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Students will apply advanced knowledge of normal physiology, pathophysiology and psychosocial concepts to the care of women in an experiential setting, functioning in the women’s health nurse practitioner role. The focus is on the synthesis of theory, knowledge and skills from previous courses.
Clinical: Curriculum Development in Nursing Education
0 CR.HR.
NU700 AND NU704 AND NU706 AND NU830
Clinical: Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education
0 CR.HR.
NU700 AND NU704 AND NU706 AND NU830 AND NU832
Clinical: Informatics and Technology in Nursing Education
0 CR.HR.
NU700 AND NU704 AND NU706 AND NU830 AND NU832 AND NU834
Internship/Clinical Practicum in Nursing Education
0 CR.HR.
NU700 AND NU704 AND NU706 AND NU830 AND NU832 AND NU834 AND NU836
The major focus of this course is on preparing the student to succeed in the rigorous nursing curriculum. Included within this focus are the essence of baccalaureate nursing and the curriculum design. Also included are discussions aimed to enhance student success, including self assessment and identification of learning styles. The major concepts and subconcepts of this nursing course will provide a framework for the individual's program of study. The concepts include, but are not limited to, critical thinking, the nursing process, teaching and learning.
Health Promotion Across the Life Span
3 CR.HR.
SC121 AND SL121 AND SL122 AND SC122 AND SC180 AND SL180 AND PY241 AND NU100
Health Promotion Across the Life Span
3 CR.HR.
SC121 AND SL121 AND SL122 AND SC122 AND SC180 AND SL180 AND PY241 AND NU100
The focus of the course is health promotion and disease prevention across the life span. Theoretical and conceptual models and related research provide a basis for understanding individuals in the context of families and community. Family nursing theory and community theory are stressed. This course facilitates students' integration of knowledge gained from science, humanities, and social sciences courses, and nursing knowledge acquired in Nu 100.
The emphasis of this course is on the nursing assessment of the healthy adult. The student will learn to gather subjective and objective data about a client's health status and to perform a systematic physical assessment. The clinical laboratory setting will be utilized to practice the techniques of assessment and the identification of normal findings.
Nursing Intervention I
3 CR.HR.
SC121 AND SL121 AND SC122 AND SL122 AND SC180 AND SL180 AND NU100
Nursing Intervention I
3 CR.HR.
SC121 AND SL121 AND SC122 AND SL122 AND SC180 AND SL180 AND NU100
This course introduces concepts of patient care and basic nursing interventions used in caring for individuals throughout the lifespan. Learners will use the classroom and skills laboratory to gain beginning competence in nursing theory, nursing process, basic nursing skills, therapeutic communication, and critical thinking. Students will also develop an awareness of diverse cultural beliefs and values in relation to health care. A major focus will be on the nurse's role in the safe delivery of care.
This course is the second half of NU 211 and focuses on knowledge and skills that are fundamental to nursing care throughout the lifespan and regardless of disease entity. Using the classroom, lab, and clinical placements, learners will demonstrate competence in the application of the nursing process in the planning and delivery of nursing care. Themes of growth and development, cultural diversity, evidence-based practice, and critical thinking will be threaded throughout. Skills and knowledge learned in this course are foundational to learning throughout the rest of the curriculum.
This course builds upon students' knowledge of anatomy, physiology, chemistry and the nursing process. It is designed to provide the knowledge required for the safe administration of drugs and teaching with patients across the life span. Actions, therapeutic uses, interactions and side effects of major drug classifications, as well as nursing responsibilities related to drug administration to patients across the life span are examined.
This course addresses the care of ill children and their families. Adaptation theory will be used as the theoretical framework for nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations. The nursing process is applied relative to this population. This course encompasses diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Clinical opportunities are provided in the acute care setting.
Adult/Family Health I
5 CR.HR.
NU206 AND NU208 AND NU211 AND NU212 AND NU214 AND SC233 AND SC234
Adult/Family Health I
5 CR.HR.
NU206 AND NU208 AND NU211 AND NU212 AND NU214 AND SC233 AND SC234
This course facilitates students' integration of knowledge gained from previous courses. Theoretical and conceptual models and related research provide the foundation for expanding health assessment and clinical practice skills. Analytical and experiential learning activities are provided which encourage active participation in demonstrating decision-making skills and judgment in meeting the health care needs of clients/family. Students will utilize community resources in assisting patients to promote well being and prevent complications from illnesses and disease.
This course continues the content related to the effects of acute and chronic illness/disease on body systems, and expands students' knowledge from previous learning experiences. In addition, it is designed to integrate and synthesize multisystem failure and examine nursing care in the context of socio-cultural, political and economic systems. Analytical and experiential learning activities enhance the students' abilities for clinical decision-making, judgment, and management strategies to meet the health care needs of clients/family.
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