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3.00 Credits
A comparative analysis of issues raised by the state's role in the production and distribution of music as well as the political and social uses and consequences of music including censorship, artistic freedom, ideological domination, economic development, and marketplace regulation. The focus will be on popular music forms such as rock, rap, reggae and country. Prerequisites & Notes One social science class. (Cr: 3)
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The role of the professional nurse is analyzed focusing on current nursing practice. The nursing process is the organizing framework for planning, delivering, and evaluating nursing care. Concepts of wellness, health promotion, and safety are explored for adult and older adult clients. Discussion of alternative options to achieve client goals is encouraged in class and clinical to further develop critical thinking skills. Students develop psychomotor skills in guided nursing laboratory sessions. Clinical experiences are offered in long-term care settings in the community. Prerequisites & Notes BIO 201, BIO 202, PSY 110. Corequisite: NU 230. Open to nursing majors only. (Cr: 8)
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Students are introduced to the holistic care of adults experiencing medical/surgical conditions requiring hospitalization in the acute care setting. Content is introduced in class discussion; clinical experiences and conferences reinforce concepts presented in class. The nursing process is used as the organizing framework in the delivery, and evaluation of nursing care aimed at restoring and maintaining the client's optimal state of health. Students will have an observation experience in the operating room with an opportunity to meet the surgical patient preoperatively, observe surgery, and accompany the patient through immediate recovery. Prerequisites & Notes NU 210. Corequisite: NU 307. (Cr: 8)
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Students use interviewing skills while collecting complete and focused health histories. The physical examination skills of inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation and selected measurement techniques are used to assess major body systems of clients across the age continuum. The analysis of data using functional health patterns, clinical assessment tools, diagnostic reasoning and critical thinking skills enhance the students ability to define and describe a client's current state of health including recognition of selected deviations from normal. Students practice assessment skills covered in class lecture in nursing laboratory. Prerequisites & Notes BIO 201, BIO 202, or RN status. Corequisite: NU 210. (Cr: 4)
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The transition course for registered nurses provides the foundation for synthesis of prior learning with baccalaureate educational preparation for nursing. Critical thinking, decision making, and interpersonal communication is emphasized. Identification of personal learning goals andprofessional role development are incorporated. Learning experiences enhance the student's transition into the baccalaureate role. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement. Prerequisites & Notes Licensure as an RN in Massachusetts. (Cr: 3)
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This course introduces the nursing student to the importance of research to the discipline of nursing. The course focuses on the research process in the discovery of knowledge and the relevance of research outcomes to nursing practice. Nursing students enhance their critical thinking skills while critiquing current research. The capabilities of baccalaureate prepared nurses as participants on research teams and as consumers of research are examined. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement. Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites or corequisites: MTH 125, MTH 126, NU 211. (Cr: 3)
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Addresses basic pharmacologic concepts as they relate to nursing practice. Core concepts in pharmacology including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics will be studied. Pharmacologic treatment modalities of illness will be linked with the nursing process and the pathophysiological processes covered in BIO 335. Prerequisites & Notes BIO 201, BIO 202, NU 230. (Cr: 3)
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Emphasizes the psychosocial assessment and care of patients who have medical or mental health disorders. Students evaluate the Psychosocial needs of diverse populations and participate in interventions involving individuals, families, and groups. The Psychosocial response to impairment is explored with patients of differing cultural backgrounds, functional abilities, mental status, patterns of behavior, and developmental levels. The interpersonal process of professional nursing is examined in relation to communication and critical thinking. Clinical experience is provided in selected hospital and community settings. Prerequisites & Notes NU 211. (Cr: 8)
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Basic knowledge and skills underlying the care of families during childbearing are presented. Students develop beginning skills in applying the nursing process to the care of families during pregnancy, birthing, recovery, and transition home. Nursing students are expected to exercise critical thinking during clinical decision making, use therapeutic communication skills, and provide therapeutic nursing interventions in selected facilities and community settings. Prerequisites & Notes NU 210, NU 211, NU 230, NU 307. (Cr: 5)
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Students build on previous knowledge of growth and development, and pathophysiology to assess, plan and implement safe and developmentally appropriate nursing interventions to children from birth through adolescence. Rich clinical experiences in both hospital-based and community settings provide opportunities to strengthen communication skills with children and families from diverse backgrounds. Classroom analysis of specific case studies encourage peer review as a method to stimulate critical thinking. Prerequisites & Notes NU 210, NU 211, NU 230, NU 307. (Cr: 5)
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