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Nursing has been one of the professional disciplines of the University
of Virginia since 1901, when a three-year diploma program was first
offered to high school students under the aegis of the University
of Virginia Hospital and the Department of Medicine. Today, as one
of the 10 independent schools of the University with a full-time faculty
of 55 and an enrollment of 500 undergraduate and graduate students,
the school offers the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master
of Science in Nursing, and, as a department of the Graduate School
of Arts and Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing. The School of Nursing, accredited by the National League for Nursing, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Virginia State Board of Nursing, is a member of the Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs of the National League for Nursing, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, and the Southern Regional Education Board. The school was first accredited by the National League of Nursing Education in 1941 and appeared on the first list of accredited nursing schools issued by the league. The hospital-based diploma program in nursing, initiated in 1901, provided the genesis for the school's present degree program. The first baccalaureate degree in nursing, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education, was offered in 1928 for the first time through a Department of Nursing Education in the School of Education, made possible by an endowment of $50,000 from the Graduate Nurses' Association of Virginia in memory of Sadie Heath Cabaniss, Virginia's outstanding pioneer nurse. The purpose of this degree program was to train registered nurses for teaching, supervisory, or administrative positions. The present baccalaureate program was established in 1950 as a four-year course. In 1953, a Department of Nursing was established to administer the diploma program and the two baccalaureate programs: the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education. The department was under the collective supervision of the School of Medicine, the School of Education, and the University of Virginia Hospital. Three years later, in 1956, this department became the School of Nursing. The curriculum now consists of four years of a combination of liberal arts, interprofessional, and core nursing courses leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Address
School
of Nursing
P.O.
Box 800782
McLeod
Hall
University
of Virginia
Charlottesville,
VA 22908
(434)
924-0141
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The central purpose of the University of Virginia is to enrich the mind by stimulating and sustaining the spirit of free inquiry directed to understanding the nature of the universe and human existence. The philosophy of the School of Nursing is consistent with that of the University as it prepares leaders in health care. Nursing is both a profession and a discipline that is responsive to changing health needs. It is concerned with human experiences and responses to birth, health, illness, and death within the context of individuals, families, groups, and communities (ANA, 1995). Nurses, often in collaboration with other health care professionals, promote the optimal health care and comfort of individuals and groups through the systematic application of knowledge from nursing and related disciplines. The faculty believes that education is based on humanistic approaches that foster critical thinking and promote awareness of social and cultural diversity among individuals. The faculty views each student as a unique person with special talents, abilities, needs, and goals. Cultural diversity, varying life experiences, and changing socioeconomic factors affect each student differently. To this end, faculty endeavor to provide an environment that assists students to realize their full potential. The acquisition of professional knowledge and the development of clinical competence occur through active involvement of the student in the learning process. Students assume primary responsibility for learning, while faculty provide educational opportunities for knowledge acquisition and professional role development. We believe that an atmosphere of shared growth and inquiry offers the maximum potential for development. Baccalaureate education in nursing is the basic preparation necessary for the practice of professional nursing. This education provides the foundation for the development of professional knowledge, critical thinking, ethical decision-making, leadership skills, and the independent and interdisciplinary pursuit of high standards of health care. Master's education prepares the nurse with strong critical thinking and decision-making skills for advanced practice in acute and primary care or for specialty practice in the areas of management and public health leadership. A primary aim of master's nursing education is to ensure that every student acquires the ability to analyze, synthesize, and utilize knowledge in a specialty area. Doctoral education prepares the nurse scholar to influence health care through leadership in education, policy, practice, research, and knowledge development. Implicit in the practice of professional nursing is accountability
for professional growth and practice, demonstration of leadership,
and commitment to the development and application of nursing theory
and research. Life-long learning leads to the optimal development
of both the individual practitioner and the discipline of nursing.
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The health care delivery system is currently evolving at an accelerated rate; and, since people want health care as well as illness care, faculty members at the University of Virginia School of Nursing have developed a curriculum to respond to changing societal needs. We believe that a nurse prepared at the baccalaureate level shares with other health professionals the primary goals of promoting, maintaining, and restoring health, caring for the ill, and assisting individuals and families through the dying process. Courses in the School of Nursing are composed of two discrete but interrelated elements: Interprofessional and Core. Interprofessional courses are designed to facilitate transition to the role of health care provider; they include social science and natural science content with special application to health care. Most interprofessional courses are open to other students within the University. Core
courses include basic knowledge and skills needed to practice professional
nursing at a beginning level. Clinical and classroom experiences and
academic work provide a broad basis for nursing practice related to
both acute and chronic illness and health promotion. The emphasis
is on individuals, families, and groups with varying levels of health
and at all points in the life cycle. Issues related to professional
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The purpose of the undergraduate program is to prepare leaders in health care to meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities. Graduates of the program:
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Located in the eastern part of the University Grounds, near the University of Virginia Medical Center, the school occupies McLeod Hall, a modern five story building with classrooms, clinical learning laboratories, seminar rooms, and a computer laboratory. The School of Nursing draws upon the resources of the 25 academic departments in the College of Arts and Sciences, Schools of Education and Medicine, and on the clinical facilities and instructional materials of the University of Virginia Health System. In addition to the academic resources of the University, nursing students receive clinical experience at the University of Virginia Health System, public health agencies, community agencies, private and state hospitals, nursing homes, and industrial settings. Claude Moore Health Sciences Library The library primarily serves the faculty, students, and staff of the University of Virginia Health System, which includes the Schools of Medicine and Nursing and the University Hospital. The library is a modern facility with small group meeting rooms, audiovisual viewing rooms, typing rooms, microcomputers, and photocopy machines. It maintains well-developed collections of books, journals, reference materials and audiovisuals in medicine, nursing, and related health fields. The Health Sciences Instructional Resources Center, on the first floor of the library, maintains a substantial collection of videocassettes and other media. A variety of players, projectors, recorders, monitors, and a cluster of microcomputers are available for use in the center, and a small collection of equipment is available for use outside the center. The resources in the Health Sciences Library are augmented by materials in the Clemons Library, the Science/Technology Information Center, various departmental libraries (e.g., biology/psychology, physics, chemistry, engineering, law), and the working libraries of the departments and clinics in the School of Medicine. University of Virginia Health System The School of Nursing is a part of the University of Virginia Health System, which serves as the referral center for central and western Virginia and has been consistently ranked among the nation's top 100 health care centers. The nursing program enjoys a special relationship with the University Hospital, a more than 650 bed teaching and research hospital. Clinical affiliations with the Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center, Martha Jefferson Hospital, and many community agencies and institutions throughout the state, provide opportunities for students to gain valuable experience in a variety of health care settings. Special
units in the University Hospital complex include a children's medical
center, a cancer center, a clinical research center, cardiac, medical,
and surgical intensive care units, and a burn and wound care center.
The Pegasus Air Emergency Rescue Service can transport patients from
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The School of Nursing cooperates with other institutions and agencies
to provide clinical learning opportunities for students. Utilizing
health departments, community hospitals, out-patient facilities, home
care agencies, industries, schools, geriatric care facilities, mental
health care facilities, and rehabilitation centers, the School of
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Informal cooperation and personal attention mark the relations between
faculty members and students. Students are urged to avail themselves
of the opportunities to discuss their achievements and clinical experiences
with the faculty. The Office of Admissions and Student Services provides
advice and assistance and serves as a source of information for other
support resources. The Department of Student Health and the University
Counseling Center are available to assist students through individual
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Nursing students are eligible for special nursing organizations and honors as well as for the general University activities and societies outlined in chapter 5. The School of Nursing is represented on the major student governmental bodies, the Student Council, the Honor Committee, and the University Judiciary Committee. Student representatives to the University Student Council and the Judiciary Committee report to the Student Council of the School of Nursing. All students are members of the Student Association of the School of Nursing. The Student Council of the School of Nursing is composed of officers of the Student Association, the class presidents, the president of Student Nurses Association of Virginia, and a chair elected by the student body. This council is responsible for all student functions within the School of Nursing. Student
Nurse Organizations All University
of Virginia nursing students are eligible for membership in the Student
Nurses Association of Virginia and the National Student Nurses Association.
Through the National Student Nurses Association, SNAV works to develop
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Sigma
Theta Tau Students demonstrating superior
scholastic achievement (3.0 GPA or above and top 35% of class), professional
leadership potential, and desirable personal qualifications are eligible
to apply for membership in Sigma Theta Tau, the national honor society
of nursing.
Outstanding
Fourth Year Student Awards Annual awards have been established in recognition of
excellence in academic and clinical achievement and outstanding service
to the University and the School of Nursing. The names of the students
so honored are engraved on a plaque displayed in the school. Students
are chosen by faculty and student vote. The awards are presented at
the pinning ceremony on graduation weekend.
Dean's
List Full-time students who demonstrate
academic excellence while taking a minimum of 12 credits of graded course
work are eligible for the Dean's List of Distinguished Students at the
end of each semester. Courses taken on a CR/NC basis may not be counted
toward the 12-credit minimum. A minimum current grade point average
of 3.4 is necessary to be eligible for the dean's list. Any student
receiving an F, NC, or NG during the semester is not eligible to be
on the dean's list.
Intermediate
Honors Students who enter the University
directly from high school or preparatory school and who, after four
regular semesters, have completed at least 60 credits of course work
and are in the top 20% of their class are awarded a Certificate of Intermediate
Honors. The notation 'intermediate honors' is also placed on each student's
official academic record. The computation is based upon the cumulative
grade point average at the end of the fourth semester. No more than
twelve of the 60 required credits may be earned on a CR/NC basis. Further,
students need to have remained in good standing. Advanced placement
and transfer credits do not count toward the required credits.
Diploma
with Distinction Diplomas inscribed
'with distinction' are awarded to graduates who have earned a cumulative
UVA grade point average of 3.4 and successfully completed the distinguished
majors program, OR, to students with a cumulative UVA GPA of 3.75
who have not completed the distinguished majors program.
Diploma
with Highest Distinction Diplomas inscribed 'with highest distinction' are awarded to
graduates who have earned a cumulative UVA GPA of 3.75 and have successfully
completed the distinguished majors program.
Shannon
Scholar Award The Shannon Scholar
Award is presented annually to a graduate in recognition of outstanding
academic achievement. Excellence is clinical achievement is also recognized
at the spring pinning ceremony.
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Uniforms Prospective students receive information about uniforms with their welcome letters and registration materials. School
of Nursing Pin (purchased prior to
graduation) Pins cost approximately $150 (10K gold), $60 (gold-filled),
and $50 (sterling).
Hospital
Insurance The Student Health Service
does not provide for the expense of hospital care. The University requires
that all students carry hospitalization insurance for year-round coverage.
A preferred-risk group insurance program sponsored by the University
is available. For an additional premium, the dependents of married students
are included. Students or parents may substitute a plan comparable to
that offered by the University.
CPR
Certification Students are required
to obtain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation for adults
children, and infants prior to entering clinical courses. Certification
must be maintained throughout the program, and validation must be presented
each year. Students must complete the American Heart Association Basic
Life Support for Health Care Providers course.
Immunization
Titer Requirements: The School of Nursing requires documentation of a positive
antibody titer for Hepatitis B, rubella, and varicella for all students
who practice in a clinical setting. No student will be permitted to
enroll in clinical courses without providing this documentation. Information
regarding the vaccine and antibody titers can be obtained from the student's
local health care provider, district health department, or from Student
Health.
MMR,
TD, and PPD Documentation of current
measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) immunization and tetanus booster (TD)
is required for all students in clinical courses. Tuberculosis testing
(PPD) is required on an annual basis for all students enrolled in clinical
courses.
Diagnostic Readiness Test Students are required to complete a standardized diagnostic test that evaluates their readiness to take the licensure examination. The test is administered in the spring of the fourth year and costs each student approximately $40. Community Learning Experiences Students are responsible for transportation to and from clinical learning sites. Agencies in Charlottesville and neighboring counties are used for clinical experiences, and students must have a car available for individual use while studying in those agencies. Community learning experiences begin in the second year of the program. |
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Opportunities for part-time employment are available in the University
of Virginia Hospital, particularly during the third and fourth years
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Students in the Program's Pre-professional Component (First Year)
First-year students in the pre-professional component of the program
are considered to be in good academic standing if they have a semester
average of at least 1.80 and no more than one grade below C-. Students
who fail to remain in good academic standing will be placed on academic
probation. A student is subject to suspension after two semesters on
academic probation. A grade of D is included in the student's GPA and
counts toward credits earned. An F grade is included in the student's
GPA but does not count toward credits earned.
Students
in Program's Professional Component Students in the professional component of the program
are considered to be in good academic standing if they have a semester
average of at least 2.0 and no grades below a C- in required nursing
courses. Grades of D, F, and NC are failing grades for all required
nursing courses in the professional component of the program. Students
receiving a grade of D, F, or NC in a required course in the professional
component will be placed on academic probation and must successfully
repeat the course with a grade of C- or above for graded courses, or
CR for CR/NC courses. This may alter the planned sequence of courses
and may lengthen the time for completion of the program. Students will
be placed on academic probation if their semester's average falls below
2.0. A student in the professional component of the program is subject
to suspension if (1) the student receives a total of two Ds or one F
in the professional component; or (2) the student's GPA is below 2.0
for two semesters.
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Readmission to the School of Nursing is not automatic. A former student must apply for admission to the associate dean of the School of Nursing by December 1 for spring semester or by March 1 for fall semester. The letter requesting readmission to the School of Nursing should include a description of the situation surrounding the suspension or withdrawal; an explanation of the steps that the student has taken, or will take, to change the situation; and the reasons why readmission to the program is justified. Students will be re-admitted on a space available basis. A
student who has been readmitted following suspension will be permanently
dropped from the school if she or he becomes subject to suspension
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A
student in good standing may request a leave of absence from the School
of Nursing for up to two semesters. Requests for leaves of absence
must be submitted in writing to the associate dean of the School of
Nursing. Readmission following a leave of absence will be granted
only if space is available. A leave of absence fee must be paid if
the student wishes to keep his or her file active and take part in
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Special permission from the associate dean is required to register for fewer than 12 credits or more than 18 credits each semester. Substitution/Transfer
of Courses The University of Virginia School of Nursing accepts a maximum
of 60 credits of transfer credit from institutions other than the University
of Virginia toward the baccalaureate degree.
If a second degree student requests an exemption from a required nursing course because of having had similar content in prior course work, the prior course work will be assessed for relevancy and similarity. Upon approval, the student will receive advanced standing in the required nursing course. Second Degree students are required to complete 60 hours of coursework in residence at the University of Virginia. Students who receive advanced standing for a required course transferred into the University of Virginia from another institution will be responsible for replacing the credits not earned in that course with another course at the University. Changes
in Class Schedules Students change
their class schedules via ISIS (434-296-4747; www.virginia.edu/isis). If instructor permission is necessary for admission to a
course, a form signed by that instructor is submitted to the dean's
office. Students may add and drop full-semester courses through the
deadlines stated in the Course Offering Directory.
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Students have the option of receiving the grades CR (credit) or NC (no credit) in place of the regular grades, A through F, for a given course except for courses in the major or those that fulfill basic area requirements. . The synthesis Practicum is the only required nursing course that is offered on a CR/NC basis. This
option is selected when students register for courses. The last day
to change the CR/NC option is the same as the last day to add a course.
Instructors may deny students permission to take courses on a CR/NC
basis. If this occurs, students may either change back to the regular
grading option or drop the course entirely. Students may not use a
CR/NC course to repeat a course in which a grade has already been
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Prior to graduation, the student is expected to apply to the State
Board of Nursing to sit for the state licensure examination in order
to become licensed. Graduates of the School of Nursing are eligible
for membership in the University of Virginia Alumni Association and
the University of Virginia School of Nursing Alumni Association. Graduates
are eligible for membership in the Virginia Nurses Association, the
American Nurses Association, the Virginia League for Nursing, and
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The University of Virginia offers a program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The degree is awarded after satisfactory completion of a prescribed program of study. All students at the School of Nursing take courses in anatomy and physiology, growth and development, pharmacology, pathophysiology, administration, and nursing practice. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination. Traditional
Program Students are admitted to the
School of Nursing as first-year students or as second-year transfer
students after completing prerequisite general education courses at
other institutions or in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Second
Degree Option The traditional baccalaureate
curriculum has been modified to provide a two year track leading to
the bachelor's degree in nursing for non-nurses with a bachelor's degree
in another field. With the exception of a course in anatomy and physiology,
specific general education courses are not required for admission; admission
requirements are based on prior satisfactory completion of a bachelor's
or higher degree from an accredited institution. At the end of the second
year, students are awarded the Bachelor of Science and are eligible
to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination.
R.N.
to B.S.N. Option The baccalaureate program includes a uniquely tailored curriculum
for students who are graduates of community college and hospital schools
and are licensed registered nurses (RN). The program consists of a one
year full-time option that can also be completed in a two or three-year
pattern. Students enroll in 30 credits at the University of Virginia,
and upon completion of selected courses, receive 38 credits for prior
learning as an RN. Courses in the program include both theory and clinical
courses designed specifically for RN students. Students must meet prerequisite
general education requirements prior to admission as outlined in chapter
2 and thus complete a grand total of 120 semester hours for the baccalaureate
degree. Once admitted, students work with a faculty advisor to create
a plan of study to best meet their academic and professional goals.
Classes are offered in flexible formats (e.g. once a week, partially
on-line, some weekends) to allow students to maintain employment while
completing the BSN. The program provides a foundation for professional
practice and for further education such as graduate study for advanced
practice or preparation as a clinical leader or teacher.
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The
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is conferred by the general faculty
upon candidates recommended by the School of Nursing faculty as having
completed a prescribed course of study of no less than 120 credits with
a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C). In addition to the previously
earned bachelor's degree, students in the Second Degree Track complete
61 credits in the School of Nursing for the bachelor's degree in nursing.
The
Residence Requirement for a degree
in nursing is two academic years. Students transferring from other schools
of nursing and students with advanced standing credit may with permission
of the associate dean meet residence requirements in one academic year.
Distinguished
Majors Program in Nursing Students who demonstrate superior academic performance are
encouraged to apply for the School's Distinguished Majors Program (DMP)
in which they pursue a substantive project of their own devising that
they would not have the opportunity to develop as part of the regular
program of study. Participating students are expected to submit a thesis
of approximately 30-50 pages that demonstrates independent work of high
quality.
Acceptance into the program requires a cumulative GPA of 3.4, the submission of a thesis proposal outlining the project to be undertaken, and the approval of a faculty member willing to direct the project. Application to the DMP is made during the spring semester of the third year of the program. Students accepted into the program register for 3 credits of NURS 495 in the first semester of the 4th year and 2 credits of NURS 496 during the second semester. The final project will be reviewed by at least two faculty members and presented to faculty and students. Students who successfully complete the program and maintain a GPA of at least 3.4 will be awarded a diploma with distinction. Students who successfully complete the program and have a GPA of 3.75 will be awarded a diploma with highest distinction. For more information contact the Baccalaureate Program Director, School of Nursing, McLeod Hall, PO Box 800782, Charlottesville, VA 22903: (434) 924-0096. For more information contact the Baccalaureate Program Director, School of Nursing, McLeod Hall, Charlottesville, VA 22903: (434) 924-0096. |
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Introduction
to the World of Nursing
An
overview of the nursing profession's historical development, evolution
of the health care system, and the legal and ethical principles that
direct professional nursing practice. For first-year and transfer students.
Clinical
and Interactive Skills I
Combines
nursing skill acquisition with communication concepts and group process.
Introduces selected technical skills and communication techniques basic
to clinical practice.
Clinical
and Interactive Skills II
Prerequisite: NUCO
301.
A
continuation of NUCO 301, this course expands skill acquisition and
synthesis of learned concepts through simulations of realistic patient
care situations.
Introduction
to Nursing and Health Care Services
Prerequisite/corequisite: NUCO
301, 302.
Studies
the historical development of nursing and the professional nurse in
today's health care system. Introduces nursing theories and concepts,
including the nursing process, and explores nursing interventions. Includes
clinical practice sessions in various settings.
Foundations
of Clinical Nursing
Prerequisite: Admission
to the Second Degree Program.
Introduces
selected concepts and aids students in acquiring basic psychomotor and
interpersonal skills used in providing patient care.
Pathology
and Clinical Management I
Prerequisite: Anatomy
and Physiology.
Focuses
on the mechanisms of disease and the body's ability to respond to such
challenges throughout the life span. Required of all undergraduate and
second degree nursing students.
Pathology
and Clinical Management II
Prerequisite: Anatomy
and Physiology.
Focuses
on psychopathological and pathophysiological conditions throughout the
life span. Required of all undergraduate and second degree nursing students.
HIV/AIDS:
A Personal and Social Perspective
An
overview of the medical, psychosocial, legal, and ethical issues generated
by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Introduces topics encountered throughout the
spectrum of HIV infection. Explores physiological and psychological
responses of, and societal responses to, HIV infected or affected persons.
Principles
of Nutrition
Prerequisite/corequisite: Anatomy
and Physiology.
Covers
basic nutrition, nutrition for clients of various age groups and therapeutic
diets, and nutrition of the critically ill, hospitalized patient. Required
of all undergraduate nursing students in the traditional program.
Client
Assessment
Focuses
on gathering and analyzing information about the health status of clients
across the lifespan. Develops data collection skills using a holistic
approach to health care. Required of all nursing students.
Nursing
Care of the Chronically Ill Adult
Prerequisite: NUCO
301/304, 302, 303/356 NUIP 340.
Explores
the nature and challenge of chronic illness. Focuses on concepts underlying
the care of chronically ill adults and the use of the nursing process
to assist patients and families in managing common chronic illnesses.
Clinical placement occurs in a variety of settings.
Nursing
Care of Children and Families
Prerequisite: NUCO
301/304, 302, 303/356, NUIP 340.
Utilizes
the concept of family-centered nursing care to teach basic nursing strategies
that enable children and their families to prevent illness and disability
and to promote, protect, and restore health. Addresses the unique biopsychosocial
and health educational needs of the growing child from infancy to adolescence.
Also studies the family in community, ambulatory care, and hospital
settings. Clinical placement occurs in a variety of settings.
Nursing Care of Women and Childbearing Families
Prerequisite: NUCO
301, 302, 303, NUIP 340.
Explores
issues of health and wellness for women and the childbearing family,
major health challenges affecting women, and the recognition and management
of complications and risk factors occurring during the reproductive
period. Clinical placement includes hospital and community settings.
Life
Span Development
Focuses
on the process of development as a lifelong activity balanced between
dynamic and stable demands of physical and social environments and the
changing capabilities of the person. Explores contemporary life styles
and selected cultural aspects of individual and family life. Required
of all undergraduate and second degree students.
Principles
of Pharmacology
Prerequisite: Anatomy
and Physiology.
Provides
a theoretical foundation in pharmacology and its place in nursing practice.
Includes general principles of pharmacology, the therapeutic implications
of major drug categories, mechanisms of drug action, side effects of
drugs, and the implications for nursing management.
Introduction
to Nursing and the Childbearing Family
Prerequisite: Admission
to the Second Degree Program.
An
overview of the historical development of nursing, emphasizing the evolution
of obstetrical nursing and the roles available to contemporary professional
nurses. Introduces the use of the nursing process and presents the nursing
management of normal and high-risk pregnancy. Explores social, economic,
and legal/ ethical issues related to the reproductive period. Clinical
placement occurs in both hospital and community settings. Required of
all students in the Second Degree Program.
Foundations
of Nursing Research
Surveys
the research designs commonly used in health settings, as well as their
practical applications. Students gain basic research skills, a beginning
familiarity with common statistical methods, and a fundamental ability
to read and analyze health-related research articles. Emphasizes basic
human rights and ethical issues in the conduct of research. Required
of students in the traditional and second degree undergraduate nursing
programs.
Leadership
and Management in Health Care Systems
An
overview of basic management and leadership concepts. Emphasizes the
application of appropriate administrative strategies to actual and/or
simulated health care systems. Required of nursing students.
Basic
Research Concepts in the Health Disciplines
Explores
the research process and critiques health care research. Analyzes the
role of the professional in utilizing and applying research. Required
of students in the R.N. to B.S.N. program.
Issues
in Contemporary Nursing Practice
Prerequisite: Admission
to the R.N.-B.S.N. program.
Examines
the issues and trends of greatest concern to nursing today. Explores
the historical and societal influences on the evolution of nursing,
its current status, and its future direction. Discusses the economic,
social, cultural, and legal/ethical influences on nursing practice in
today's rapidly changing health care environment. Required of all students
in the R.N. to B.S.N. program.
Pathophysiology
Prerequisite: Admission
to the R.N.-B.S.N. program.
Builds
on a foundation of knowledge about common pathophysiologic conditions
affecting adults and children, and expands knowledge of current clinical
assessment and management techniques. Required of all students in the
R.N. to B.S.N. program.
Current
Issues in Nursing
Prerequisite: All
third-year courses in the traditional program, or all first-year courses
in Second Degree Program.
Focuses
on the socialization of the nurse into the profession, emphasizing nursing's
body of knowledge, the legal and ethical responsibilities of nurses,
and issues they face. Prepares beginning practitioners of nursing to
intelligently interpret the literature on professional responsibilities.
Equips new graduates with basic strategies for utilizing specialized
nursing knowledge and provides a basis for responsible decision-making
related to ethical and legal issues.
Perspectives
in Community Nursing
Prerequisite: Admission
to the R.N.-B.S.N. program.
Examines
the practice of nursing in a changing health care system. Introduces
concepts and strategies from public health, epidemiology, and group
and family theories. Explores the relationship between political, socioeconomic,
and environmental factors and health of populations. Clinical experiences
take place in a variety of community settings.
Contemporary
Trends in Clinical Nursing Management
Prerequisite: Admission
to the R.N.-B.S.N. program.
Explores
current trends in managing acute and chronic health states across the
life span. Addresses the nursing process and associated research findings
in working with individuals, families, and groups. Considers the legal,
ethical and political implications of care. Clinical experiences take
place in a variety of settings.
Transition
and Validation Seminar I
Prerequisite: Admission
to the R.N.-B.S.N. program.
Examines
issues related to professionalism in nursing, including educational
preparation, credentialing, levels of practice, ethics, and the place
of theory. Also focuses on skill development in informatics and writing.
Assists the student in preparing the validating portfolio used to document
prior learning for the awarding of advanced standing credit.
Transition
and Validation Seminar II
Prerequisite: NUCO
434.
Continues
to examine issues related to professional practice in nursing and expands
knowledge of ethics and the process of skill development in informatics
and professional writing. Students complete the portfolio begun in NUCO
434. Required of all students in the R.N. to B.S.N. program.
Clinical
Applications of Pathophysiology
Prerequisite: Anatomy
and Physiology, NUIP 310 and 311.
Focuses
on expanding the knowledge base acquired in Pathology and Clinical Management
I and II. Provides a more in-depth understanding of the mechanisms of
disease and the body's ability to respond to such challenges throughout
the life span.
Evaluating
and Using Information Technology in Health Care
Prerequisite: A
basic knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Windows.
Introduces
health related information for newcomers to the Internet, and enhances
students' use of information technology for developing, evaluating,
and disseminating health care information. Introduces the history, current
issues, future trends, and significance of information technology for
health care. Involves students in an ongoing academic discussion of
the implications of technology as an information source for research,
practice, and patient education in the area of health care.
Nursing
and Spirituality
This course is designed to introduce students to the importance of spirituality in the lives of individuals and families. It will enable students to design models of care, which promote and restore the body, mind and spirit. The course will complement other courses in the curriculum by promoting a deeper understanding of the connections between religion/spirituality and health. NUIP 446 - (2) (IR) Nursing
Management of Common Health Problems
Prerequisite: All
third-year courses in the Traditional Program or all first-year courses
in the Second Degree Program.
Focuses
on the use of the nursing process in managing commonly-occurring acute
and chronic health problems affecting adults. Emphasizes the collaborative
and independent functions of the nurse, and includes clinical practice
in a variety of settings.
Nursing
Management of Complex Health Problems
Prerequisite: NUCO
471.
Focuses
on the use of the nursing process in managing complex acute and chronic
health problems affecting clients of all ages. Emphasizes the collaborative
and independent functions of the nurse.
Psychiatric-Mental
Health Nursing
Prerequisite: All
third-year courses in the Traditional Program or all first-year courses
in the Second Degree Program.
Provides
the opportunity to learn and utilize biopsychosocial concepts in the
care of mentally ill and substance abusing individuals. Focuses on assessment
strategies, nursing interventions, plans of care, and the rehabilitative
processes for a variety of acute and chronic problems. Includes clinical
practice in a variety of hospital and community settings.
Community
Health Nursing
Prerequisite: All
third-year courses in the Traditional Program or all first-year courses
in the Second Degree Program.
Provides
a foundation for nursing practice in community health by emphasizing
the application of concepts and theories. Through a focus on family-
and community-oriented nursing practice, students expand their roles
from caring for an individual within a family to assessing and intervening
to solve family and community health problems. Examines the influence
of political, socioeconomic, and ecological issues on the health of
populations. Includes clinical practice in selected community agencies.
Synthesis
Practicum
Prerequisite: Completion
of all other required nursing courses.
This
final clinical course provides an opportunity to integrate the knowledge
and skills acquired from previous courses during an intensive 168-hour
precepted practicum. Students work directly with clinical preceptors
under the direction of faculty members to refine their skills in group
patient care delivery, priority setting, and decision making. Clinical
placements include a wide range of inpatient and outpatient settings.
Distinguished
Majors Seminar I
Prerequisite:
Acceptance into t he School of Nursing Distinguished
Majors Program.
Designed
to provide information and guidance about the process of initiating
a research project, to explore issues related to the research process,
and encourage communication among Distinguished Majors Program participants.
Distinguished
Majors Seminar II
Prerequisite:
Successful completion of NURS 495.
Designed
to assist students in the process of preparing them to present their
projects to peers, the faculty and through formal presentation. Designed
to assist students in the process of preparing their thesis to present
to their peers and the faculty. Will also assist to prepare thesis for
publication.
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