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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
Learning experiences are provided over the semester as one rotation of 12 hours per week for six weeks. The practicum experience is designed to provide opportunities for the student to care for individuals, families and community aggregates during the childbearing experience. Knowledge of human development, health assessment skills, principles of nutrition, theories of teaching and learning and cultural awareness are applied in developing a comprehensive approach to the use of the nursing process. Clinical experiences in a variety of settings are planned. Sites for clinical experiences include acute care settings as well as out-patient clinics, visits to clients’ homes and a variety of settings for childbirth education. Collaboration with other members of the healthcare team and families is stressed. 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
Introduction to nursing research. Methods of the research process and research reports. Ethical considerations for the protection of human subjects. The nurse as a consumer of research is emphasized. Note: Special sections are available at other locations for RNs only.
Prerequisite:
SOC 1167 (C067) or SOC 3201 (C201)
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3.00 Credits
This course serves to cultivate a foundational understanding of the research process and the practice of evidence-based care. Translation of research findings into the clinical practice environment will be emphasized. The interaction of theory, research, and clinical expertise in the development of evidence-based practice is examined. Strategies for critically reviewing, integrating and disseminating findings from clinical research will be discussed as well as the implications of findings for nursing practice. Through the development of evidence-based practice projects, confidence with evaluating studies using informatics and understanding research and research implementation processes is gained. The conduction of research in an ethical context is explored.
Prerequisite:
A grade of C or better in NURSING 3101; a grade of C- or better in SOC 1167 (C067) or SOC 3201 (C201) or PSYCH 1167 (C067). Restricted to RN-BSN majors only
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2.00 Credits
Learning experiences are provided over the semester as one rotation of 12 hours per week for six weeks. The practicum experience is designed to provide opportunities for the student to care for individuals, families and community aggregates during the child-rearing years. Knowledge of human development, growth, health assessment skills, principles of nutrition, theories of teaching and learning, family processes theory and cultural awareness are applied in developing a comprehensive approach to the use of the nursing process. Clinical experiences in a variety of settings are planned. Sites for clinical include acute care settings as well as out-patient clinics, children’s rehabilitation facilities, home visits and a variety of settings for community outreach and education. Collaboration with other members of the healthcare team and families is stressed. 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
This course is the second half of a two-course sequence concerned with the determinants of health. Application of theoretical knowledge attained from prior courses is emphasized. In collaboration with a previously selected oppressed community, a field work project aimed at promoting health in the selected community is carried out. The design, implementation and critical evaluation of the project are essential components.
Prerequisite:
A grade of C or better in NURSING 3202 and 3204. Restricted to RN-BSN majors only
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4.00 Credits
The students learn the concepts and processes of health care delivery in the perioperative environment. The students are introduced to the role of the perioperative nurse and the phase I & II post-anesthesia departments. Using the nursing process as a basis for practice, the course includes both theory and preceptor model of practice to engage in nursing activities designed to meet the client family needs in the perioperative milieu.
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3.00 Credits
Theory and practice in the use of teaching strategies for health promotion and restoration are addressed. Theories of learning are analyzed as a basis for the selection of teaching methods. Class plans, including objectives of learner outcomes, selection of content, teacher and learner activities, and methods of evaluation, are developed. A variety of classroom activities are used to enhance student learning. Evaluation is done with student participation, presentations, written assignments and examinations. Note: Special sections available through online learning for RN-BSN students.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on promoting healthy aging in the context of the local community. Current theories on aging are examined from multiple perspectives including psychological, sociological, political, economic and cultural. Of particular interest are the effects of health disparities on healthy aging in vulnerable populations. The concepts of palliative care and end-of-life care are explored from the perspective of economically and socially at-risk elderly. A field work experience with older adults in a variety of settings including homeless shelters, federally funded nurse managed clinics, local senior citizen centers, hospice centers, and mental health clinics is an essential component.
Prerequisite:
A grade of C or better in NURSING 3101, 3197, 3202, 3204, 3305 and 3389. Restricted to RN-BSN majors only
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4.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the care of the client system with problems of chronic illness. The focus will be on community system responses to chronic health alteration with emphasis on the aged and mental health/illness of client systems. Biophysical concepts, theories of aging, mental health and mental illness, and prototypes of chronic illness will be explored. Note: This course is for majors only.
Prerequisite:
All Junior Level Courses
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the student with a background and historical perspective to recognize the effects of race and racism on health, health planning, and access to healthcare system. This course provides the opportunity to apply theories, concepts and methodologies from cross-cultural healthcare and anthropology to care of diverse client systems.
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