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Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
NUR-317
Nursing Care Women, Children, Family
This course examines the childbearing and childrearing families in contemporary society. The nursing process is applied to provide holistic nursing person--centered care within the context of the family. Topics are related to safety and normal and altered physiologic processes as it affects the childbearing and childrearing families. Experiences in the classroom and clinical setting enable the student to integrate cultural sensitivity, clinical
reasoning, communication skills, and therapeutic nursing interventions for women, children and families.
5.00
NUR-317C
Nursing Care Women, Children, Family
This course examines the childbearing and childrearing families in contemporary society. The nursing process is applied to provide holistic nursing person--centered care within the context of the family. Topics are related to safety and normal and altered physiologic processes as it affects the childbearing and childrearing families. Experiences in the classroom and clinical setting enable the student to integrate cultural sensitivity, clinical reasoning, communication skills, and therapeutic nursing interventions for women, children and families.
NUR-319
Nurs Care of Adults Complex Hlth Problem
This advanced adult health course expands on knowledge and skills addressed in prior nursing courses. The course focuses on the application of the nursing process to the adult patient with multisystem pathophysiologic conditions and complex needs. Included are critical care concepts with related nursing interventions to promote, maintain and restore health. Topics related to safety, oxygenation, ventilation, circulation, perfusion, ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination, regulatory, urinary, sensory input, movement and the nurse patient relationship. Professional nursing practice is emphasized as students enhance critical thinking skills and practice clinical decision making. This course promotes integration of values into professional behaviors and
accountability for personal and professional growth.
5.00
NUR-319C
Nurs Care of Adults Complex Hlth Problem
This advanced adult health course expands on knowledge and skills addressed in prior nursing courses. The course focuses on the application of the nursing process to the adult patient with multisystem pathophysiologic conditions and complex needs. Included are critical care concepts with related nursing interventions to promote, maintain and restore health. Topics related to safety, oxygenation, ventilation, circulation, perfusion, ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination, regulatory, urinary, sensory input, movement and the nurse patient relationship. Professional nursing practice is emphasized as students enhance critical thinking skills and practice clinical decision making. This course promotes integration of values into professional behaviors and accountability for personal and professional growth.
NUR-324
Pathophysiology / Pharmacology Int Concept
This integrated pathophysiology / pharmacology course provides a foundation for understanding disease process in conjunction with pharmacological therapy to treat and manage disease. Students will discuss cultural sensitivity, clinical reasoning, therapeutic nursing interventions and communication skills as they apply to clinical practice. Both general pathophysiologic / pharmacological principles will be explained as they apply to the macro concepts identified by the Gwynedd Mercy University Frances M. Maguire School of Nursing and Health
Professions.
4.00
NUR = 330
Advanced Health Assessment and Health
Promotion( 3 credits)
NUR-400
Common Testing Time
This course builds on prior nursing knowledge and experience to enhance comprehensive health assessment skills. Students refine interviewing techniques and physical examination skills while considering the needs of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Emphasis is placed on applying principles of health promotion and illness prevention in the assessment of clients across the lifespan. 3.00
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