5213+
SPIRITUALITY IN HEALTH CARE
5313*
SEXUAL ISSUES IN COUNSELING & THERAPY
5323+
ISSUES IN CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE
3 HOURS
Explores the phenomenon of spirituality in health and illness across cultures and lifespan. Integrates theory and research as well as individual and communal ways of knowing to provide spiritually sensitive care. Dual-listed with NURS 3213. Open to all majors. (summer, fall)
3 HOURS
This course will focus on psychosexual development throughout the life span, interviewing and counseling techniques, and sexual therapy for sexual dysfunctions, addictions, paraphilias, and challenges related to aging and illness. (cross-listed as ABS 5313)
3 HOURS
Review of relevant literature and theories related to chemical dependence. Physiological, cognitive, psychological, social, and spiritual sequelae of drug dependence. Dual-listed with NURS 4323. Open to all majors.
5403 TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR NURSING
3 HOURS
Educational theories and strategies for teaching and learning are integrated to address diverse needs and learning styles. The influence of legal and ethical issues on education will also be addressed. Prerequisite: NURS 5153
5503
ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
3 HOURS
Expansion of the experienced professional nurse’s knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology to prepare for advanced nursing roles.
5603+
SERVANT LEADERSHIP
3 HOURS
A transcultural approach: introduction to the beliefs and practices of various cultures. Opportunity to provide servant leadership in an underserved area. Humanities focus via examination of various rituals and practices across cultures. Assessment and communication techniques in a transcultural setting. Dual-listed with NURS 3701-3. Open to all majors.
5653
ADVANCED CLINICAL NURSING
3 HOURS
5703
ETHICS AND HEALTH CARE POLICY 3 HOURS
Clinical practicum and seminar designed and arranged by the student with faculty approval to develop additional expertise in an identified area of professional practice.
Nursing and health care public policy development from agenda setting, policy formation, policy implementation, and policy evaluation at the national, state, and local levels. The influence of ethical issues on policy development will be considered.
6001-3 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ADVANCED NURSING
3 HOURS
Variable course content designed to meet specific student needs. Requires permission of professor.
6153
NURSING EDUCATION EVALUATION STRATEGIES
3 HOURS
Theories and strategies for evaluation of learning in classroom and clinical environments. Prerequisite: NURS 5203
6201-4 ADVANCED TOPICS IN ADVANCED PRACTICE
1-4 HOURs
Variable course content designed to meet specific student needs.
6203
ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
3 HOURS
Principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, and nutrition are applied to disease processes. Focus on principles, theories, and current research related to physiological and pathophysiological system alterations across the lifespan.
6213 PHARMACOLOGY FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE
3 HOURS
Focus on pharmacology and therapeutics used in the treatment of selected health conditions. Emphasis on the decision making process utilized to prescribe safely and effectively, and monitor pharmacotherapeutics appropriate to the client situation.
6215
ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT & DIAGNOSTIC REASONING 5 HOURS
Application of advanced health assessment principles and skills with focus on deviations from normal in populations across the lifespan. Opportunities provided to perform comprehensive and problem-specific psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and physical assessments. Analysis of collected client data used to determine client health status, identify health problems, and formulate diagnoses. Prerequisites: NURS 6203 and NURS 6213.
6223 HEALTH PROMOTION & PRIMARY CARE OF ADULTS
3 HOURS
6233
ADULT PRIMARY CARE
3 HOURS
6243
HEALTH PROMOTION & PRIMARY HEALTH CARE OF WOMEN & CHILDREN 3 HOURS
Health promotion, diagnosis, and management of common illnesses in primary health care practice with adult and elderly clients. Prerequisites: NURS 6243 and NURS 6244. Corequisite: NURS 6233.
Application of pathophysiology knowledge and clinical decision making skills to the interpretation of assessment data gathered from complete health assessment and diagnostic evaluation of the adult or elderly client. Collaborative strategies are used in the implementation and evaluation of accepted medical and nursing interventions. Research, teaching, and consultation skills integrated into clinical practice. Three credit hours of practicum. Prerequisites: NURS 6243 and NURS 6244. Corequisite: NURS 6223.
Conceptual and theoretical foundation for advanced nursing assessment, diagnosis, and management of selected health care concerns. Emphasis is on primary health care of women in the childbearing years, children, and role development in clinical practice. Prerequisite: NURS 6215. Corequisite: NURS 6244.
6244 WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S PRIMARY CARE
4 HOURS
6253
3 HOURS
Clinical experience in well-child care and management of common pediatric problems in primary care settings, care of women in the childbearing years, and gynecologic care across the lifespan. Four credit hours of practicum. Corequisite: NURS 6243 Health Promotion and Primary Health Care of Women and Children.
GERIATRIC PRIMARY CARE
Health care of older clients presenting with acute and chronic health care needs in primary health care settings. Collaborative strategies used in the implementation and evaluation of accepted medical and nursing interventions. Research, teaching, and consultation skills integrated into clinical practice. Three credit hours of practicum. Prerequisites: NURS 6223 and NURS 6233.
6254 PRIMARY HEALTH CARE IN ADVANCED PRACTICE SETTINGS 4 HOURS Management of increasing complex client care with increasing independence. Collaborative strategies used in the implementa-
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2013-14
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