2020–2021 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 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 NUR 2459 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: PSY 1012 General Psychology; NUR 2356 Multidimensional Care I Pre- or co-requisite: NUR 2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing NUR 2474 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: None NUR 2488 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 NUR 2502 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: NUR 2392 Multidimensional Care II; NUR 2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing NUR 2513 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: DEP 2004 Human Growth and Development; NUR 2392 Multidimensional Care II; NUR 2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing NUR 2571 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 NUR 2633 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. Prerequisites: Mental Health Nursing; Human Growth and Development Pre- or co-requisite: Professional Nursing II NUR 2648 Professional Nursing Skills II 40 hours, 2 credits This course introduces students to higher- level skills necessary to provide care for diverse clients across the lifespan. Students learn to care for clients with respiratory, gastrointestinal, hematological, and fluid balance disorders. Specific skills covered during this course are evaluated and validated in a supervised laboratory setting. Students have the opportunity to demonstrate medication administration for newborn and pediatric clients in a safe environment. Prerequisite: NUR 2243 Professional Nursing Skills I Pre- or co-requisite: NUR 2502 Multidimensional Care III NUR 2755 Multidimensional Care IV 120 hours, 6 credits Students explore diverse multidimensional strategies for nursing practice specific to clients with neurological disorders and trauma. Students integrate prioritization, critical thinking, and higher-order problem solving to plan and provide care for patients in complex, specialized settings, including critical care, medical emergencies, and disasters. The clinical component provides students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in healthcare settings. Prerequisite: NUR 2502 Multidimensional Care III NUR 2790 Professional Nursing III 117.5 hours, 6 credits This course is comprised of a theory, lab, and clinical component where students are completing their development of the fundamental concepts and nursing abilities required for the professional registered nurse role. Emphasis is placed on concepts such as cellular regulation, end-of-life integrity, complementary and alternative therapies, and crisis/disaster nursing. This course will continue to build on previous concepts with a special emphasis on cardiovascular integrity, perfusion, gas exchange, fluid/electrolyte and acid/base balance, and tissue integrity. The theoretical basis for clinical judgment, as it relates to patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and nursing informatics in the clinical setting is required for successful completion of this course. The student must also demonstrate increasing proficiency in knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide safe, quality care for a diverse set of clients across the life span. Prerequisites: Professional Nursing II; Maternal Child Health Nursing NUR 2832 Leadership and Professional Identity 80 hours, 4 credits This course examines the professional nursing leadership and management responsibilities. Students use evidence-based practice to guide decision-making and support clinical judgment to improve client outcomes. Students demonstrate principles of professional identity, and examine the regulatory standards of nursing practice within the legal and ethical underpinnings that improve healthcare. The clinical component provides students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in healthcare settings. Pre- or co-requisite: NUR 2755 Multidimensional Care IV NUR 2868 Role, Scope, Quality, and Leadership in Professional Nursing 80 hours, 4 credits This course is comprised of a theory and clinical component where students are able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained throughout the Professional Nursing Program. Emphasis is placed on clinical judgment, professionalism, quality improvement, and leadership. In order to successfully complete this course, the student must exhibit appropriate characteristics in the clinical setting related to communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, advocacy, patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, education, health promotion, and motivational wellness. The student must also demonstrate proficiency in all knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide safe, quality care for a diverse set of clients across the life span at the level of a beginning graduate professional registered nurse to complete this course. Pre- or co-requisite: Professional Nursing III Co-requisite: Professional Nursing Capstone. Must be completed in student’s final quarter. NUR 2944 Professional Nursing Capstone 20 hours, 2 credits This course reflects on the student’s journey through the Professional Nursing Program, prepares the student for licensure, and mentors the student on transition to practice. The Concept-Based Framework is reviewed, along with the fundamental QSEN Core Competencies with special emphasis on professionalism, individual functional ability, and leadership. Students will delve into the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to successfully complete the NCLEX-RN and safely transition to a beginning graduate professional registered nurse role. Pre- or co-requisite: Professional Nursing III Co-requisite: Role, Scope, Quality, and Leadership in Professional Nursing. Must be completed in student’s final quarter. 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