311: Pharmacology Content: Classification and action of common drug categories are examined along with their scope of action, adverse events, and evaluation as aspects of disease intervention. The integration of pharmacokinetics and patient care is applied to clinical settings. A systematic review of drug classes and their relationship to the disease process will be examined. Medication administration and calculation are an integral part of this course. The nurse’s role in providing teaching and medication administration to limit medication errors is explored with different care scenarios. Prerequisite(s): NUR 300, 301, 302, 303, 304 Offered: Spring 2014 Credit: 4 hours (3 class hours, 3 clinical hours)
314: Holistic Nursing Care II: Intro to Care of the Client Content: Utilizing a holistic framework, students will be introduced to the biophysical care and safety of the client across the life span. Priority setting, delegation and critique of nursing interventions are introduced. Prerequisite(s): NUR 300, 301, 302, 303, 304 Offered: Spring 2014 Credit: 5 hours (3 class hours, 6 clinical hours)
315: Holistic Nursing Care III: Basic Care of the Inpatient Client Content: The physiological and psychological changes experienced by the hospitalized client are emphasized. The Integration of anatomy and physiology as well as health assessment and psychosocial interventions are utilized to provide safe holistic care to clients across the life span. Prerequisite(s): NUR 300, 301, 302, 303, 304 Offered: Spring 2014 Credit: 6 hours (3 class hours, 9 clinical hours)
403: Holistic Nursing Care IV: Advanced Care of the Inpatient Client Content: The advanced care of inpatient client is the focus of the course. The physiological and psychological changes experienced by the adult during illness are emphasized. Integration of anatomy and physiology as well as health assessment, psychosocial interventions and use of the nursing process are critical Nutritional, psychosocial and evidence based practice concepts are integrated within the framework of the holistic care model. The evaluation of patient care outcomes and use of creative nursing interventions are stressed in the clinical setting. Beginning concepts of priority setting, delegation and critique of nursing interventions are examined. Prerequisite(s): NUR 311, 314, 315 Offered: Fall 2014 Credit: 6 hours (3 class hours, 9 clinical hours)
404: Holistic Nursing Care V: Care of Client in Specialized Settings Content: Developmental and life cycle models are used as underpinnings for exploring the physiological and psychological changes provides the foundation for care of clients in specialized settings. The nursing process will be applied to clients along the health/illness continuum in specialized settings. Social and political factors that impact the client in specialized settings will be analyzed. Prerequisite(s): NUR 311, 314, 315 Offered: Fall 2014 Credit: 5 hours (3 class hours, 6 clinical hours)
405: Holistic Nursing Care VI: Women’s Health across the Life Span Content: The role of the nurse in caring for women across all ages and developmental models is the focus. Using developmental and life cycle models as underpinnings for exploring the physiological and psychological changes occurring to women will be the foundation for care giving. The nursing process will be applied to women of all ages and in a variety of settings. The use of teaching, primary, secondary, and tertiary care concepts will be explored. Social and political factors that impact the health of women are examined. Prerequisite(s): NUR 311, 314, 315 Offered: Fall 2014 Credit: 4 hours (3 class hours, 3 clinical hours) 413: Leadership & Management in Nursing Content: The nurse’s role as leader and manager is the foundation for this course. The emphasis is on priority setting, delegation, communication and clinical application of the principles of professional practice roles in leading and managing staff and groups of patients. Collaboration with other health care providers to improve evidence-based outcomes of patients is emphasized. Completion of this course is under the guidance of a faculty advisor and a clinical preceptor Prerequisite(s): NUR 403, 404, 405 Offered: Spring 2015 Credit: 4 hours (3 class hours, 3 clinical hours)
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