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3.00 Credits
An introductory course to health assessment is presented with emphasis on understanding the range of normal and common abnormal findings. The focus is on individuals across the lifespan including newborn, pediatric, adult and geriatric populations. Theory and practice focus on effective interviewing for the health history, health assessment techniques and systematic method of recording data. Defining characteristics of nursing diagnoses are identified. Principles of therapeutic communication and critical thinking are emphasized. Note: This course is for majors only.
Prerequisite:
All Preprofessional Courses
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2.00 Credits
Students in this course use the skills and knowledge obtained in Fundamentals of Nursing Course and Nursing Care of the Adult Client Systems course. Students apply theory from biological, behavioral and social sciences, nursing courses and laboratory experiences in clinical situations. Students in this course provide care to patients in acute care and home care environments weekly throughout the semester. Case studies and discussions during pre-conferences, post-conferences, and reflective journaling aid in the development of critical thinking skills. Note: This course is for majors only.
Prerequisite:
All Preprofessional Courses
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of the study of philosophy and the underlying ethics as they relate to nursing science, its metaparadigm, construct evolution, methods of inquiry, interpretative capacity, and social mission. The writings of prominent historical philosophers are explored as they impact modern patterns of thought and science. Major areas of philosophical inquiry are explored in relation to the evolution of nursing science. The philosophies of various nursing scientists are examined through oral presentations and analytical papers. The logic of nursing scientific inquiry is explored against the framework provided by the philosophy of science. Philosophical methods are employed to promote understanding of nursing problems and to enhance productive contributions to society. The knowledge and skills provided by the philosophy of nursing science assists in the realization of the critical role played by nurses in improving the health of U.S. citizens.
Prerequisite:
All Preprofessional Courses. Restricted to RN-BSN majors only
Corequisite:
NURSING 3101
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a comprehensive review of the history of nursing through the multiple and intersecting forces of gender, race, and class. Examination of the historical, socio-cultural, ethical, economic, and political contexts that have shaped the profession is incorporated. The past and present status of nursing is analyzed through an examination of feminist epistemologies. The links between systems of power that create and sustain oppressive forces that affect the profession, the practice of nursing, and the construction of nurse identity is emphasized. The interrelationship between the status of nursing, the status of women, systems of structural power, and the U.S. healthcare system is analyzed. Analysis and critique of a wide variety of documents is the contextual foundation for understanding how the profession has developed and evolved over time.
Prerequisite:
All Preprofessional Courses. Restricted to RN-BSN majors only
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3.00 Credits
This is the first part of a two-course sequence that examines the social determinants of health. The focus of the course is on how the social, political, built, physical, and health care environments influence the health of societies around the world. Epidemiological concepts provide the tools needed to compare and contrast the health status of persons living in developing and developed societies, and provides a means to relate these findings to differing sociopolitical and environmental conditions. Issues of oppression and injustice are explored. The independent role that nurses play in the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of health for populations is highlighted. Additionally the necessity of expanding nursing’s advocacy role to include actively advancing social justice and protecting human rights is examined. Development of a collaborative partnership with an oppressed community that will serve as the site of fieldwork experience in Nursing 3389 is initiated.
Prerequisite:
NURSING 3101 with a grade of C or better. Restricted to RN-BSN majors only
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4.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the care of the developing family system. Its focus is the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health for developing families and their members. Care of individuals and families will be addressed from the family and community perspective. Note: This course is for majors only.
Prerequisite:
NURSING 3141 (0141), 3142 (0145), 3187 (0147), 3144 (0149) and 3261 (0261)
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3.00 Credits
The historical development of nursing as a framework for understanding the issues within the profession today. Major issues from social, economic, and political perspectives. The role of the professional organization as a vehicle for collective action. Note: This course is for RN-BSN majors only.
Prerequisite:
All required junior level nursing courses
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the role of the health care professional in enabling patient or client systems to achieve optimal health through critical thinking and collaborative problem solving that leads to participation in health care decisions, behavior change and the attainment of self-direction. Applications of concepts of bioethics are utilized in an interdisciplinary approach for health promotion and restoration. Theories and principles of bioethics are analyzed as a basis for analyzing ethical dilemmas and problem solving. A variety of classroom activities is used to enhance student learning. Evaluation is done with student participation, presentations, case simulations, written assignments and examinations.
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3.00 Credits
The first of two courses designed to examine alterations in the functioning of human subsystems and relevant pharmacological treatments. The main purpose of this course is to augment the student’s knowledge of scientific principles for nursing care. Basic concepts related to genetics and cellular function will be emphasized. Physiologic and pathophysiologic mechanisms and major categories of drugs used in clinical practice will be discussed for the following body systems: immune, neurologic, endocrine and cardiovascular.
Prerequisite:
All Preprofessional Courses
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3.00 Credits
The second of two courses designed to examine alterations in the functioning of human subsystems and relevant pharmacological treatments. The main purpose of this course is to augment the student’s knowledge of scientific principles for nursing care. Physiologic and pathophysiologic mechanisms and major categories of drugs used in clinical practice will be discussed for the following body systems: hematologic, renal, reproductive, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal and integumentary.
Prerequisite:
All Preprofessional Courses
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