2021–2022 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS NUR2180 Physical Assessment 60 hours, 3 credits This course focuses on developing the knowledge and skills necessary for holistic health assessment. Students learn to perform and accurately document a systematic health history and physical assessment of the adult client. Prerequisite: BSC2087C Human Anatomy and Physiology I Pre- or co-requisites: BSC2089C Human Anatomy and Physiology II; NUR2063 Essentials of Pathophysiology NUR2214 Nursing Care of the Older Adult 50 hours, 3 credits In this course, care models specific to the older adult are explored. Students examine perceptions of ageism and the impact of those attitudes on the healthcare of older adults. Resources to promote autonomy and safety with healthcare decisions as a client ages are discussed with an emphasis on ethical advocacy in gerontology. The clinical component provides students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in healthcare settings. Pre- or co-requisite: NUR2356 Multidimensional Care I NUR2243 Professional Nursing Skills I 60 hours, 3 credits This course introduces students to the skills necessary to provide basic care and comfort. Students demonstrate essential skills to care for clients with musculoskeletal, integumentary, and elimination needs. Accurate medication calculation and safe medication administration are required. Pre- or co-requisite: NUR2356 Multidimensional Care I NUR2349 Professional Nursing I 107.5 hours, 6 credits This course is comprised of theory, lab, and clinical components where students are building on the fundamental concepts and clinical judgment required to meet basic health and wellness needs. Emphasis is placed on surgical integrity, pain management, gas exchange, immunity, and infection control. The theoretical basis for fluid/electrolyte and acid-base balance, cardiovascular/coagulation integrity, perfusion, and thermoregulation will be introduced within this course. Previously introduced concepts such as inflammation, tissue integrity, elimination, mobility, health promotion, and education will be further explored. The student must demonstrate increasing proficiency in all knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to provide, safe, quality care for a diverse set of clients across the life span in order to successfully complete this course. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Professional Nursing; Pharmacology NUR2356 Multidimensional Care I 90 hours, 5 credits This course introduces students to principles of basic care and comfort. Students explore diverse multidimensional strategies for nursing practice specific to musculoskeletal, integumentary, sensory, perception, immunologic, infectious, and inflammatory disorders. The clinical component provides students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in healthcare settings. Prerequisite: NUR2180 Physical Assessment NUR2392 Multidimensional Care II 120 hours, 6 credits Students continue to explore diverse multidimensional strategies for nursing practice specific to cancer, fluid and electrolytes, acid- base balance, gastrointestinal, and endocrine system disorders. The clinical component provides students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in healthcare settings. Prerequisite: NUR2356 Multidimensional Care I Pre- or co-requisite: NUR2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing NUR2407 Pharmacology 100 hours, 6 credits 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 healthcare team. The laboratory component of this course focuses on the demonstration of competence in medication preparation, routes and administration, dosage calculation, and legal/ ethical documentation. 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 NUR2459 Mental and Behavioral Health Nursing 80 hours, 4 credits In this course, students explore internal and external factors that impact clients’ state of balance. Students examine the effects of stress and coping on the client and family, as well the complexities of caring for clients experiencing mental health disorders. The clinical component provides students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in mental healthcare settings. Prerequisites: PSY1012 General Psychology; NUR2356 Multidimensional Care I Pre- or co-requisite: NUR2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing NUR2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing 40 hours, 4 credits This course introduces students to the pharmacological principles for safe medication administration. Emphasis is placed on the classifications of medications used in the body systems. Special considerations are examined for the effects of medications and nursing interventions on special populations. Prerequisite: NUR2063 Essentials of Pathophysiology or an active, unencumbered Practical Nursing license that awards course waiver Pre- or co-requisite: MAT1222 Algebra NUR2488 Mental Health Nursing 55 hours, 4 credits This course is comprised of a theory and clinical components where students acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes to safely and effectively care for clients with mental health and behavioral disorders across the life span in a variety of clinical environments. Emphasis is placed on functional ability, inclusive of concepts such as cognition, addiction, mood and affect, stress and coping, anxiety, psychosis, and violence. Special emphasis will be placed on communication, motivational wellness, nursing ethics and law, and advocacy as it pertains to this nursing specialty. The student must demonstrate proficiency in a variety of clinical skills and attitudes, inclusive of therapeutic communication, appropriate affective interactions, pharmacotherapeutic education, and patient-centered, holistic care in order to successfully complete this course. Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Professional Nursing; General Psychology; Pharmacology NUR2502 Multidimensional Care III 120 hours, 6 credits Students explore diverse multidimensional strategies for nursing practice specific to reproductive, respiratory, cardiovascular, hematologic, and urinary system disorders. The clinical component provides students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in healthcare settings. Prerequisites: NUR2392 Multidimensional Care II; NUR2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing NUR2513 Maternal-Child Nursing 80 hours, 4 credits The focus of this course is on the professional nurse’s role in providing safe, effective care for the mother, newborn, and child. This course examines relevant medication administration, pharmacology, nutritional principles, and cultural and spiritual diversity, as well as legal and ethical issues related to care of the maternal and pediatric client to promote health and safety. The clinical component provides students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in healthcare settings. Prerequisites: DEP2004 Human Growth and Development; NUR2392 Multidimensional Care II; NUR2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing Pre- or co-requisite: NUR2648 Professional Nursing Skills II NUR2571 Professional Nursing II 110 hours, 6 credits This course is comprised of theory, lab, and clinical component where students are building on the fundamental concepts and nursing abilities developed in Professional Nursing I. Emphasis is placed on concepts such as intracranial regulation, sensory perception, glucose regulation, metabolism, and immunity. This course will continue to build on previous concepts with a special emphasis on mobility, elimination, cardiovascular/ coagulation integrity, perfusion, fluid/ electrolyte and acid/base balance, gas exchange, and thermoregulation. The theoretical basis for clinical judgment, as it relates to communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice in the clinical setting, is required for successful completion of this course. The student must demonstrate increasing proficiency in all knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to provide safe, quality care for a diverse set of clients across the life span. Prerequisite: Professional Nursing I NUR2633 Maternal Child Health Nursing 60 hours, 4 credits This course consists of both a theory and clinical component that focus on the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to function in the appropriate role of the beginning professional registered nurse in an acute care obstetrics/ maternity setting, pediatric setting, or similar environment. Emphasis is placed on reproduction as well as growth and development. Special emphasis is placed on surgical integrity, glucose regulation, infection control, and patient-centered care as it applies to this diverse group of clients. The theoretical basis for complementary and alternative medicine, in conjunction with specific pharmacologic therapies for these clients will be examined. Students are required to critically apply all previously introduced health and wellness concepts, as well as metabolism, education, health promotion, and clinical judgment, to content-specific exemplars presented in this course. The student must achieve proficiency in a variety of nursing skills and attitudes, inclusive of psychomotor skills and affective interactions in the clinical setting, in order to successfully complete this course. 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