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Course Criteria
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6.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of NSG 290. Students will begin application of nursing theory and the nursing process in the clinical setting. Principles of Pharmacology and a basic understanding of pharmacological interventions as they apply to each body system are also introduced as integrated content. Emphasis focuses on health, basic human needs and adaptation to maintain homeostasis as well as continued focus on the geriatric client. Student outcomes are evaluated through a clinical experience and evaluative process, written nursing care plans and comprehensive exams, class participation and discussion, a reaction paper and laboratory competencies. (spring) Prerequisites: NSG 290, BIO 203, BIO 221, CHM 102, MTH 150, PSY 101, PSY 165, and SOC 100 or equivalent. Co-requisite: NSG 354
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2.00 Credits
Student will read and respond to issues related to various levels of nursing and to professional nursing in this course. Students will participate in verbal communication as a member of a reflective group. Students demonstrate critical thinking about professional data, defines and responds to client risk factors and plans corresponding therapeutic nursing intervention. Students will utilize his or her clinical life experiences to demonstrate course competencies. Achievement of course outcomes requires participation in individual and group discussion of professional issues, use of critical thinking for professional decision making and use of professional written communication, as well as electronic search and communication. (spring even) Prerequisites: RN or LPN licensure and consent of the Program Director.
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5.00 Credits
Students will develop skills needed to provide holistic nursing care for healthy childbearing families and for women with selected women's health issues in the classroom. Students explore the physiologic, psychological and developmental stressors experienced by childbearing families. Students employ critical thinking to identify health risk factors and to select nursing interventions and communication to help individuals and the family adapt. Students evaluate social, cultural and societal issues that affect women's health and childbearing. Medication administration during the peri-natal period is addressed. Clinical experiences are in a variety of settings. Assessment of outcomes includes evaluation of clinical competencies, tests and written assignments. (fall and spring) Prerequisites: NSG 210, NSG 281, NSG 290, NSG 292, NSG 352, NSG 354 or equivalents and all required related courses
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5.00 Credits
Students will demonstrate proficiency in use of self as a therapeutic tool to assist individuals and families to maintain or improve mental health. Emphasis is on analysis of psychological and developmental stressors related to maladaptive functioning and on concepts of major psychological theorists. Student will demonstrate professional growth through self-awareness by writing a weekly journal and contributing to clinical conferences. The nursing process is utilized to meet the mental health needs of clients during clinical experience in both hospital and community settings. Students will demonstrate understanding and application of psychopharmacology. Critical thinking, communication and therapeutic nursing interventions are evaluated for successful course completion. Assessment will also include exams and written assignments. (fall and spring) Prerequisites: NSG 210, NSG 281, NSG 290, NSG 292, NSG 352 and NSG 354 or equivalents and all required related courses
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6.00 Credits
Students will develop skills needed to provide holistic nursing care for children and adults in this course. The knowledge base is the anatomy and physiology of body systems and includes clinical manifestations of dysfunction in the system, assessment of the body system, diagnostic procedures and medical and surgical interventions applicable to disorders of that system. Nursing care is then understood as it relates to consequences of biopsychosocial changes in the individual. Pharmacology is integrated throughout study of pathology and nursing. The opportunity to coordinate nursing theory and practice is provided in acute care settings, clinics and community settings. Assessment of student learning includes evaluation of clinical competencies and understanding, tests and written assignments. (fall) Prerequisites: NSG 210, NSG 281, NSG 290, NSG 292, NSG 352 and NSG 354 or equivalents and all required related courses
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6.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of NSG 331 and relates to specific nursing diagnoses not previously addressed. Nursing theory and practice is developed, founded on anatomy and physiology of body systems, clinical manifestations of dysfunction in the system, assessment of the body system, diagnostic procedures, pharmacologic interventions and medical and surgical interventions, in relation to biopsychosocial changes. Assessment of student outcomes is carried out with evaluation of clinical competencies and understanding, tests and written assignments. (spring) Prerequisites: NSG 210, NSG 281, NSG 290, NSG 292, NSG 331, NSG 352 and NSG 354 or equivalents and all required related courses
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1.00 Credits
Students will develop skills needed to gather data in an organized, systematic way in this course. Students identify actual or potential health problems and assists the client in maintaining an optimal level of wellness through integration of theory and skills, including interviewing and physical assessment. Assessment of these learning outcomes includes evaluation of return demonstrations and tests. (fall) Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: NSG 290 and BIO 203 (or equivalent anatomy and physiology courses). Prerequisites for LPN-BSN Completion student: LPN licensure and consent of Program Director. (This course is open to licensed nurses not enrolled in the nursing program.)
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1.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of NSG 352, Health Assessment I. (spring) Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: NSG 292, BIO 204 (or equivalent anatomy and physiology courses). Prerequisites for LPN-BSN Completion student: LPN licensure and consent of Program Director. (This course is open to licensed nurses not enrolled in the nursing program.)
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1.00 Credits
Students will develop an understanding of the critique and utilization of nursing research in this course. Quantitative research principles are introduced and students come to understand the application of nursing research in their practice in various clinical settings. (fall) Prerequisites: NSG 210, NSG 281, NSG 290, NSG 292, NSG 352 and NSG 354 or equivalents and all required related courses
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1.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of NSG 382 and builds upon it. Qualitative research principles are introduced. Commonalities of quantitative and qualitative research will be explored. Students will employ critical thinking to evaluate the merit of nursing research studies, evidenced through the composition of papers, presentations and exams. Students will develop further understanding of the critique and utilization of nursing research and the application of nursing research in various clinical settings. (spring) Prerequisites: NSG 210, NSG 281, NSG 290, NSG 292, NSG 352 and NSG 354 or equivalents and all required related courses
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