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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Independent Study in a topic chosen jointly by the student and faculty, with approval of the School of Nursing Dean. A maximum of six independent study credits may be earned in the School of Nursing.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Independent Study in a topic chosen jointly by the student and faculty, with approval of the School of Nursing Dean. A maximum of six independent study credits may be earned in the School of Nursing.
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0.00 - 9.00 Credits
Clinical course is designed to provide core content in the theory and practice of parent and child nursing. Content includes the bio-psychosocial components of human sexuality and family planning, pregnancy, birth, and the post-natal period and covers theory and practice related to the care of well infants and children, at risk children, and children who are chronically ill. Throughout the course, maximum attention is given to the developmental, emotional and psychosocial needs of parents and their offspring and to the building of secure family relationships. Includes 9 hours of clinical laboratory per week in prenatal, labor and delivery, nursery, postpartum, post-surgical or pediatric units, and various community agencies. Pre-requisite: PS340, junior standing nursing majors.
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0.00 - 9.00 Credits
Introduces students to the principles and practice of nursing care for individuals throughout the lifespan experiencing mental health care challenges in the family context. Effects of contemporary, historical, ethical, social, cultural and legal concepts provide the foundation for developing decision-making skills and identifying research problems in clinical practice. Students develop leadership skills through use of group process with clients and collaboration with the healthcare team. Includes 9 hours of clinical practice per week in community mental health agencies. Pre-requisites: PS310, junior standing nursing majors.
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0.00 - 9.00 Credits
This clinical course deals with progressively complex theory and experiences in nursing the adult who demonstrates significant health care needs. The course emphasizes the use of critical thinking skills and the application of the nursing process. Based upon a holistic assessment of patients, the student will analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate the need for simple to complex nursing intervention. An additional focus is placed upon the pathophysiology underlying specific disease conditions. The student will utilize this knowledge to provide scientific principles, rationale, and possible complications of treatment. In the primary care role, the student will implement appropriate therapeutic nursing actions and communication skills to assist the individual in meeting his health care needs. Integrated within the course are theories and experiences related to leadership and management in meeting health care needs for individuals, families, and groups. A wide variety of experiences are provided to introduce the student to the various roles within medical-surgical nursing. Includes 9 hours of clinical laboratory per week in predominately hospital-based acute care medical-surgical practice settings. Pre-requisites: NU 311, NU 315, senior standing nursing majors.
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0.00 - 5.00 Credits
Transition course for registered nurses in the PACE RN-BSN program. Concepts include an exploration of the basis of nursing professional career development, including advanced practice, interdisciplinary care, application of evidenced-based practice models, and care planning for complex patient/family units. Concepts of leadership, professional practice, and current trends will also be explored. Students select clinical experiences to expand knowledge of current professional roles and evidence-based practice with a disciplinary focus. Includes a clinical laboratory experience in sites selected by students with faculty guidance. Pre-requisites: RN licensure in Illinois, CH314, NU400, NU410, NU420 or successful proficiency of these courses.
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0.00 - 9.00 Credits
The community (public) health nursing course is designed to develop the role of the professional nursing student within the community. Recognizing that society influences the client and at the same time the client influences society, the student investigates and applies theoretical concepts while engaged in a variety of partnerships. The student is concerned about individuals, families, and groups as sub-systems of the community and values their diversities within the broad context of community needs. Concepts include prevention approaches, ecology, epidemiology, multicultural society, infectious diseases, collaboration, and interagency coordination. Ethical, social, political, and legal influences on the American health care system are included. Includes 9 hours of clinical laboratory per week in community, ambulatory primary care, home health and/or county health agencies as well as public school, industrial, and governmental sites. Pre-requisites: NU 311, NU315, senior standing nursing major.
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1.00 Credits
Provides a structured framework for individual preparation for pre-licensure students. It is not intended to be a comprehensive review of nursing content, but rather designed to assist the student in development of critical thinking and decision-making skills specific to the National Council Licensure Examination for RNs (NCLEX-RN). Pre-requisite: senior standing nursing major.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Elective internship opportunity for students to explore professional roles in nursing. Designed jointly by student and faculty to utilize nursing knowledge and skills in selected clinical roles. Course objectives, activities, and evaluation criteria are individualized for each student. Pre-requisites: 3.0 GPA, consent of instructor, and approval of the School of Nursing Dean.
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4.00 Credits
Provides a framework for using the research process and management concepts in nursing and serves as the disciplinary capstone course that integrates experiences in the major. Emphasis is on the role of research in nursing theory development, formulation of research questions and judgment in practice. Reflection of professional issues including legal, ethical, social, and political factors influencing current and future roles in nursing. Leadership and management theory are integrated throughout to prepare students for transition into the complex practice roles in today?s healthcare system with emphasis on the practice of the baccalaureate nurse. A focus of the course is exploration of strategies for continuing personal and professional growth including contributions to the community and interdisciplinary collaboration. Pre-requisite: PS201 or MA120, senior standing nursing major and concurrent enrollment in NU420 or NU430.
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