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  • NUR 301: Care of Individuals in the Community

    4.00 Credits
    Farmingdale State College

    This course focuses on the role of the nurse in the community. Topics will include health-illness prevention, epidemiology, environmental health issues, cultural influences and levels of prevention. Community-based needs of specific client populations will also be examined. Clinical activities will be included in a variety of settings. Prerequisite(s): NUR 215, NUR 216 (2,0,6) 4 credits Spring
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  • NUR 302: Pathophysiology

    3.00 Credits
    Farmingdale State College

    In this course, the student will review the normal body structure and function and study the physiologic deviations that contribute to disease or that occur as a result of disease. This course examines the compensatory physiological processes that are the body's response to those deviations or alterations. A focus on specific body systems and how physiological changes produce the signs and symptoms of common health problems throughout the lifespan will be covered. Prerequisite(s): NUR 108 (3,0) 3 credits Fall
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  • NUR 303: Transcultural Nursing

    3.00 Credits
    Farmingdale State College

    This course focuses on strategies to prepare nursing students to provide culturally sensitive and culturally competent care to individuals, families and communities across the lifespan. Emphasis will be placed on cultural diversity, cultural beliefs, values and practices that impact health promotion, disease intervention activities, and teaching methodologies. This course will provide students the opportunity to reflect on one's own and others biases and prejudices about other cultures and ethnic groups. Prerequisite(s): NUR 108 (3,0) 3 credits Fall
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  • NUR 304: Care of Individuals Across the Lifespan

    6.00 Credits
    Farmingdale State College

    The course continues to have the student apply universal requisites, scientific principles, and nursing skills necessary to meet the needs common to all patients within a multicultural society. The nursing theory utilized is Orem's Self Care Deficit Theory. Maslow's basic humanneeds, Erickson's psychosocial stages of development, principles of communication, and the development of the role of the nurse are stressed throughout the course. Opportunities for application of these nursing principles and nursing skills are provided in the care of maternalnewborn, child health, and the health of middle and older adults in the college laboratories and in various health care and community settings. Prerequisite(s): NUR 108 (3,0,9) 6 credits Fall
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  • NUR 305: Health Promotion and Patient Education

    3.00 Credits
    Farmingdale State College

    This course combines the critical review of health promotion strategies and the framework for designing successful patient teaching tools. Students will be introduced to the major concepts of health promotion and the issues that impact upon health and wellness. In order to better understand the global impact of health upon our society, students will research various agencies that support health promotion and review their health care agendas. The second component of the course will be an introduction to the role of the nurse as an educator and the identification of barriers to learning will be explored. Methods to develop effective evidenced based teaching plans will also be covered. Prerequisite(s): NUR 304 (3,0) 3 credits Spring
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  • NUR 306: Care of Individuals Experiencing Chronic Health Challenges

    6.00 Credits
    Farmingdale State College

    Advances in science and technology have dramatically increased life expectancy and the number of clients living with chronic disease. This course will focus on the experiences of those individuals living with chronic health challenges and how these challenges affect their daily lives. The course will examine essential concepts and issues related to chronic health challenges from different viewpoints; including that of the client, the family, community groups, the health care provider and the health care system. Common reoccurring chronic health deviations will be presented within the context of quality of life, uncertainty, hope, caregiving, and spirituality. Opportunities in clinical practice will be provided in a variety of environments including acute care, long term and community based agencies. Prerequisite(s): NUR 304 (3,0,9 ) 6 credits Spring
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  • NUR 401: Modes of Inquiry

    3.00 Credits
    Farmingdale State College

    This course introduces the student to a comprehensive overview of the nursing research process. Research methods, including qualitative and quantitative approaches, will be examined. Knowledge and skills essential for understanding, interpreting, analyzing, and applying nursing research to clinical practice will be stressed. Prerequisite: Any 300 level Nursing course with a grade of C or better Corequisite: MTH 110 (3,0) 3 credits Spring
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  • NUR 402: Theoretical Frameworks

    3.00 Credits
    Farmingdale State College

    This course is an introduction to conceptual frameworks in nursing and the development of nursing theory. Students will examine the nature of nursing knowledge and ways to organize nursing knowledge. The course will include the study and critique of nursing theories utilizing the concepts of person, nursing, environment, and the use of nursing knowledge in practice and research. Prerequisite(s): NUR 301 (3,0) 3 credits Fall
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  • NUR 403: Care of Individuals Experiencing Acute Health Challenges

    6.00 Credits
    Farmingdale State College

    Advances in science and technology have dramatically increased life expectancy. Although a great emphasis has been placed on health promotion and maintenance, individuals are still faced with the possibility of sudden and acute health challenges. These challenges may at times even become life threatening. This course will focus on the experiences of those individuals faced with acute health challenges and how these challenges affect them and their families', daily lives. The course will examine essential concepts and issues related to acute health challenges from different viewpoints; including that of the client, the family, community groups, the health care provider and the health care system. Common reoccurring acute health challenges will be presented within the context of quality of life, fear, powerlessness, uncertainty, hope, care-giving, and spirituality. Opportunities in clinical practice will be provided in a variety of environments including acute care, critical care, and community based agencies. Prerequisite(s): NUR 304 (3,0,9) 6 credits Fall
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  • NUR 404: Nurse as Advocate and Change Agent

    3.00 Credits
    Farmingdale State College

    This course will complement a capstone experience for the senior nursing student. Taken concurrently with NUR 405, Nursing Practicum: Special Topics, this course will enable students to synthesize new knowledge and develop a personal perspective on their future professional career in nursing. The current health care environment demands a nursing workforce that is theoretically sound, clinically adept, and politically aware. Topics to be dis-cussed and explored include patient advocacy, political awareness and influence, power and oppression, institutional policy/personal goals, risk management, utilization and audit, and quality assurance. Additional topics may be added in response to new or emerging trends in nursing and health care. Corequisite: NUR 405 (3,0) 3 credits Spring
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