2007-2008 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE

ADTN - Adult Health Nursing

265 Women's Health Issues
3 crs (3-0). F.
GE-V; CD1; W
Cross-listed with WMNS 265
Credit may not be earned in both ADTN 265 and WMNS 265
Open to all majors.
Explores a wide range of women’s health issues within the context of developmental changes, environmental influences, normal health processes, wellness, and health concerns. Examines health promotion, cultural diversity, and social relations of gender related to women’s health.

285 Men's Health Issues
3 crs (3-0).
W
Open to all majors.
Explores issues related to men’s health with a focus on wellness and prevention of health problems. Major contemporary men’s health issues and concerns from diverse racial, cultural, class, sexual orientation, religious, social, and ability/disability perspectives will be addressed.

295 Directed Studies
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Instructor approval required
Study of problems or special areas in or related to nursing.

325 Human Concepts and Responses to Health and Health Deviations I
5 crs. Su.
P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN
program
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Department permission required
Clinical decision-making related to care of adult health and health deviations. Focuses on selected nursing skills. Emerging and conventional independent and interdependent health enhancing interventions examined.

345 Nursing: Health and Health Deviations of Adults I, Theory and Practice
7 crs (4-3). F, Sp.
SL-Full
P: BIOL 250 or 361 or equivalent; CHEM 150 or equivalent;
and FMHN 228/229
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Concepts examined are foundational to nursing and encountered across the adult lifespan in diverse settings. Explores pathophysiological theories, human responses. Focuses on selected nursing skills. Clinical decision- making related to the care of adults experiencing health and health deviations.

350 Nursing: Health and Health Deviations of Adults II
4 crs (4-0). F, Sp.
P: ADTN 345
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
Focuses on complex interactions of health and health deviations of adults. Interrelationships among health problems and human responses are examined. Includes physical health, mental health, and pathological processes. Continued application of nursing clinical decision-making.

352 Nursing Practice: Adults II
2 crs (0-2). F, Sp.
SL-Full
P: ADTN 350 and ADTN/FMHN 358 or concurrent enrollment
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
Focuses on clinical decision-making and application of theory. Emphasis on complex acute and chronic health deviations in adults. Clinical laboratory.

358 Nursing: Individual and Family Transitions
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
P: ADTN 350 or concurrent enrollment and FMHN 335
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
Credit may not be earned in both ADTN 358 and FMHN 358
Focuses on nursing during major transitions. Integration of theory, cultural implications, and individual/family response to transitions. Primary consideration is given to nursing care during perinatal experience.

360 /560 Death and Bereavement
3 crs (3-0).
GE-V; W
Cross-listed with S W 360
P: SOC 101 or PSYC 100 or consent of instructor
No credit if taken after SOC 318, PSYC 339 or SW 350. Credit
may not be earned in both SW 360/560 and ADTN 360/560.
Minimum sophomore standing
Field trip(s) required
Through the study of current theory and research, this interdisciplinary course is designed to facilitate student understanding of death and bereavement from a life span, family, and cultural perspective.

375 Pharmacotherapeutics and Pathophysiology for Allied Health Professionals
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: KINS 304 and 308 or BIOL 214 and 314
No credit toward nursing major
This course provides a basic understanding of disease processes and basic pharmacology for allied health professionals. Common medical and non-medical management will be introduced from a consumer perspective. Collaboration with the client and other health care professionals in optimizing the client’s health will be integrated throughout the course.

395 Directed Studies
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Study of problems or special areas in or related to nursing.

399 Independent Study
1-3 crs.
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
Minimum junior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office

420 Nursing: Health Enhancement
4 crs (4-0). F, Sp.
P: ADTN 350 and 352
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
Theory and research relevant to health and development of adults. Conceptual basis for group as client is included. Independent health-enhancing nursing interventions for individuals or groups are examined.

422 Nursing Practice: Health Enhancement
2 crs (0-2). F, Sp.
SL-Full
P: ADTN 420 or concurrent enrollment and FMHN 368
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
Application and evaluation of theory and research to facilitate positive adult and group development and movement toward optimal health. Clinical experience incorporates independent, health enhancing nursing interventions.

429 Nursing: Human Concepts and Responses to Health and Health Deviations II
6 crs (6-0). F.
P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN
program
P: ADTN 325; FMHN 301 and 302; NSYS 340
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Department permission required
Evidence-based clinical decision-making related to holistic care of adult clients within the context of families and communities. Health patterning concepts, pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics, and nutrition are emphasized in the context of professional nursing care.

430 Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
3 crs (2-1). Sp.
SL-Full
P: ADTN 352; FMHN 368
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
Minimum sophomore standing
Explores use of clinical decision-making with clients experiencing acute health care deviations in emergency and critical care settings. Clinical laboratory.

431 Nursing Practice: Human Concepts and Responses to Health and Health Deviations II
3 crs (0-3). F.
P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN
program
P: ADTN 325; FMHN 301 and 302; NSYS 340
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Department permission required
Focus on clinical decision-making and application of theory and research. Emphasis on holistic professional nursing care of acutely ill adults within the context of families and community. Clinical laboratory.

445 Nursing and Nursing Practice: Responses to Chronic Illness, Disability, and End of Life Transitions
6 crs (4-2). Sp.
P: NSYS 417
P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN
program
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Department permission required
Analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of theory, research, and clinical decision-making. Nursing care of adults with chronic health deviations, disability, and end-of-life transitions. Attention to holistic, evidence-based, culturally sensitive care with family as context.

450 Health Care in Rural Areas
3 crs (1-2).
SL-Full
Minimum senior standing
Open to all majors in COEHS and CONHS, in professional program, or consent of instructor.
Consent of instructor
Introduction to the professional and personal opportunities inherent in rural health care practice. Clinical laboratory.

465 Interventions in Wellness and Healing
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
CD1; SL-Full; W
P: BIOL 303 or equivalent
No credit if taken after ADTN 495 with the same title
Open to all majors.
Provides theoretical basis for several complementary therapies. Explores psychoneuroimmunology and its implications for health and prevention of illness. Ethical and legal guidelines addressed. Practice of several therapies is included.

495 Directed Studies
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Study of problems or special areas in or related to nursing.

499 Independent Study
1-3 crs.
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
Minimum senior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office

700 Evidence-based Practice through Nursing Informatics
2 crs. Wi, Su.
P: ADTN 422; FMHN 438; or consent of instructor
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum graduate standing
Course may be taken 2 times
No credit after completion of 12 graduate credits.
Develop knowledge and skills needed to use nursing informatics for graduate professional nursing education and evidence-based practice. Focus is on levels of critical thinking skills and evaluation of scholarly resources.

709 Advanced Physiological and Pathophysiological Concepts
3 crs.
P: Undergraduate coursework in anatomy, physiology,
biochemistry, and pathophysiology, or consent of
instructor
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
In-depth study of selected physiological and pathophysiological concepts. Emphasis on human physiology and pathophysiology and current research findings.

712 Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Clinical Practice
3 crs. Su.
P: ADTN 709 or consent of instructor
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Emphasis is on scientific and theoretical knowledge as the basis for diagnosing and treating common health conditions, emphasizing interventions and decision-making related to pharmacotherapeutics for advanced clinical practice. Developmental and nutritional factors affecting therapeutics are included.

713 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
2 crs (1.5-0.5). Wi.
P: ADTN 709 or consent of instructor; physical assessment
at the undergraduate level
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Special course fee required
Focuses on the development of advanced clinical practice assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills. Builds upon basic physical assessment and documentation skills in the management of adults. Lab included.

719 Human Responses in Health and Illness
3 crs. F.
P: NSYS 718 or concurrent enrollment
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Credit may not be earned in both ADTN 719 and FMHN 719
A theory- and research-based approach to selected human responses in health and illness within seven human response systems (spiritual, cultural, social, family, cognitive, emotional, and physical).

720 Advanced Theory and Practice of Adult Health Nursing I
5 crs (3-2). Sp.
P: NSYS 701; ADTN 719
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Clinical decision-making with adults within the context of nursing, adult, developmental, and related theories.

721 Advanced Theory and Practice of Adult Health Nursing II
2 crs (2-0). F.
P: ADTN 720; NSYS 715 or concurrent enrollment
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Health promotion, risk reduction, and clinical decision- making with groups and populations, including vulnerable populations.

729 Spirituality, Healing, and Caring
3 crs (3-0). Sp, even-numbered years.
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
A theory-based advanced exploration of three major phenomena: spirituality, healing, and caring; emerging as decisive in quality of life, and health and illness situations.

741 Clinical Nurse Specialist I
4 crs (2-2). F, odd-numbered years.
P: ADTN 712 and 713; 721 or concurrent enrollment; or
faculty permission
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
First clinical role course for students in advanced clinical practice preparing to become clinical nurse specialists. Exploration, analysis, and implementation of CNS role components with adults.

742 Advanced Clinical Practice I
6 crs (3-3). F.
P: ADTN 712 and 713; 721 or concurrent enrollment; or
faculty permission
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Credit may not be earned in both ADTN 742 and FMHN 742
Advanced nursing clinical decision-making including health promotion, maintenance, and prevention for adults. Interventions focus on developmental life changes, cultural and environmental stressors, and health patterns. Practicum experience in primary care is emphasized.

746 Advanced Clinical Practice II
6 crs (3-3). Sp.
P: ADTN 741 or 742, and NSYS 702; or faculty permission
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Credit may not be earned in both ADTN 746 and FMHN 746
NP focus: odd-numbered years; CNS focus: even-numbered years
Focuses on advanced clinical decision-making with emphasis on acute and chronic health deviations in adults and communities. Clinical decision-making expands to facilitate advanced clinical practice nursing and collaborative practice in a variety of settings.

793 Directed Study in Nursing
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Consent of instructor
Investigation of a small-scale problem under faculty direction.

794 Scholarly Project
1-2 crs. Sp.
P: NSYS 701, 702; ADTN 721/FMHN 726 or concurrent
enrollment
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
S/U only grade basis
Course may be taken for a maximum of 2 credits
Permission of scholarly project adviser
Selection and implementation of an aspect of the scholarship/research process with guidance from a nursing graduate faculty adviser. Project culminates in a product and an oral presentation.

797 Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Get form from department office
Individual research under faculty direction.

799 Thesis
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
Full-time equivalent
P: NSYS 701, 702; ADTN 721/FMHN 726 or concurrent
enrollment
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
PR only grade basis
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Permission of thesis adviser
Development and completion of research project using formal investigative methodology.