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NURSINGSchool of NursingProfessors: Flannery, Frank, Singer; Associate Professors: Cottrell, Dean, Epley, Faria, Grubbs, Harris, Karioth, Kohler; Assistant Professors: Tucker, Whiteside; Instructor: Jamison; Assistants in Nursing: Fields, King, Schall The School of Nursing offers a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) for generic and registered nurse students. The undergraduate program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing. At the completion of the program the student will have met all requirements for the BSN. The generic graduate of the nursing program will have met the academic eligibility requirements for taking the state licensing examination. The mission of the School of Nursing is to develop professional leaders in nursing for practice in diverse settings. The program is an upper-division major with required sequential course offerings and elective courses in nursing. The nursing courses are based on concepts and principles from liberal studies, the supporting biological and behavioral sciences, and nursing. This theoretical base is used with the nursing process in the systematic development of care plans for providing nursing care to individuals and groups in a variety of health care settings. The School of Nursing offers honors in the major to encourage talented students to undertake independent research. For requirements and other information, see the "University Honors Program and Honor Societies" section of this General Bulletin. For complete details of programs offered and admission requirements, plus a description of the school, its facilities, opportunities, and available financial assistance, refer to the "School of Nursing" section of this General Bulletin. State of Florida Common Course PrerequisitesThe State of Florida has identified common course prerequisites for this University degree program. Specific prerequisites are required for admission into the upper-division program and must be completed by the student at either a community college or a state university prior to being admitted to this program. Students may be admitted into the University without completing the prerequisites, but may not be admitted into the program. The following lists the common prerequisites or their substitutions necessary for admission into this upper-division degree program:
Definition of PrefixesBSC - Biological Science Undergraduate CoursesTheory/Laboratory Courses RequiredStudents entering the nursing major in Fall 2001 will begin a new community-based curriculum. The information for required courses may be acquired from the School of Nursing office. BSC 2085. Anatomy and Physiology I (3). First of a two-semester human anatomy/physiology sequence emphasizing the cell, stimulus-response concept, and the skeletal-muscular and first half of the nervous systems. BSC 2086. Anatomy and Physiology II (3). Prerequisites: BSC 2085 or permission of instructor. Continuation of a two-semester human anatomy/physiology sequence beginning with the second half of the nervous system, then continuing with endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, excretory and reproductive systems. Also included are fluid-electrolyte balance and immunity. NUR 3026. Nursing Competencies for Professional Practice (3). Prerequisites: Admission to nursing. Corequisites: NUR 3026L. This course provides the basis for professional nursing practice. Included are concepts of basic human physical needs, technical, computer, and therapeutic communication skills, documentation (based on medical terminology), group process, nursing process, and APA. NUR 3026L. Nursing Competencies for Professional Practice Lab (2). Prerequisites: Admission to nursing. Corequisites: NUR 3026. This course supports concepts presented in NUR 3026, Nursing Competencies for Professional Practice. The application of competencies and skills occurs in laboratory and various clinical settings. NUR 3064. Nursing Assessment of the Well Family: A Lifespan Approach (2). Prerequisites: Admission to nursing. Corequisites: NUR 3064L. This course introduces the beginning nursing student to the parameters, procedures and skills required to perform and document a holistic assessment of clients in all age groups. Included are communication and interview techniquies in compiling a health history, technical skills in performing a physical exam, and critical thinking skills in doing a health risk appraisal and formulating nursing diagnoses appropriate to identified problems. Clients' cultural differences, developmental stage, family structure, economic situation and health behaviors are considered when evaluating health status. NUR 3064L. Nursing Assessment of the Well Family: A Lifespan Approach Lab (2). Prerequisites: Admission to nursing. Corequisites: NUR 3064. The focus of this course is on the application of knowledge and skills utilized in assessing a client's health status. The laboratory and various clinical sites are utilized in assessing diverse client populations across the life span. Critical thinking, along with interactive and technical skills, are used in gathering data for a health history, performing a physical exam, identifying health risks and problems, documenting findings and formulating a nursing diagnosis. A holistic approach is utilized in assessing the health of primarily healthy clients and in developing a health database. NUR 3065. Health Assessment (2). Prerequisite: Admission to nursing major or permission of the instructor. Emphasis on skills required to obtain a normal baseline of the well individual with modifications for age and cultural variations. Development of knowledge in interactive and assessment skills, identifying health risks, and formulating nursing diagnoses. NUR 3065L. Health Assessment Laboratory (2). Prerequisite or Corequisite: NUR 3065 or permission of the instructor. Focus on the interactive process, data collection skills, evaluating health risks, nursing diagnoses, health teaching, developmental, and biopsychosocial dimensions with consideration of cultural variations for well clients of all ages. NUR 3105. Introduction to Professional Nursing (3). Examines the profession of nursing, societal factors that have influenced the evolution of nursing, ethical-legal components, nursing roles, the health care delivery system as a whole, and selected nursing theorists. NUR 3116. Foundations in Nursing (3). Prerequisite: Admission to nursing major. Emphasis on scientific and nursing concepts of professional nursing practice. The nursing process is introduced and the role of the nurse as care provider is established. NUR 3116L. Foundations in Nursing Laboratory (2). Prerequisites or Corequisites: NUR 3116, 3065/3065L. The nursing process is introduced as the tool for providing care to those with health care needs. Emphasis on performing a health assessment and establishing a nursing diagnosis with select clients in an acute or long-term setting. A nursing care plan is established for each client and basic nursing care provided. Develops basic nursing skills. NUR 3145. Foundations of Pharmacology in Nursing (1). Prerequisites: BSC 2085, 2086. Corequisites: NUR 3105, 3116/3116L, 3065/3065L. Emphasis on the principles and concepts basic to the nurses role in drug therapy. Includes concepts of biopsychosocial and developmental diversity and the application of the nursing process in meeting the pharmacotherapeutic needs of clients. NUR 3146. Pharmacology for Professional Nursing (1). Prerequisite: Admission to nursing program. Using the science of pharmacology and pharmacological principles underlying therapeutic interventions, this course focuses on the introduction to nursing care regarding pharmacological theory, major classifications and common characteristics of drugs. NUR 3147. Pharmacology Related to Nursing Practice (2). Prerequisites: NUR 3065/3065, 3116/3116L, 3145. Corequisites: NUR 3215/3215L, 3457/3457L. Explores medication therapy with the primary focus on nursing implications. Emphasizes critical thinking regarding the uses, actions, and side effects of related drugs, the application of the nursing process, and the instituting of appropriate nursing roles for therapeutic outcomes. NUR 3167. The Research Process for Professional Practice (2). Prerequisites: Term I courses. This introducory course will assist students in conceptualizing both the basic research process and the importance of research to nursing, and will enable students to understand and use published healthcare research. NUR 3215. Adult Health Nursing I (4). Prerequisites: NUR 3105, 3116/3116L, 3145, 3065/3065L. Corequisite: NUR 3147, 3215L, 3457/3457L. Introduces the student to the role of the nurse working with adult clients experiencing illness and hospitalization for minor physiological disruptions in their health state. Emphasis is given to the incorporation of concepts and principles and the use of the nursing process to assist clients and families in resolving immediate crises and regaining an optimal level of functioning. NUR 3215L. Adult Health Nursing I Laboratory (3). Prerequisites: NUR 3105, 3145, 3116/3116L, 3065/3065L. Corequisite: NUR 3147, 3215, 3457/3457L. Provides students with the opportunity to apply concepts, principles, and the nursing process while assisting clients and families in regaining an optimal level of functioning. Emphasis is placed on the role of the nurse as care provider and collaborator in caring for adult clients experiencing illness and hospitalization for minor physiological disruptions in their health state. NUR 3226. Nursing the Adult Family I (3). Prerequisites: Term I courses. Corequisite: NUR 3226L. This is the first of three courses focusing on the adult. Emphasis is on general body responses and alterations in disease, pathophysiology, and holistic nursing management of the continuum of care for patients and their families in acute care settings. Critical thinking and problem solving skills are utilized to plan interventions and evaluate outcomes appropriate to health care needs for adults and their families based on the state of the disease course and their special needs. Concepts and alterations in physiologic stress and adaption, fluid and electrolyte balance, acid/base balance, immune/inflammation response, and cellular proliferation serve as a foundation for all levels of care. Principles of rehabilitation are presented for application in all clinical courses. Diabetes, complications of surgery, and alterations in digestive and orthopedic systems are presented. NUR 3226L. Nursing the Adult Family I Laboratory (2). Prerequisites: Term I courses. Corequisite: NUR 3226. Focus of this laboratory course is the application of technological competencies, concepts and principles, and the nursing process while providing interventions to adults and their families in the acute care and appropriate community care settings. Effectiveness of the interventions and expected outcomes are evaluated. NUR 3287. Nursing the Aging Family (2). Prerequisite: Admission to nursing major. Utilizing a holistic perspective, this course explores the older adult family, the aging process, client responses, adaptive behaviors and nursing needs. The focus is on promoting client independence and maximizing quality of life among the age continuum through end-of-life care. Nursing and aging theories are utilized in the application of the nursing process. NUR 3457. Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family (3). Prerequisites: NUR 3065/3065L, 3105, 3116/3116L, 3145. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NUR 3147, 3215/3215L, 3457L. Study of the family unit as it is affected by childbearing. Examination of the normal physiological, sociocultural, and psychological processes associated with childbearing and parenthood. The nurses role in health promotion is emphasized. Illness and complications of childbearing and issues and trends affecting childbearing families are explored. NUR 3457L. Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Laboratory (2). Prerequisites: NUR 3065/3065L, 3105, 3116/3116L, 3145. Prerequisites or Corequisites: NUR 3147, 3215/3215L, 3457. Experiences are provided for giving nursing care to families during childbearing. The focus will be on physiological, psychological, and sociocultural processes associated with childbearing and parenthood. The nurses role in health promotion is emphasized, and opportunities are provided for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for childbearing families. Selected experiences related to complications of childbearing may also be provided. NUR 3535. Mental Health Nursing (3). Prerequisites: Term I courses. Corequisite: NUR 3535L. This course focuses on individuals and small groups experiencing acute and chronic behavioral problems. Critical thinking is used to apply psychiatric and nursing theories to the care of these clients and families in various healthcare settings. Content includes the effect of mind/body distubances on biopsychosocial functioning, mental status, relationships, and families. Nursing care of individuals and families with maladaptive behavioral, cognitive, affective and physical assessments as well as somatic, behavioral, and environmental interventions also are explored. NUR 3535L. Mental Health Nursing Laboratory (3). Prerequisites: Term I courses. Corequisite: NUR 3535. This laboratory applies psychiatric and nursing theories to individuals and small groups experiencing acute and chronic behavioral problems in various healthcare settings. NUR 3615. Introduction to Family and Community Nursing (2). Prerequisite: Admission to nursing program. This course focuses on core systems of individual, family, and community nursing which provide the framework of the BSN program. Concepts discussed include: Pender's health belief model; cultural, social, and epidemiological factors relative to health and illness: concepts of acuity/chroncity, and crisis; systems theory; rehabilitation concepts; family and group theory, communication, and dynamics. NUR 3805. Nursing: Role and Scope (3). An introductory course designed to assist the returning registered nurse student in identifying the role and scope of professional nursing practice. NUR 3825. Values, Roles and Issues in Professional Nursing (2). Prerequisite: Admission to nursing program. This course focuses on roles, ethics, values, and the image of the nursing profession; introduction to nursing research, nursing theory, nursing model of practice, teaching/learning, and the health care system; diversity, caring and synchrony across the lifespan; and emphasis on nursing values such as altruism, autonomy, dignity, integrity, and social justice. NUR 3949r. Cooperative Education Work Experience (0). (S/U grade only.) NUR 4069C. Advanced Health Assessment (3). Prerequisites: Admission to RN-MSN program and permission of instructor. Designed to develop students knowledge of skills for advanced health assessment, including health history and physical examination. NUR 4080. Nursing Concepts I (4). Prerequisites or Corequisites: NUR 4069C or NGR 5001C; NUR 3805. Designed to provide the registered nursing student with the critical concepts and nursing strategies necessary for baccalaureate nurses. Emphasizes concepts related to health, interdisciplinary communication, family, teaching/learning, crisis intervention, critical thinking, and problem solving within the framework of the nursing process. NUR 4080L. Nursing Practicum I (1). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisites or Corequisites: NUR 4069C or NGR 5001C; NUR 3805; 4115. Designed to provide the registered nurse student the opportunity to apply baccalaureate nursing strategies and the nursing process while assisting clients and families in maintaining and regaining an optimal level of wellness. Emphasis is given to the role of the nurse as a care provider, teacher, collaborator, and a problem solver in client's care across the life span. NUR 4107. Nursing and the Healthcare System (2). Prerequisites: Term I and II courses. This course is an introduction to current healthcare delivery systems on local regional, national, and global levels. Concepts of managed health care, case management, reimbursement, legal/ethical risk management, quality outcomes, diversity and complexity of population at risk, and conservation of resources are emphasized. NUR 4165. Introduction to Research in Nursing (2). Prerequisite: Admission to nursing major or permission of instructor. Introduces research process with emphasis on the role of research in the development of nursing knowledge. Emphasis is on the relationship between theory and method, logic, and types of research and basic statistics with the development of a research design. NUR 4216. Adult Health Nursing II (4). Prerequisites: NUR 3147, 3215/3215L. Addresses the role of the nurse in providing care to adult clients with major disruptions in health. Expanded understanding of the nursing process; concepts and principles from nursing, humanities, and the physical and behavioral sciences. Emphasis is on assisting clients in regaining optimal level of wellness, meeting rehabilitative requirements, and/or adjusting to terminal illness. NUR 4216L. Adult Health Nursing II Laboratory (3). Prerequisites: NUR 3147, 3215/3215L; Prerequisite or Corequisite: NUR 4216. The expanded application of the nursing process and the role of the nurse as a provider and collaborator with clients having major disruptions in health. There is opportunity to collaborate with health care professionals, to promote health, meet client rehabilitative needs, and/or assist clients and families in adjusting to terminal illness. NUR 4255. Nursing the Adult Family II (3). Prerequisites: Term I and II courses. Corequisite: NUR 4255L. This is the second of three courses focusing on the adult. Emphasis is on alterations in disease, both acute and chronic, pathophysiology, and nursing management of the continuum of care for patients and their families in acute care and appropriate community care settings. Critical thinking and problem solving skills are utilized to plan interventions and elevate outcomes appropriate to health care needs for adults and their families based on the stage of the disease course and their special needs. Alterations in cardiac, vascular, hematologic, respiratory, sensory/neurologic and endocrine (other than diabetes) systems are presented. NUR 4255L. Nursing the Adult Family II Laboratory (2). Prerequisites: Term I and II courses. Corequisite: NUR 4255. The focus of this laboratory course is the application of technological competencies, concepts, principles, and the nursing process while providing interventions to adults and their families in the acute care and appropriate care settings. Effectiveness of the interventions and expected outcomes are evaluated. NUR 4284. Dynamics of Aging (3). Prerequisites: NUR 3147, 3215/3215L, or permission of instructor. Provides a holistic approach to the study of the elderly. Implications for professional practice are based on changes and adjustments occurring as part of the normal aging process. Common health disruptions in older citizens are examined. NUR 4355. Child Health Nursing (4). Prerequisites: NUR 3147, 3215/3215L, 3457/3457L. Corequisite: NUR 4355L. Introduction to the role of the nurse in caring for children with disruptions in health as they grow and develop within a family system. Included is the incorporation of principles and concepts from the humanities and sciences and use of the nursing process in helping children and their families achieve optimal health. The most commonly occurring physiological disruptions in childhood are discussed. NUR 4355L. Child Health Nursing Laboratory (2). Prerequisites: NUR 3147, 3215/3215L, 3457/3457L; Corequisite: NUR 4355. Principles, concepts, and the nursing process are applied in the care of children and their families who are experiencing disruptions in health. Experiences are provided for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care of children in a variety of settings. NUR 4465. Nursing Care of the Childbearing Childrearing Family (4). Prerequisites: Term I and II courses. Corequisite: NUR 4465L. This course focuses on individuals and their families during the childbearing and childrearing phases of family development. Physiologic, psychologic, sociocultural, and pathophysiologic processes associated with bearing and childrearing are presented. The nurse's role in health promotion is emphasized. Illness and complications are examined. Issues related to preserving, promoting, and restoring healthy status of family members are emphasized. NUR 4465L. Nursing Care of the Childbearing/Childrearing Family Laboratory (3). Prerequisites: Term I and II courses. Corequisite: NUR 4465. This laboratory course expands the application of the nursing process and nursing roles to the specialized care required by childbearing and childrearing families in a variety of settings. NUR 4535. Mental Health Nursing (4). Prerequisites: NUR 3147, 3215/3215L, 3457/3457L. The study of theoretical foundations of mental health nursing practice with distressed clients and their families with emphasis on the application of the nursing process to the care of individuals and groups on the health/illness continuum. Legal issues, treatment modalities, and specific emotional disruptions are considered in the context of mental health nursing theory and practice. NUR 4535L. Mental Health Nursing Laboratory (2). Prerequisites: NUR 3147, 3215/3215L, 3457/3457L. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NUR 4535. Mental health nursing practice with a variety of clients experiencing emotional disruptions in health, emphasizing implementation of nursing care incorporating multiple treatment modalities and theoretical considerations. Seminars with selected clinical issues and activities are provided to supplement clinical laboratory experiences. NUR 4605L. Community Health Nursing Practicum (2). Prerequisite or Corequisite: NUR 4069C or NGR 5001C; NUR 4080/4080L, 4165, 4284, 4635. This course is designed for the registered nurse and focuses on the preparation required to begin the role of a community health nurse. Allows students to use the nursing process to provide care to clients in a variety of community settings. Emphasis is on the nurse as a change agent and a facilitator of family self-care. NUR 4619. Community Nursing: A Synthesis of Care (1). Prerequisites: Term I, II and III courses. Corequisite: NUR 4619L. This course requires the synthesis of competencies, caring, and commitment established in previous and current courses. This synthesis consolidates two fundamental aspects of nursing practice as established by the American Association of Colleges of Nurses: "care of the sick in and across all environments and health promotion." Application of concepts such as acuity/chronicity, utilization of resources, quality of outcomes for individuals, families, and communities is required. Concept mapping and case studies are employed. NUR 4619L. Community Nursing: A Synthesis of Care Laboratory (1). Prerequisites: Term I, II and III courses. Corequisite: NUR 4619. Home visits to multi-generational families utilizing concepts of care management, case presentations and community assessment are employed in this laboratory course. NUR 4635. Community Health Nursing (3). Prerequisites: NUR 4165, 4216/4216L, 4284, 4355/4355L, 4535/4535L. The ANA Standards of Community Health Nursing Practice are presented as the conceptual model for practice. The nursing process is presented as the methodology for providing care. Emphasis is on the theoretical base, with a focus on a holistic approach in care of the family and community while applying the nursing process in a variety of settings. NUR 4635L. Community Health Nursing Laboratory (2). Prerequisites: NUR 4165, 4216/4216L, 4284, 4355/4355L, 4535/4535L. Pre- or corequisite: NUR 4635. The opportunity is provided for the utilization of nursing skills in the practice of community health nursing and preparation for beginning the role as community health nurse. The nursing process is applied to identified community needs. Emphasis is on the nurse as an agent of change and increasing the clients ability to engage in self-care. NUR 4637. Public Health Nursing (2). Prerequisites: Term I, II, III and IV courses. Corequisite: NUR 4637L. The course focuses on complexity and diversity of groups or aggregates within communities and their corresponding health care needs. The third fundamental aspect of nursing practice established by the American Association of Colleges of Nurses, "population based health care" is addressed. Topics include the philosophy and concepts of public health nursing and comparison to community health and the role of the public health nurse as a leader, change agent, case finder, and case manager in settings such as schools, industry, correctional institutions, group homes, sheltered workshops and clinical settings. The family structure and its impact on healthcare, environmental safety, effects of poverty, epidemiology, communicable disease, resources (Centers for Disease Control and research), impact of violence in community settings, disaster (both natural and man-made) and global and environmental health also are examined. NUR 4637L Public Health Nursing Laboratory (2). Prerequisites: Term I, II, III, and IV courses. Corequisite: NUR 4637. This course utilizes the findings from the community assessment performed in NUR 4619. Implementation of an appropriate project is performed. Clinical experiences are conducted with the guidance of a preceptor and may occur in a variety of settings. NUR 4767. Nursing the Adult Family III (3). Prerequisites: Term I, II and III courses. Corequisite: NUR 4767L. This is the last of three courses focusing on the adult. Emphasis is on complex multi-system problems, pathophysiology, and holistic nursing management of the continuum of care for patients and their families in acute care and appropriate community care settings. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are utilized to plan interventions and to evaluate outcomes appropriate to health care needs for adults and their families based on the stage of the disease course and their special needs. The complexity of nursing management related to burns, brain, and spinal cord injuries, DIC, multi-system trauma, multi-system failure and organ transplantation is presented. Principles and issues related to end-of-life, hospice, and critical care are presented for application in practice. NUR 4767L. Nursing the Adult Family III Laboratory (2). Prerequisites: Term I, II and II courses. Corequisite: NUR 4767. The focus of this laboratory course is the application of technological competencies, concepts and principles, and the nursing process while intervening with adults and their families in the acute care and appropriate community care settings. Effectiveness of the interventions and expected outcomes are evaluated. Care of patient with complex problems is emphasized. NUR 4807L. Leadership in Nursing Practicum (2). Prerequisites: NGR 5001C or NUR 4069C; NUR 3805, 4080/4080L, 4165, 4284. Corequisite: NUR 4827. Designed for the registered nurse student. Focuses on the leadership role of the professional nurse. Provides the opportunity to apply concepts, principles, and theories of leadership and management in a variety of settings; also applies research findings to the nursing care of clients. NUR 4815. Issues in Professional Nursing (2). Prerequisites: NUR 3147, 3215/3215L, 3457/3457L. Focus is on the transition from student to graduate. Issues confronting nurses in a practice situation are analyzed. Responsibility and accountability of the professional nurse are studied to increase awareness of options to advance the professionalization of nursing. NUR 4827. Leadership in Nursing (2). Prerequisites: NUR 4165, 4216/4216L, 4284, 4355/4355L, 4535/4535L. Focus is on the leadership role of the professional nurse in a variety of settings. Concepts and theories of leadership and management and incorporation of research findings in the development of leadership roles are studied. NUR 4827L. Leadership in Nursing Laboratory (2). Prerequisites: NUR 4165, 4216/4216L, 4284, 4355/4355L, 4535/4535L. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NUR 4827. Concepts, principles, and theories of leadership and management are applied in a variety of settings. Functioning in the role of nurse-leader, the student synthesizes previous learning, utilizes a problem-solving approach, and applies research findings to the nursing care of client groups. NUR 4835. Professional Nursing Leadership and Management (2). Prerequisites: Term I, II, III, and IV courses. Corequisite: NUR 4835L. This course focuses on concepts, principles and theories of leadership, management, role development and administration. Skills required by the professional nurse leader, including delegation of responsibilities, networking, facilitation of groups, conflict resolution, case management, collaboration, budgeting, cost effectiveness and resource allocation, managing quality and performance, and teaching are emphasized. NUR 4835L. Professional Nursing Leadership and Management Laboratory (2). Prerequisites: Term I, II, III, and IV courses. Corequisite: NUR 4835. Clinical experiences in a variety of settings will be examined. NUR 4945. Professional Nursing Internship (4). (S/U Grade only.) Prerequisites: Term I, II, III, and IV courses. This course occurs following the completion of all required nursing courses. This capstone clinical experience requires the student to demonstrate competencies consistent with program outcomes. Synthesis of core values, core competencies, core knowledge, and role development is expected. The student collaborates with the faculty and the preceptor in choosing the care setting, and plans and organizes the learning experience to facilitate a successful transition into the profession. ElectivesNUR 3040. Multicultural Factors and Health (3). A comparative analytical approach to the study of communication, current problems, issues, health care beliefs, values, and practices of different systems and cultural norms as they affect health care practices which conflict with ethnic or cultural communication related to standards and value systems. NUR 3076. Communication in Health Care (3). Prerequisite: ENG 1101. This course examines various communication patterns basic to individual and group relationships. Course emphasizes the development of interactive skills paramount to effective communication with individuals and groups involved with health care issues. It provides an opportunity for the validation of oral communication and a range of public speaking experiences especially related to health care. NUR 3090. Medical Terminology (3). This course is designed to help students understand the origins of medical terms. The course will equip future members of the health care industry with a medical vocabulary. Suffixes and prefixes are reviewed. The body is approached systematically to discuss its anatomy and physiology and its basic pathology. Also discussed are those terms pertaining to relevant assessment procedures. NUR 3135. Men's Health (3). Prerequisite: other college level biology or approval of the instructor. This survey course in the health and wellness minor focuses on concerns of men in maintaining their health. Over the lifespan, lifestyle issues such as recreation, employment, violence and sexuality are addressed. Diseases that are of concern to males are emphasized, including prostate and colon cancer, cardio-vascular disease, sexual problems and sports injuries. NUR 3195. The Individual, Death, and the Family (2). Prerequisite: REL 3191 or permission of the instructor. Explores concepts of the death and dying process as related to the role of health care givers. Direct participation with dying clients and families may be provided. NUR 3199. Therapeutic Massage (3). Course introduces the student to the principles and techniques of therapeutic massage and develops the practical skills associated with the administration of therapeutic massage. The course will include various techniques: the pre-massage (including health history), application of therapeutic treatments, client charting (including S.O.A.P. notes), and adjustment based upon client feedback. Communication skills, ethical standards, and establishing trust in a safe environment will also be addressed. The student will be introduced to basic anatomy, indications, contraindications, and current research related to therapeutic massage. NUR 3396. Child Life in Health Care Settings (3). Prerequisites: FAD 3220; NUR 3090. This course is designed primarily for students interested in care of children with a focus on the child with health interferences in development due to varying degrees of illness. Addresses individual and family, community, organizational and institutional concerns and the role of the child life specialist on the health care team. This course is appropriate for students in child life, social work, special education and any field where child development is a concern. NUR 3495. Women's Health Issues: Concerns Through the Life Cycle (3). Prerequisite: BSC 1005 or BSC 2011 or permission of the instructor. Focus will be on issues related to women throughout the life cycle including sexuality, obesity, anorexia, cancer, etc. Emphasis is on prevention of illness and rights to health care access. NUR 3617. Health and Health Alterations in the Family and Community (3). A survey course designed to help the student look at the health care professional as an agent for health promotion. The health promotion agent looks at health and health alterations in the individual, family, and community. Students will explore the concepts of health promotion, health alterations and disease prevention, including the influence of health care agents, political and economic factors on health promotion, disease prevention and future trends. NUR 3935. Holistic and Complementary Approaches to Health and Healing (3). This course is designed to explore knowledge of practices that promote health and well-being. Emphasis is on stress management and body-mind-spirit communication. A variety of holistic and complementary approaches to health and healing are explored. NUR 4642. Substance Abuse and the Effects on Health, Family, and Profession (3). Broad-based approach to substance abuse and the effects on health, family, and the profession; identifying groups at risk, prevention activities, and help approaches. NUR 4826. Contemporary Clinical Ethics in Health Care (3). Provides students with the opportunity to both explore the ethical dimensions of health care practices and to develop skills in ethical decision making. Students will practice the clinical application of ethical theory in relation to current health care issues and concerns. NUR 4905r. Directed Individual Study (1–4). May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours. NUR 4930r. Special Topics (1–3). Topics of interest relating to nursing and other health-related issues. May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) semester hours. NUR 4935. Legislative Influences on Health Care and Nursing Practice (3). Current health care issues and their impact on consumers and providers are analyzed. NUR 4975r. Honors Thesis (2–6). Honors thesis may be taken a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of three (3) times for a total of six (6) semester hours credit. Graduate Courses
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