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NURSING The State Board of Nursing approved a proposal from the University Pittsburgh at Titusville to open an Associate of Science degree program in nursing. UPT has been authorized by the State Board of Nursing to begin immediate recruitment of students and faculty for the program. For more information see the Nursing Web Site.
NUR 0065 - NUTRITION FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE 2 credits Brief introduction to the chemistry and metabolism of nutrients. Course primarily considers nutritional requirements throughout the life cycle and medical nutrition therapy for selected disruptions of health. Open to students accepted into the Nursing Program. Pre- or corequisites: BIOSC 0213, BIOSC 0215, and CHEM 0910 or permission of instructor.
NUR 0300 - NURSING FOUNDATIONS 3 credits Students are introduced to various theories and concepts that are fundamental to nursing practice. They include: Orem=s Theory, Roy=s Adaptation Model, Erikson=s Developmental theory, Maslow=s Basic Human Needs; concepts of stress and adaptation, health-illness continuum, health care delivery systems, the scope of nursing practice, legal and ethical principles including the Nurse Practice Act and HIPPA regulations, professional standards and organizations, communication strategies, teaching and learning theories and critical thinking concepts and strategies emphasizing the nursing process. Open to students accepted into the Nursing Program.
NUR 0350 - FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING PRACTICE 6 credits Students are introduced to elements of nursing practice that are common to most clients and areas of practice. This course builds on the skills, knowledge, theories, and concepts gained from the Nursing Foundations course and the natural and social sciences. This course focuses on suing critical thinking as the foundation for the nursing process. Through establishment of a therapeutic nurse-client relationship, the student becomes proficient in nursing assessment and physical examination of the individual. Based on individual patient needs and priorities, the student implements therapeutic nursing interventions to provide safety, hygiene, and comfort. The concepts that are emphasized in this course include: health assessment, patient safety in the health care environment, fluid and electrolytes, principles of applies pathophysiology, principles of asepsis and hygiene, comfort and psychosocial support strategies, and pain recognition and management. This course includes a focused component on the care of the older adult emphasizing a holistic approach to promoting wellness. Utilization of the nursing process is directed toward maximizing the quality of life of the older adult. Students are guided to greater levels of understanding of their attitudes and perceptions of the dimensions of aging. Prerequisite: NUR 0300.
NUR 0400 - ADULT MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING 8 credits This course builds on the knowledge and skills from the Fundamentals of Nursing Practice course. This course provides students with opportunities to integrate theories, concepts, and skills in delivering care to hospitalized adult clients in a variety of acute care facilities. Students gain knowledge of complex physiological and psychosocial stressors and adaptations related to health alterations of a medical-surgical nature. Alterations in cardiovascular, respirator, reticuloendothelial, hepatic, immune system, nervous/sensory, musculo-skeletal, reproductive, and gastrointestinal systems will be discussed. Care of the client during the perioperative period is included. Prerequisite: NUR 0350.
NUR 0450 - FAMILY AND MENTAL HEALTH NURSING 9 credits This course builds on the knowledge and skills from the Nursing 0400 course. This course provides students with opportunities to integrate theories, concepts, and skills in delivering care to clients in recognized phases of change or development - the perinatal period, children and families from infancy through adolescence, and clients experiencing mental health alterations. Utilizing the nursing process as a framework, students develop culturally appropriate nursing strategies to influence health. Concepts that are emphasized in this course include: collaborative practice among the health care team; a focus on the family as a resource in the treatment of illness and the promotion of wellness; and therapeutic nurse-client interactions. Students will rotate through obstetrics, pediatric, and mental health care facilities during this course. Prerequisite: NUR 0400.
NUR 0500 - COMPLEX AND COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING 9 credits This course builds on the knowledge and skills from the Nursing 0450 course. This course requires that the students apply knowledge of the nursing process to the care of multiple clients with more complex physiological and psychosocial problems in various settings. Concepts emphasized include: complex medical-surgical alterations in health; principles of trauma and emergency nursing; care of clients and communities during bioterroristic/emergency threats; health care teaching to clients and families; use of home and community resources to influence health; current legal, ethical, and professional issues; and future directions for health care. Prerequisite: NUR 0450.
NUR 0525 - ROLE DEVELOPMENT 1 credit This course leads the student to prepare for licensure and employment as a graduate nurse. Discussions include NCLEX preparation strategies, contemporary jobs in nursing, an overview of professional organizations, an overview of advanced nursing education programs and employment opportunities, and support for impaired professionals. Pre- or corequisite: NUR 0500.
NUR 1110 - PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS 3 credits This course provides an examination of the major categories of pharmacologic agents and the application of pharmacologic concepts to clinical practice of nursing, emergency medicine, and rehabilitation sciences. Emphasis is places on understanding the physiologic action of the drugs, expected patient responses, major side effects, and implications for clinical practice. The course consists entirely of theory. Pre- or corequisites: BIOSC 0213, BIOSC 0215, DSMIC 0031, DSMIC 0032, and CHEM 0910.
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