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  • 5.00 Credits

    Introduces the student to professional nursing practice in relation to potential and simple alterations in health, while providing integration and application of theory. Students have the opportunity to apply the nursing process to clients of all ages who are coping with their reactions and responses to stressors. Health promotion concepts are integrated as the students begin to be responsible for implementing appropriate nursing interventions and demonstrate critical thinking skills. Client outcomes are evaluated. Three classroom hours and eighty-four supervised clinical practice hours. Prerequisites: NUR 201, NUR 202; completed Health and Immunization Records, Professional CPR Certification, completed Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Criminal Record Check and Drug Screen. Prerequisites: BIO 107/117 and BIO 108/118. NUR 208 (3 credits) Pharmacology and the Nursing Process Explores the ever-expanding role of pharmacology in the practice of nursing. The nursing process is utilized to provide a holistic approach for individuals and their families within multiple environments. Traditional and complementary principles are applied to the client at various points on the wellness continuum. Prerequisites: NUR 201, 202. Co-requisite: NUR 205.
  • 3.00 Credits

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  • 3.00 Credits

    Professional nursing concepts, nursing theories, historical perspectives and other factors which impact contemporary nursing are introduced. Concepts are applied throughout curriculum. Three hours lecture per week.
  • 4.00 Credits

    The nursing process is utilized to apply health related care concepts to self, families, groups and communities. The student is introduced to family dynamics and family assessment within various cultures. Therapeutic communication, interview and teaching skills are further developed. Emphasis is on improved self-concept and greater self-awareness. Three hours lecture and two hours clinical are scheduled per week. The course fulfills the human diversity requirement. (4 creits).
  • 6.00 Credits

    The nursing process is utilized to introduce the many facets of community and public health nursing practice. Health promotion and disease prevention strategies for delivering effective care to diverse populations within the community will be introduced. Three hours lecture and six hours clinical are scheduled per week. The course fulfills the human diversity requirement. (6 credits)
  • 5.00 Credits

    Focuses on the nursing diagnosis and treatment of human responses and nursing care to the changes that occur in the expanding family and children. The focus is on the changing needs of women and the family during the reproductive life cycle. Health promotion, protection and restoration of the developing child and woman are integrated and facilitated. The student provides care for mothers, neonates and their families, and children in acute care and community based settings. Three classroom hours and eighty-four supervised clinical practice hours. Prerequisites: NUR 205; PSY 101; SOC 111; BIO 220; and CHE 106/109.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The nursing process guides the introduction of skills of development, psychosocial, cultural and physical assessment. Learning activities are designed to facilitate acquisition of theory and skills necessary to perform health assessment of the individual throughout the life span. Two class hours, two lab hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Focuses on health care practices and beliefs in a variety of cultures. Political, economic, spiritual and geographic factors affecting health care are explored within the context of cultural systems and the client's perception of health, illness and care. Client education and nursing research are integrated with accepted anthropological and sociological concepts and theories. This course fulfills the human diversity graduation requirement.
  • 5.00 Credits

    Focus is on nursing care of clients across the lifespan related to behavioral health, chronic illness, and end-of-life issues. Students focus on therapeutic communication with clients in emotional distress whether from behavioral health, chronic diseases or death and grieving issues. Students have the opportunity to demonstrate therapeutic communication within a variety of acute care and community based settings. The nursing process, client education, and social and ethical issues are integrated and emphasized. Three classroom hours and eighty-four supervised clinical practice hours. Prerequisites: NUR 205; PSY 101; SOC 111; BIO 107/117, 108/118, 220; CHE 106/109 or CHE 104/110.
  • 3.00 Credits

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