Nursing (NUR) Course Descriptions 200: Introduction to Professional Nursing Content: This course is designed to familiarize the potential nursing student with the roles of the professional nurse and her interface with the health care system. An examination of nursing practice settings, career opportunities as well as legal and ethical decisions encountered by nurses will be examined. The scope of nursing practice in Georgia will be examined. Shadowing experiences will be planned for each student to offer exposure to “real life nursing practice” in a variety of settings. In addition, an overview of the nursing program, expectations and learning strategies will be discussed. A service learning project will be an integral part of the course experience enabling students to focus on a critical health care need. Prerequisite: None; this course may be taken prior to entering the nursing program. Offered: Spring 2013 Credit: 2 hours 300: Foundations of Professional Nursing Content: Socialization to the profession of nursing is begun in this course. An overview of the history, theory and practice of professional nursing, as well as professional standards, the code of ethics and legal issues are discussed. The nurse’s role in the health care setting is discussed. The importance of the Nursing Process as a problem-solving and care- planning tool is provided with an emphasis on the ability of the nurse to think critically and to examine issues in nursing. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Program Offered: Fall 2013 Credit: 2 hours 301: Physical Health Assessment and Promotion Content: Head to toe health assessment is taught using a focused system approach, including health history and physical examination skills, as well as health promotion, restoration, and maintenance activities related to caring for diverse clients. Students are expected to master basic assessment sequencing, techniques and skill mastery related to assessment for adult, children and geriatric clients. Cultural variations, developmental tasks and health promotion, restoration, and maintenance activities related to physical and psychosocial changes across the life span are reemphasized. Outcome strategies to address identified health problems are provided during each system discussion. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Nursing Program Offered: Fall 2013 Credit: 4 hours (3 class hours; 3 clinical hours) 302: Holistic Nursing Care I: Clinical Nursing Skills Content: the nurse’s role as clinician is the foundation for this course. Use of the nursing process, therapeutic communication, skill mastery and application of concepts of assessment are integrated in the clinical laboratory and select community settings. A holistic framework provides the structure for practice, enabling the student to recognize the uniqueness of each client and the importance of continuity of care. Beginning technical competency for clinical skills is expected with an emphasis on the comprehensive care plan for the individual healthy adult, child or older person. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Nursing Program Offered: Fall 2013 Credit: 4 hours (2 class hours, 6 clinical hours)
303: Human Pathophysiology through the Life Span Content: This course presents human pathophysiology across the lifespan. Pathophysiology is the physiology of altered health or disease. Factors that contribute to pathophysioloc function such as epidemiological, genetic, and unknown factors will be covered. This course builds upon the knowledge learned of normal anatomy and physiology in BIO 210 and 211. Case studies and laboratory experiences will be used to show correlations of course content. Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program Offered: Fall 2013 Credit: 3 hours (3 class hours)
304: Evidence -Based Practice Content: Evidence -based practice is the foundation of professional practice enabling the nurse to plan and evaluate interventions using scientific rationale. The ability to critique and apply research studies and methodology to patient care is the focus. Qualitative and quantitative methodologies are explored. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Program Offered: Fall 2013 Credit: 3 hours (3 class hours)
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