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Course Criteria
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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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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NURS B412, B418, B422C) This course will present advanced concepts in the care of high acuity and critically ill adult and elderly patients often seen in the intensive care setting. Cases analyzed will deal with high acuity illnesses, multi-systems failure, trauma, field-based communications and medical transfers. Technology to monitor, evaluate, and sustain life will be reviewed. Emphasis will be placed on Interprofessional collaboration to optimize care in the high acuity adult as well as adult palliative care and end-of-life care. Students will build confidence in rapid responses to dynamic changes in patient conditions and response. The psycho-social-support aspects of assisting families through highly vulnerable situations will be refined.
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NURS B326, B326C, B412, B418 & B422C. Corequisite: NURS B425) Students will have exposure to adults and elders with high acuity needs. Clinical experiences will focus on the application of knowledge and skills related to the care of a high acuity adult or elder. Emphasis will be placed on application of the nursing process to manage care and reduce risks in this population, utilization of technology to monitor rapidly changing patient needs, plan and prioritize care, anticipate patient needs and contribute to interprofessional teams collaborating care for the high acuity adult or elder.
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NURS B412, B418 and B422C) In this clinical course, students will have an opportunity to model program outcomes and strengthen their abilities to manage a client population throughout a shift, focusing on organizational, delegation, and time management skills. Priority setting and the ability to develop focus in delivering care to more than one client are emphasized. In the seminar setting, synthesis of clinical information linked to individuals, families, and communities will be reviewed. Role understanding and clinical functioning will be evaluated to meet entry-level practice expectations. Knowledge of patient education, discharge planning, team functions, and nursing skills will be demonstrated.
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2.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NURS B412, B418, & B422C) Students will prepare a personalized career plan that is consistent with an intentional career focus. Documents needed to apply for licensure, jobs, and continuing education will be developed and refined. Interviewing skills needed for applying for jobs and graduate level education are rehearsed. The use of social media in job procurement is presented. Readiness for NCLEX-RNr and achievement of licensure will be emphasized.
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NURS B202 or B301) This course examines legal and ethical issues in healthcare and how they influence health policy. Students study legal principles governing professional nursing practice and explore frameworks to support ethical decision-making across the continuum of care. The nurse's role in healthcare policy development, implementation and analysis are explored, particularly as it relates to legal and ethical issues affecting practice. Students explore current legal/ethical issues and existing health policies, with an emphasis on how these issues impact access to, and delivery of healthcare services to vulnerable populations.
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1.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NURS B326 or B301 or consent of instructor) This course examines advanced concepts, emerging trends and issues, and evidenced-based practice changes in professional nursing practice. Variable hours between 1-3 credits, depending upon special topic. Topics may include complementary and alternative health practices, end-of-life and palliative care, working with special populations, and nursing theories. May be repeated under different topics.
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1.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: Instructor Permission) An introduction to the principles, techniques, and active practice of self-defense for women.
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