| 120 Nursing in the Jesuit Tradition I |
1 unit |
| Introduction
to the profession of nursing through the lens of the Jesuit tradition
with a focus on social justice issues in health care delivery. A
primary goal of this course will be to develop an awareness of the
health care needs of vulnerable populations locally and globally. |
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| 170 Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice |
1 unit |
| Prerequisite: NURS 120 |
| Introduction
to essential knowledge, skills and attitudes of professional nursing
practice, patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration,
evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics.
Focus on learning styles and critical tools for academic success. |
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| 210 Intro to Pathophysiology |
3 units |
| Prerequisites: BIOL 113 BIOL 114 BIOL 115 BIOL 134 BIOL 135 PSY 101 |
| Corequisites: NURS 240 NURS 250 NURS 252 NURS 212 NURS 230 NURS 232 |
| This
theory course presents information on specific interruptions in normal
function of the major human physiological systems. It includes clinical
manifestations of specific diseases and general principles guiding
medical and nursing interventions for these diseases. Emphasis is on
conceptual understanding of the disease process and the pathological
commonalities among these processes. |
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| 211 Pharmacology |
3 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 210 NURS 212 NURS 230 NURS 240 NURS 250 PSY 210 |
| Corequisites: NURS 231 NURS 241 NURS 251 |
| This
theory course focuses on the effects of drugs and drug interactions of
the individual throughout the life span. Emphasis is on the nursing
role in medication administration with considerations of the impact of
legal, social, and technological changes. Teaching plans for clients
and their families are a major focus. |
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| 212 Nutrition in Promotion, Maintenance and Restoration of Health |
2 units |
| Prerequisites: BIOL 113 BIOL 114 BIOL 115 BIOL 134 BIOL 135 PSY 101 |
| Corequisites: NURS 252 NURS 250 NURS 240 NURS 210 NURS 230 NURS 232 |
| This
theory course focuses on the principles and practices of nutrition and
diet therapy as applied to health and disease states of clients across
the lifespan. The role of the nurse in promoting optimal nutrition is
central to this course. |
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| 220 Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I |
3 units |
| Prerequisites: BIOL 113 BIOL 114 BIOL 115 BIOL 116 BIOL 134 BIOL 135 PSY 101 NURS 120 NURS 170 |
| Corequisites: NURS 221 NURS 222 NURS 225 |
| First
course in a two part series of applied pathophysiology and
pharmacological treatments of basic body systems. Focus on the
etiology, clinical manifestations and general treatment of alterations
in selected body systems. |
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| 221 Essentials of Pharmacology: Principles and Concepts |
2 units |
| Prerequisites: BIOL 113 BIOL 114 BIOL 115 BIOL 116 BIOL 134 BIOL 135 PSY 101 NURS 120 NURS 170 |
| Corequisites: NURS 220 NURS 222 NURS 225 |
| Introduction
to basic pharmacologic knowledge to be used as the foundation of
nursing practice: medication administration, terminology and the
nurse’s role in patient safety. |
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| 222 Applied Assessment and Nursing Fundamentals Across the Lifespan I: Health and Wellness |
4 units |
| Prerequisites: BIOL 113 BIOL 114 BIOL 115 BIOL 116 BIOL 134 BIOL 135 PSY 101 NURS 120 NURS 170 |
| Corequisites: NURS 220 NURS 221 NURS 225 |
| Focus
on the concepts of health, wellness, and illness throughout the life
span and the knowledge and skills needed for comprehensive assessment
for patient-centered nursing care. The course incorporates concepts of
nutrition, nursing, pharmacology, and biopsychosocial sciences.
Students use scientific inquiry and problem-solving skills to plan
interventions appropriate for health promotion ,disease and illness
prevention. |
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| 225 Clinical Lab I: Applied Assessment in Health and Wellness |
3 units |
| Prerequisites: BIOL 113 BIOL 114 BIOL 115 BIOL 116 BIOL 134 BIOL 135 PSY 101 NURS 120 NURS 170 |
| Corequisites: NURS 220 NURS 221 NURS 222 |
| Clinical
Course: Focus on application of theory, concepts and principles to
assessment and planning care for patients through the use of the
nursing process and scientific inquiry. Students apply the science,
technology, assessment skills to address health care needs for health
promotion, disease and illness prevention, and by determining the
effectiveness of given expected care outcomes. |
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| 230 Conceptual Foundations of Professional Practice |
3 units |
| Prerequisites: BIOL 113 BIOL 114 BIOL 115 BIOL 134 BIOL 135 PSY 101 |
| Corequisites: NURS 250 NURS 240 NURS 212 NURS 210 |
| This
theory course introduces the student to the profession of nursing. Its
history, theory, and essential skills, such as communication, critical
thinking, decision-making, and the nursing process will be major focus
areas. Additionally, health care delivery systems, ethics, legal
aspects of nursing, and caring for the person, family, and self are
explored. |
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| 231 Nursing Therapeutics I |
3 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 210 NURS 212 NURS 230 NURS 240 NURS 250 PSY 210 |
| Corequisites: NURS 241 NURS 251 NURS 211 |
| This
theory course explores nursing mechanisms to categorize and diagnose
human responses and formulate appropriate interventions. The concepts
of environment and nursing are emphasized. |
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| 232 Conceptual Foundations of Professional Practice (MEO Program) |
2 units |
| Corequisites: NURS 252 NURS 240 NURS 212 NURS 210 |
| This
theory course introduces the MEO student to the profession of nursing.
Its history, theory, and essential skills, such as communication,
critical thinking, decision-making, and the nursing process will be
major focus areas. Additionally, health care delivery systems, ethics,
legal aspects of nursing, and caring for the person, family, and self
are explored. |
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| 240 Assessment of Human Response I |
3 units |
| Prerequisites: BIOL 113 BIOL 114 BIOL 115 BIOL 134 BIOL 135 MATH 101 PSY 101 |
| Corequisites: NURS 250 NURS 252 NURS 212 NURS 210 NURS 230 NURS 232 |
| This
theory course assists the student to apply concepts of health and
person. A holistic approach is used when assessing selected basic human
responses. Culturally sensitive interventions are designed to meet
client needs. |
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| 241 Assessment of Human Responses II |
3 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 210 NURS 212 NURS 230 NURS 240 NURS 250 PSY 210 |
| Corequisites: NURS 251 NURS 231 NURS 211 |
| This
theory course guides the student in differentiating between illness and
wellness through a thorough and systematic assessment. The emphasis is
on physiological assessment that builds on and incorporates the
principles of psychosocial and cultural assessment. |
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| 250 Clinical Lab I |
2 units |
| Prerequisites: BIOL 113 BIOL 114 BIOL 115 BIOL 134 BIOL 135 PSY 101 MATH 101 |
| Corequisites: NURS 240 NURS 212 NURS 210 NURS 230 |
| This
clinical application course focuses the student on practices of basic
skills and nursing procedures with emphasis on psychosocial assessment
of clients in a wide variety of community settings. |
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| 251 Clinical Lab II |
2 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 210 NURS 212 NURS 230 NURS 240 NURS 250 PSY 210 |
| Corequisites: NURS 241 NURS 231 NURS 211 |
| This
clinical application course focuses on the roles of communicator,
caregiver, client advocate, and teacher. The student uses physical
assessment skills and therapeutic interventions for stable hospitalized
clients, administers medication, and implements a plan of care.
Emphasis is given to the care of adults and aging adults with multiple
needs in sub acute and skilled nursing facilities. |
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| 252 Clinical Lab I (MEO Program) |
1 unit |
| Corequisites: NURS 240 NURS 212 NURS 210 NURS 232 |
| This
clinical application course focuses the MEO student on practices of
basic skills and nursing procedures with emphasis on psychosocial
assessment of clients in a wide variety of community settings. |
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| 270 Nutrition |
2 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 220 NURS 221 NURS 222 NURS 225 |
| Corequisites: NURS 271 NURS 272 NURS 273 NURS 275 |
| Introduction
to normal nutrition across the life span. Health promotion strategies
and principles of health teaching related to nutrition. Content
includes macro and micronutrients, nutritional assessment basics,
cultural considerations, health promotion basics and health teaching
strategies for patients and families. |
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| 271 Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II |
3 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 220 NURS 221 NURS 222 NURS 225 |
| Corequisites: NURS 270 NURS 272 NURS 273 NURS 275 |
| Second
course in a two part series of applied pathophysiology of basic body
systems and their pharmacological treatments. Focus on the etiology,
clinical manifestations and general treatment in alterations selected
body systems and their alterations. |
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| 272 Applied Assessment and Nursing Fundamentals Across the Lifespan I: Alterations in Health and Illness |
4 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 220 NURS 221 NURS 222 NURS 225 |
| Corequisites: NURS 270 NURS 271 NURS 273 NURS 275 |
| Builds
on Applied Assessment and Fundamentals I with a focus on nursing
interventions for patients experiencing acute and chronic disease. |
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| 273 Evidence Based Inquiry |
4 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 220 NURS 221 NURS 222 NURS 225 MATH 101 |
| Corequisites: NURS 270 NURS 271 NURS 272 NURS 275 |
| Introduction
to evidence-based nursing practice. Focus on identification of practice
issues; appraisal and integration of current evidence and the
evaluation of potential outcomes across all healthcare settings and
patient populations. Techniques for collaboration and communication
across disciplines are emphasized. |
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| 275 Clinical Lab II: Alterations in Health |
3 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 220 NURS 221 NURS 222 NURS 225 |
| Corequisites: NURS 270 NURS 271 NURS 272 NURS 273 |
| Clinical
Course: Builds on Applied Assessment and Nursing Fundamentals I with a
focus on patients across the lifespan experiencing acute and chronic
disease and the knowledge and skills needed for comprehensive,
patient-centered care and high quality nursing care outcomes. |
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| 320 Community and Mental Health Nursing |
4 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 270 NURS 271 NURS 272 NURS 273 NURS 275 |
| Corequisites: NURS 321 NURS 325 |
| Focus
on health care delivery to vulnerable populations. The emphasis is on
the patient-centered care of individuals, groups, and aggregates in
community and psychiatric settings. Students analyze nursing care
appropriate for the persons experiencing physiological problems and/or
severe and persistent mental illness. Research and epidemiological data
are used to guide the classroom discussion to facilitate student
learning and clinical problem solving. |
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321 Health Care Systems I: Nursing Leadership within Complex Adaptive Systems
|
2 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 270 NURS 271 NURS 272 NURS 273 NURS 275 |
| Corequisites: NURS 320 NURS 325 |
| Overview
of health care delivery systems and an introduction to concepts related
to leadership in complex adaptive systems. Historical, present-day and
future perspectives of leadership in nursing within the context of the
dynamic nature of health care organizations, and nursing leadership and
organizations using the complexity science paradigm. |
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| 323 Nursing Research |
3 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 211 NURS 231 NURS 241 NURS 251 MATH 101 |
| Corequisites: NURS 350 NURS 330 NURS 340 |
| This
theory course introduces the student to the research process and its
application to nursing practice and social problems. Introductory
critiquing skills are used to examine each step of the research process
to enhance students' understanding of their role as consumers of nurse
research. |
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| 325 Clinical Lab III: Community and Mental Health Nursing |
4 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 270 NURS 271 NURS 272 NURS 273 NURS 275 |
| Corequisites: NURS 320 NURS 321 |
| Clinical
Course: Community based clinical experience. Focuses on
patients/clients experiencing physiological and psychological problems.
Use of the nursing process in the care of clients from vulnerable
populations. Students work in collaboration with inter-professional
teams in outpatient and inpatient sites in which patient and student
safety are paramount. |
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| 330 Nursing Therapeutics II |
3 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 211 NURS 231 NURS 241 NURS 251 |
| Corequisites: NURS 350 NURS 340 NURS 323 |
| This
theory course focuses on episodes of care and the principles of
caseload management for adults. Students use selected human responses
with an emphasis on physiological and psychological/cultural/spiritual
assessment to identify and evaluate therapeutic interventions for adult
clients. The course highlights the nurse's role in managing client care
in acute care settings. |
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| 331 Family Health I - Therapeutics/Principles and Methods |
3 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 330 NURS 340 NURS 350 NURS 323 |
| Corequisites: NURS 351 NURS 341 NURS 352 |
| This
theory course focuses on the principles of case management with an
emphasis on the childbearing family. The nursing role of case manager
is introduced in the context of the childbearing family. The course
explores the nursing management in the care of childbearing women,
their infants, and their families. |
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| 340 Principles & Methods of Practice I |
3 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 211 NURS 231 NURS 241 NURS 251 |
| Corequisites: NURS 350 NURS 330 NURS 323 |
| This
theory course focuses on scientific concepts and principles related to
monitoring and treatment of human responses. The student identifies,
describes, and analyzes selected nursing interventions and treatments
appropriate to adults with acute and/or chronic health care problems. |
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| 341 Family Health II - Therapeutics/Principles and Methods |
3 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 330 NURS 340 NURS 350 NURS 323 |
| Corequisites: NURS 351 NURS 352 NURS 331 |
| This
theory course focuses on family centered care in the childrearing
years. The nursing role of case manager is introduced in the context of
the childrearing family. The course focuses on the child as an
individual and as a member of the family and community. Specific
content related to the physical, emotional, and social growth and
development of the child is introduced. The causes, treatment, and
prevention of childhood conditions are explored. |
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| 350 Clinical Lab III |
4 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 211 NURS 231 NURS 241 NURS 251 |
| Corequisites: NURS 330 NURS 340 NURS 323 |
| This
clinical application course guides the student in providing
comprehensive care for acutely ill adults. The student has a variety of
learning experiences in the hospital setting including performing
nursing care on an adult medical surgical nursing unit, observing in
the operating suite, and alternative experiences in other settings such
as emergency department, clinics, or areas where specific diagnostic
procedures are performed. |
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| 351 Clinical Lab IV-A |
2 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 330 NURS 340 NURS 350 NURS 323 |
| Corequisites: NURS 341 NURS 352 NURS 331 |
| This
clinical application course focuses on family centered care in the
childrearing years. The nursing role of case manager in the context of
the childrearing family is applied in a variety of settings. There is
an emphasis on the skills essential to meeting the physical, emotion,
and social needs of well children and children with acute or chronic
conditions. |
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| 352 Clinical Lab IV-B |
2 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 330 NURS 340 NURS 350 NURS 323 |
| Corequisites: NURS 351 NURS 341 NURS 331 |
| This
clinical application course focuses on the scientific concepts and
principles related to monitoring and caring for human responses common
to childbearing women, their infants, and their families in hospitals
and community settings. There is an emphasis on the skills essential to
meeting the physical, emotional, and social needs of women experiencing
healthy and complicated pregnancies. |
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370 Medical-Surgical Nursing I: Management of Comprehensive Adult Patient Care
|
4 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 320 NURS 321 NURS 325 |
| Corequisites: NURS 371 NURS 375 |
| Advanced
reasoning, synthesis, and application of evidence-based knowledge to
plan, coordinate, and evaluate priorities of comprehensive care for
adults of all ages with acute and chronic health care diseases and
disorders. Focus on the role and scope of professional nurse practice
and nursing process. |
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371 Medical-Surgical Nursing I: Management of Comprehensive Adult Patient Care
|
2 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 320 NURS 321 NURS 325 |
| Corequisites: NURS 370 NURS 375 |
| Focus
on the development of management skills for beginning practitioners in
acute care and managed health care environments in complex clinical
systems. |
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| 375 Clinical Lab IV: Medical-Surgical Nursing Management of Comprehensive Adult Patient Care |
4 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 320 NURS 321 NURS 325 |
| Corequisites: NURS 370 NURS 371 |
| Clinical
Course: Emphasis on cognitive and psychomotor skill development to
plan, implement, and evaluate care outcomes for adults of all ages
receiving care in acute settings. Focus on development of clinical
judgment in symptom and disease assessment and management. |
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| 420 Women's Health |
1 unit |
| Prerequisites: NURS 370 NURS 371 NURS 375 |
| Corequisites: NURS 421 NURS 425 NURS 426 |
| Focus on the health promotion and nursing care of women across the life span with an emphasis on the childbearing years. |
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| 421 Medical-Surgical Nursing II: Nursing Care of Children |
3 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 370 NURS 371 NURS 375 |
| Corequisites: NURS 420 NURS 425 NURS 426 |
| Focus
on nursing care of children with medical-surgical issues and on the
developmental differences seen in them. Specific issues related to
pharmacology and safe medication practices in children are emphasized. |
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| 425 Clinical Lab V-A: Women's Health |
2 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 370 NURS 371 NURS 375 |
| Corequisites: NURS 420 NURS 421 NURS 426 |
| Clinical
Course: Health promotion and use of the nursing process in care of
women with a focus on the childbearing years. Nursing care of women
both in clinical settings and case-based simulation. |
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| 426 Clinical Lab V-B: Medical-Surgical Nursing - Nursing Care of Children |
2 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 370 NURS 371 NURS 375 |
| Corequisites: NURS 420 NURS 421 NURS 425 |
| Clinical
Course: Nursing process in care of children. Application opportunities
include in clinical settings and case-based simulation. |
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| 430 Nursing Therapeutics III |
3 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 331 NURS 341 NURS 351 NURS 352 |
| Corequisite: NURS 450 |
| This
theory course focuses on health care delivery to vulnerable
populations. The emphasis is on the care of individuals, groups, and
aggregates in community settings. Students analyze nursing
interventions appropriate for persons experiencing complex
physiological problems and/or severe and persistent mental illness.
Research and epidemiological data are used to guide the class
discussions and class analysis to facilitate student learning and
clinical problem solving. |
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| 450 Clinical Lab V |
5 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 331 NURS 341 NURS 351 NURS 352 |
| Corequisite: NURS 430 |
| This
community based practical application course focuses on clients
experiencing complex physiological and psychological problems. Nursing
interventions for the care of vulnerable population is emphasized. |
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| 451 Clinical Lab VI |
5 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 430 NURS 450 |
| Corequisites: NURS 481 NURS 461 |
| This
clinical application course centers on student practice in a selected
specialty with a clinical preceptor. The focus is on human responses
appropriate to the client/client population throughout the continuum of
care. Managed care and leadership skills are integrated within the
practice setting. Students design, implement, and evaluate a capstone
project in the clinical setting. |
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| 461 Leadership in Managed Care Systems |
3 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 430 NURS 450 |
| Corequisites: NURS 481 NURS 451 |
| This
theory course focuses on beginning practitioners in a managed care
environment. Didactic content includes the philosophy of managed care,
technology and managed care practice, quality improvement, and case
management in integrated delivery systems. Students will analyze
strategies to develop programs for health promotion, disease
prevention, and client/provider health accountability in a restructured
health care system. Students will discuss concepts, principles, and
theories related to leadership in organizations. Didactic content
includes human resource management, budgeting, and finance. |
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| 470 Nursing in the Jesuit Tradition II |
1 unit |
| Prerequisites: NURS 420 NURS 421 NURS 425 NURS 426 |
| Corequisites: NURS 471 NURS 475 |
| This
course analyzes the profession of nursing through the lens of the
Jesuit tradition using the model of the Ignatian social justice for
in-depth examination of important health care issues and the
responsibilities of the professional nurse. |
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| 471 Complex Care Across the Lifespan |
3 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 420 NURS 421 NURS 425 NURS 426 |
| Corequisites: NURS 470 NURS 475 |
| Focus
on complex nursing care of patients across the life span with actual
and/or potential critical health problems in a variety of setting.
Focus on acquiring advanced knowledge in complex assessment,
high-intensity therapies and interventions as well as analysis and
evaluation of patient outcomes. |
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| 475 Clinical Lab VI: Complex Care Across the Lifespan |
4 units |
| Prerequisites: NURS 420 NURS 421 NURS 425 NURS 426 |
| Corequisites: NURS 470 NURS 471 |
| Clinical
Course: Collaborative experience planned by students, faculty, and
agency personnel. The student must complete this course in a variety of
learning environments as a culminating clinical experience to prepare
them as a nurse graduate. |
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| 481 Senior Seminar |
1 unit |
| Prerequisites: NURS 430 NURS 450 |
| Corequisites: NURS 461 NURS 451 |
| This
clinical support course focuses on student participation and leadership
in seminar discussions related to nursing and selected human responses
appropriate to the client base served in the clinical setting of their
precepted experience. Examination of the multiplicity of nursing roles
and the expanding role of the nurse in a variety of settings are
explored. Ethical and legal issues related to the profession of nursing
are discussed. |
