ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen College Catalog 2016-2017 May 18, 2017 This course examines the balance needed between the art and science of nursing and the delivery of compassionate holistic care. Students will develop critical reasoning and analysis skills supported by evidence-based research to study core frameworks, models, theories, and concepts that influence nursing practice such as health, alterations in health, wellness, illness, holism, caring, environment, self-care, diversity, interpersonal and team relationships, transitional care, nursing process, client safety and quality, ethics, standards of practice, and evidence-based clinical decision making. The history of nursing, nurse theorists, and present day presence and image will be investigated to gain an understanding about how they have influenced the discipline and health care. Having the opportunity to integrate theory, research, and practice students will begin to appreciate nursing's unique role in responding to and meeting the physical, behavioral, and psychological needs of society, the environment, diverse populations and communities, families, and clients. Clinical Component The clinical component of this course focuses on the demonstration of critical reasoning and analysis skills, evidence-based research, and the integration of basic theory, research, the nursing process, and standards and scope of professional nursing practice. Students collect pertinent information about the physical, behavioral, and, psychosocial needs of a selected client to complete a nursing history. Pre- or co-requisite: English Composition NUR 2320 Nursing Ethics and Legal Issues 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides the framework needed to critically investigate ethical and legal concepts, issues and regulations, their interconnecting relationships, and the ethical-legal-moral dilemmas that may occur in delivering safe, competent, and compassionate care in diverse healthcare settings. Legal issues and their underlying implications and ethical theories, values, and decision making processes will also be carefully examined. Selected cases reflecting problems where ethical and legal decisions affecting nursing practice, clients, and healthcare will be analyzed using legal-moral-ethical perspectives and approaches. Pre- or co-requisite: NUR 3294 Essentials of Professional Nursing NUR 2407 Pharmacology 100 Hours, 6 Credits NUR 2407 Lecture (30 hours, 3 credits) NUR 2407L Lab (40 hours, 2 credits) NUR 2407LL Clinical (30 hours, 1 credit) This course emphasizes the delivery and therapeutic aspects of medication administration justified by evidence- based findings. Learning activities integrate principles and demonstration of the use of critical thinking and judgment to assure safe and competent administration and delivery of medications to include current rights of medication administration, dosage calculation, major drug classifications, and pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics inclusive of potential interactions with over the counter medications, herbals, and supplements. Students learn techniques to coach and mentor clients and their families regarding medications and their use and to understand the legal, ethical, and cultural aspects of taking medications. The course includes the impact of technological devices and systems, economics, and regulatory forces on medication delivery as well as strategies on how to best collaborate with the health care team. Laboratory Component The laboratory component of this course focuses on the demonstration of competence in medication preparation, routes and administration, dosage calculation, and legal/ethical documentation. Clinical Component The clinical component of this course provides an opportunity for students to use critical thinking skills and judgment to assess physiological and educational issues and the health outcomes of a client taking multiple medications including simulated cases where clients are experiencing adverse reactions to medications. Prerequisite: Admission to a Nursing program; Human Anatomy and Physiology I; Algebra Pre- or co-requisite: Human Anatomy and Physiology II; Introduction to Microbiology NUR 3205 Applied Pathophysiology 40 hours, 4 credits This course is designed to enhance the student's knowledge and understanding of pathophysiological concepts and processes related to human illness and disease. A client centered systems approach is used to explore the pathophysiology, etiology, risk factors, clinical presentation, and diagnostics of selected illness and disease. This course will aid the student's ability to develop sound nursing practice, critical reasoning abilities, and foster skills that provide safe, quality client care. Pre or Co-Requisites: RN to BSN entrance option: Admission to BSN Program A-BSN entrance option: Prerequisite: Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology II NUR 3294 Essentials of Professional Nursing 105 Hours, 6 Credits NUR 3294 Lecture (30 Hours, 3 Credits) NUR 3294L Lab (30 Hours, 1.5 Credits) NUR 3294LL Clinical (45 Hours, 1.5 Credits) This course is designed for students to integrate the values and engage in professional nursing practice as generalists, become productive and effective staff members in a range of health care facilities, and have the ability and disposition to work in a care delivery discipline. This course incorporates critical thinking and analyses, integration of This addendum replaces all previously issued versions. Page 11 / 53
