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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
(1-3 credits) Study of special topics in Music. Special course topics will be announced in the class schedule.
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3.00 Credits
The Foundation of Nursing course introduces the student to the concepts of cultural diversity, wellness, holism and role of the nurse. Other concepts include asepsis, nutrition, psychological care, sexuality, and pain management. Body systems are introduced with an emphasis on the neurological, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary systems. Physical comfort and safety, care of the older adult and perioperative care are also addressed. (Co-requisite: PSYC 2030, BIOL 2015. Prerequisite: Admission to Nursing Program)
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3.00 Credits
This clinical course provides opportunity to apply basic theory and implement skills in a variety of inpatient settings. Students utilize the nursing process to collect data, implement nursing interventions and administer medication. Emphasis is placed on organization, critical thinking, therapeutic communication and a holistic approach to patient care. Concepts of health promotion, illness prevention, and restoration of health are included. (Co-requisite: PSYC 2030, BIOL 2015)
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4.00 Credits
(4 credits) Application of Nursing introduces the student to alterations in functioning, including basic disease processes. The integumentary, respiration, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, endocrine, cardiovascular, hematological, neurological, neurosensory, and musculoskeletal systems are included. Oncology, end of life care and body responses to stress, disease and therapeutic interventions are incorporated. (Co-requisite: PSYC 2030, BIOL 2015. Prerequisite: All first semester nursing courses)
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2.00 Credits
(2 credits) Family Nursing introduces the student to the childbearing/childrearing family. Concepts included are psychosocial, normal physical and abnormal conditions of pregnancy, the health and illness of the newborn through the adolescent and the influence of the community on the family. Application of growth and development theory to direct patient care is emphasized. (Co-requisite: PSYC 2030, BIOL 2015. Prerequisite: all first semester nursing courses)
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2.00 Credits
(2 credits) (1 obstetrics, 1 pediatrics) This clinical course includes oncampus lab and community based care in a variety of settings. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, therapeutic communication, nursing interventions and a holistic approach in caring for childbearing and childrearing families. Two consecutive labs, one in obstetrics and one in pediatrics. (Co-requisite: PSYC 2030, BIOL 2015)
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1.00 Credits
(1 credit) Ethics in Nursing develops the student understanding of ethical issues in healthcare, scope of practice, ethical decision-making, and client advocacy. Principles of ethics, legal issues in healthcare and cultural diversity are threaded throughout the course. (Co-requisite: PSYC 2030, BIOL 2015. Prerequisite: completion of all first semester nursing courses)
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3.00 Credits
Mathematics for Medication covers the mathematics necessary for clinical calculations. Dimensional analysis will be used to teach dosage calculations. Metric system, drug measure systems, reading medication labels and a review of basic mathematics will be included. This course is intended only for students in the nursing program. (Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score or successful completion of MATH 0010)
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1.00 Credits
(1 credit) Psychosocial Nursing introduces students to relevant concepts in the mental health care of individuals experiencing interferences to meeting psychosocial needs. The impact of culture on the perception of mental health and the provision of mental health care is included. Emphasis is placed on the use of interpersonal communication and critical thinking as primary tools of the nurse in planning mental health care. (Corequisite: PSYC 2030, BIOL 2015. Prerequisite: completion of all first semester nursing courses)
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