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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
In this laboratory course, the students demonstrate application of content from NURS 2240. Throughout the semester, the student develops a novice level of competence in implementing nursing interventions. This course must be taken concurrently with Nursing 2240 course block (NURS 2240 and NURS 2241).
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1.00 Credits
In this clinical course, students will apply the knowledge and skills gained in coursework thus far in the nursing curriculum. Time management and critical thinking skills are developed. Assessment, therapeutic communication, prioritization, patient safety and the nursing process are emphasized in a clinical setting with stable adult clients.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the role of the health care professional in health promotion across the life span. Health promotion, risk reduction and disease prevention will be explored in the context of current evidence-based practice. Environmental, sociocultural, and economic factors that influence health care practices are emphasized.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to increase student's awareness of the essentials of disaster planning. Disaster management, triage, and hospital preparedness for natural and human-generated disasters will be explored. In addition, students will examine the social responsibilities of the multidisciplinary health team, the leadership and inter-professional coordination responsibilities, and legal and ethical issues that may arise during a disaster, mass casualty, and other public health emergency situations. (This course is open to all students). Offered Fall/Spring and as needed.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students with the opportunity to explore the concepts of health promotion for elderly populations. Course topics include theories of health promotion and aging, adaptation to the aging process, and factors that influence the health of elders. Finally, the concept of healthy aging will be situated within interdisciplinary team approach to health promotion strategies. Open to all students. Offered annually and as needed.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the dying process from various conceptual and theoretical frameworks. Focuses on historical, ethical, socio-cultural and interpersonal perspectives on death. Students address their own mortality and develop a personal philosophy of death and grief. Opportunities are provided for students to interact with professional experts as well as individuals experiencing grief/death issues. Annually, and as needed. Open to all students.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
Introduces the student to the concepts of wellness and health promotion from a holistic perspective. Within this framework, students explore how to gain more control over their lives through effective stress management, management of time and change, and adequate self and social support. Assists students in increasing self-responsibility and negotiating the health care delivery system. Discusses health measures such as diet, exercise, and sleep as they relate to a wellness lifestyle. Explores the balance of caring for others and caring for self. Each student is guided in formulating an individualized wellness plan. Open to all students. Annually, and as needed.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a framework for incorporating integrative therapies into the students work with people and facilitates the development of self-care. In this course the student explores integrative therapy use for both health promotion and treatment of established disease. Various practices that are grounded in research and used by multiple cultures are explored. Emphasis is placed on evidenced-based support, integration of therapies into traditional health care, health promotion, and the development of an understanding of the theoretical support of integrative therapies. Students will develop a sample plan f care that incorporates evidence-based integrative care with a specific population. Students will learn the value of integrative therapies and how to connect potential patients with qualified providers. They will also develop the ability to use these therapies for self-care. (Open to all students in the College of Health Sciences). Offered spring, summer and fall.
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3.00 Credits
A course devoted to the comprehensive coverage of the science of nutrition and nutrition therapy. The concepts and fundamentals covered in this course include nutrition and health/lifestyle maintenance; nutrition principles and therapies regarding various disease state; digestion, absorption, and metabolism; and maintaining nutritional health throughout the life cycle.
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3.00 Credits
This course presents the principles of pharmacotherapeutics. Specifically, this course addresses drug safety, classification, mechanisms of actions, interactions, side/adverse effects, contraindications and follow-up responsibilities. Designed to meet the needs of students enrolled in nursing and health-related majors, the collaborative roles and responsibilities of the interprofessional health care team members are emphasized.
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