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Health Assessment Across the Life Span
NUR 4402 / 4 q.h.
June 25 - September 15
Online
This course builds on normal anatomy and physiology to provide the student with a foundation of the changes in the body systems across the life span. The student acquires additional theory and skills relevant to the clinical decision-making role of the nurse as a primary caretaker. Extends the student’s knowledge and experience of history-taking and physical and psychosocial assessment. Emphasizes analysis and synthesis of data obtained from a holistic health assessment as an essential framework for the identification of common health abnormalities and the enhancement of the nurse’s clinical decision-making skills.
(formerly Health Assessment)
Open only to Registered Nurses.
Professional Transitions in Nursing
NUR 4403 / 4 q.h.
June 25 - September 15
Online
This course facilitates the advancement of the registered nurse student from a technical practitioner to professional nurse by expanding the theoretical basis of practice. Political, legal, and ethical issues form the basis for discussion of professional nursing. Nursing process and skills are updated through selected laboratory experiences. Self-evaluation and personal analysis of professional growth are enhanced through portfolio development and seminars.
Open only to nurses.
Introduction to Nursing Research
NUR 4502 / 4 q.h.
June 25 - September 15
Online
This course provides an overview of the research process and its application in clinical arenas. Special attention is directed to the role of the health professional as a consumer of research, with concern for the ethical management and treatment of patients and their families. Elements of research design and their implications in clinical settings provide the framework for the analysis of research and the development of a research proposal. Emphasis is placed on the use of research findings for evidence-based practice.
Prerequisites: NUR 4403 Professional Transitions in Nursing, ECN 4251 Statistics 2, and ENG 4106 College English Workshop. Open only to nurses. |
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