicum III (4 s.h.) F.

Prerequisite: All junior level required courses. Co-Requisite: Nursing 0201 and 0283.

Learning experiences are provided over the semester in a variety of clinical agencies in community and acute care settings. The practicum is designed to provide opportunities for students to practice technical skills using scientific principles and to apply nursing theory to solve complex clinical problems. Health assessment skills, therapeutic communication theories, principles of nutrition, and theories of teaching and learning are applied in developing a comprehensive approach to the use of the nursing process.

Note: Lab averages 12 hours per week.

0274. Nursing Practicum IV (4 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Nursing 0201, W250/250, 0271, 0273, and 0283. Co-Requisite: Nursing 0202 and 0284.

Learning experiences in a variety of health care agencies emphasize the role of the nurse as care giver of clients with complex problems and as a manager of groups of clients in collaboration with other nursing personnel and health care providers.

Note: Labs average 15 hours per week.

0283. Nursing Process III (3 s.h.) F.
Co-Requisite: Nursing 0201 and 0273.

Learning experiences are provided over the semester in weekly lecture and learning resource center laboratory. Laboratory exercises are designed to provide opportunities for students to practice skills in preparation for the clinical practicum. Emphasis is on interaction with groups of clients using theoretical concepts, including those from teaching-learning, therapeutic communication, nutrition, pharmacology, and research.

Note: Lecture and lab equal four hours per week.

0284. Nursing Process IV (3 s.h.) S.
Co-Requisite: Nursing 0202 and 0274.

Learning experiences are provided over the semester in weekly lecture and learning resource center laboratory. Laboratory exercises are designed to provide opportunities for students to practice skills in preparation for the clinical practicum. Emphasis is on interaction with groups of clients using theoretical concepts, including those from teaching-learning, therapeutic communication, nutrition, pharmacology, and research.

Note: Lecture and lab equal four hours per week.

0285. Nursing Process V (3 s.h.) F.
Co-Requisite: Nursing 0202. Nursing 0285 and 0286 taken sequentially are together the equivalent of Nursing 0284. Enrollment limited to RN students.

Theories applied in clinical settings with focus on community and public health. The role of the nurse as a manager of groups of clients in collaboration with other nursing personnel and health care providers.

0286. Nursing Process VI (4 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Nursing 0202 and 0285. Nursing 0285 and 0286 taken sequentially are the equivalent of Nursing 0284.

Theories applied in a variety of clinical settings. The role of the nurse as manager of groups of clients in collaboration with other nursing personnel and health care providers.

Note: Enrollment limited to RN students.

0287. Special Topics I (2 s.h.) F.

Advanced study in the specific area of Epidemiology for students in the RN-BSN Program.

Note: Variable content: consult program director.

0288. Special Topics II (3 s.h.) F.

Advanced study in the specific area of Community Health Nursing for students in the RN-BSN Program.

Note: Variable content: consult program director.

0289. Special Topics III (3 s.h.) S.

Arranged each semester, please consult with the instructor.

Note: Variable content: consult program director.

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 (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: Special sections are available at other locations for RNs 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. Special Topics IV (3 s.h. 03/01) S.

Advanced study in a specific area of concentration of current interest to students in the RN-BSN Program.

Note: Variable content: consult program director.
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