NURS 3209. Theoretical Basis for
Holistic Nursing & Health. 4-6-6.
Prerequisites: Admission to
BSN program; ENGL 1102, MATH 1107, BIOL 2222, BIOL 2261, SCI CORE,
SOCI 2105, PSYC 3305.
The first nursing course is designed to introduce the student
to the philosophical and theoretical basis for professional nursing
in primary and secondary care settings. The student is encouraged
to be self-assessing, self caring, and self-directive. Emphasis
is on the six processes of nursing, self care requisites, and
holistic health. Learning experiences are provided in the Nursing
Learning Resource Center, KSU's Wellness Center and selected primary
and secondary care settings.
NURS 3301. Nutritional Concepts
and Practice. 1-0-1.
Corequisite: NURS 3209.
Application of principles of normal nutrition throughout the life-span
and dietary management of common health problems.
NURS 3303. Clinical Pharmacology
for Nurses. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: NURS 3209 or
registered nurse status.
An introduction to fundamental pharmacologic principles and their
application. The nursing process approach will provide the theoretical
base for the knowledge and skills needed to safely administer
medications.
NURS 3309. Health Assessment.
2-3-3.
Corequisite: NURS 3209 or registered
nurse status, permission of instructor.
Introduction to basic interviewing and physical assessment techniques
involved in the process of health assessment of clients. Emphasis
is placed on recognition of normal findings, and common deviations
association with pathologies.
NURS 3313. Adult Health Nursing.
2-12-6.
Prerequisite: NURS 3209, 3301,
3309. Corequisite: BIOL 3317, NURS 3303.
Application of the processes of nursing to commonly encountered
problems of middle-aged and elderly adults.
NURS 3314. Mental Health Nursing.
1-6-3.
Prerequisite: NURS 3209, 3301,
3309. Corequisite: NURS 3303, 3313, BIOL 3317.
Application of the processes of nursing to commonly encountered
mental health problems of the young adult.
NURS 3318. Parent-Child Nursing.
3-9-6.
Prerequisite: NURS 3209, 3301,
3309, 3313. Corequisite: NURS 3303, BIOL 3317.
Application of the processes of nursing to commonly encountered
problems of young adults in the childbearing years, and newborns,
children, and adolescents.
NURS 3320. Concepts of Professional
Nursing. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: Admission to
the BSN program. Corequisite: NURS 3309.
Integration of the unique components of professional nursing from
Level II and Level III nursing courses for students who have previously
completed and RN program. Successful completion of NURS 3320,
3303, and 3309 entitles the student to exemption credit for NURS
3209, 3301, 3313, 3314, 3315, 3316, and 4414. May be taken once.
NURS 3396. Cooperative Study.
Variable 1-3.
Prerequisite: Approval of department
chair.
A supervised work experience program for a minimum of two academic
semesters at a site in a health care agency. Work experience is
combined with seminars conducted at intervals during the semester.
For senior level students who wish to obtain on-the-job experience
in conjunction with their academic program. Credit is allowed
only in elective areas.
NURS 3398. Internship in Health
Care. Variable 1-3.
Prerequisite: Approval of department
chair.
A supervised work experience program for one academic semester
in a health care agency. Work experience is combined with seminars
conducted at intervals during the quarter. For senior level students
who wish to obtain on-the-job experience in conjunction with their
academic program. Credit is allowed only in elective areas.
NURS 4000. Service Learning in
Nursing. 1-3.
Prerequisite: 60 hours and
permission of instructor and department chair/program director.
A community activity which links learning to life by connecting
meaningful community service activities with academic learning,
personal growth, and civic responsibility. Activity will be designed
with the instructor and approved by the chair/program director.
NURS 4400. Directed Study in Nursing.
Variable 1-3.
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor
and department chair.
Selected topics external to regular course offerings, which may
include original research projects.
NURS 4401. Nursing Perspectives.
2-0-2.
Prerequisite: NURS 3313, 3314,
3318 or RN status.
Examination and discussion of historical, current and future perspective
in nursing and health care.
NURS 4402. Research in Nursing.
3-0-3.
Prerequisite: NURS 3209 or
registered nurse status, MATH 1107.
Introduction to basic research language and concepts, including
issues of design, methodology and application to practice.
NURS 4412. Community Health Nursing.
2-12-6.
Prerequisite: NURS 3313, 3314,
3318 or NURS 3320.
Application of the processes of nursing to commonly encountered
health problems of families within the community.
NURS 4414. Complex Health Nursing.
1-6-3.
Prerequisite: NURS 3313, 3314,
3318.
Application of the processes of nursing to individual clients
and their families. The focus is on individual clients who are
experiencing complex health problems.
NURS 4416. Leadership in Nursing.
2-0-2.
Prerequisite: NURS 4412, 4414.
Designed to develop the leadership skills necessary for the beginning
practice as a registered nurse. Focuses on the role of the nurse
as part of the larger health care delivery system, with emphasis
on the development of leadership and management skills useful
in delivery of high quality, client focused care. Topics include
client care/case management, budgetary management, development
of teamwork, roles of health care providers and health care coordinators,
integration of community health care systems, and health program
development and evaluation.
NURS 4417. Advanced Clinical Practicum.
0-12-4.
Prerequisite: NURS 4412, 4414.
Corequisite: NURS 4416.
Designed to provide a precepted clinical experience for the non-licensed
and registered nurse student. Provides an opportunity to practice
under the guidance and supervision of a preceptor, and assume
the role of the professional nurse in a variety of settings. For
the registered nurse student it provides an opportunity to practice
in a new area or develop new clinical skills. The course focuses
on the role of the professional nurse as care provider, communicator,
teacher, leader and manager of care for a group of clients, and
as care provider, communicator, teacher, leader and manager of
care for a group of clients, and as a consumer of research that
is applicable to individual clients and groups of clients. An
appropriate clinical project demonstrates application of principles
of nursing care and/or organizational development.
NURS 4418. Advanced Clinical Project.
0-12-4.
Prerequisite: NURS 4412, RN
status. Corequisite: NURS 4416.
Designed to develop leadership skills in the student who is a
Registered Nurse and has experience in delivery of clinical care.
The course focuses on the role of the professional nurse as care
provider, communicator, teacher, leader and manager of care for
a group of clients, and as a leader and manager in health care
organizations. The practicum experience will focus on application
of skills related to health care organizations, provider networks,
information systems, or community organizations. A project that
is mutually negotiated with the health care organization provides
the framework and direction for the student's activities.
NURS 4420. Ethical Issues in Nursing.
3-0-3.
Prerequisite: Completion of
60 hours or approval of instructor.
Exploration of the ethical issues affecting current and future
nursing practice and health-care delivery.
NURS 4422. Women and Health. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: Permission of
instructor.
This course is designed to introduce students to a wide range
of health issues affecting women across the life span. Women's
health issues and problems as they are influenced by physiological,
psychological, economic, cultural, emotional and social factors
will be reviewed. The course will focus on topics such as the
politics of women's health care, the reproductive system and its
relation to the allopathic treatment of women, fertility control
and reproductive alternatives. Issues of mental health, substance
use and abuse, violence and aging will be examined.
NURS 4423. International Health
Policy. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: Completion of
60 hours or permission of instructor.
Designed to serve a variety of students who are interested in
international or global health policy issues. Beginning with an
historical overview of global health, the course progresses through
the developmental levels of countries and people, incorporating
a macro and microanalysis, and considering cultural, social, economic,
political, environmental, demographic, biological, technological
and ethical issues which impact international health policy.
NURS 4424. Biopsychosocial Aspects
of Aging. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: Completion of
60 hours or permission of instructor.
This course will survey the physiological aspects of human aging,
covering the various body systems and the person as a whole, within
the context of various cultural perspectives of aging.
NURS 4490. Special Topics in Nursing.
Variable 1-3.
Prerequisite: Consent of the
instructor.
Selected special or currents topics of general interest to nursing
faculty and students.