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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the principles of human nutrition. This course includes the study of nutrients, including carbohydrates, protein, lipids, vitamins, minerals, and water and their role in health maintenance. Nutrient requirements of the body throughout the lifespan will be studied. Nutrition for patients with chronic diseases, including gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disorders, diabetes mellitus, renal disorders, cancer, and HIV/AIDS will be studied.
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to basic pharmacological concepts of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, adverse effects, and drug-drug interactions. Drug laws, standards, and the medication approval process will be discussed. There will be an emphasis on the study of broad classifications of medication, their effects on the human body and nursing implications related to the peripheral nervous system, drugs that affect the hematologic and immune systems, including the treatment of infectious and parasitic diseases. The considerations related to genetics, ethics, culture, and economics are addressed throughout the course. This course lays the foundation for nursing pharmacology and prepares the student for Nursing Pharmacology II.
Corequisite:
NURS 301 AND NURS 309 AND NURS 320
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2.00 Credits
This course expands on the basic concepts of pharmacology presented in Nursing Pharmacology I, with emphasis on the study of broad drug classifications and their related nursing implications. The mechanism of action, therapeutic uses, side effects, adverse effects, interactions, and contraindications of medications that affect the central nervous system, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and reproductive systems are discussed. Drug therapy for the skin, eye, and ear will also be included. The considerations related to genetics, ethics, culture, and economics are addressed throughout the course.
Prerequisite:
NURS 301 AND NURS 309 AND NURS 317 AND NURS 320
Corequisite:
NURS 306 AND NURS 307 AND NURS 321
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4.00 Credits
This course examines the physiologic mechanisms underlying selected alterations in health that occur throughout the life cycle. Relationships between physiologic responses and environmental influences are explored as these factors interact adversely on the functioning of body systems. Coping and adaptation, as normal human responses to potential or actual problems, are emphasized as well as selected diseases, diagnostics, clinical manifestations, and selected treatments. The course will also develop the learners' knowledge of nutrition and diet therapy in nursing. Topics will focus on the basics of nutrition, health promotion across the lifespan, herbal and dietary supplements, nutritional standards, alterations in nutrition along with nutritional assessment and screening. Cultural considerations will be incorporated throughout. Specific dietary requirements/restrictions will be correlated with the various pathophysiologic conditions.
Corequisite:
NURS 301 AND NURS 309 AND NURS 317
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5.00 Credits
This is the second of four sequential courses to introduce students to the role of critical thinking and the nursing process as a mechanism to synthesize knowledge needed to promote, maintain, and restore health in hospitalized patients with alterations in fluid/electrolytes, acid-base balance, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, musculoskeletal, and sensorineural systems. This course will integrate the nursing process, principles of communication, decision-making, and basic nursing skills necessary for applying pathophysiology concepts, health assessment, and nutritional data to the experience of health and illness of patients across the life span with diverse ethnic, cultural, and geographic backgrounds. Clinical experience includes but is not limited to acute inpatient settings and community-based healthcare centers. Learning activities are designed to facilitate transition into the role and responsibilities of the professional nurse
Prerequisite:
NURS 301 AND NURS 309 AND NURS 317 AND NURS 320
Corequisite:
NURS 306 AND NURS 307 AND NURS 321
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3.00 Credits
This elective course is designed to provide an opportunity to study healthcare systems and cultural values surrounding healthcare using transcultural nursing theory in countries outside the U.S.
Prerequisite:
NURS 301 AND NURS 305 AND NURS 309 AND NURS 312
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6.00 Credits
This is the third of four sequential courses to introduce students to the role of critical thinking and the nursing process as a mechanism to synthesize knowledge needed to promote, maintain and restore health in hospitalized patients with alterations in renal/genitourinary, male reproductive, gastrointestinal/metabolic, neurological, hematological, and integumentary systems. This course will integrate the nursing process, principles of communication, decision-making, and nursing skills necessary for applying patho-physiology concepts, health assessment and nutritional data to the experience of health and illness of patients across the life span with diverse ethnic, cultural and geographic background. Clinical experience includes but is not limited to acute inpatient settings and community based health care centers. Learning activities are designed to facilitate transition into the role and responsibilities of the professional nurse.
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6.00 Credits
This is the fourth of four sequential courses to introduce students to the role of critical thinking and the nursing process as a mechanism to synthesize knowledge needed to promote, maintain and restore health in hospitalized patients with critical alterations in respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, neurological, and integumentary systems. This course provides the student opportunities to explore advanced concepts, bioterrorism, and disaster preparedness and experience the roles of the nurse as provider of care for multiple patients across the life span in acute care/critical care settings, as well as a coordinator of care; applying the nursing process, principles of communication, decision-making, nursing skills, and patho-physiology concepts, health assessment and nutritional data. Critical thinking skills are applied, with an emphasis on continuity of care, effective communication with diverse patients and disciplines, and collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to provide a comprehensive plan of care for optimal patient outcomes. Learning activities are designed to facilitate transition into the role and responsibilities of the professional nurse.
Prerequisite:
NURS 407 AND NURS 416 AND NURS 417
Corequisite:
NURS 418 AND NURS 420
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3.00 Credits
This course will review test-taking skills, provide testing practice, and critical thinking exercises. Emphasis will be placed on prioritization and delegation of nursing care. Learners will review critical nursing concepts and content needed for their success as professional nurses. Computerized testing will be used to gauge learners' mastery of professional nursing concepts and content. This course may be taken up to two times.
Prerequisite:
NURS 409 AND NURS 410
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5.00 Credits
This course is designed to focus on children as unique individuals with different capacities and vulnerabilities according to developmental level and health status. Children have the potential for a variety of responses in health and illness situations. Children's abilities to respond to changes in health status are examined within the context of their environment with an emphasis on the family. Nursing interventions that promote, maintain, or restore health and optimal functioning are explored in relation to the children and their families. Clinical experiences focus on care of children and families in a variety of health care settings.
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