Nursing (Nurs)
1. Fundamental Nursing Theories and Concepts (3)
Nurs 1L, 105A, 105B concurrently. Introduction to basic concepts and theories
for nursing practice; socialization to the professional role.
1L. Foundational Nursing Practice (3)
Nurs 1 concurrently. Development and application of basic knowledge and
skills in care of clients in health care settings. (9 clinical hours)
80T. Topics in Nursing (1-3; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
See Nurs 180T.
100. Nursing of Children (3)
Prerequisite: Nurs 1, 1L, 105A, 105B; Nurs 100L, 101, 101L, concurrently;
Nurs 114 prior or concurrent. Application of nursing theories and concepts
to children relative to health maintenance, promotion and restoration, and
prevention of illness.
100L. Clinical Practice in Nursing of Children (3)
Nurs 100 concurrently. Application of special knowledge and skills in nursing
care of children from birth through adolescence at various stages in the
health-illness continuum. (9 clinical hours)
101. Nursing the Expanding Family (3)
Prerequisite; Nurs 1, IL, 105A, 105B; Nurs 100, 100L, 101L, concurrently;
H S 114 prior or concurrent. Application of current theories and concepts
to family centered maternity nursing with emphasis on health promotion,
maintenance, and restoration related to the neonate and the child-bearing
years.
101L. Clinical Practice in Nursing the Expanding Family (3)
Nurs 101 concurrently. Application of knowledge and special skills in nursing
the child-bearing mother and the neonate with emphasis on the family as
a unit. (9 clinical hours)
102. Nursing of Adults I (6)
3 theory-9 clinical hours. Prerequisite: Nurs 100, 100L, 101, 101L; Nurs
104, 104L concurrently. Application of theory and nursing process to facilitate
health promotion/restoration in adults.
102L. Clinical Practice in Nursing of Adults I (3)
Nurs 102 concurrently. Application of nursing process in the
health maintenance and care of adults throughout the health-illness continuum.
(9 clinical hours)
103. Nursing of Adults in Advancing Years (3)
Prerequisite: Nurs IDOL, 101L, 105A, 105B; Nurs 103L, 102, 102L concurrently.
Application of concepts and theories in nursing care of persons during the
middle and late adult years. Emphasis on maintenance, promotion and restoration
of health.
103L. Clinical Practice in Nursing of Adults in Advancing Years (3)
Prerequisite: Nurs 103 concurrently. Application of knowledge in the nursing
care of persons during middle and late adult years at various stages in
the health-illness continuum. (9 lab hours)
104. Nursing of Persons with Behavioral Maladaptations (2)
Prerequisite: Nurs 102, 102L, 105B; Nurs 100, 100L, 101, 101 L, 104L, concurrently.
Speech 4, 162 or Soc Wel 124 recommended. Eclectic presentation of theories
and concepts as they apply to the dynamic treatment of patients suffering
from mental illness.
104L. Clinical Practice with Patients Suffering Behavioral Maladaptations
(3)
Prerequisite: Nurs 104 concurrently. Application of nursing theory in caring
for patients suffering from a major mental illness with special focus in
interpersonal skills and the nurse's role in common treatment modalities.
(9 lab hours)
105A. Biopsychosocial Dysfunction (3)
Nurs 1, 1L, 1058 concurrently. Explores theories of stress, related pathologies,
and therapeutics.
105B. Medical Therapeutics (3)
Nurs 1, 1L, and 105A concurrently. Nature of the drug action and interactions;
physiologic effects of pharmacologic agents; clinical uses, indications,
and precautions in drug therapy; assessment of patient responses and implications
for nursing interventions.
106. Principles of Leadership and Management in Nursing (2)
Prerequisite: Nurs 102, 102L, 104, 104L, 105A, 105B; Nurs 103, 103L, 106L
concurrently. Application of organizational theories and concepts in the
delivery of nursing care in a variety of settings.
106L. Clinical Practice of Leadership and Management in Nursing (3)
Nurs 106 concurrently. Application of special skills in organization, delegation,
coordination and evaluation in the delivery of nursing care in a variety
of settings. (9 clinical 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 1 10 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.
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: Nuts 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.
127A. Clinical Focus in Episodic Nursing (3)
Prerequisite: senior standing in the major; Nurs 117AL and clinical focus
support course elective concurrently. Application of current theories and
concepts in the development of new insights in assuming independent-interdependent
roles in professional episodic nursing.
127AL. Clinical Focus in Episodic Nursing (3)
Prerequisite: Nurs 127A concurrently. Application of advanced skills in
nursing therapy and management of clients/patients with high risk conditions.
(9 lab hours)
127B. Seminar in Episodic Nursing (2)
Prerequisite: Nurs 117A, 127AL; Nurs 127BL concurrently; 3 units of support
course (see recommended list according to area of concentration or by permission
of instructor). Application of current theories and concepts in the development
of new insights in assuming independent-interdependent roles in professional
episodic nursing.
127BL. Clinical Practice in Community Health/Community Mental Health
(4)
Prerequisite: Nurs 127B concurrently. Application of advanced skills
in nursing therapy and management of clients/patients with a high risk condition.
(12 lab hours)
128A. Clinical Focus in Distributive Nursing (3)
Prerequisite: senior standing in the major, Nurs 114; Nurs 128AL concurrently.
Introduces the theories, concepts and principles of community health/community
mental health. Creates an awareness of the interrelatedness of the biopsychosocial
Forces affecting illness prevention, health maintenance and restoration
in the family.
128AL. Clinical Practice in Distributive Nursing (3)
Nurs 128A concurrently. Application of theories, concepts, and skills to
individuals, families, and groups. (9 lab hours)
128B. Seminar in Distributive Nursing (2)
Prerequisite: Nurs 128A, 128AL; Nurs 1288L and clinical support course concurrently.
Distributive nursing application in major categories of setting and different
roles in community health/community mental health. Special application in
Department of Health, departments of mental health, clinics, schools, community
health centers and others.
128BL. Clinical Practice in Community Health/Community Mental Health
(4)
Prerequisite; Nurs 128B concurrently. Practice in special area of interest
in independent-interdependent roles in selected health care settings. (12
lab hours).
129. Community Health Nursing (3)
Prerequisite: Nurs 109, 109L, 1l0, 110L, 114, 119, 119L; Nuts 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)
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.
223. Advanced Research Methodology in Nursing (3)
Prerequisite: advancement to candidacy for M.S. in Nursing. In-depth study
of research principles and techniques. A major requirement lathe completion
and submission of a research proposal.
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)