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Course Criteria
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0.00 - 5.00 Credits
This course examines the nursing care of the childbearing and childrearing families in a contemporary society. Application of the components of the nursing process will be utilized for the holistic care of individual(s) within the content of the family. The reproductive phase of the life cycle, the neonatal period and common childhood health issues are addressed. Experiences in the classroom and clinical setting enable the student to integrate cultural sensitivity, professional competence, critical thinking skills, therapeutic nursing interventions and therapeutic communication skills. Prerequisite: BIO 107, 107L, 108, 108L; NUT 200; NUR 110, 111, 120, 121. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIO 121; NUR 221.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
The course addresses behavioral health problems and the nurse?s role in assisting patients to achieve and maintain optimum behavioral health. Content encompasses neurobiological, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual perspectives. Effective therapeutic communication skills, the nurse-patient relationship and the nursing process are emphasized and applied to the care of patients across the lifespan. Prerequisites: BIO 107, 107L, 108, 108L; NUT 200; NUR 110, 111, 120, 121. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIO 121, NUR 220.
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2.00 Credits
The course examines the principles of patient care management, standards of care, delegation, time management and communication. Career entry and development will be explored. Experiences will enable the student to integrate cultural sensitivity, professional competence, critical thinking skills, communication skills, caring and nursing care within an ethical and moral context. Prerequisites: BIO 107, 107L, 108, 108L, 121; NUT 200; NUR 110, 111, 120, 121. Prerequisite or Corequisites: NUR 201, 211, 220, 221.
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1.00 Credits
A study of a specialized subject which may vary based on student/faculty interest. The topic, course structure and instructor will be announced prior to pre-registration. There are no prerequisites.
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1.00 Credits
A study of a specialized subject which may vary based on student/faculty interest. The topic, course structure and instructor will be announced prior to pre-registration. There are no prerequisites.
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1.00 Credits
A study of a specialized subject which may vary based on student/faculty interest. The topic, course structure and instructor will be announced prior to pre-registration. There are no prerequisites.
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0.00 Credits
This testing session provides an opportunity for all sections of a course to test on the same day in the same time period.
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to assist the student to utilize basic skills of inspection, percussion, palpation, and auscultation. Emphasis is placed on identification of normal findings and development of beginning skills essential to using physical examination as one tool for nursing assessment. The course is prerequisite to or concurrent with first semester Junior level nursing courses - NUR 309 - Professional Processes and NUR 311 - Community Health Nursing: Individual and Family. (Portfolio Assessment available and challenge exam available.) *Students in the ASN program who have a 3.0 GPA in nursing may take this course in the last semester of the sophomore year.
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6.00 Credits
This course focuses on the physical, psychological, social, spiritual and cultural forces that influence the health of the adult population. Students will utilize the nursing process as a framework to apply nursing knowledge. Course concepts are grounded in evidence-based practice to promote, maintain and restore health. Topics related to safety, oxygenation, ventilation, circulation, perfusion, ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination, regulatory, urinary, sensory input, movement and the nurse patient relationship. Emphasis is placed on application in the adult health clinical setting and simulation laboratory. Prerequisites: CHM 115, 115L, 116, 116L; MTH 103; BIO 107, 107L, 108, 108L, 121; NUT 200; NUR 208, 209, 212, 213. Co-requisites: NUR 314, 315, 316.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on health promotion and health protection concepts and strategies for individuals, families and groups in the community. Using national health goals, the students will analyze lifestyle behaviors along with factors influencing health such as the environment and social policy. The role of the nurse in facilitating the development of healthy lifestyles is emphasized. (Portfolio Assessment available.) Pre/Corequisites: All previous nursing courses; BIO 317, 318.
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