Nursing concepts are introduced which will be built upon throughout the nursing curriculum as students care for clients throughout the lifespan. The development of safe and effective basic nursing skills is emphasized as the students utilize the nursing process to meet the physiological, psychosocial, health promotional and maintenance needs of clients. Therapeutic communication techniques are presented as a means of promoting a caring approach to client interactions. Students are also socialized into the professional role of nursing and understand how to interact as part of a health care team. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Co-requisites: Nursng 1031, 1050. Must be taken concurrently with Nursng 1031.
A companion course taught in concert with Nursng 1030. Clinical experience running concurrently with Nursng 1030. Experience will be gained in long term care, lab, acute care, and home care. Clinical hours will be arranged and supervised by instructor. Credit hours (3): 9 clinical hours, 135 hours per semester. Co-requisites: Nursng 1030, 1050. Must be taken concurrently with Nursng 1030.
A companion course taught in concert with Nursng 1040. Clinical experience running concurrently with Nursing 1040. Application of theoretical knowledge to the acute care situation. Increased development of nursing skills during and immediately after childbirth. Some prenatal observational experiences may be provided. Credit hours (1): 3 clinical hours per week, 45 hours per semester. Prerequisites: Nursng 1030, 1031, 1050. Co-requisites: Nursng 1040, 1045, 1046. Must be taken concurrently with Nursng 1040.
Focused theory with emphasis on the physiological and psychosocial needs of clients across the lifespan. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: Nursng 1030, 1031, 1050. Co-requisites: Nursng 1040, 1041, 1046. Must be taken concurrently with Nursng 1046.
A companion course taught in concert with Nursng 1045. Guided clinical experiences with emphasis on the physiological and psychosocial needs of clients across the lifespan in a variety of health care settings. Credit hours (2): 6 clinical hours per week, 90 hours per semester. Prerequisites: Nursng 1030, 1031, 1050. Co-requisites: Nursng 1040, 1041, 1045. Must be taken concurrently with Nursng 1045.
Basic treatments and pharmacological agents used by the nurse to promote health across the lifespan. Included in the course will be drugs affecting the respiratory system, parasympathetic and sympathetic system, cardiovascular system, central nervous system, and gastrointestinal system. Other drugs addressed include antidiabetic agents, muscle relaxants, and antibiotics. Non-pharmacological treatment modalities addressed include comfort measures and play therapy. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Co-requisites: Nursng1030, 1031.
Socialization from practical nursing to the associate degree, registered nurse level.
Advanced treatments and pharmacological agents used by the nurse to promote health across the lifespan. Included in the course will be drugs affecting the endocrine system and cardiovascular system. Other drugs addressed include IV therapy, blood products, antibiotics, calcium replacement agents, anti-Parkinson drugs, prostate drugs, chemotherapy drugs and biological response modifiers. Non-pharmacological treatment modalities addressed include art, music therapy, therapeutic touch, humor, pet therapy, reminiscence therapy, meditation, visualization, imaging and validation therapy. Credit hours (2): 2 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: Nursng 1030, 1031, 1040, 1041, 1045, 1046, 1050. Co-requisites: Nursng 2060, 2061, 2070, 2071.
Students explore caring strategies for promoting mental health and preventing illness across the lifespan. The various roles and functions of the psychiatric nurse are introduced. Emphasis on the dynamics and theories behind basic psychopathological conditions. Students apply the nursing process for the restoration and rehabilitation of patients with psychiatric disorders. Enhancing communication skills in an interdisciplinary environment is a primary goal of this course. Credit hours (2): 2 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: Nursng 1030, 1031, 1040, 1041, 1045, 1046, 1050. Co-requisites: Nursng 2050, 2070, 2071. Must be taken concurrently with Nursng 2061.
A companion course taught in concert with Nursng 2060. Clinical application of psychiatric/mental health nursing taught in Nursng 2060. Students will be exposed to patients in a variety of health care settings with mental health needs. Credit hours (1): 3 clinical hours per week, 45 hours per semester. Prerequisites: Nursng 1030, 1031, 1040, 1041, 1045, 1046, 1050. Co-requisites: Nursng 2050, 2070, 2071. Must be taken concurrently with Nursng 2060.
Theory with emphasis on more complex physiological and psychosocial needs of clients across the lifespan. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: Nursing 1030, 1031, 1040, 1041, 1045, 1046, 1050. Co-requisites: Nursng 2050, 2060, 2061. Must be taken concurrently with Nursng 2071.
A companion course taught in concert with Nursng 2070. Clinical application of medical-surgical concepts learned in Nursng 2070. Students will provide care in a variety of health care settings. Credit hours (4): 12 clinical hours per week, 180 hours per semester. Prerequisites: Nursng 1030, 1031, 1040, 1041, 1045, 1046, 1050. Co-requisites: Nursng 2050, 2060, 2061. Must be taken concurrently with Nursng 2070.
Theory focuses on the synthesis of nursing knowledge and skills necessary for entrance into registered nursing practice. Preparation for NCLEX exams continues. Licensing, professionalism and management are addressed. Credit hours (2): 2 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: 1030, 1031, 1040, 1041, 1045, 1046, 1050, 2050, 2060, 2061, 2070, 2071. Must be taken concurrently with Nursng 2081.
A companion course taught in concert with Nursng 2080. Clinical synthesis of nursing knowledge and skills necessary for entrance into registered Nursing Practice. Hours are concentrated into a 4 week block and completed as if student was a full time employee. Credit hours (3): 135 hours per semester. Prerequisites: Nursng 1030, 1031, 1040, 1041, 1045, 1046, 1050, 2050, 2060, 2061, 2070, 2071. Must be taken concurrently with Nursng 2080.
(Maximum of 3 semester hours per year). Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Open to all students in nursing who meet the minimum coop requirements of this department. Involves planning and implementation of an approved project which promotes PN and/or ADN concepts and meets specific work place needs. Nursing department to determine credit to be awarded for approved project and appropriate grading criteria. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. Maximum 6 semester hours/year, maximum 3 semester hours/semester.
This course will introduce the student to the skills basic to the care of the multiple trauma patient. It will include trauma incidence and statistics, triage, equipment and training. Approaches to trauma systems and centers will be addressed. This course will also introduce the student to the basic care of multiple systems injuries and will briefly cover pediatric trauma. This course will also introduce the student to drugs and equipment used with the multiple trauma patient. Credit hours: (4): 4 lecture hours per week. (Elective)
A writing intensive course that examines the historical and theoretical foundations for professional nursing practice. This course will provide a forum for students to scrutinize the historical evolution of professional nursing and the theoretical foundations which have emerged. Credit hours (2): 2 lecture hours per week.
A writing intensive course that examines nursing research. Students are encouraged to explore a research base for their personal nursing practice. Focus is on fundamental concepts of nursing research in practice and theory. Research is approached from a practice based model. Credit hours (2): 2 lecture hours per week.
Companion course to Nursng SI3031. Provides the theory requisite for the
systematic examination and analysis of subjective and objective health
assessment data obtained during the health assessment process. The health status
of a client will be determined through the process of differential analysis of
both the anecdotal evidence provided by the client and empirical evidence
gathered during the physical examination. With this evidence, students will
learn to apply the scientific process of formulating and testing hypothetical
diagnoses. The overall purpose will be focused upon developing strategies and
skills to assess the health care needs of people across the life span. Students
are challenged to identify normal assessment findings and critically analyze
variations from normal. Two (2) credit hours, two (2) lecture hours.
Co-requisite Nursng SI3031 (must be taken concurrently with Nursng SI3031).
Companion course to Nursng SI3030. Provides hands on clinical practice experience that will provide students experience with the equipment and requisite psychomotor skills employed in the systematic examination and analysis of subjective and objective health assessment data obtained during the health assessment process. Using these skills, the health status of a client will be determined through the process of differential analysis of both the anecdotal evidence provided by the client history and empirical evidence gathered during the physical examination. With this evidence, students will learn to apply the scientific process of formulation and testing hypothetical diagnoses. The overall purpose will be focused upon developing strategies and skills to asses the health care needs of people across the life span. Students are challenged to identify normal assessment findings and critically analyze variations from normal. One (1) credit hour, three (3) clinical lab hours. Co-requisite Nursng SI3030 (must be taken concurrently with Nursng SI3030).
With the aging of America and the ever-growing population of elderly persons in this society, it is essential that nursing professionals have both knowledge and understanding in the care of gerontological clients. This course addresses the emotional, social, physiological and behavioral changes that occur throughout the aging process. It models the highest standards of gerontological nursing practice in acute, long-term and community settings. Credit hours (2): 2 lecture hours per week. Co-requisites: Nursng 3080 or HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031.
Explores advanced nursing concepts relevant to physiologic changes related to life threatening illness and injury. Age specific alterations in physiology will be identified and analyzed. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: Nursng 3080 or HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035.
At-risk families need multiple interventions from knowledgeable care givers to assist them through the intricacies of obtaining quality health care. Students identify, then integrate, complex nursing strategies in situations involving parents, infants, and children in high risk childbearing populations. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: Nursng 3080 or HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisites: Nursng 3040, 3051. (Nursng 3050 and 3051 must be taken concurrently.)
A companion course taught in concert with Nursng 3050. Students develop cognitive and psychomotor skill in the assessment and management of complex problems of newborn and children in a laboratory setting and then experience patient interactions in a variety of clinical settings including home, community and acute care. Credit hours (2): 4 clinical hours per week, 60 hours per semester. Prerequisites: Nursng 3080 or HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisites: Nursng 3040, 3050. (Nursng 3050 and 3051 must be taken concurrently.)
Advanced theories and concepts of nursing practice are explored in relation to adults experiencing life threatening alterations in health. Credit hours (3), 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: Nursng 3080 or HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisites: Nursng 3040, 3061. (Nursng 3060 and 3061 must be taken concurrently.)
A companion course taught in concert with Nursng 3060. Students provide care for adults with life threatening alterations in health and are able to apply and evaluate advanced therapeutic nursing interventions. Credit hours (2): 4 clinical hours per week, 60 hours per semester. Prerequisites: Nursng 3080 or HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisites: Nursng 3040, 3060. (Nursng 3060 and 3061 must be taken concurrently.)
This course is designed to provide the learner with front line skills and knowledge in nursing management. A foundation for the application of the nursing management process as it relates to operations of health care delivery is provided. This course integrates clinical examples for acquisition of the skills of delegation for quality patient care; care delivery models and structure; critical decision making; team empowerment; conflict resolution; coaching and mentoring in the clinical setting; staff education and clinical competence assessment; resource control and allocation; and productivity and efficiency in health care.
Open to all students in nursing who meet the minimum coop requirements of this department. Involves planning and implementation of a project that promotes BSN concepts and meets specific work place needs. Prerequisite: Requires Baccalaureate Coordinator approval. Involves in-depth project which promotes baccalaureate concepts and promotes workplace needs. Maximum three credit hours TOTAL. (Elective)
This course is an exploration of culture, health care issues and experiences at the local, regional, national, or international levels. The learner will study and compare the health care of a selected country/community from the cultural, political and educational perspective. Credit hours (2), 2 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Admission to Weber State University -- Recommended for nursing students, Licensed Nurses, and other healthcare providers.
This course is a Study Abroad Experience for Health Care Workers to explore the relationship between culture, health care and nursing issues at local, regional, national, and/or international levels. Information gained during Nursing 4000 will assist the student to put into practice the concepts learned Credit hours (1-3). Lab hours depend on the country visited. Co-requisite or prerequisite: Nursng 4000 related to area being visited.
This course provides an interdisciplinary experience with the team concept as a priority. The students learn the role of the health care team members, each with their different skills and objectives. The course teaches students to practice an interdisciplinary approach as they research, interact and learn in the interdisciplinary environment of a health care setting. Cross-listed with DenSci & HthSci.
Examines current issues in baccalaureate nursing practice with emphasis on advanced skills in client teaching/learning, application of computers for patient care, and practice issues applicable in the present health care environment. Students encouraged to identify issues relevant to their areas of practice. Credit hours (2): 2 lecture hours per week.
With the varied roles of the community nurse identified and the health of the community as the focus, techniques in assessment are emphasized. Community populations at risk are identified and strategies to promote health and prevent disease are identified and evaluated. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: Nursng 3080 or HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisite: Nursng 3040, DV4021. (Nursng DV4020 and DV4021 must be taken concurrently.)
A companion course taught in concert with Nursng 4020. Clinical experience provides an opportunity for students to assess a selected community and learn how health issues are addressed in the community setting. The role of the nurse is emphasized as it pertains to enhancing the health status of individuals, groups and communities. Credit hours (2): 4 clinical hours per week, 60 hours per semester. Prerequisites: Nursng 3080 or HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisites: Nursng 3040, DV4020. (Nursng DV4020 and DV4021 must be taken concurrently.)
Types of power, political influences, and social forces which impact nurses and nursing are explored. Policy development, utilization of power, and politics are analyzed as methods to further the discipline of nursing. Credit hours (2): 2 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: Nursng 3080 or HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisite: Nursng 3040.
A writing intensive course with synthesis of classical theories and principles of leadership and management and their application to the nursing profession. Students then apply strategies, processes and techniques of nurse/leader manager functions to simulated classroom situations. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: Nursng 3080 or HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisites: Nursng 3040, 4041. (Nursng 4040 and 4041 must be taken concurrently.)
A companion course taught in concert with Nursng 4040 whose focus is on a variety of leader/manager roles in multiple settings. Based on the application of critical thinking processes, students apply nursing theoretical and practice principles. Credit hours (2): 4 clinical hours per week, 60 hours per semester. Prerequisites: Nursng 3080 or HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisites: Nursng 3040, 4040. (Nursng 4040 and 4041 must be taken concurrently.)
Scientific inquiry, research methodology, and writing for qualified students with instructor consent. There will be some emphasis on the critical appraisal of scientific publications and professional literature. Students will be guided in the development and/or critique of clinical problem statements; hypotheses; theoretical foundations and research methodology; presentation of research findings. Ethical canons related to clinical research will be discussed. (Elective) Prerequisites: Nursng 3010, Nursng 3020 and instructor consent.
Involves a contract with faculty to include reading and writing of materials relevant to baccalaureate level nursing. Subject emphasis arranged with faculty. Three credits must include application of research articles to baccalaureate nursing functions. (Elective)
Provides a forum for the integration of key baccalaureate nursing concepts and issues. Content analyzes these concepts and issues, assists students in using critical thinking to synthesize and debate various aspects of the issues and then evaluate outcomes. This course may only be taken the final semester of the BSN nursing program. Credit hours (1), 2 seminar hours per week. Prerequisites: Nursng 3080 or HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisites: Nursng 3040, 3050, 3051, 3060, 3061, 4020, 4021, 4030, 4040, 4041.
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