(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 concepts, theories, knowledge, and practice from nursing and public health sciences within diverse population and environmental contexts. Apply public health nursing theory to public health nursing practice. S/U Graded.
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.
(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.
NURS 380: with minimum grade of C and
NURS 420: with minimum grade of C and
NURS 421: with minimum grade of C and
NURS 425: with minimum grade of C and
NURS 426: with minimum grade of C and May concurrently take
NURS 415: with 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.
NURS 380: with minimum grade of C and
NURS 420: with minimum grade of C and
NURS 421: with minimum grade of C and
NURS 425: with minimum grade of C and
NURS 426: with minimum grade of C and May concurrently take
NURS 414: with 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.
NURS 340: with minimum grade of C and
NURS 374: with minimum grade of C and
NURS 375: with minimum grade of C and
NURS 376: with minimum grade of C and May concurrently take
NURS 425: with 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.
NURS 340: with minimum grade of C and
NURS 374: with minimum grade of C and
NURS 375: with minimum grade of C and
NURS 376: with minimum grade of C and May concurrently take
NURS 426: with 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.
NURS 340: with minimum grade of C and
NURS 374: with minimum grade of C and
NURS 375: with minimum grade of C and
NURS 376: with minimum grade of C and May concurrently take
NURS 420: with minimum grade of C
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.
NURS 340: with minimum grade of C and
NURS 374: with minimum grade of C and
NURS 375: with minimum grade of C and
NURS 376: with minimum grade of C and May concurrently take
NURS 421: with 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.
(6 Clinical) This course focuses on the advanced application of theoretical concepts of nursing practice in the acute care setting. S/U graded.
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.
NURS 444 and NURS 446
(15 Practicum) Nursing immersion practicum experience under the direct supervision of a professional nurse preceptor.
May concurrently take
NURS 444: with minimum grade of C and May concurrently take
NURS 445: with minimum grade of C
(6 Practicum) A preceptored practicum that develops the leader / manager role of the baccalaureate nurse. S/U graded.
Admission to Clinical Level III required. Discuss historical and contemporary attitudes toward death and dying. Examines clinical management techniques used in symptom control. Explore emotional and spiritual concerns. Analyze professional, organizational and societal factors. 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.
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.