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3.00 Credits
This course presents the essential concepts of the research process to enable nursing students to critique research reports and apply research findings from nursing and other disciplines in clinical practice. It introduces the students to the scientific method as a way of knowing and the research process as a tool of science. It acquaints the students with the stages of the research process, the use of basic statistical techniques in answering nursing research questions, the principles of applying the research process to nursing practice, and the ethics for conducting research. Students have hands-on experience in the use of the computer and statistical programs for data analysis.
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3.00 Credits
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.
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3.00 Credits
Students develop an articulated Christian worldview, which can be applied to the broader issues of society. They develop an integrated approach to nursing and the common good, and formulate responses to the worldview aspect of current professional and social issues.
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6.00 Credits
This course synthesizes selected information presented in the generic baccalaureate program for presentation in condensed format. The course addresses the development and nature of today's health care systems and associated nursing issues in the United States. The content also familiarizes the student with major nursing roles: leader, consultant, teacher, manager, and client advocate. The course focuses on client needs in acute health care settings and emphasizes the interdependent relationship between the health care system and advocate.
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6.00 Credits
This course has two areas of focus within the community setting: the study of principles and practices involved in community health nursing and the development of skills for teaching a group of clients. The emphasis is on the role of the nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care of clients in a variety of community-based settings. Collaborating with community-based organizations and services that provide health restoration, maintenance, illness prevention, and client education services to individuals, families, and aggregates are essential components of this course. A review of legal mandates and regulations, as well as discussion of ethical dilemmas and issues related to community-based care in included. A multiple theoretical focus that includes concepts from systems, stress, adaptation, development, and role theory is emphasized.
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4.00 Credits
This course focuses on the integration of Christian faith, ethical issues, and professional concerns, which confront nurses in their work life. It also includes consideration of issues and trends in health care and nursing. Integration of such concerns as providers of health care, education of the health care professional, and consumerism with ethical concerns are investigated. This course also contains a comprehensive paper written on a bioethical issue, which meets the senior writing requirement. Each week there is a discussion period around ethical concerns, which correlates to the material presented in class.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of personal financial planning is provided with an emphasis on financial record keeping, budgeting, cash flow controls, debt management, tax planning, consumerism, insurance, retirement, investment planning, and estate planning. This course does not count as a business major elective.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the role of business in society and the impact of the social environment on the firm. It acquaints students with the basic functional areas of business, including management, human resources, marketing, finance, and production.
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4.00 Credits
In the first semester of this course, the basic financial accounting model and cycle are introduced, preparing students to explore the application of fundamental accounting principles to specific classes of assets and liabilities. The sole proprietorship form of business serves as the primary model for demonstrating the application of accounting principles and procedures for current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, operational assets, and current and long-term liabilities. Students complete a computer simulation which introduces computer applications in accounting.
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3.00 Credits
The second semester of this course focuses on managerial accounting and emphasizes the use of accounting data in decision making. Topics covered include cost accumulation models, cost behavior, break-even analysis, budgeting, short- and long-run decision analysis, capital expenditure analysis, and financial statement analysis. Prerequisite: BUSI 120
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