(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. S/U graded.
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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)
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.
(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.
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.
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.
(1 Laboratory / 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.
(1 Laboratory / 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.
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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 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.) S/U or letter graded.
Special Notes
Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.
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.
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.
Emphasizes issues in professional nursing as they relate to the changing health care environment. Areas of emphasis are ethics, change, policy and politics, health care economics, and professional nursing organizations.
(6 Clinical) This course focuses on the advanced application of theoretical concepts of nursing practice for multiple patients in the acute care setting. S/U graded.
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.
(15 practicum) Nursing immersion practicum experience under the direct supervision of a professional nurse preceptor. S/U graded.
(6 Clinical ) A preceptored practicum that develops the leader / manager role of the baccalaureate nurse. S/U graded.
Emphasis is on the nurse as a leader/manager in society and the health care system with respect to current issues and trends.