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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
This course focuses on current issues and trends in nursing and health care for individuals from diverse cultural populations. The course provides an overview of professional issues in nursing, nursing education, the history of nursing and health care delivery. The course will also introduce legal, ethical and cultural issues that impact nursing practice. Co-requisite or prerequisite SPS 171.
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3.00 Credits
The student is introduced to the conceptual basis of professional nursing. The philosophy, purpose, objectives and organizing framework of the Cedar Crest nursing program are examined in relation to the theories and conceptual models of the discipline. Nursing process, legal and ethical issues, client systems, cultural diversity, research, communication and the nurse as an advocate are explored. This course is reserved for and required of all registered nurses. Prerequisite: RN to BS in Nursing students.
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2.00 Credits
This course provides a unique opportunity for students to be a part of an international general medical and public health multidisciplinary team. While experiencing clinical work first hand, students will examine the socio-cultural and economic dimensions of health and illness and systems for delivering health care in a selected country. Emphasis will be placed on enhancing cultural awareness and sensitivity as well as developing cultural competence in nursing. Students will examine cultural differences and similarities through observation and interaction with patients, community members, and health care professionals. The class will begin on campus for discussion of reading materials and preparation for travel. The course will end with an on-campus class to reflect on lessons learned. Prerequisites: NUR 309 and 311
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4.00 Credits
Focuses on the role of the professional nurse in promoting optimal health of the family experiencing alterations in health, including perinatal complications and care of the child and adolescent with acute, chronic and disabling conditions. The course emphasizes the integration of family theory and nursing theory in caring for the family’s varied physical and psychosocial needs. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all junior- level nursing courses.*
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5.00 Credits
Focuses on the role of the professional nurse in promoting optimal health for the young and middle-aged adult. Risk factors for illness and injury will be identified and strategies for health promotion are explored in the areas of perioperative care, management of fluid/electrolyte imbalance, altered tissue perfusion, gastrointestinal dysfunction and neurological impairment. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all junior- level nursing courses.*
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the role of the professional nurse in the research process. Students synthesize knowledge from prior college course work and life experiences in order to demonstrate an understanding and incorporation of nursing research as an integral aspect of nursing practice. The practicum offers an area to apply information from the seminars in a real-world setting. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all junior level courses. RN students -NUR 322.
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5.00 Credits
Focuses on the professional role of the professional nurse in promoting optimal heath of individuals, families and groups in home and community settings. The class emphasizes epidemiological theories as they relate to the health of the community. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all junior-level nursing courses. RN students - NUR 311, 322, and 324. Co-requisite or prerequisite NUR 330 and 331.**
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5.00 Credits
Focuses on the leadership and management roles of the professional nurse. This course emphasizes the management process in the delivery of health care. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all junior-level nursing courses. RN students - NUR 311, 322, and 324.*
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4.00 Credits
Focuses on the role of the professional nurse in promoting optimal health for multicultural individuals across the life span, who are experiencing complex health problems. Risk factors for illness and injury will be identified and strategies for health promotion will be explored for the care of clients with emergencies, trauma and burns, as well as those with neurologic, cardiac, oncologic, immune, and liver disorders. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all junior-level nursing courses and NUR 330, 331, and 332. Co-requisite or prerequisite NUR 333 and 335.*
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4.00 Credits
The focus of this course is to allow the student to gain increased clinical experience in an area of choice. Experience is dependent upon nursing faculty approval, availability of clinical sites and preceptors. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ALL nursing courses.**See Nursing Office for clinical hour requirements.
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