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3.00 Credits
Cultural concepts, racial misconceptions, health beliefs, values, mores, and religious practices will be examined in relationship to health and health care. Exploration of cultural concepts and diversity within ethnic groups will prepare the student to practice and/or plan healthcare in a multicultural, multiracial society. Guest lectures, field trips, and special projects will further enhance learning. Note: This course can be used to satisfy the university Core Studies in Race (RS) requirement. Although it may be usable towards graduation as a major requirement or university elective, it cannot be used to satisfy any of the university GenEd requirements. See your advisor for further information. Mode: On-line sections available.
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2.00 Credits
This course provides an opportunity for the student to apply knowledge from science and the humanities to care of the client system with chronic mental health alterations. Clinical experiences will take place in both hospital and community settings. Opportunities will be provided for students to apply theory and principles of practice, plan interventions, and refine critical thinking and therapeutic communication. Note: This course is for majors only.
Prerequisite:
All Junior Level Courses
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students with the opportunity to understand, integrate and evaluate the principles of epidemiology. The course is designed for undergraduate nursing students. Historical and current epidemiological data are used to illustrate epidemiology in practice with emphasis on prevention and control of the spread of disease. The goal is to provide the student with new ways of thinking about health and disease. Note: This course is for majors only.
Prerequisite:
NURSING 3297 (W250), SOC 1167 (C067) or SOC 3201 (C201)
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3.00 Credits
This writing-intensive course focuses on the roles of economics, policy, legislation, and regulation in regard to health care and public health services in the U.S. Emphasis is placed on social, cultural, economic, and demographic factors that have had an impact on health care policy, with particular focus on distributive justice in health care. Students explore relationships between broad societal constructs and the evolution of nursing legislation from generalist to advanced practice licensure and certification. Basic principles of access, equity, quality care, and health promotion and prevention are discussed and debated within the broad context of health insurance in the U.S. Students explore the effects of federal health care and social welfare programs on the quality and quantity of nursing care delivered.
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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3.00 Credits
This course explores genetic concepts and principles as major determinants of population health. Genetic theory and research is discussed with an emphasis on how genes interact with each other and the environment in ways that predispose individuals to common health conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, cancer, and immunopathologies. Translation of genetic and genomic principles into clinical practice, including recognition of disease patterns among genetically related groups is emphasized. Application of ethical principles to clinical practice situations is examined.
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 students with the opportunity to actively learn how to manage clients systems during a crisis. Students build on learning from prior courses to determine the best approach to manage individuals, families, and community systems experiencing a crisis. Using case studies, the students will work as groups to analyze crisis situations. The student groups will develop a plan of care based on the context in which the crisis occurs, the nature of the crises, the characteristics of the client systems, and the resources available to manage and prevent further crises of the same nature. Note: This course is for majors only.
Prerequisite:
NURSING 4197 (W242), 4141 (0365), 4187 (0366), 4287 (0367) and 4142 (0362)
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2.00 Credits
This course focuses on the major issues facing the nursing profession. The issues are examined from historical, political, social and economic perspectives. Professional accountability and socialization into the profession are addressed. Note: This course is for majors only.
Prerequisite:
NURSING 4197 (W242), 4141 (0365), 4187 (0366), 4287 (0367) and 4142 (0362)
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1.00 Credits
This course provides a forum for students to further develop their critical thinking skills through the use of group analysis and synthesis of real and contrived patient case studies. Emphasis is placed on how to read and analyze information, and prepare for the NCLEX-RN Licensing exam. Note: This course is for majors only.
Prerequisite:
NURSING 4141 (0365), 4187 (0366), 4197 (W242), 4287 (0367) and 4142 (0362)
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2.00 Credits
This course provides an opportunity for the student to apply knowledge from science and the humanities to care of the geriatric client system with chronic health alterations. Clinical experiences will take place in primary, secondary and tertiary settings. Opportunities will be provided for students to apply theory and principles of practice, plan interventions, and refine critical thinking and therapeutic communication. Note: This course is for majors only.
Prerequisite:
All Junior Level Courses
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3.00 Credits
This writing intensive, capstone course serves as an introduction to theories of leadership and management. Its focus is on leadership as an essential component of the professional nurse’s role. In addition, managerial issues related to healthcare delivery systems are discussed. Note: This course is for majors only.
Prerequisite:
NURSING 4141 (0365), 4187 (0366), 4197 (W242), 4142 (0362) and 4287 (0367)
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