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  • 1.00 Credits

    In Foundations of Nursing I and Foundations of Nursing II, students begin their professional socialization into the discipline of nursing. Foundations of Nursing I introduces basic underpinnings of nursing practice. It provides an overview of nursing as a discipline and addresses such topics as historical roots, the domains of nursing, and the care/cure paradigm, and social and educational perspectives of nursing. (1,0) 1 Credit Fall
  • 1.00 Credits

    In Foundations of Nursing II students will continue to build on ideas introduced in Foundations of Nursing I in order to establish their identity with the nursing profession. The profession of nursing will be explored from a variety of viewpoints. Concepts of professionalism, roles, and attributes needed to practice nursing competently will be explored. A personal philosophy of nursing and nursing practice will be developed. Prerequisite(s): NUR 110 (1,0) 1 credit Spring
  • 1.00 Credits

    This one credit bridge course will introduce the practical nurse to the Nursing program at Farmingdale State University. It will provide the entering student with an overview of the nursing process, critical thinking and care planning. Additionally, it will provide vital information on mathematical calculations needed for nursing and patient care. This one credit bridge course should provide for a seamless transition into our RN program. Prerequisite(s): NUR 094 (1,0) 1 credit Fall
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course presents an introduction to basic Pharmacology and its application to patient care and patient education. Fundamental principles of drug actions, untoward reactions, clinical applications of specific drugs in each classification and the role of the nurse in achieving the desired outcomes of therapy are discussed. This course is offered via the Internet and in the classroom Prerequisite(s): BIO 170/171 Open to students who have completed the prerequisite(s) or to graduate nurses. (3,0) 3 credits Fall, Spring, Summer
  • 7.00 Credits

    This course begins the focused study of persons who are experiencing deficits in health-related self-care needs. The emphasis is assessment of and therapeutic interventions for acute and chronic health problems. Included is the impact of health deviation on universal basic needs and developmental needs of patients/clients. Students are provided opportunities to care for patients with moderate to severe limitations in ability for self-care via guided learning experiences in general hospitals and community agencies. Prerequisite(s): NUR 109 (4,9) 7 credits Fall
  • 7.00 Credits

    This course continues the focused study of persons who are experiencing deficits in health-related self-care needs. The emphasis is assessment of and therapeutic interventions for acute and chronic health problems. Included is the impact of health deviation on universal basic needs and developmental needs of patients/clients. Students are provided opportunities to care for patients with moderate to severe limitations in ability for self-care via guided learning experiences in general hospitals and community agencies. Prerequisite(s): NUR 212 (4,9) 7 credits Spring
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course focuses on nurse's ways of knowing, particularly theoretical ways of knowing, the development of nursing intuition and the development of fundamental computer skills as it related to the practice of nursing. Opportunities to expand ways of knowing will be provided through course content. Critical thinking skills in nursing as a foundation for sound clinical decision-making skills will be the highlighted in this course. Prerequisite(s): NUR 111 (3,0) 3 credits Fall
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course will introduce the student to the concept of Nursing as an Art. Modern definitions of Nursing define it as a science and an art that focuses on quality of life as defined by persons and families. It is a discipline focused on assisting individuals, families and communities in attaining, re-attaining and maintaining optimum health and functioning. The course will explore current theories on caring and nursing as an art. The Art of Nursing and the Science of Nursing will be compared and contrasted. The specific attributes of each will be identified with an attempt at illuminating the potential strengths and limitations of each. A comparison of Florence Nightingales Theory of Nursing and Orem's Self Care Deficit Theory will be included. Prerequisite(s): NUR 111 (2,0) 2 credits Fall
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course offers an opportunity for additional clinical experiences for the student in the final semester of the nursing curriculum. For 90 hours, the student will practice side by side with a Registered nurse in one of our affiliated agencies. A clinical instructor will be available for guidance and consultation. The goals of the course are to provide the soon-to-graduate student with increased opportunities to gain confidence in his/her skills, to increase socialization into the profession, and to improve his/her ability to function as a nurse in the workplace. Prerequisite(s): NUR 212 Corequisite: NUR 214 (0,6) 2 credits Fall, Spring, Summer
  • 1.00 Credits

    This seminar explores the major concerns and issues involved in current nursing practice. Relevant aspects of nursing history are reviewed. Topics discussed include: the distribution of nursing and other services required to meet society's changing health needs, legal responsibilities and ethical considerations inherent in nursing care, and an exploration of the health care delivery system. Recommended to be taken with NUR 212 and NUR 214. (1,0) 1 credit Fall, Spring, Summer
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