ACADEMIC CATALOG >>
2007-2008
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NUR (Nursing)
MAT 095 (1)
This is a continuing education offering. Introduces the healthcare professional
to concepts and techniques of dosage calculations and medication administration
by a variety of routes. Learners apply basic math concepts to complex
conversion of dosages between and among various systems of weights and volumes.
Learners will apply critical thinking skills to the calculation and
administration of medications. Concepts are introduced from a Christian
perspective and serve as foundation to subsequent nursing courses.
NUR 196 LPN to ASN Bridge Course (2)
The licensed practical nurse (LPN) transitions into professional nursing roles.
Professional practice and professional behaviors are emphasized in the context
of nursing's scope of practice and the role of the generalist registered nurse.
Concepts are introduced from a Christian perspective and serve as foundation to
subsequent nursing courses. A theory lab component is included in this course.
NUR 210 Nursing Care: Adults and Older Adults II (6)
This course focuses on professional nursing roles in providing complex care for
adults across the life span. Previous nursing knowledge and skills are used in
applying critical thinking and clinical decision making with application to the
nursing process. Professional practice and professional behaviors are explored
from a Christian perspective. A theory lab and clinical component are included
in this course.
NUR 220 Nursing Care: Childbearing and Childrearing Families Complex Alterations
(3)
This course focuses on professional nursing roles in providing care to
high-risk obstetrical and newborn clients. Complex care of children with
special needs is explored. Previous knowledge and skills are foundation to
critical thinking and clinical decision making. Professional practice and
professional behaviors are explored from a Christian perspective. A theory lab
and clinical component are included in this course.
NUR 230 Nursing Care: Clients Across the Life Span with Alterations in Mental
Health (4)
This course focuses on professional nursing's care and treatment of mental
health conditions and disorders. Psychopathology and psychosocial integrity
provides the foundation for promotion and maintenance of mental health across
the life span in a variety of settings. Professional practice and professional
behaviors are explored from a Christian worldview. A theory lab and clinical
component are included in this course.
NUR 240 Nursing Care: Clients Across the Life Span with Complex Alterations in
Health/Illness (4)
This course integrates previous knowledge and skills with application to
critical thinking and clinical decision making in critical care environments.
The nursing student focuses on professional nursing roles in providing
emergent/critical care to clients across the life span. Professional practice
and professional behaviors are explored from a Christian perspective. A theory
lab and clinical component are included in this course.
NUR 260 Nursing Professional Practice I: Leadership, Issues, and Trends (2)
This course facilitates transition from student to the associate degree
graduate nurse role. Professional leadership roles, differentiated practice,
delegation, quality care/risk management health care delivery systems, and
legal implications are explored from a Christian perspective. Special emphasis
is placed on preparing the nursing graduate for successful transition into
practice. A theory lab and clinical component are included in this course.
NUR 280 Capstone: ASN Role Synthesis (2)
This clinical course completes transition from Associate of Science in Nursing
degree to professional nursing generalist. The nursing student assumes
professional nursing-entry level roles - provider and manager of care, and
member of the discipline - in selected health care settings. Professional
practice and professional behaviors are demonstrated from a Christian
perspective and applied to life-long learning practices.
