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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on conversational Spanish, medical terminology in Spanish and written/read Spanish. This course will provide the student with baskic knowledge that will allow basic communication with patients who speak/read/write Spanish. This is a fast paced course and will require practice of the language outside of the classroom in order to master the material presented. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor Offered: All Semesters 3 hrs
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the health care issues found in other countries with a focus on low-and middle-income countries. Students will study philosophical, system and cultural aspects of health care and will be expected to compare health care in the United States with other nations. Core concepts include-globalization; health care care reform; organization and management of health systems; community, public and primary health care; humanitarium assistance and refugee health; international nutrition; vaccine development and policy; disease prevention and control; and social and behavioral interventions. Each year course faculty will choose 1-2 countries outside of the United States for in-depth study. Students wishing to earn 3 credits will travel to this country and learn about the health issues through observations and participation. Prerequisites: At least second year student in the UMKC School of Nursing or permission of instructor. Offered: Winter 2-3 hrs
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the student to psychiatric mental health nursing through the study of sound psychiatric nursing theory, therapeutic and clinical applications across the treatment contuinuum and the lifespan. this couse will focus on the dynamics of the nursing process framework, the establishment and maintenance of a therapeutic nurse-client relationship and the dignity of each person. Emphasis will be placed on assessment, therepeutic communication, neurobiological theory, pharmacology and the individual as a whole person. Nursing interventions will focus on all aspects of patient care, communication, client/family teaching, and community resources and their practical application in a variety of clinical settings. Content will be arraged around the major caterories identified in the DSM-IV-TR and current social and emotionl concerns including mental health settings, e.g. grief and loss, anger and aggression, abuse and violence. This four credit hour course consists of two hours of didactic/discussion and two hours of clinical/lab. 4 hrs
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5.00 Credits
This medical-surgical course focuses on application of the nursing process to the delivery and the management of adult clients across the care continum. This course builds on Adult Health I content to include high risk disease processes with associated nursing care. Emphasis is placed on the interaction between the client, family, nursing and the environment to result in optimal client outcomes. This five hour credit course consists of three hours of didactic/ discussion and two hours of clinical lab.Prerequisites: NURSE 342, NURSE 364, NURSE 366 5 hrs
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2.00 Credits
This course focuses on the application of the nursing process in the adaption of the childbearing family. Emphasis is placed on adaption during pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum period. Key concepts to be addressed include maternal, fetal, neonatal and family adaption throughtout the maternity cycle, common alterations during the cycle and culturally sensitive, family-centered nursing care. Maternal, fetal and neonatal physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology will be addressed. Two credit hours didactic and two credit hours for clinical practice (120 clinical hours) are required. Prerequisites: Successful Completion of N262, including all prerequisites and co-requisites. Restrictions: Minimum grade of C in all major courses. Offered: Fall/Winter 4 hrs
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on alterations in biologic processes that affect the bodily's internal homeostasis. A conceptual approach will be used to emphasize general principles of pathophysiology. The etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and sequelae of various alterations of human structure and function will be examined. Knowledge from the basic and clinical sciences will be integrated. Prerequisites: Anatomy & Physiology I & II. Chemistry and Microbiology (concurrent) 3 hrs
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3.00 Credits
This nursing elective is designed to guide students through self-directed and in-depth analysis of selected diagnoses that are common to clinical practice and represent major concepts of pathophysiology, evaluation, and management that can be applied to many other illnesses. With faculty guidance, students will work in small groups to comprehensively review and analyze a selected clinical case for presentation and discussion with peers. One case from each of the following major body systems will be presented by student groups: cardiovascular pulmonary, cancer, endocrine, hematologic, immunologic, digestive, neurological, musculoskeletal, and genitourinary. Students are expected to attend and actively participate in all of the case presentations through completion of assigned readings, prepatory review of current literature, active listening, and comprehensive peer evaluation. Students will present and facilitate discussion within the large group of selected current literature following each case presentation. Prerequisite: 200 level Nursing courses; NURSE 395 Pathophysiology Offered: Varies 2 hrs
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide a systematic approach to the physiological, psychological, socio-cultural and developmental assessment of individuals emphasizing findings considered to be within normal limits. The health history is emphasized as a tool for assessing mental and physical status. This course is designed for students with previous health care education, including knowledge of biochemical functions of systems and concepts of normal. This course consists of guided self-study and on-site clinical practicum.Prerequisites : Admitted into RN-BSN program or permission of instructor. Offered: Fall/Spring 3 hrs
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1.00 Credits
This one-credit hour course is designed for students interested in understanding the role of health, community, systems and service delivery in the aging population. Selected special issues (such as fluid and continence, medication use, pain and comfort, bone/joint problems) will also be discussed. The N430C course will focus primarily on community, health systems and service delivery as these relate to the older adult. Theoretical, empirical and applied knowledge on aging and the health system and delivery process is presented. This knowledge is utilized in assessing and interpreting the influences of the community and health care delivery systems on health. This knowledge may also be used in developing strategies for the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of health in the aging population. 1 hr
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a hands on introduction to the practice of Holistic Health Care which promotes and preserves the health of clients by integrating traditional and non traditional healing modalities. Relevant to all health care providers and health care consumers, the content will include Chinese Medicine, Hypnosis and other related topics. 1 hr
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