NUR-507 |
Concepts in Gerontological Nursing |
This course explores aging and the impact of aging on individuals, families and caregivers. Current theories of aging and the aging process are explored. The effects of health, political, social and economic issues on the lifestyles of the aging population will be discussed. The influence of heredity, environment, lifestyle and access to |
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adequate healthcare in relation to the care of older adults will be examined. |
2.00 |
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NUR-510 |
Pathophysiology for Adv Pract Nurs Lifes |
This course focuses on the physiological principles that underlie the altered states leading to pathogenesis at the molecular, histologic and systemic levels. Special emphasis is given to the pathophysiological processes in the pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric and pregnant patient. Included are the genetic, environmental, behavioral and organismal contributions to the dysfunctional conditions. This course contributes to the student ' s formation |
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of clinical competence and diagnostic skills. |
3.00 |
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NUR-512 |
Fnd Professional Nurs Ldrshp / Hlthcare Sy |
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This course is designed to introduce the students to the art and the science of the registered professional nurse | |||
with a graduate degree advancing to leader roles with an emphasis on the role of the Clinical Nurse Leader. | |||
Personal and beginning nursing professional identity formation is facilitated. The historical evolution of | |||
professional nursing, nursing leadership, healthcare, and health care delivery are discussed. The interdisciplinary | |||
work of the Clinical Nurse Leader is emphasized. The heritage( influence) of the Sisters of Mercy influencing | |||
nursing values is highlighted. Selected concepts essential to nursing are introduced. |
3.00 |
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NUR-513 |
Health Assessment and Clinical Skills |
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This is the foundation health assessment and nursing skills course to introduce the student to principles and | |||
techniques of nursing assessment, focusing on patient-history taking, interview and communication techniques, | |||
and techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. Lectures are designed to help the students | |||
apply their knowledge of health assessment to both primary and acute care settings. Emphasis is placed on | |||
gathering reliable and relevant information; recognizing variations of normal findings; and identifying abnormal | |||
findings using common health problems as exemplars. The laboratory component is designed to promote | |||
cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary to complete a comprehensive health assessment including the | |||
physical, psychological, cultural, and spiritual aspects of health to support person-centered care. Integrated in the | |||
assessment, is the collection and analysis of data which are essential in planning safe and effective patient care. | |||
Practice of assessment techniques occurs through safe and effective experiential learning. Application of | |||
assessment findings to clinical decision-making is addressed. |
4.00 |
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NUR-514 |
Cli Prac Ro De III: Nsg Care Wo Chl Fam |
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This course combines maternal and pediatric health where students will develop assessment, care-planning, | |||
communication and leadership skills in the context of caring for childbearing and childrearing families in | |||
contemporary society. The focus of learning centers on inpatient labor and delivery and postpartum settings, | |||
however the course also addresses related issues such as family planning. All topics are considered in the context | |||
of the Universal Rights of Respectful Maternity Care. Students then transition into the study of unique health and | |||
developmental needs of infants, children and adolescents. The course is designed to develop perspectives on | |||
wellness and illness in children, emphasizing family-centered care that incorporates screening, teaching and | |||
health counseling. Topics are related to growth and development, health promotion, safety, normal and altered | |||
physiologic processes as they affect childbearing and childrearing families. Experiences in the classroom and | |||
clinical settings enable the student to integrate cultural sensitivity, clinical reasoning, advocacy, communication | |||
skills, and evidence-based therapeutic nursing interventions for women, children, and families. |
5.00 |
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