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Course Criteria
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Examines physiologic changes occurring as a result of disease processes. Presents concepts of disease causality - cell metabolism, injury and death, infection, and inflammation. Uses a systems approach.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Introduces students to the foundational concepts and beginning skills required in professional practice. Includes lecture, lab, and clinical.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
Integrates knowledge from the natural and behavioral sciences to focus on holistic health assessment of adults. Includes assessment of spiritual, cultural, developmental, and nutritional aspects. Considers ethnic variables of normal assessment. Course culminates with students performing and recording a complete health assessment. Students will describe the role of the nurse in health assessment.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Based upon knowledge of liberal arts and sciences and basic nursing concepts, applies nursing theory to the care of adults with physiological disorders. The focus is patients who undergo surgery or have disorders in the respiratory , gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and endocrine disorders. Applies theory and practice in acute care settings.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
A bridge course designed for Registered Nurses. Selected units may be taught on-line. Discusses ways in which nursing practice, personal experience, and liberal arts education interface with nursing professionalism. Introduces theories of adult learning styles, critical thinking, group dynamics, and personal/profes-sional development. Applies theoretical principles to professional writing and presentations. Examines current legal issues, multiculturalism, and healthcare policy. Integrates personal values, Christian perspective, and caring in nursing. Explores students' personal experiences in various healthcare settings.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
Introduces basic pharmacological concepts including drug classification, drug actions; routes of administration, drug standards, legislation and control, and nursing implications for patient use.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
Explores major pathophysiology concepts using a physiological systems approach. Applies theories of etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations to common disease processes. Concepts from anatomy and physiology provide the foundation for exploring human dysfunction. Concepts learned in this course are basic to nursing practice.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Applies a caring philosophy and current knowledge, theory, and research to nursing care of diverse pregnant women, fetuses, newborns, and families. Explores cultural values, community resources, and ethical and spiritual issues related to childbearing. Uses acute and ambulatory care settings.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Based upon knowledge of liberal arts and sciences and basic nursing concepts, nursing theory is applied to the care of ill children and their families. Emphasizes Family Centered Care. Theory and practice in ambulatory and acute care settings. Patients and families are from urban, suburban, or rural environments. The Christian mission is integrated in the plan of care. A caring philosophy directs interaction with culturally and spiritually diverse families.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
Issues and dilemmas in the health care system serve as a basis for examination of theories and principles of ethics. The spiritual domain is considered a valued context for decision-making.
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