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  • 2.00 Credits

    THEORY, 2 HOURS Functions of nutrients and the consequences of their deficiencies and excesses in the body are explored. Students are introduced to a variety of tools for planning and evaluating diets including a computer diet analysis. Application of nutrition concepts are interwoven into health care and fitness conditions. Students look at the prevention of chronic disease as it relates to proper nutrition and adequate exercise. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 111, CHEM 112, CHEM 114 or instructor's approval if a nonnursing major; corequisite: UNRS 210 or UNRS 212
  • 2.00 Credits

    THEORY, 2 HOURS This "bridge" course is designed for transfer students who are notrequired to take UNRS 105 (LVNs, RNs, and students with nursing transfer credits who are entering the baccalaureate nursing program). It provides an introduction to the theories and concepts of professional nursing. The nursing process is presented and utilized as the basis for planning care as applied to nursing clients. The content also includes discussion of current issues and trends in nursing and compilation of a professional portfolio. Prerequisite: acceptance into the nursing program
  • 3.00 Credits

    THEORY, 3 HOURS The focus of this course is exploration and integration of theoretical models in stress, development and health care adaptation as applied to nursing practice. Through writing and experiential activities the students will express a knowledge of family assessment and analysis of the family unit utilizing a variety of theoretical models. It is recommended that the course be scheduled concurrently with UNRS 310/313. Meets the general studies upper-division intensive writing requirement. Prerequisites: junior standing, BIOL 220, PSYC 110, and PSYC 290; corequisites: UNRS 310 and UNRS 313
  • 3.00 Credits

    LECTURE, 2 HOURS; PRACTICUM, 12 HOURS FOR A 7- WEEK ROTATION This theoretical and clinical course focuses on the dynamics of psychosocial stress within the interpersonal and intrapersonal systems of clients with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders. Short-term evaluation and treatment experiences are offered utilizing milieu, individual, group, and family therapy. Prerequisites: BIOL 220; PSYC 110; PSYC 290; UNRS 105 or UNRS 270; UNRS 210; UNRS 212; UNRS 220; and UNRS 260; corequisite: UNRS 306
  • 3.00 Credits

    LECTURE, 2 HOURS; PRACTICUM, 12 HOURS FOR A 7- WEEK ROTATION This course enables the student to focus on integrating biological, psychosocial, and spiritual care of an adult or geriatric client with a long-term health problem. The mental health and spiritual concepts are emphasized. Students are assigned to a rehabilitation or restorative setting. Prerequisites: BIOL 220; PSYC 110; PSYC 290; UNRS 105 or UNRS 270; UNRS 210; UNRS 212; UNRS 220; and UNRS 260; corequisite: UNRS 306
  • 6.00 Credits

    LECTURE, 2 HOURS; PRACTICUM, 12 HOURS This theoretical and clinical course focuses on the care of children from birth through adolescence. The effects of acute and chronic illness on growth and development are studied in the acute and community health care setting. Education of the child and family on health promotion, disease prevention, and safety issues are addressed. Ethical issues are discussed regarding the relationship of the child and family, including issues such as child abuse, informed consent, and the impact of diverse cultural and spiritual beliefs on health care decisions in the family. Prerequisites: BIOL 220; PSYC 290; UNRS 105 or UNRS 270; UNRS 210; UNRS 212; UNRS 220; UNRS 260; corequisite: UNRS 367
  • 3.00 Credits

    THEORY, 3 HOURS This course presents an introduction to human pathophysiology. Mechanisms causing alterations in cellular activity, maintenance of cellular tissue oxygenation, fluid and electrolyte balance, and neuroendocrine control of the body are included. Common pathophysiologic disorders are emphasized. This course is to be scheduled concurrently with UNRS 314. Prerequisites: BIOL 220, BIOL 250, BIOL 251, CHEM 111, CHEM 112, CHEM 114, UNRS 113, UNRS 220, UNRS 260, and junior standing; corequisite: UNRS 314
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course provides an opportunity for nursing and nonnursing students to explore and understand theoretically based transcultural health care practices. The content serves to stimulate discussion and identify personal perspectives and individual cultural values as well as methods and frameworks appropriate to the development of knowledge related to the health care of individuals, families; and communities. Prerequisite: UNRS 212 or instructor's permission for nonnursing majors; SOC 358 or GLBL 305 highly recommended
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course provides an opportunity for nursing and nonnursing students to participate in service and learning in another culture as part of a health care team. It is intended to promote the delivery of health care and health education to underserved populations. Prerequisite: UNRS 380 (or corequisite), UNRS 212, or instructor's permission for nonnursing majors
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed as a preparatory course for students undertaking, or planning to seek, graduate education in the pursuit of an advanced practice role. The course presents an overview of issues and trends in United States health care delivery systems and models as they relate to the evolution of advanced practice nursing and explores the potential for employment. Further, the course provides an exploration of the expectations of students in nursing graduate study with special emphases on oral and written professional communication skills. Meets the general studies upper-division intensive writing requirement. Prerequisite: instructor's permission
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