Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Main : NUR-209 , NUR-307 , NUR-324 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course . Weekend : NUR 212 , NUR-307 , NUR-324 - Must be completed prior to taking this course .
NUR-316 - Must be taken prior or at the same time as this course .
ABSN : NUR 212 , NUR 324 Must be completed prior to taking this course . NUR-307 , NUR-313 , NUR-460 - Must be taken at the same time as this course
NUR-319 Nurs Care of Adults Complex Hlth Problems ( 5 ) 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 .
Requisites : Main : NUR-307 , NUR-324 - Must be completed prior to taking this course . Weekend : NUR 307 , NUR-316 OR NUR-317 - Must be completed prior to taking this course . NUR-417 , NUR-423 - Must be taken at the same time as this course . ABSN : NUR-307 - Must be completed prior to taking this course . NUR-316 , NUR-417 , NUR-413 - Must be taken at the same time as this course .
NUR-324 Pathophysiology / Pharmacology Int Concept ( 4 ) 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 .
Requisites : Main : NUR-316 or NUR-317 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course . Weekend : NUR-209 , NUR-212 , NUR-219 - Must be taken at the same time as this course . ABSN : NUR-209 , NUR-212 NUR-219 - Must be taken at the same time as this course .
NUR-4001 Lead / Mgmt Professional Nurs Capstone ( 3 ) Concepts , theories and roles of leadership and management in professional nursing are examined . Development of the leadership abilities of the individual nurse in influencing the nursing profession and society are discussed . Communication , ethical reasoning , critical thinking , financial issues and cultural competence are included as they relate to leadership and management . Requisites : Main : NUR-422 NUR-431 - Must be completed prior to taking this course . NUR-419 - Must be taken at the same time as this course .
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