Nursing (Nurs)
17. Introduction to Nursing Theory (3)
Introduction to basic nursing principles to meet needs of patients.
17L. Introduction to Nursing Theory Process (3)
Nurs 17 concurrently. Orientation to problems and practices in professional
nursing through laboratory assignments. (9 lab hours)
27. Medical-Surgical Nursing I (3)
Prerequisite: Nurs 17, 17L, H Ec 52 or 54 or 154, Micro 20, 21 (or concurrently),
Nurs 27L concurrently. Basic concepts essential to medical-surgical nursing;
care of the patient and family.
27L. Medical-Surgical Nursing I Laboratory (3)
Prerequisite: Nurs 27 concurrently. Laboratory experience emphasizing patient-centered
approach to' nursing care of medical-surgical patients. (9 lab hours)
36. Historic and Legal Influences in Nursing (3)
sStrategic influences of historical, social, political, religious, and scientific
movements in nursing.
80T. Topics in Nursing (1-3; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
See Nurs 180T.
109. Maternal Nursing (3)
Prerequisite: Nurs 27, 27L, H Ec 39 or Psych 101 (or permission of instructor),
Nurs 109L concurrently. Concepts of family-centered maternity nursing; focus
upon needs of the family and the family's adaptations during child-bearing
cycle and neonatal period.
109L. Maternal Nursing Laboratory (3)
Prerequisite: Nurs 109 concurrently. Laboratory experience to acquire skills
and judgment in applying concepts of family-centered maternity nursing.
(9 lab hours)
110. Nursing of Children (3)
Prerequisite: Nurs 27, 87L, Psych 101 or H Ec 39 (or permission of instructor)
; Nurs 110L concurrently. Theoretical aspects of nursing care of children
including health maintenance, common illnesses, the relationship of illness
to growth and development, and Family relationships.
110L Nursing of Children Laboratory (3)
Prerequisite: Nurs 110 concurrently. Laboratory experience with children
at various points in the health-illness continuum. (9 lab hours)
114. Public Health Science (2)
Prerequisite: Concurrent with first semester in Nursing major. Trends in
public health administration, organization, Functions; national, state,
local, public, voluntary agencies; . Interpretation and use of vital statistics;
environmental health and epidemiology.
119. Psychiatric Nursing (3)
Prerequisite: Nurs 17, 17L, Psych 101 or H Ec 39 (or permission of instructor).
Nurs 119L concurrently. Mental disorders, the psychoses and psychoneuroses;
causes, prevention, treatment, and total nursing care; social problems involved
in modern concepts of mental illness.
119L. Psychiatric Nursing Laboratory (3)
Prerequisite: Nurs 119 concurrently. Guided laboratory experience in providing
nursing care for individuals who have emotional and behavioral disorders
in a variety of treatment settings. (9 lab hours)
124. Medical-Surgical Nursing II (3)
Prerequisite: Nurs 109, 109L, 110, 110L, 119, 119L; Nurs 124L concurrently.
Total patient care utilizing a problem-solving approach.
124L Medical-Surgical Nursing II Laboratory (3)
Prerequisite: Nurs 124 concurrently. Laboratory experience in planning and
directing in nursing care For individuals and groups of patients. (9 lab
hours)
125. Introduction to Research for Health Professions (3)
Prerequisite: statistics (recommend taking semester immediately prior to
Nurs 125). Basic concepts of research and statistical analysis, application
of research findings in health practice. Open to any major in the Health
Professions.
129. Community Health Nursing (3)
Prerequisite: Nurs 109, 109L, 1l0, 110L, 114, 119, 119L; Nurs 129L concurrently.
Preparation to meet the needs of individuals and groups for health promotion,
health maintenance, and disease prevention in the home.
129L. Community Health Nursing Laboratory (3)
Prerequisite: Nurs 129 concurrently. Field experiences selected from a variety
of community agencies to provide a basic structure to help the student implement
nursing skills and extend knowledge to individuals and groups in a community
setting, and in the home. (9 lab hours)
140. Disaster Nursing Administration (3)
Responsibilities and functions of a professional nurse in common emergencies
and mass disaster.
145. Principles of Nursing Administration (3)
Prerequisite: Nurs 109, 109L, 1l0, 110L, 114, 119, 119L. Principles of nursing
service administration; interpersonal relationships; team concept; leadership
roles.
180T. Topics in Nursing (1-3; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Selected topics such as aging, holistic nursing, transcultural nursing,
assertiveness training for nurses, psychosocial aspects of nursing, etc.
Some topics may have clinical component.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
(See Course Numbering System.)
Nursing (Nurs)
210. Seminar in Nursing (3)
Prerequisite: admission to the master's degree in nursing. Review and critical
analysis of current developments in nursing.
221. Seminar in Nursing Research (2)
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Application of general techniques
of research methodology to specific problems in nursing.
245T. Seminar in Clinical Nursing (3; max total 6)
Prerequisite:. Nurs 250T concurrently. Synthesis and application of knowledge
pertinent to clinical specialization in nursing. The topics include community
health nursing medical-surgical nursing, and psychiatric/mental health nursing.
247. Seminar in Nursing Administration (3)
Synthesis and application of knowledge which will enable nurses to organize,
administer, supervise, and evaluate nursing services.
249. Seminar in Nursing Education (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the master's degree in nursing. Philosophical
and conceptual foundation for teaching in schools of nursing and nursing
service organizations.
250T. Practicum in Clinical Nursing (3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: Nurs 245T concurrently. Assignment for field experience to
a variety of local health agencies. The topics include community health
nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and psychiatric-mental health nursing.
251. Practicum In Nursing Administration (3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: Nurs 247 or permission of instructor. Application of principles
of administration to introductory and advanced Reid practice. Study of specific
administrative problems is required.
252. Practicum in Nursing Education (3)
Prerequisite: Nurs 249. Assignment for field experience to local departments,
schools of nursing, or inservice programs in nursing.
290. Independent Study (1-3; max total 3)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
299. Thesis (3)
Prerequisite: Nurs 223. See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation,
completion, and submission of an acceptable thesis, based on an approved
proposal, for the master's degree.
(See Course Numbering System.)
Nursing (Nurs)
302T. Selected Topics in Nursing
(1-6; repeatable with different topics)