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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course examines selected topics critical to the practice of professional nursing. Current issues and trends that impact on nursing within the health care delivery system are addressed in lecture and discussion format. Topics are addressed from historical, political, socio-economic and technological perspectives. Prerequisite: NUR 311, 322; BIO 317 Corequisite: NUR 321; BIO 318
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4.00 Credits
This integrated pathophysiology/pharmacology course provides a foundation for understanding disease process in conjunction with pharmacological therapy to treat and manage disease. Students will discuss cultural sensitivity, clinical reasoning, therapeutic nursing interventions and communication skills as they apply to clinical practice. Both general pathophysiologic/pharmacological principles will be explained as they apply to the macro concepts identified by the Gwynedd Mercy University Frances M. Maguire School of Nursing and Health Professions. Prerequisites: CHM 115, 115L, 116, 116L; MTH 103; BIO 107, 107L, 108, 108L, 121; NUT 200; NUR 208, 209, 212, 213, PSY 202, ENG 101 Co-prerequisites: NUR 307, N 316, N 317
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4.00 Credits
Concepts, theories and roles of leadership and management in professional nursing are examined. The differentiation between the processes of leadership and management are explored. Grounded in the Mercy mission, emphasis is placed on the development of leadership abilities of the individual nurse in influencing the nursing profession and society. Communication, ethical reasoning, critical thinking and cultural competence are included. The course has a clinical component with a nurse leader or manager within a health care setting.
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3.00 Credits
Concepts, theories and roles of leadership and management in professional nursing are examined. Development of the leadership abilities of the individual nurse in influencing the nursing profession and society are discussed. Communication, ethical reasoning, critical thinking, financial issues and cultural competence are included as they relate to leadership and management. Prerequisites: CHM 115, 115L, 116, 116L; MTH 103, BIO 107, 107L, 108, 108L, 121; NUT 200; NUR 208, 209, 212, 213, 307, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 319, 413, 417, 422, 431; RS 231; ECN 101; SOC 2000. Co-prerequisites: NUR 419, 423.
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3.00 Credits
Selected health problems and related issues pertaining to women will be critically analyzed in relation to the impact on the woman, her family and the community. Cultural, spiritual, ethical and moral aspects will be discussed as they influence nursing care. The role of the nurse and community resources available to this population are explored. (Portfolio Assessment available). Nursing elective given in the last semester of the senior year.
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3.00 Credits
Current issues that impact on nursing within the health care systems are addressed in lecture/seminar format from historical, political, socioeconomic and technologic perspectives. (Portfolio Assessment available.) Prerequisites: NUR 305, 308, 309, 311, 321; PSY 111; ECN 101. Corequisite: NUR 4000
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3.00 Credits
Selected health problems specific to children and adolescent are critically analyzed in relation to their impact on the child, his/her family and the community. The various roles necessary to provide nursing care are emphasized. Moral and ethical decision-making is also considered when discussing the health problems. The community resources are addressed through independent investigation. (Portfolio Assessment available). Nursing elective given in the last semester of the senior year.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
The focus of this course is the critical analysis of the process of research. Ethical, moral and technological aspects related to nursing research are discussed. The relationship of nursing utilization and evidence-based practice is examined. This course provides an experience in conducting descriptive research on a nursing problem. (Portfolio Assessment available). Prerequisites: NUR 311, 321, 322, 323; BIO 317, 318; PSY 111; ECN 101. Corequisite: NUR 430
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2.00 Credits
This course explores aging and the impact of aging on individuals, families and caregivers. Current theories of aging, the aging process, and the effects of political, social and economic issues on the lifestyles of the aging population will be examined. The influence of heredity, environment, lifestyle and access to adequate healthcare in relation to the care of older adults will be discussed. Prerequisites: CHM 115, 115L, 116, 116L; MTH 203; BIO 107, 107L, 108, 108L, 121; NUT 200; NUR 208, 209, 212, 213, 307, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 319; PSY 200. Co-prerequisites: NUR 417, 422, 431.
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide a comprehensive and clinical relevant coverage of complementary and alternative medicine. It will cover the history, philosophy, and mechanisms of alternative therapies and includes a thorough review of the clinically controlled trials, indications, and contraindications of each therapy.
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