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  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the various issues related to planning/providing care for persons across the spectrum of HIV disease. Students from various schools will participate in course information within this course. Each will have the opportunity to explore links and activities specific to their discipline. This course will examine the many aspects of HIV/AIDS related to physical, psychosocial, legal, ethical, and community issues. The course will focus on the epidemiological, medical, political/ethical, and legal trends related to HIV disease. The relationship of HIV disease and immune function will be discussed. Risk behaviors and prevention techniques for HIV will be emphasized. This course will facilitate students in developing safe and compassionate care of persons with various stages of HIV disease. This is a web based course designed to enhance and facilitate student learning. The course will be offered as a variable credit course in the following categories: Undergraduate nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, and various Master Allied Health programs: (3-1-0-3) Dental Hygiene, Radiology Therapy, Respiratory Therapy: (2-0-0-2) Faculty in each program will decide which credit option they choose to offer the students. 1.000 TO 3.000 Credit Hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Semester Schedule Types: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Nursing College Nursing Department
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    The purpose of this online course is to explore the emerging specialty of informatics and examine the use of technology in healthcare. The theoretical development of healthcare informatics will be examined. The student will analyze the scope and standards of informatics nursing practice. Current and emerging health care technologies will be investigated with an emphasis on the actual and potential effects of these technologies on the work of nurses, the process of care and patient outcomes. 1.000 TO 3.000 Credit Hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Semester Schedule Types: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Nursing College Nursing Department
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course focuses on the principles of leadership, professionalism, and career development. Through an exploration of personal and professional values, the student will determine his/her career trajectory. Emphasis will also be placed on development of communication and behavioral skills and will facilitate a professional concept of self. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Semester Schedule Types: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Nursing College Nursing Department
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides the theoretical and functional base for the complex management of adult clients with traumatic injuries treated in the emergency and acute care settings. Functional concepts include an overview of the practice of emergency and neuroscience nursing; tools needed for emergency management and related nurse management. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Semester Schedule Types: Lecture Nursing College Nursing Department
  • 3.00 Credits

    The purpose of this course is to explore the dimensions of the physical environment in which we live that have a direct bearing on the health of individual and community clients. The environment has long been recognized as a primary determinant of health. It is essential for the nurse to be able to assess and intervene when a health problem occurs or is likely to occur due to an environmentally related factor. Basic knowledge and concepts related to environmental health as well as pesific factors that need to be incorporated into assessments, education and referrals will be addressed. The role of the nurse in advocacy, ethics and risk communication will be emphasized throughout the course. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Semester Schedule Types: Lecture Nursing College Nursing Department Course Attributes: Elective Course
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides the theoretical and functional base for the complex management of the pediatric patient with complicated medical and surgical health problems. This course focuses on hospitalized children and their families and emphasizes clinical decision making and nursing care of the critically ill child. Prereq: completion of all junior level courses 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Semester Schedule Types: Lecture Nursing College Nursing Department Course Attributes: Elective Course
  • 3.00 Credits

    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the various issues related to camp nursing for children with chronic healthh problems. The course will focus on the components of specific shronic illnesses and the ways in which these are managed and integrated into a positive camp experience for children. The course will facilitate sutdents in participating in and providing and environment that promotes the normal process of childhood for children who experience chronic health problems. Students enrolled in this elective may concurrently participate as volunteers in a camp of their choice that offers camp experiences to children and adolescents with chronic health problem. Prerequisites: Junior level courses, BCLS, Permission of faculty 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Semester Schedule Types: Lecture, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic Nursing College Nursing Department Course Attributes: Elective Course
  • 3.00 Credits

    The course is designed to increase awareness of the importance of cultural competence in the delivery of health care from a global perspective. With health needs expanding more rapidly than the health community's ability ro service the needs, new models of "medical outreach" are urgently needed. The course will include country-specific knowledge about the most common health care threats to clients. Students enrolled in this elective may participate in a volunteer field trip experience outside the USA. Prerequisites: Junior year; or permission of instructor 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Semester Schedule Types: Lecture Nursing College Nursing Department
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an intensive, interactive course for health professionals to facilitate the development of practical Spanish language skills and cultural awareness. This course builds on basic knowledge of the Spanish Language. Emphasis is on development of oral and aural communication skills for parctical use of the language in health care environments. Cultural perspectives pertinent to Spanish-speaking populations are integrated throughout the course. Prerequisites: Junior Status; a minimum of 4 semesters of Spanish language (High school of college level) or permission of instructor 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Semester Schedule Types: Lecture Nursing College Nursing Department Course Attributes: Elective Course
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course focuses on the complex nursing management of the pediatric hematology/oncology patient and their families. The emphasis is on nursing care to promote, maintain, and restore health for children and their families during all stages of treatment for cancers of blood disorders. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Semester Schedule Types: Lecture Nursing College Nursing Department Course Attributes: Elective Course
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