(2 lecture, 1 field instruction) This interdisciplinary study abroad course will explore concepts in global health and disaster preparedness using St. Kitts and Nevis as a microcosm to explore these concepts.

(6 Clinical) Application of course concepts, theories, knowledge, and practice from nursing and public health sciences within diverse population and environmental contexts. Apply public health nursing theory to nursing practice. 

Prerequisites

(NURS 380 with a minimum grade of C) and (NURS 420 with a minimum grade of S) and (NURS 421 with a minimum grade of C) and (NURS 425 with a minimum grade of C) and (NURS 426 with a minimum grade of C)

Corequisites

NURS 405

Emphasis on synthesis of concepts, theories, knowledge, and practice from nursing and public health sciences within diverse population and environmental contexts. Facilitates professional role development and clinical reasoning. This course contains a civic engagement component.

Prerequisites

((NURS 380 and NURS 420 and NURS 421 and NURS 425 and NURS 426 with a minimum grade of S) or (NURS 382 and NURS 383 with a minimum grade of C))

Corequisites

NURS 404

(6 Clinical) Advances the knowledge and skills of the RN in the application of the concepts, theories, knowledge, and practice of the public health sciences with a population focus. S/U Graded.

Prerequisites

(NURS 382 and NURS 383 with a minimum grade of C)

Offers undergraduate students an opportunity to increase nursing knowledge and skills.

(6 Clinical) Focuses on therapeutic nursing interventions applied to psychiatric/mental health nursing. Emphasis on nursing management of complex, acute and chronic psychiatric/mental health problems in community and/or inpatient settings. S/U graded.

Prerequisites

(NURS 380 with a minimum grade of C) and (NURS 420 with a minimum grade of S) and (NURS 421 with a minimum grade of S) and (NURS 425 with a minimum grade of C) and (NURS 426 with a minimum grade of C) and (Concurrent Prerequisite NURS 415 with a minimum grade of C)

Nursing theory applied to psychiatric/mental health disorders. Focuses on promotion of quality and safe care and facilitation of optimal health for patients with acute and chronic illnesses.

Prerequisites

(NURS 380 with a minimum grade of C) and (NURS 420 with a minimum grade of S) and (NURS 421 with a minimum grade of S) and (NURS 425 with a minimum grade of C) and (NURS 426 with a minimum grade of C) and (Concurrent Prerequisite NURS 414 with a minimum grade of C)

(1 Lab, 5 Clinical) This course focuses on the application of therapeutic interventions guided by the nursing process and evidence-based standards in the care of childbearing families. S/U graded.

Prerequisites

(NURS 340 with a minimum grade of C) and (NURS 374 with a minimum grade of S) and (NURS 375 with a minimum grade of C) and (NURS 376 with a minimum grade of C) and (Concurrent Prerequisite NURS 425 with a minimum grade of C)

(1 Lab, 5 Clinical) This course focuses on the application of therapeutic interventions guided by the nursing process and evidence-based standards in the care of pediatric patients and their families. S/U Graded.

Prerequisites

(NURS 340 and NURS 374 and NURS 375 and NURS 376 and Concurrent Prerequisite NURS 426 with a minimum grade of C)

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)

Develops knowledge about childbearing processes, health promotion, disease prevention, alterations in health, and therapeutic interventions for women (gynecology), childbearing women, newborns and families in various settings.

Prerequisites

(NURS 340 with a minimum grade of C) and (NURS 374 with a minimum grade of S) and (NURS 375 with a minimum grade of C) and (NURS 376 with a minimum grade of C) and (Concurrent Prerequisite NURS 420 with a minimum grade of S)

Develops knowledge about alterations in health, health promotion, and disease prevention and explores therapeutic nursing interventions for the care of pediatric patients and their families in various healthcare settings.

Prerequisites

(NURS 340 with a minimum grade of C) and (NURS 374 with a minimum grade of S) and (NURS 375 with a minimum grade of C) and (NURS 376 with a minimum grade of C) and (Concurrent Prerequisite NURS 421 with a minimum grade of C)

Emphasizes issues in professional nursing as they related to the changing health care environment. Areas of emphasis are change, ethics, policy and politics, and health care economics.

Prerequisites

(NURS 380 with a minimum grade of C) and (NURS 420 with a minimum grade of S) and (NURS 421 with a minimum grade of S) and (NURS 425 with a minimum grade of C) and (NURS 426 with a minimum grade of C)

(6 Clinical) This course focuses on the advanced application of theoretical concepts of nursing practice in the acute care setting. S/U graded.

Prerequisites

(NURS 404 with a minimum grade of S) and (NURS 405 with a minimum grade of C) and (NURS 414 with a minimum grade of S) and (NURS 415 with a minimum grade of C) and (NURS 440 with a minimum grade of C)

Corequisites

NURS 445 and NURS 446

This course focuses on the appraisal and synthesis of prior knowledge, current best evidence, and safety and quality indicators to evaluate and develop plans of care for patients with complex chronic, acute, and critical illnesses.

Prerequisites

(NURS 404 with a minimum grade of S) and (NURS 405 with a minimum grade of C) and (NURS 414 with a minimum grade of S) and (NURS 415 with a minimum grade of C) and (NURS 440 with a minimum grade of C)

Corequisites

NURS 444 and NURS 446

(15 Practicum) Nursing immersion practicum experience under the direct supervision of a professional nurse preceptor.

Prerequisites

(Concurrent Prerequisite NURS 444 with a minimum grade of S) and (Concurrent Prerequisite NURS 445 with a minimum grade of C)

(6 Practicum) A preceptored practicum that develops the leader / manager role of the baccalaureate nurse. S/U graded.

Prerequisites

(NURS 382 and NURS 383 with a minimum grade of C)

Emphasis is on the nurse as a leader/manager in society and the health care system with respect to current issues and trends.

Prerequisites

((NURS 404 and NURS 405 and NURS 414 and NURS 415 and NURS 440 with a minimum grade of S) or (NURS 382 and NURS 383 with a minimum grade of C))

Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. This interdisciplinary study abroad course will explore concepts in global health and disaster preparedness using St. Kitts and Nevis as a microcosm to explore these concepts.