College of Nursing
Dean: Carolyn S. Gunning, Ph.D., R.N., Professor
Assistant Dean, Denton: Betty N. Adams, Ph.D., R.N., Associate Professor Assistant Dean, Houston: Carolyn Adamson, Ph.D., R.N., Professor Assistant Dean, Dallas: Joanette Pete McGadney, Ph.D., R.N., Associate Professor
Location : ASB 232 (Denton) Telephone: (817) 898-2401 (Denton); (214) 689-6510 (Dallas); (713) 794-2100 (Houston) Please note: TWU's area code (817) will change to 940 on May 25, 1997.
Faculty: Denton: Professors M. Beard, R. Goodyear, P. Hamilton, P. Keyser; Associate Professor M. Kashka; Assistant Professors S. Northam, E. Woods; Assistant Clinical Professors V. Chauvin, D. Garrison; Clinical Instructors B. Rapp, D. Wegmann. Dallas: Professors W. Arnold, S. Chaney, O. Hughes, R. Nieswiadomy; Associate Professors G. Byrd, J. Jonnson-Russell, C. Mobley; Assistant Professors D. Bachand, M.Cho, J. Henley, S. Kier, A. Paterniti, S. Sheriff, P. Stein, D. Tapler; Assistant Clinical Professors C. Arnold, M. Banks, T. Fedric, S. Fletcher, J. Nunnelee, M. Roman, C. Tunnell, J. Yanda; Instructors: G. Errington, M. Peters; Clinical Instructors B. Blanton, J. Bruner, S. Doss, C. Enright, G. Hanssen, P. Holliday, D. Kirkley, R. Martin, G. Orta, K. Perlman, Y. Price, S.Prentice, D. Walls. Houston: Professors J. McFarlane, D. Ragsdale; Clinical Professor: J. Kernicki; Associate Professors R. Britt,L. Greenberg, M. Hawkins, J. Killen, R. Krepper, J. Stocks, A. Young; Associate Clinical Professor S. Cashaw; Assistant Professors M. Anderson, S. Compton, B. Henderson, S. Hutchinson, E. Kelly, M. Newman, P. Stoops, L. Wieck; Assistant Clinical Professors N. Fredland, P.Landrum, J. Long, J. McNally, J. Rock, S. Symes, G. Wells, Clinical Instructors J. Difalco, G. Jackson, R. Solomon.
The College of Nursing offers a program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing. The curriculum may be completed in either full-time or part-time study. Freshman and sophomore courses and the first semester of the junior year are offered on the Denton campus. The junior and senior courses are available at the University's clinical centers in Dallas and Houston. The nursing program prepares students to assume entry level positions in nursing practice and provides the academic foundation for advanced study in nursing. The baccalaureate program is accredited by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas and the National League for Nursing. Graduates of the generic program are eligible to apply to take the examination for licensure as registered nurses.
Undergraduate Degree Bachelor of Science - Nursing Major
General Description The College of Nursing offers one baccalaureate degree program with a major in nursing. Students must complete a minimum of 124-129 semester hours of credit, including 53-58 semester hours in nursing. Opportunity is provided for admission and program completion for individuals with a variety of educational backgrounds. There are specific program plans for the following groups: 1) basic students (those entering nursing without prior nursing education), 2) transfer students from another baccalaureate nursing program, 3)non-nurses with a bachelor's degree in another field, 4) registered nurses who have a diploma or associate degree and 5) licensed vocational nurses. The following sections describe the admission criteria and program requirements for each of these groups of individuals.
Health Requirements All students in nursing are required to have been immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis B and have annual TB skin testing. Proof of immunizations will be required at the time of admission to upper division nursing courses. Texas Woman's University does not require HIV testing of students; however, some clinical agencies with which the College of Nursing affiliates for student clinical experience may require such testing.
Admission and Program Requirements: Basic Students Applicants must meet the University admission requirements stated earlier in this catalog. Individuals apply to the University and indicate nursing as a major on the application form. Once students are admitted to TWU they are classified as nursing majors and are advised by the nursing faculty. The program is four years in length. The first four semesters consist
of non-nursing courses which meet the university's core curriculum
requirements and courses which are the essential foundation for nursing courses.
Upper division nursing courses are taught in the last four semesters. Students
may
The first two years of required non-nursing courses are offered on the Denton campus. The courses shown in the degree plan as Junior I are offered in Denton, Dallas and Houston. The remaining three semesters are offered only in Dallas and Houston. Students who begin nursing courses in Denton must complete the program in either Dallas or Houston. Academic advisors are available at each campus/center to assist students in evaluation of prior course work, selection of equivalent courses, and verification of eligibility to transfer. Students may not enroll in upper division nursing courses unless they have been accepted to do so. Class space in nursing courses is limited and progression into nursing courses is competitive. To be eligible to be considered for progression into upper division (3000-4000 level) nursing courses, students must have: 1. been admitted to TWU; 2. completed at least 36-48 hours of required lower division non-nursing courses and be able to complete all 64 hours of the lower division course work specified in the degree plan before beginning nursing courses; 3. completed at least two of the required science lab courses (chemistry, microbiology, anatomy and physiology I and II); 4. a minimum grade of C in microbiology and anatomy and physiology; 5. a minimum grade point average of at least 3.0 on the required non-nursing lower division courses. All courses which are shown in the lower division degree plan are calculated in the grade point average. Other courses which an applicant may have taken are not calculated in the grade point average; and 6. have submitted a completed Application for Progression to Upper Division Nursing to the College of Nursing and submitted official transcripts from all colleges attended to the Admissions Office by one of the following dates: February 1 for a fall semester entry September 1 for a spring semester entry
At the time of enrollment in clinical nursing courses, the student must provide proof of: 1. current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification (one person, two person, infant, child, adult).
2. professional liability insurance purchased through a TWU student professional liability group policy. 3. current required immunizations. Information on specific requirements is sent with the acceptance letter. The nursing courses in upper division (3000-4000 level courses) are sequential. Successful completion of the first semester junior nursing courses is required before progressing to the second semester junior nursing courses, etc. Please see the listing of Nursing Undergraduate Courses in the catalog for prerequisites for each course. The following courses are required for the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Nursing. Non-nursing courses* ENG 1013 & 1023 Literature (3 sem. hrs.) HIST 1013 & 1023 PSY 1013 SOCI 1013 PSY 1603 MATH 1703 Chemistry with Lab (4 sem. hrs.) BACT 1001 & 1003 ZOOL 2011 & 2013 ZOOL 2021 & 2023 GOV 2013 & 2023 NFS 2323 Women's Studies (3 hrs.) Philosophy (3 hrs.) Fine Arts (3 hrs.) Multicultural Studies (3 hrs.) Core Option (3 hrs.)** BIOL 4344 Nursing courses NURS 3602 NURS 3604 NURS 3612 NURS 3614 NURS 3803 NURS 3805 NURS 3812 NURS 3815 NURS 4602 NURS 4604 NURS 4605 NURS 4612 NURS 4614 NURS 4803 NURS 4805 NURS 4806 **Core option: Students may take Health & Fitness (3hrs.), Environmental Studies (3hrs.), Additional
Math (3hrs.), additional Literature (3hrs), Visual & Performing Arts (3hrs.), or Foreign Language (6hrs.).
From Another Baccalaureate Nursing Program Transfer students must meet the admission requirements of the University and the progression requirements of the College of Nursing. In addition, students wishing to transfer into the College of Nursing from another nursing program must meet the following requirements. 1. Nursing courses were completed at an NLN accredited baccalaureate nursing program. 2. A grade of C or better was earned in all nursing courses and microbi- ology, anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology. 3. Nursing courses were completed within the last five years. 4. Eligibility to continue in the previous nursing program must be verified by a statement from the dean of the previous program. Program requirements for transfer students are the same as those stated for basic students. Applicants must submit to the College of Nursing a course description and outline for each completed nursing course for evaluation. If the course(s) is/are determined to be equivalent to T.W.U. nursing courses, credit may be granted. If a transfer student has not been enrolled in a nursing program for more than one year, placement test(s) and clinical skills assessment will be used to determine the level of entry into the nursing program.
Admission and Program Requirements: Non-nurses with a Bachelor's Degree The program plan leading to a baccalaureate degree in nursing has been modified for individuals who have previously earned a college degree to facilitate a career change for the more mature and experienced student. Applicants who have previously earned a bachelor's degree must meet the University's admission requirements for transfer students. In addition, the following specific courses are required for admission. Students who have completed any of these courses for a previous degree do not have to repeat them. Credit Hours U.S. History 6 Government (U.S. and Texas) 6 Microbiology with Lab 4 Chemistry with Lab 4 Growth & Development (Life-span) 3 Human Anatomy & Physiology 8 Nutrition 3 Statistics 3 37 The following upper division courses must be taken to complete the degree requirements. Requirements for progression to upper division are the same as those for basic students.
BIOL 4344 NURS 3803 NURS 4604 NURS 4805 NURS 3602 NURS 3805 NURS 4605 NURS 4806 NURS 3604 NURS 3812 NURS 4612 NURS 3612 NURS 3815 NURS 4614 NURS 3614 NURS 4602 NURS 4803
Admission and Program Requirements: Registered Nurses The RN to BS program plan is designed to facilitate educational mobility for those registered nurses who wish to earn the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing. The program plan is offered on the Denton Campus and at the Dallas and Houston Centers. To be eligible for admission, the registered nurse must meet the general requirements for admission to the University, hold a current license as an RN in Texas, and have successfully completed the following course work. Credit Hours English (Composition) 6 Literature 3 U.S. History 6 Government (U.S. and Texas) 6 Introduction to Psychology 3 Introduction to Sociology 3 Microbiology with Lab 4 Chemistry with Lab 4 Growth & Development (Life-span) 3 Human Anatomy & Physiology 8 Statistics 3 Nutrition 3 Women's Studies 3 Philosophy 3 Fine Arts 3 Core Option* 3 64 Each student must take two interdisciplinary courses. This requirement may be met by some of the above stated courses or may be met by other course work. *Core option: Students may take Health & Fitness (3hrs.), Environmental Studies (3hrs.), additional Math (3hrs.), additional Literature (3hrs), Visual & Performing Arts (3hrs.), or Foreign Language (6hrs.). Registered nurses who have previously earned a bachelor's degree in another field must complete only those prerequisite courses listed for non-nurses with a bachelor's degree. Twenty five semester hours of credit will be awarded to those individuals who have a license to practice in Texas as a registered nurse and who have met the established criteria for admission to upper division nursing courses. Credit is awarded for NURS 3604 Nursing Therapeutic Techniques, NURS 3805 Nursing the Developing Family, NURS 3815 Nursing the Family with Acute Health Problems, NURS 3812 Pharmacology in Nursing Practice, NURS 4604 Promoting Mental Wellness in Families and Groups, and NURS 4605 Nursing the Family with Chronic Health Problems. The upper division course requirements listed below are taken at TWU. Credit Hours NURS 3643 The RN Baccalaureate Nursing Experience 3 NURS 3612 Introduction to Nursing Research 2 NURS 3614 Nursing Assessment Across the LifeSpan 4 NURS 3804 The RN Nursing Experience with Families and Groups 4 BIOL 4344 Pathophysiology 4 NURS 4612 Promoting Wellness in the Aging Family 2 NURS 4614 The Nursing Experience with Communities 4 NURS 4803 The Nursing Leadership and Management Experience 3 NURS 4813 The RN High Acuity Nursing Experience 3 NURS 4823 The RN Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing 3 Multicultural Studies* 3 35
*May be lower or upper division level and may be taken prior to or after admission to upper division.
At the time of enrollment in clinical nursing courses, the student must provide proof of: 1. current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification (one person, two person, infant, child, adult). 2. professional liability insurance purchased through a TWU student professional liability group policy. 3. current licensure as a registered nurse in Texas. 4. current required immunizations.
Admission and Program Requirements: Licensed Vocational Nurses The College of Nursing has a program option for individuals who
are licensed in Texas as vocational nurses. These students must meet the
same requirements and standards as other basic nursing students. This option
does, however, recognize past education and experience by providing the
opportu
Once admitted to upper division nursing, LVN's enroll in NURS 3653 the LVN to Baccalaureate Nursing Experience which is taken in place of NURS 3604. All other upper division courses are the same as those required for basic nursing students. Specific information is available from nursing advisors.
Readmission into Nursing Program: All Students If a baccalaureate student who was in good academic standing has been absent from the program for more than one year, the procedure for re-entry into the nursing program will consist of: a. placement test(s) b. clinical skills assessment The placement test(s) and clinical skills assessment will determine the level of re-entry. Enrollment will be based on the availability of clinical faculty and clinical space. An individual who has been unsuccessful in meeting the progression requirements, after being admitted to the baccalaureate program in the College of Nursing, is eligible to apply to the College of Nursing and be considered for admission as a new student in the baccalaureate program after a period of five years.
Academic Policies: All Students The following policies apply to all students in the nursing program. 1. A minimum grade of C is required in pathophysiology. 2. A minimum grade of C is required in all courses in the nursing major. If a student earns a grade of D, F, or WF in a nursing course, that course must be repeated. A course in which a grade of less that C (D,F, or WF) was earned may be repeated only once. 3. A student who has earned a grade of less than C (D,F, or WF) in two nursing courses or who has earned a grade of less than C (D,F, or WF) twice in the same nursing course will be removed from the nursing program. For the purpose of removal from the nursing program, a grade of less than C is counted as a grade of less than C even if the course has been successfully repeated. 4. Students receiving a grade of I, D, F, or WF in a nursing course may not progress in courses for which that course is a prerequisite. 5. All nursing courses must be completed within a period of five consecutive calendar years from the date of first enrollment in a nursing course. Any current or returning student unable to complete the program within this allotted time frame must apply and compete for admission as a beginning nursing student. 6. To be eligible to graduate, students who are not already licensed in Texas as a registered nurse are required to achieve a passing score on a nursing comprehensive exam. If a student does not pass by the second attempt, the student must enroll the following semester in a 3 credit hour nursing independent study course, designed for the student's area of deficiency, and take another nursing comprehensive exam. If, after one attempt during the independent study course, the student does not achieve a passing score on the nursing comprehensive exam, the student will receive an F in the course and will not be allowed to continue in or graduate from the program.
Expenses of the Nursing Program In addition to general University tuition and fees, the student majoring in nursing assumes financial responsibility for the following: uniforms and other clinical accessories, physical examination and immunizations, achievement tests, and liability insurance. The student must also provide his or her own transportation. Information regarding required tuition and fees and length of program is printed in this catalog and is also available from: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 350 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014, 1-212-989-9393 ext 153.
Dismissal The College of Nursing reserves the right to require the withdrawal from the College of Nursing of any student whose behavior is deemed to threaten the welfare of any individual or whose behavior is deemed unsafe in any manner.
Licensure as a Registered Nurse The following material is taken from Vernon's Civil Statutes of the
State of Texas governing examination, registration, and disciplinary proceedings
of Registered Nurses under jurisdiction of the Board of Nurse Examiners for
the State of Texas. Every student in the College of Nursing will be responsible
for
A Suggested Sequence of Courses This course sequence reflects the preferred program plan for basic students who take all of their course work at T.W.U. Other sequences may be planned for other types of students. LOWER DIVISION History 1013* (U.S.)........................3 English 1013* (Comp. & Lit).................3 Psychology 1013* (Intro)...........3 Chem (Lec & Lab).................................4 Core Option**.............................3 16 History 1023* (U.S.)......................3 English 1023* (Comp. & Lit).................3 Psychology 1603* (Growth &Devel./Life Span)..................3 Bacteriology 1001 & 1003 (Micro)........4 Women's Studies*.................................3 16 Government 2013* (U.S.)......................3 Zoology 2011&2013* (Anat.&Phys.I)...4 Literature*.......................................3 Sociology 1013* (Intro.).......................3 Philosophy*...............................3 16 Sophomore II Government 2023* (Texas)....................3 Zoology 2021&2023* (Anat.&Phys.II)..4 Math 1703 (Statistics)*..............3 Nutrition 2323 (Elem.Nutrition).....3 Fine Arts*.................................3 16 NOTE: Each student must take two interdisciplinary courses and one multicultural studies course. The women's studies and multicultural studies course requirement may be met prior to or following admission to upper divisioon nursing. *Core option: Students may take Health & Fitness (3hrs.), Environmental Studies (3hrs.), additional
Math (3hrs.), additional Literature (3hrs.), Visual & Performing Arts (3hrs.), or Foreign Language (6hrs.).
"Article 4525. Disciplinary Proceedings" (a) The Board of Nurse Examiners may refuse to admit persons to its examinations, may refuse to issue a license or certificate of registration or to issue a certificate of re-registration, may refuse to issue a temporary permit... for any of the following reasons: (1) the violation of any of the provisions of this law, any rule, regulation not inconsistent with this law, or order issued hereinunder. (2) fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice professional nursing. (3) conviction of a crime of the grade of felony, or a crime of lesser grade which involves moral turpitude, or any conduct resulting in the revocation of probation imposed pursuant to such conviction. (4) the use of any nursing license, certificate, diploma or permit, or transcript of such license, certificate, diploma, or permit which has been fraudulently purchased, issued, counterfeited, or materially altered. (5) the impersonation of, or the acting as proxy for, another in any examination required by law to obtain a license to practice professional nursing. (6) aiding or abetting, directly or indirectly, or in any manner whatsoever, any unlicensed person in connection with the unauthorized practice of professional nursing. (7) revocation, suspension, or denial of, or any other action relating to the license to practice nursing in another jurisdiction. Certified copy of the order of denial, suspension, or revocation, or any other action shall be conclusive evidence thereof. (8) intemperate use of alcohol or drugs if the nurse knows or should know that the effects of that use endangers or could endanger patients. Intemperate use includes but is not limited to practicing professional nursing or being on duty or call while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. (9) unprofessional or dishonorable conduct which, in the opinion of the board, is likely to deceive, defraud, or injure patients or the public. (10) adjudication of mental incompetency. (11) lack of fitness to practice by reason of mental or physical health that could result in injury to patients or the public. (12) failing to care adequately for patients or to conform to the minimum standards of acceptable professional nursing practice that, in the opinion of the board, exposes a patient or other person unnecessarily to risk of harm.
"Article 4519a. Declaratory Orders of Eligibility for License." (a) An individual enrolled or planning to enroll in an educational program that prepares an individual for an initial license as a registered nurse who has reason to believe that the individual is ineligible for the license may petition the board for a declaratory order as to the individual's eligibility. The petition must state the basis for the individual's potential ineligibility. The board shall have the same powers to investigate the petition and the individual's eligibility that it has to investigate a person applying for a license. The petitioning individual or the board may amend the petition at any time before a final determination is made to include additional grounds for potential ineligibility. (b) If the board proposes to find the petitioner ineligible for a license, the petitioner is entitled to a hearing before the board in accordance with Subsection (b), Article 4525, Revised Statutes. The Board's order must set out each basis for potential ineligibility and the board's determination as to eligibility. In the absence of new evidence known to but not disclosed by the petitioner or not reasonably available to the board at the time order is issued, the board's ruling on the petition determines the individual's eligibility with respect to the basis for potential ineligibility set out in the order.
Nursing Undergraduate Courses NURS 3602. The Nursing Experience. Focuses on the uniqueness of nursing as a practice profession in relation to society. Emphasizes all aspects of health promotion including health care delivery systems. Introduces ethical, legal, and political influences as impacts on health care and health care providers. Prerequisite: Admission to upper division nursing. Prior to or concurrent with NURS 3604 and NURS 3614. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours NURS 3604. Nursing Therapeutic Techniques. Focuses on unique therapeutics utilized by professional nurses in helping relationships. Emphasizes a variety of psychomotor, communication, and self-evaluation skills. Experiences in community-based settings provide opportunities to implement the nursing process and teaching-learning strategies for health promotion and health maintenance of individuals across the life span. Corequisites: NURS 3602, NURS 3614, and BIOL 4344. Two lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week. Credit: Four hours. NURS 3612. Introduction to Nursing Research. Focuses on research process at an introductory level. Emphasizes nursing research and its relevance to nursing practice. Prerequisite: Statistics. Corequisite: NURS 3602. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours. NURS 3614. Nursing Assessment Across the Life Span. Focuses on physical and psychosocial techniques of health assessment. Emphasizes influences of spirituality, culture, and human sexuality on individuals of all ages. Clinical experiences provide opportunities to apply interview and assessment skills in community-based settings. Corequisites: NURS 3602, NURS 3604, and BIOL 4344. Two and one half lecture hours and four and one half laboratory hours a week. Credit: Four hours. NURS 3633. HIV/AIDS: Facts and Issues. Overview of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Presents the basic pathophysiology of HIV/AIDS, the history of the epidemic, and resulting social and political implications. Describes at-risk behaviors so that informed lifestyle choices can be made. Provides specific information about protective behaviors. Impact of HIV positive status upon individuals will be explored and current treatment described. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. NURS 3643. The RN Baccalaureate Nursing Experience. Focuses on the transition to baccalaureate nursing for the registered nurse. Emphasizes aspects of socialization, communication, and professional accountability. Introduces the concepts of health promotion, health maintenance, and health protection. Designed to be the entry level course for and limited to registered nurses. Taken in place of NURS 3602. Prerequisites: Admission to upper division nursing and current licensure to practice in the state of Texas as a registered nurse. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. NURS 3653. The LVN to Baccalaureate Nursing Experience. Focuses on the transition to baccalaureate nursing for the LVN. Addresses a variety of psychomotor, communication, and self-evaluation skills. Emphasizes strategies for heath promotion and health maintenance. Designed to be the entry level course for and limited to LVN's. Taken in place of NURS 3602 and NURS 3604. Prerequisites: Admission to upper-division nursing and current Texas LVN license. Two and a half lecture and one and a half laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours. NURS 3703. Concepts of Oncology Nursing. Examines current modes of treatment of cancer with emphasis on the role of the nurse. Explores pathophysiological, psychological, and sociocultural aspects of cancer and associated nursing care. Prerequisite: NURS 3815. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. NURS 3803. The Nursing Experience with Families. Focuses on nursing's role with families. Emphasizes aspects of health promotion and health maintenance with families including impact of life experiences. Examines the developing family, family dynamics, and the impact of illness. Prerequisites: NURS 3602, NURS 3604, NURS 3614, and BIOL 4344. Prior to or concurrent with NURS 3805 and NURS 3815. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. NURS 3804. The RN Nursing Experience with Families and Groups. Focuses on nursing's role with families and groups. Emphasizes aspects of health promotion and health maintenance with families and groups. Examines the developing family and group, family and group dynamics, impact of illness (disease) states, situational crises, the advocacy process, and the impact of politics on the systems. Limited to registered nurses. Taken in place of NURS 3803 and NURS 4602. Prerequisites: NURS 3643. Prior to or concurrent with NURS 4614. Four lecture hours a week. Credit: Four hours. NURS 3805. Nursing the Developing Family. Focuses on the unique role and contributions of nursing to collaborative management of individuals and families during childbearing and childrearing including health promotion and health maintenance. Clinical experiences with developing families in a variety of settings emphasize development of clinical judgments and skills. Prerequisites: NURS 3602, NURS 3604, NURS 3612, NURS 3614, and BIOL 4344. Corequisites: NURS 3803 and NURS 3812. Three lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week. Credit: Five hours. NURS 3812. Pharmacology in Nursing Practice. Focuses on the pharmacologic aspects of nursing practice. Builds knowledge base of drugs and emphasizes the nurse's responsibilities in drug administration. Prerequisites: NURS 3602, NURS 3604, NURS 3614, and BIOL 4344. Prior to or concurrent with NURS 3805 and NURS 3815. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours. NURS 3815. Nursing the Family with Acute Health Problems. Focuses on unique role and contributions of nursing to collaborative management of acute health problems. Emphasizes health promotion and health maintenance, including restoration and rehabilitation activities. Clinical experiences with family constellations across the life span in a variety of acute care settings emphasize development of clinical judgments and skills. Prerequisites: NURS 3602, NURS 3604, NURS 3612, NURS 3614, and BIOL 4344. Corequisites: NURS 3803 and NURS 3812. Three lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week. Credit: Five hours. NURS 4403. Nursing Care of Clients in Critical Care Settings. The nursing process is used to study and give nursing care to patients experiencing interruptions in their health which require hospitalization and subsequent care in the Critical Care Units. One lecture and six laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours. NURS 4413. Current Concepts in Diabetes Nursing. Knowledge and skills necessary to nursing of the client with Diabetes Mellitus are presented. One lecture and six laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours. NURS 4423. Nursing Care of Dying Patients. Concepts basic to caring for dying patients are applied within the nursing process. The total person is viewed in primary, secondary, and tertiary settings. Prerequisite: Completion of first clinical course. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. NURS 4433. Priority Concepts in Emergency Nursing. Major concepts in emergency care of individuals are analyzed to assist learner to develop competence in application of the nursing process in life-threatening and emergency situations. The team approach to emergency care and to appropriate legal implications are emphasized. One lecture and six laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours. NURS 4443. Health Issues and Ethical Problems in Nursing. Discussion of various health care issues which raise ethical problems for nurses as they interact with clients and other health care professionals. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. NURS 4453. Human Sexuality and Illness. Assists the student in recognizing the sexual needs of patients and how to deal with the problems that may arise. Discussion will include the identification of the student's own feelings about sexuality, and how they affect patient care. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. NURS 4463. Perioperative Nursing. Provides experience specific to the role of the nurse in the perioperative, intraoperative and postoperative care of the patient undergoing surgical intervention. One lecture and six laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours. NURS 4473. Home Health Nursing. Home health care as a health care delivery alternative is the focus. Medicare policies, organizational models, maintenance of quality assurance, and home health services are covered. Prerequisite: senior standing. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. NURS 4483. Parent-Newborn Nursing. Focus is on acquisition of in-depth knowledge and clinical skills in the speciality area of parent-newborn nursing. Prerequisite: NURS 4005. One lecture and six laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours. NURS 4602. The Nursing Experience with Groups. Focuses on nursing's role with groups. Emphasizes aspects of health promotion and health maintenance including collaborative planning and advocacy process. Examines group dynamics, situational crises, and impact of politics. Prerequisites: NURS 3803, NURS 3805, NURS 3812, and NURS 3815. Prior to or concurrent with NURS 4604, NURS 4605, and NURS 4614. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours. NURS 4604. Promoting Mental Wellness in Families and Groups. Focuses on unique role and contributions of nursing to collaborative management of health problems which affect behavior. Clinical experiences with individuals, families, and groups in a variety of settings emphasize development of clinical judgments and skills that promote mental wellness. Prerequisites: NURS 3803, NURS 3805, NURS 3812, and NURS 3815. Corequisite: NURS 4602. Two lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week. Credit: Four hours. NURS 4605. Nursing the Family with Chronic Health Problems. Focuses on the unique role and contributions of nursing to collaborative management of chronic health problems. Emphasizes health promotion and health maintenance, including restoration and rehabilitation activities. Clinical experiences with family constellations across the life span in a variety of settings emphasize development of clinical judgments and skills. Prerequisite: NURS 3803, NURS 3805, NURS 3812, and NURS 3815. Corequisite: NURS 4602. Three lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week. Credit: Five hours. NURS 4612. Promoting Wellness in the Aging Family. Focuses on preserving health in families with aging individuals. Builds knowledge base for nurses' participation in managing health care problems and developing strategies for promoting wellness in aging individuals. Examines role changes in the family constellation as a result of the aging process. Prerequisites: NURS 3803, NURS 3805, NURS 3812, and NURS 3815. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours. NURS 4614. The Nursing Experience with Communities. Focuses on nursing's advocacy role in health promotion, health protection, and health maintenance and the collaborative role in management of health care needs of diverse groups. Experiences emphasize clinical reasoning in a variety of community settings. Prerequisites: NURS 3803, NURS 3805, NURS 3812, and NURS 3815. Corequisites: NURS 4602, NURS 4604, NURS 4605, and NURS 4612. Two lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week. Credit: Four hours. NURS 4803. The Nursing Leadership and Management Experience. Focuses on leadership and management theories, trends, and issues in health care. Emphasizes professional nursing's role in health care and health care delivery systems. Compares strategies for entry into professional nursing practice. Prerequisites: NURS 4602, NURS 4604, NURS 4605, NURS 4612, and NURS 4614. Prior to or concurrent with NURS 4806. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. NURS 4805. High Acuity Nursing. Focuses on collaborative management, critical thinking, and practice skills utilized in high acuity nursing of individuals of all ages. Practice areas include home, transitional, and acute care settings. Prerequisites: NURS 4602, NURS 4604, NURS 4605, NURS 4612, and NURS 4614. Three lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week. Credit: Five hours. NURS 4806. Transition to Professional Nursing. Focuses on critical thinking and nursing practice skills in managing health care problems. Students practice leadership and management skills within the organizational structure of health care settings. Prerequisites: NURS 4602, NURS 4604, NURS 4605, NURS 4612, and NURS 4614. Corequisite: NURS 4803. Eighteen laboratory hours a week. Credit: Six hours.
NURS 4813. The RN High Acuity Nursing Experience. Focuses on collaborative management, critical thinking, and interventions utilized in high acuity nursing of individuals of all ages. Differentiates the nurse's role in a variety of settings including homes, transitional, and acute care. Limited to registered nurses. Taken in place of NURS 4805. Prerequisites: NURS 3643. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. NURS 4823. The RN Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing. Focuses on critical thinking and nursing practice skills in managing health care problems. Students practice leadership and management skills within the organizational structure of health care settings. Limited to registered nurses. Taken in place of NURS 4806. Prerequisites: NURS 3643 and NURS 3614. Corequisite: NURS 4803. Nine laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours. NURS 4903. Special Topics in Nursing. Study of selected problems in nursing. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: Senior standing in nursing or permission of instructor. Credit: Three hours. NURS 4911. Independent Study. Study of selected nursing problems. May be repeated for credit when problems vary. Credit: One hour. NURS 4913. Independent Study. Study of selected nursing problems. May be repeated for credit when problems vary. Credit: Three hours.
Graduate Program The College of Nursing offers work leading to the Master of Science degree and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in nursing. For further information see the Graduate Catalog.
Graduate Courses NURS 5001. Role Seminar for Advanced Nursing Practice NURS 5002. Advanced Nursing Practice Role NURS 5003. Health Promotion for Individuals, Families, and Communities NURS 5013. Practice-Oriented Nursing Theory NURS 5023. Research in Nursing NURS 5104. Groups and Communities I NURS 5105. Groups and Communities II NURS 5115. Groups and communities III NURS 5204. Mental Health Nursing I NURS 5205. Mental Health Nursing II NURS 5215. Mental Health Nursing III NURS 5304. Child Health Nursing I NURS 5305. Child Health Nursing II NURS 5315. Child Health Nursing III NURS 5404. Women's Health Nursing I NURS 5405. Women's Health Nursing II NURS 5415. Women's Health Nursing III NURS 5504. Adult Health Nursing I NURS 5505. Adult Health Nursing II NURS 5515. Adult Health Nursing III NURS 5604. Family Health Nursing I NURS 5605. Family Health Nursing II NURS 5615. Family Health Nursing III NURS 5643. Advanced Assessment NURS 5663. Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice NURS 5683. Nurse Preceptorship I NURS 5693. Nurse Preceptorship II NURS 5803. Nurse Educator Role I NURS 5823. Nurse Educator Role II NURS 5873. Nurse Administrator Role I NURS 5883. Nurse Administrator Role II NURS 5804. Nursing Administration Clinical PractiumI NURS 5814. Nursing Administration Clinical Practicum II NURS 5824. Nursing Administration Clinical Practicum III NURS 5903. Special Topics in Nursing NURS 5913. Individual Study NURS 5973. Professional Paper NURS 5983. Thesis NURS 5993. Thesis NURS 6013. Theory and Research in Health Promotion for Nursing NURS 6103. Development of Nursing Science NURS 6413. Foundation of Nursing Research NURS 6423. Theory Analysis in Nursing NURS 6433. Value Analysis in Nursing NURS 6553. Formulation of Hypotheses in Nursing NURS 6563. Clinical Research Practicum in Nursing NURS 6613. Introduction to Clinical Investigation in Nursing NURS 6623. Systematic Inquiry in Nursing NURS 6633. Advanced Systematic Inquiry in Nursing NURS 6643. Theory Construction in Nursing NURS 6653. Theory Validation in Nursing NURS 6803. Contemporary Issues in Nursing NURS 6903. Special Topics NURS 6913. Individual Study NURS 6973. Dissertation Seminar NURS 6983. Dissertation NURS 6993. Dissertation
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