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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
This course examines the intentional connection of concepts explored in Adult Health II, Mental Health, and clinical practice experiences. This active inquiry and engagement fosters the ongoing development of clinical reasoning in nursing.
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3.00 Credits
Essential concepts of pharmacology are discussed. Specific classifications of medications are identified and organized according to body systems and their therapeutic use in treating common diseases. Benefits and limitations of pharmacotherapy are identified, as well as alternative methods for the management of chronic disease. Current pharmacology issues will be integrated throughout the course.
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3.00 Credits
The course will include the studying and practicing of interpersonal communication skills, identifying power factors and assertive behavior, with the goal of increasing the student's level of self-esteem, on a personal and professional level, as well as improving his/her effective functioning under stressful conditions in the work environment. Cross-listed with IHH 365.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with the basic theory and critical thinking skills necessary to analyze critique and evaluate nursing research. Quantitative and qualitative methodologies are discussed. Exploration of related literature and completion of various aspects of the research process enhance the students understanding of the interrelationship between nursing research in the domains of Nursing practice. Completion of NSG 300-level courses required.
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6.00 Credits
The concept of the community as a client is introduced in this course, with the nurse seen as accountable to society and having impact on other professions. Principles of public health, community health, societal health and public policy are the focus of the community-based didactic and clinical experience. Completion of 300-level courses, Minimum Grade: C required.
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6.00 Credits
This capstone course offers students the opportunity to identify, explore, and develop their personal leadership/management potential. The major leadership and management theories are identified and applied. Didactic and clinical experiences focus on allocation of resources, communication, conflict resolution, delegation and the process of total quality management. The focus of clinical component is on the application of leadership/management theory and skills within the context of Benner's organizational and work role domain of practice. Completion of NSG 300-level courses, Minimum Grade: C required.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the knowledge and skills essential for providing clients and their families with quality care at the end of life. Topic areas include ethical/legal issues; cultural considerations; pain and symptom management; communication; grief, loss and bereavement; physical care and preparation for the time of death. The roles of nurses and interdisciplinary care providers are examined as critical participants in the achievement of quality end of life care. This course is also open to, and suggested for, non-nursing majors. Cross-listed with IHH 406.
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4.00 Credits
This course continues to examine adult health alterations from a holistic caring framework utilizing the nursing process, concept mapping and clinical reflection. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and science of nursing that guides the care for individuals with a high level of acuity. Psychomotor laboratory and guided simulation experiences integrate the complexity of technological care and quality while delivering safe and compassionate care. Students work in concert with one or more clients to achieve the highest level of wellness in an acute care setting.
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2.00 Credits
This course examines complex health alterations in the aging adult from a holistic caring framework. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and science of nursing as it applies to the adaptation of the aging process, chronic illness and end of life.
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3.00 Credits
Using General Systems Theory, this course is designed to introduce the student to the role of the nurse in the peri-operative setting and to have the knowledge and skills necessary to knowledgeably begin a preceptored surgical unit orientation. Following the natural progression of the peri-operative event, the course will provide the theoretical and conceptual underpinnings relevant to the pre-op, intra-op, and post-op phases with greatest emphasis on the intra-op phase. Theoretical and practical application of the nurse's role through classroom discussion and, using an actual operating room setting, laboratory-learning activities. Areas of content include patient education, documentation, case management, ethical/legal considerations, safety, elements of professional practice, and technical aspects in the care of the surgical patient.
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