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3.00 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. The impact of culture and spirituality will be addressed in relation to the aging process. Use of complementary and alternative therapies will be presented.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the principles of genetics, genomics and epigenomics and their relevance to health and nursing care. Genetic influences as seen from conception throughout the lifespan will be discussed. Ethical, legal and socioeconomic issues associated with genetics are examined. Prerequisite: NUR 311, 321, 322, 323.
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3.00 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 research and evidence-based practice is examined. 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; PSY 111. Co-Prerequisites: NUR 413, 417, 422.
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3.00 Credits
This elective introductory course is designed to foster the attainment of knowledge, skills and attitudes about computer technology essential for practice in any advanced nursing role. The domains of learning are addressed. The cognitive component includes specific content related to basic computer concepts and applications in nursing that nurses need in order to function effectively in the health care environment. The attitudinal component incorporates the values and beliefs associated with the impact of computerization on the practice of nursing. The psychomotor component refers to the skills necessary to use the computer as a problem-solving tool for nursing. The social, legal and ethical issues associated with computerization of health care delivery are analyzed. (Portfolio Assessment Available) Nursing elective is given in the last semester of the senior year. Pre/Corequisites: Be enrolled in the BSN Program.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
This elective introductory course explores perioperative nursing practice during the phases of surgical intervention: preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative. Roles of the perioperative nurse are identified with emphasis on professional competence, communication, critical thinking and moral and ethical judgment through the implementation of nursing care. Nursing elective is given in the last semester of the senior year. (Portfolio Assessment available). Pre/Corequisites: NUR 322.
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1.00 Credits
Study of a student-selected health problem under the guidance of a faculty member. Student will develop objectives for the study, analyze the problem, including implications for nursing practice, and write a paper based on the findings. Course has limited registration. (See University policy for Independent Study.) Clinical component is arranged on an independent basis with an instructor. Registration requires consent of instructor and permission of the Dean of the School of Nursing and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the healthcare of individuals, families and aggregates in a variety of community settings in Ireland. This Nursing Immersion trip takes place in Ireland over a 3 week period in the summer following completion of all Junior level nursing classes. The concepts of community health nursing and the roles of the professional nurse in the community of Ireland are critically analyzed and compared to the US Public health System. The impact of the health care delivery system of Ireland is presented. Health promotion, health protection and disease prevention are examined. Critical thinking is emphasized in assessing the community of Ireland. A variety of community settings as observational experiences are utilized including home care, hospice, extended care facilities and population focused settings.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers selected topics in pharmacology and clinical therapeutics that will be encountered by the advanced practice nurse. Content covers the basics of pharmacologic mechanisms, dose-response relationships, pharmacokinetics (in children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly) and factors that alter a drug?s bioavailability. Pharmacological agents discussed include: autonomic, analgesics, anti-infective drugs, and agents affecting the central nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal systems. The implications of age, pregnancy, and lactation on drug action will be considered. Pharmacogenomics, human drug testing, drug laws, herbal medicines, OTC drugs, and nutritional agents are discussed. Prerequisite: Basic undergraduate pharmacology course, NUR 510.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Focuses on the physiological principles that underlie the altered states leading to pathogenesis at the molecular, histologic and systemic levels. Special emphasis is given to the pathophysiological processes in the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric client. Included are the genetic, environmental, behavioral and organismal contributions to the dysfunctional conditions. The course contributes to the student?s formation of clinical competence and diagnostic skills.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines knowledge development in nursing. The relationships among nursing knowledge and research, education, and current practice are emphasized. Students develop a personal philosophy and theoretical foundation for their practice.
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