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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the opportunity for the student to explore major pathophysiologic concepts through a body systems approach to the current scientific literature. Theories of causation that relate etiology, pathogenesis and clinical manifestations facilitate discussion in the classroom. Pathophysiology will be correlated with a study of pharmacology therapy and its applications for culturally congruent professional nursing practice. A thorough investigation of the drug classifications and their application to altered body systems for health promotion and disease prevention is presented. Knowledge regarding drugs, their dosage, mechanism of action, method of administration, and side effects is provided. The student will explore the nurse's professional role and responsibilities in administering, assessing and evaluating the therapeutic applications of medications for clients across the life span. Prerequisites: NUR210/NUR210C, NUR214. 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the nurse as a consumer of research and is designed to introduce the student to a basic understanding of research. Emphasis is placed on the ability to seek, find, utilize, and evaluate resources related to nursing's scientific knowledge base, culminating in an integrative review of the literature for selected nursing and health-related topics. Research topic selection and problem identification, theoretical and conceptual frameworks, qualitative and quantitative methodologies, data analysis, evaluation and utilization of research findings, and ethical aspects of nursing research are included. In addition, the use of computer applications in nursing and the impact of computer technology on patient care and other nursing activities are explored. Prerequisites: All 200-level nursing courses and STA201. 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Nursing of Childbearing Families
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3.00 Credits
Based upon an eclectic theoretical approach and building upon knowledge from nursing and the sciences, nursing students will apply the nursing process to the care of families in the childbearing phase of development. Emphasis is on the concepts and principles related to normal changes, as well as alterations in these phases. The clinical practicum in diverse health care settings promotes critical thinking, open communication and application of the theoretical content in their therapeutic nursing interventions. Prerequisites: All 200-level nursing courses. 3 credits each.
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3.00 Credits
Nursing of Child Rearing Families
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students an opportunity to apply the nursing process to the care of families in the child rearing phase of development. Emphasis is on biopsychological, spiritual, ethical, legal, and evidence-based practices which form the basis for studying the normal growth and development of children and their families. Students will apply this knowledge to provide culturally and ethically sensitive care to children and their families in their professional nursing practice. The clinical practicum in diverse health care settings promotes critical thinking, effective communication, and application of the theoretical content in their therapeutic nursing interventions. Prerequisites: All 200-level nursing courses. 3 credits each.
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3.00 Credits
Nursing of Adults with Complex Alterations
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces nursing students to the multiple health care needs of adult clients across the life span. Nursing students will be able to synthesize previous information and apply new nursing knowledge to evidence-based patient care. The clinical component is composed of a variety of structured medical-surgical settings in which students will develop and refine skills necessary for clinical practice. Human responses to pathophysiology, diagnostic testing, pharmacological treatment, and therapeutic interventions are addressed within a nursing framework. Prerequisites: All 200-level nursing courses. 3 credits each.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of NUR241 which provides the opportunity for the student to further explore the major pathophysiologic concepts of selected disease processes in conjunction with associated treatment modalities. Theories of causation that relate etiology, pathogenesis and clinical manifestations facilitate discussion in the classroom. Pathophysiology is correlated with a study of current therapies and their applications for age appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive professional nursing practice. Patient education regarding health promotion and disease prevention strategies is emphasized. A thorough investigation of selected drug classifications and their application to altered body systems for health promotion and disease prevention is presented. Information regarding drugs, pharmacokinetics and potential adverse effects is provided. The student has the opportunity to develop insight into the nurse's professional role and responsibilities as they apply to medication administration, patient assessment and evaluation of response to treatment. Prerequisites: All 200-level nursing courses. 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Nursing of Communities
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