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3.00 Credits
The first class in the baccalaureate program, Topics in Professional Practice, offers students the opportunity to explore current issues effecting professional nursing practice. Knowledge development focuses on the components of a profession, the relevance of research and theory, the legal and ethical influences on nursing practice and principles of teaching and learning. Skill acquisition includes the enhancement of critical thinking and oral and written communication. Values central to nursing are discussed through readings, reflective exercises, writing, discussions and presentations. Students develop the knowledge, skills, values and experience to begin to develop a professional nursing practice. Corequisite: Nu210
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3.00 Credits
A significant and growing number of Americans utilize one or more modalities of complementary or unconventional therapies as their primary health care or to augment their allopathic (traditional Western) medical care. This course examines the principles, practices and outcomes of complementary and alternative therapies (CAM). It provides an overview of the broad range of CAM therapies, reviews selected systems of alternative healing and focuses on specific healing modalities that are widely used in the general population. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based criteria to evaluate the risks and benefits of selected therapies. The integration of alternative and conventional therapies are examined with attention to positive and negative therapy interactions, importance of alternative therapy history, and ethical, legal, and professional issues. Topics include the mind-body-spirit connection, herbal remedies, energy modalities such as Reiki or Therapeutic Touch, massage, shamanism, nutrition, homeopathy, acupuncture, chiropractic care, aromatherapy and prayer. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to introduce nursing research to the baccalaureate student. Knowledge development in this class focuses on developing an understanding of research methodologies, the theoretical and philosophical paradigms that underpin research methods and the components of a published study. Skill development includes the ability to retrieve, critically evaluate, and communicate research findings. Students explore the legal and ethical issues related to the conduction of research. The experience gained in this course will enable the student to critically read, evaluate, and apply research findings to professional nursing practice. Corequisite: Nu250 and Ma202
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to present a well organized and systematic approach to patient assessment, building on the basic skills developed in prior course work and nursing practice. Knowledge development integrates the social and natural sciences for a focus on psychosocial and physical assessment of the client. Theoretical content will include discussion of both the well and ill states, with classroom practice focused on the well individual and clinical assessment focused on individuals with health impairments. Emphasis throughout the course will include the need to assess the interrelationship of systems both within the individual and with his/her environment. Prerequisite: Nu250 or permission of Division Chair
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6.00 Credits
6 credits This course will provide opportunities for students to obtain the knowledge, skills, values and experience necessary to provide nursing care to families, groups, aggregates and communities. This course examines theoretical and clinical aspects of community health nursing practice including viewing families, groups, aggregates and communities as the client. Through inquiry, dialogue and reflective practice students will learn to care for a variety of populations and learn to employ processes and interventions typically used in community settings. In addition, students will analyze current issues in community health. The clinical component of this course is an opportunity for students to explore various facets of community health nursing practice and apply the nursing process in community settings. The clinical component includes 90 hours in a community setting which is arranged by a collaboration between the student and faculty. 4 credit hours of classroom (offered in a low-residency format) and 2 credit hours of clinical (90 hours of clinical per semester). Prerequisite: Nu250
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6.00 Credits
6 credits This course offers the students an opportunity to examine access, cost and quality across a variety of health care delivery settings including acute, subacute, long term, community and home care. It provides students with an understanding of health care financing, health care regulation, accreditation and nursing practice as it affects quality of care and quality of life. Clinical experiences focus on health care delivery systems emphasizing nursing case management as well as critical thinking, oral and written communication skills, evidencebased nursing practice, a culture of safety and outcomes management. 4 credit hours of classroom (offered in a low-residency format) and 2 credit hours of clinical (90 hours of clinical per semester).
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6.00 Credits
6 credits Leadership is the capstone course in the baccalaureate degree program and provides the opportunity for students to explore the components of leadership in nursing. Knowledge gained in this course will be related to management theory and an analysis of the function of leadership in professional nursing. In this class, students are poised to assume professional roles and responsibilities with skill attainment that includes praxis, critical thinking, communication, leadership and delegation. The values that have been spoken about throughout the program such as caring, professional behavior, accountability and collegiality are emphasized. The course will discuss aspects of leadership, which can be demonstrated through clinical practice, research, advanced practice, education or political and professional activism. The clinical experience permits the student to integrate theoretical with experiential knowing and assume the role of a professional nurse. 4 credit hours of classroom (offered in a lowresidency format) and 2 credit hours of clinical (90 hours of clinical per semester). Prerequisites: Nu300, Nu310, Nu350 and Nu400
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3.00 Credits
This course offers an introduction to the fundamentals and practices of accounting. Topics covered include the accounting cycle, matching concept, different theories dealing with depreciation and periodic and perpetual inventory systems. Students will also be given a variety of computer assignments.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to philosophy designed for students in all degree programs, this course addresses fundamental problems such as knowledge and belief, mind and body, freedom and determinism, the existence of God, moral and aesthetic values and the individual and society. This course fulfills the College's General Core requirement.
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1.00 Credits
Why am I here? What is the soul? Who or what is God? What is the meaning of life? How can I find my path in the world? These enduring questions are ones humans have asked themselves for millennia. By exploring such questions, we can gain a deeper understanding of the universe, the sacred and ourselves. Not a comparative religion class, this is instead a "thought" course, one which pushes students to delve deeply into their own personal beliefs concerning society, the sacred, their place in the scheme of the universe and how to live a just and honorable life. This semi-historical approach looks into the realms of the mystical through the study of literature, artifacts and sacred texts. Discussions, guest speakers, ideaprovoking videos, in-depth journaling and presentations challenge the students to expand their awareness by considering diverse viewpoints on the sacred and humanity's role in the world. This course fulfills the Ethics/Philosophy requirement for the General Core.
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