NURSING - BSN 375
with an agency preceptor to attain individualized course objectives. A faculty-facilitated seminar is conducted weekly. Last semester of the Senior year. Prerequisites: NURS 406; NURS 420 (may be taken concurrently) 6 clinical laboratory credits (16 hours clinical and 2 hours seminar per week) NURS 420: Management and Leadership Strategies for Professional Nursing This course focuses on the knowledge and skills related to the delivery of health care services within a professional nursing leadership context. Concepts, introductory knowledge related to fiscal management, quality care concepts, and staffing models are presented which provide the student a basic knowledge base required for effective management, organizational behavior, and assuming or assisting others in a leadership role in professional nursing practice. Additionally, this course provides skill acquisition necessary to apply principles in planning and delegating nursing care, and discusses developing creative roles for managing and leading in professional nursing. Prerequisites: NURS 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 or senior level standing 3 credits, Fall Elective Courses The following courses are offered as electives to provide the student with the opportunity to investigate in more detail a specific area of interest. NURS 215/GNURS 515 Native American Peoples: State of the Nation's Health. This course provides learners with an opportunity to explore the state of Native American health. Students explore the historical, legal, socioeconomic and cultural factors which impact the current health status of Native Americans. Students also explore their own attitudes and beliefs regarding the Native American culture. Students are guided to an understanding of these concepts through exposure to art, music and literature as well as contact with Native American persons. Themes of sovereignty and native healing practices are central to the course. Open to all majors. Prerequisites: Sophomore level standing or higher 3 credits NURS 343/GNURS 543: Palliative Care This course provides an examination of the theory of palliative care focusing on the complexities of caring for terminally ill and dying patients as well as those with life-threatening or chronic illness. This course is designed for students from a variety of health care disciplines. Aspects of the interdisciplinary team in providing a comprehensive approach to palliative care are emphasized. The physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs of patients and families as well as ethical and legal issues concerning care are explored. Open to all majors. Prerequisites: LTHE 121, LPHI 131, and minimum of junior standing as an undergraduate student recommended. 3 credits NURS 416: Special Topics in Nursing Special topic courses are developed by faculty around a specific area of interest. Objectives may be defined by faculty or mutually identified by students and faculty. 1-3 credits, Fall or Spring #NURS 417: Elective Clinical Practicum The Elective Clinical Practicum provides senior professional nursing majors with learning experiences to expand the student's understanding of the professional nurse role in a chosen clinical area. The course is limited to seniors who have a demonstrated ability to work independently. The student must follow the School of Nursing guidelines for practicum courses. 1-3 clinical laboratory credits, Fall or Spring NURS 419: Basic Dysrhythmia and 12 Lead EKG Interpretation This course is designed for professional nursing majors who desire to develop skills in dysrhythmia interpretation. Identification of EKG features, predisposing conditions and treatments; role of the nurse in patient care; and current ACLS interventions are emphasized. Crosslisted with SPRT 425. Prerequisites: BIOL 115, 116, 117, 118 3 credits