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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NURS B320 and NURS B326; Corequisite: NURS B356 and NURS B358) In conjunction with NURS B358, this course blends practice/simulation laboratory experiences with clinical experiences in care settings where mothers, infants, children and family units receive care.
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NURS B202 and NURS B312, or permission of the instructor) Provides students the opportunity to engage in global health fieldwork in an international service learning setting. Faculty collaborate with international partners to develop customized global healthcare immersion experiences.
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1.00 Credits
This course is an advanced study of a particular theme or topic in the nursing through readings, research, and analysis. It is designed for students who have completed basic courses and who want to study specific topics that are not offered in the curriculum or extend learning of a topic from a course already completed (i.e., develop a poster or manuscript based on a scholarly paper). A contract of study is developed through readings, projects, papers, and/or seminars approved by instructor. Up to 3 credits may be contracted and repeated for a total of 6 credits.
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3.00 Credits
{PUBH B401} (Prerequisite: NURS B326 or PUBH B310 or RN licensure, or consent of instructor) Systems theory; health care delivery systems conceptualizes transitions from one level of care to another with emphasis on ethical and legal issues; technology; historical, political and economic aspects to meet the health care needs of the population. (Lecture 3 hours)
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: Acceptance to RN to BSN program or NURS B326 or permission of instructor) This course examines the organizational and care delivery models where nurses lead, manage, and follow. Human resource practices; legal, regulatory, and risk management functions; quality improvement and change management techniques; and delegation expectations of the nurse are examined. Students are introduced to organizational and leadership theories.
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NURS B320 and NURS B350; Pre or Co-requisite: NURS B360) This course focuses on the epidemiology and treatment of individuals with actue and chronic mental and addiction disorders across the lifespan. Bio-physical, genetic and environmental predisposition to these conditions are examined. Pharmacologic approaches are reviewed, with emphasis on maintaining drug therapy and alleviating side effects. Cognitive approaches to helping patients and families manage anxiety, fear, and self-doubt are addressed.
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6.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NURS B356 and NURS B358 for pre-licensure students and NURS B350 for all nursing students; Co-requisite or Prerequisite: NURS B401 for all nursing students). Evidence-based nursing with individuals across the lifespan, families and other diverse population groups. Levels of prevention are explored in relationship with epidemiological effects of environment and lifestyle on client health. Laboratory and clinical experience includes identification and application of community resources using a case management approach to provide care in community health centers, acute care centers, shelters, home health and hospice agencies (Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 1 hour, Clinical Experience 8 hours).
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NURS B356 and NURS B358 for pre-licensure students; NURS B350 for all nursing students; Co-requisite) Primary prevention strategies for populations at risk are emphasized to promote and protect health and prevent disease across the life span. Local, state and national health policies, political and economic influences will be part of the analysis of community issues and activities. An inter-disciplinary, collaborative approach is taken in community assessment, decision-making, planning, implementation and evaluation throughout community health nursing practice. The role and functions of agencies that deliver public health, community-based is presented. These functions include communicable disease reporting, control and management, environmental monitoring, disaster preparedness and management, the care of vulnerable populations, and public education. Community assessment and agency coordination at the local, regional, and national level is discussed. Principles of epidemiology, surveillance, environmental influences on health, strategies for dealing with public health issues will be presented in caring for populations. The place for community based and public health nursing as part of a coordinated/dis-coordinated care system at the local, regional, and national level will be examined. National and state agencies such as the CDC, DHEC and American Red Cross will serve as exemplars for the care coordination.
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NURS B356 and NURS B358 for pre-licensure students) Historical and present trends in nursing practice are taught in this course with a perspective on nursing education, genetic research, evidenced-based practice and complementary therapies (Lecture 3 hours).
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NURS B320, B326, and B350. Corequisite: NURS B412 and B418) In conjunction with NURS B412 and NURS B418, this clinical course focuses on experiential learning in community-based or public health settings. These settings serve primary and prevention care needs of school age, mental health, addictions, or other populations. A change management project that involves priority setting, delegation, policy making, budgeting, and/or measurement of community impact is introduced. Clinical experience may also include providing community-based education, care coordination, and managing resource capacity.
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