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3.00 Credits
6 FS NURS 306W. This course provides advanced placement credit for the RN to BSN, for prior learning in the areas of maternal-child and mental health nursing. On successful completion of NURS 306W, the RN is eligible to register for credit for this course. This course replaces challenge credit for NURS 313 and NURS 433.
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3.00 Credits
4 FS NURS 303, NURS 304, NURS 305. NURS 314, NURS 315, NURS 332. This course presents the theoretical basis for the practice of maternal-child nursing, including nursing knowledge basic to the professional nursing care of the mother/fetus, infants, children, fathers, and families in relationship to childbearing and childrearing. The study of normal childbearing/ childrearing families as well as high-risk families is included. Physiological adaptations and alterations during pregnancy and in the health of children are examined as well as the growth and development of the fetus and child through adolescence. The focus of the course is the promotion of optimum health and development for mothers, children, and families.
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3.00 Credits
4 FS NURS 303, NURS 304, NURS 305. NURS 313, NURS 315, NURS 332. Directed and supervised practicum which focuses on maternal-fetal-neonatal and child nursing and includes nursing of childbearing and childrearing families. Experiences are provided in various settings including hospitals, offices, clinics, homes, schools, and teaching centers, to provide students with the opportunity to apply concurrent knowledge and the nursing process to the health of pregnant women, their fetuses, neonates, and children. Emphasis is placed on the development of assessment skills, and the application of nursing knowledge for the effective delivery of nursing care. Clinical hours listed are hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
2 FS NURS 303, NURS 304, NURS 305. NURS 313, NURS 314, NURS 332. This course explores the application of nursing science principles, psychosocial theories, and the effect of the social and physical environment on the specialized health needs of the family-as-client. The use of the nursing process in unpredictable situations throughout the family lifespan is included with special emphasis on evaluating the aging family. The influence of psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual factors on the family and the delivery of nursing care to the family is stressed. The role of the nurse in assisting the family, utilizing family assessment, advocacy, and nursing support is discussed. The goal of family nursing is to meet the needs of persons of all ages in a wide variety of settings in multi-cultural societies through working with families. The health of the family influcences and is influenced by the health of its members.
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3.00 Credits
2 INQ Completion of RN program (ADN or diploma), NURS 300W. See NURS 315. This course is a Web-based version for RNs in the RN to BSN program.
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3.00 Credits
3 FS This course explores the physiological mechanisms of disease and resistance, social definitions of disease, and gender-related factors in research, diagnosis, treatment, and adaptation to disease. Diseases are usually studied and described in generic terms without regard to gender; however, it is apparent that substantial differences exist in male and female susceptibility, manifestations, and reponses to many diseases; just as significantly, society's responses to disease are clearly influenced by gender issues. These issues are explored, through the perspectives of both natural and social sciences.
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3.00 Credits
1 INQ A course in health assessment, registered nurse or senior level baccalaureate nursing student. Focus on resource management in nursing. Resource management includes human resources, financial resources, and community resources. The unique circumstances of the individual client are considered to promote the optimum use of available resources. Detailed problem-solving case studies will assist in the development and application of critical thinking related to resource management. Student nurses and experienced nurses will find this course helpful in adapting to health care system changes.
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3.00 Credits
1 INQ A course in health assessment, registered nurse or senior level baccalaureate nursing student. Focus on those clinical activities relating directly to patient/client care in the home. Such activities include patient rights and ethics, assessment, home safety, care planning, standards of care and treatment issues, patient/client education, critical pathways, continuum of care, and point of service. Nursing theories and models particularly useful in home care nursing are presented. Student nurses and experienced nurses considering a career in home care will find this course helpful in adapting to the home health nursing role.
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3.00 Credits
1 INQ A course in health assessment, registered nurse or senior level baccalaureate nursing student. Focus on the organization of home health agencies, regulation and accrediting bodies, home visits and/or interviews with surveyors, hazardous waste and infection control issues, workplace safety, communication, and time management related to home health nursing. Student nurses and experienced nurses considering a career in home care will find this course helpful in adapting to the home health nursing role.
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20.00 Credits
1 FS NURS 303, NURS 304, NURS 305. Semester 3, 4, or 5 of the Nursing major. This is a self-study course for the NCLEX-RN. There are four classroom sessions scheduled during the semester. Students are expected to spend a minimum of 20 hours in the Nursing Media Lab and/or through independent study, taking NCLEX practice tests. Students must maintain a log of study hours, along with the type of tests taken, the number of questions taken, percentage correct, and areas of weakness noted. Each student takes a structured assessment test near the end of the semester.
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