Students explore contemporary issues within the Nursing profession. Historical development of the roles in nursing, perspectives on current delivery of healthcare, nursing education, nursing literature, professional licensing, ethics, and legal issues will be discussed.
School health services and health education; emphasis on health promotion and prevention of health related problems. Recognition and management of common health problems of the school age child.
Introduction to nursing. Concepts and theories of individuals, society and health. Nursing process as the basis for promoting wellness within the healthcare delivery system. Prerequisites: CHM 149, CHM 150, PSY 103, and SOC 100, or equivalents: majors only; sophomore standing. Corequisite: NUR 211 or consent of Department Chair.
Concepts and theories of individuals, society, health and nursing, with emphasis on the individual's adaptive process through utilization of nursing process. Assisting the individual's adaptation to maintain health. Prerequisites: BIO 200, BIO 203, PSY 304, and FCS 303, or equivalents; NUR 201, 211; majors. Corequisite: NUR 212 or consent of Department Chair.
Selected pre-practicum experiences correlated with the theoretical content of NUR 201. Prerequisites: CHM 149, CHM 150, PSY 103, and SOC 100, or equivalents: majors only; sophomore standing. Corequisite: NUR 202 or consent of Department Chair.
Biological, epidemiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of men's health. Specific preventive and health promotion activities for health problems.
Basic scientific and sociological knowledge related to women's health: social, emotional and physiological components of selected health problems of women. Historical development of the health care system and social values as they relate to women and their health: evolution of health care today as it relates to women.
Development of alcohol as the most widely used drug. Psychological and physiological effects on the person: effect on the family and society, therapeutic approaches to alcohol abuse.
Psychosocial and physiological impact of substance abuse on the individual, family, and society: self-awareness, culture, tolerance, withdrawal and motivation.
Common sexually transmitted diseases: social and physical factors affecting their occurrence; avoidance and treatment.
Introduction to health concepts and practices which affect individuals and groups in society.
Theories of nursing, professional roles, the nursing process, adaptation theory, nursing research, and societal influences on nursing and health. Prerequisites: Illinois LPN or RN licensure; consent of Department Chair.
Impact of multiple internal and external forces affecting the individual's place on the health-illness continuum. Emphasis on application of nursing process to the individual and the family; bio-psycho-social adaptive responses. Prerequisites: BIO 202 or equivalent; NUR 202, 212; majors only; junior standing. Corequisite: NUR 311 or consent of Department Chair.
Continuation of concepts begun in NUR 301, in relation to the expanding family. Prerequisites: NUR 301, 311; majors only. Corequisite: NUR 312 or consent of Department Chair.
Evaluation of published nursing research and its importance to the profession. Student uses steps of the research process in writing a research proposal. Use of the computer in nursing research correlated with study of the research process. Prerequisites: ENG 101; majors only; junior standing.
Performance of a complete health assessment incorporating a health history, with faculty supervision. Prerequisites: junior standing; CPR certification; Illinois RN licensure; consent of Department Chair.
Selected practicum experiences correlated with theoretical content of NUR 301. Prerequisites: BIO 202 or equivalent; NUR 202, 212; majors only; junior standing. Corequisite: NUR 301 or consent of Department Chair.
Selected practicum experiences correlated with theoretical content of NUR 302. Prerequisites: NUR 301, 311; majors only. Corequisite: NUR 302 or consent of Department Chair.
Study of nursing in another country; nursing organization and agencies, education programs and hospitals. Seminars in comparative nursing practices in the United States.
Psychosocial impact on the family of the exceptional child; impact on the parent-child-school relationship; methods to minimize negative effects and promote positive parent-child interaction. Prerequisite: junior standing.
Attitudes about the aged, historical perspectives, transcultural concepts, health problems and health care, methods of coping with growing old, and prospects for the future. Practical experiences promote examination of students' own attitudes about the aged and growing old. Prerequisite: junior/senior standing.
Principles and techniques of emergency care for common injuries and illnesses. Environmental needs of individuals at various levels of maturity. American Heart Association Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Registration Card and an American Red Cross Multimedia Standard First Aid Card awarded upon satisfactory completion.
Complex health problems and issues in contemporary society; various concepts, models, theories, and determinants of health. Multi-disciplinary approach for application to individual and professional situations. Prerequisite: NUR 263 or consent of instructor.
Terminology used in all areas of medical and paramedical specialties. Emphasis on word building, techniques and understanding typical medical reports. Cross lists as CHM 391. Prerequisites: 1 year college chemistry and 1 year biology.
Emphasis on adaptations to complex health situations related to the individual, the family, and the community. Relationships of the individual and the family to health care systems, utilizing collaborative nursing roles. Prerequisites: NUR 302, 303, 312; BIO 205; majors only; senior standing. Corequisite: NUR 411 or consent of Department Chair.
Professional nursing roles in effecting change promoting high level wellness through health legislation, health planning, and organizations planning health services. Accountable provision of quality health care through the nursing process, research and leadership. Prerequisites: NUR 401, 411; majors only. Corequisite: NUR 412 or consent of Department Chair.
Theory for nursing care of clients in a variety of health care settings. Prerequisites: senior standing; majors only; 2.5 GPA; consent of Co-op Nursing Advisor; and successful completion of Co-op interview. Corequisites for NUR 405: NUR 401, 411, 415. Corequisites for NUR 406: NUR 402, 412, 416.
Selected practicum experiences correlated with theoretical content of NUR 401. Prerequisites: NUR 302, 303, 312; majors only; senior standing. Corequisite: NUR 401 or consent of Department Chair.
Selected practicum experiences correlated with theoretical content of NUR 402. Prerequisites: NUR 401, 411; majors only. Corequisite: NUR 402 or consent of Department Chair.
In-depth practicum in a variety of health care settings, integrated with theory. Prerequisites: senior standing; majors only; 2.5 GPA; consent of Co-op Nursing Advisor; and successful completion of Co-op interview. Corequisites for NUR 415: NUR 401, 405, 411.Corequisites for NUR 416: NUR 402, 406, 412.
Individual study addressing special needs and interests; selected readings, observations, and conferences. Prerequisites: NUR 303; majors only; senior standing; consent of advisor and Department Chair.
Systematic method for collecting data used in holistic health assessment of children and adults. Interviewing techniques for history taking; physical assessment skills. Prerequisites: R.N. with B.S. major in nursing; or R.N. with consent of instructor.
Nursing activities and organizations affecting practice, health care, public policy, and the future of the profession. Emphasis on generating recommendations for the profession and developing a personal plan for participating in the process that develops public policy at the local, state, national, and/or international level. Prerequisites: nursing majors and senior or graduate status; or consent of instructor.
Study of nursing in a foreign country; selected hospitals and universities. Establishing nursing administration and research networks.
Analysis of theoretical models. Emphasis on assessment and implications of models for advanced professional nursing practice and research. Prerequisite: nursing majors only.
Leadership theory: role of the nurse as a leader, colleague, and consultant in health care systems. Prerequisite: nursing majors only.
Legal and ethical issues that influence the practice of advanced nursing and leadership in health care systems. Critical assessment of the ethical implications of law and public policy in health care. Case studies. Prerequisite: nursing majors only, or consent of instructor or Department Chair.
In-depth study of the research process; the significance of nursing theory as a basis for nursing research. Various research designs. Development of a testable hypothesis applicable to advanced nursing practice. Prerequisite: undergraduate statistics course or ELH 510; nursing majors only.
Trends in nursing and society that influence the direction of nursing research. Problems from clinical practice. Identification and refinement of specific researchable questions through a hypotheticodeductive process. Prerequisites: NUR 600, 605, 620; or consent of instructor.
Theories, concepts, and principles from nursing and related disciplines as a foundation for nursing administration. Theories of change, role, adaptation, need, and leadership as related to nursing management. Prerequisites: NUR 600, 605. Corequisite: NUR 631 or consent of Department Chair.
Practicum applying concepts, theories, and principles from NUR 630. Use of relevant research findings. Advanced practice in management. Prerequisites: NUR 600, 605. Corequisite: NUR 630 or consent of Department Chair.
Advanced concepts and principles relevant to external and internal nursing organizational situations including power, authority, and politics. Review of various organizational patterns and their relationship to nursing personnel management, budgeting, public relations, leadership style, and research. Prerequisites: NUR 630, 631. Corequisite: NUR 633 or consent of Department Chair.
Practicum applying advanced concepts, theories, and principles from NUR 632. Use of management skills such as staffing, budgeting, and developing positive public relations. Prerequisites: NUR 630, 631. Corequisite: NUR 632 or consent of Department Chair.
Introduction to clinical nurse administered anesthesia: practice, ethics, professional organizations, psychology, history of anesthesia. Emphasis on nursing process in perioperative and operative patient care; equipment and technology. Laboratory experience included. Prerequisites: BIO 570, 525; CHM 500; PHY 555; nurse-administered anesthesia majors only.
Pharmacologic principles related to administration of anesthesia and adjunct drugs. Drug receptor theory, biotransformation, structure activity relationships, uptake, distribution, elimination. Systemic pharmacology and drug interactions. Prerequisites: NUR 500; CHM 500; BIO 570, 525; PHY 555; nurse-administered anesthesia majors only. NUR 672 is a prerequisite for NUR 673.
Internship under direct supervision of cooperating agency CRNA or anesthesiologist. Use of nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation) to support patient's physiological and emotional status into post-operative period. Regularly-scheduled conferences. Prerequisites: nurse-administered anesthesia majors only; completion of Year I and Summer I of required course sequence.
Seminar on special problems or areas in nursing. A variable credit hour course; may be taken more than once for a maximum of 6 credits total. Prerequisite: consent of instructor or Department Chair.
A research-oriented, student-initiated endeavor that culminates in a scholarly paper suitable for publication or presentation. Required for MSN students who do not select the thesis option. Prerequisites: NUR 620, NUR 625, and consent of instructor.
Readings, research, or project complementing the student's program of study. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Design and implement a research proposal which has implications for nursing practice. May be repeated for a maximum of four semester hours. Prerequisites: NUR 620, NUR 625, and consent of instructor.
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