2008-2009 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUENRSG - Nursing |
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101
Cultural Bridge I
1 cr. F. (Formerly NSYS 101) P: Enrollment in IHS grant project Provides an opportunity for students from cultures not widely represented at UW-Eau Claire to develop a beginning familiarity with the College of Nursing and Health Sciences and the University. Assessment of academic skills and provision for financial aid procedures are included. |
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102
Cultural Bridge II
1 cr. Sp. (Formerly NSYS 102) P: NRSG 101 or consent of instructor Continues the preparation of students from cultures not widely represented at UW-Eau Claire to enter the nursing major. Emphasis is on enhancing study skills, library skills, writing skills, and scientific reasoning skills. |
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103
Cultural Bridge III
1 cr. F. (Formerly NSYS 103) P: NRSG 102 or consent of instructor Continues the preparation of students from cultures not widely represented at UW-Eau Claire to enter the nursing major. Emphasis is on continuing development of library skills and writing skills. Preparation for study of scientific field is included. |
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211
Wellness: Food for Fitness
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp. (Formerly FMHN 211) W Open to all majors. Introduces nutrition standards and role of nutrients in health. Examines nutrition trends and food industry practices from a consumer’s perspective. Emphasizes understanding of personal nutrition and fitness in relation to wellness. |
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212
Navigating Health Care
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp. (Formerly FMHN 212) W Open to all majors. Emphasis on decision-making in wellness and health care. Includes advocacy for self and others. Consideration of values, financial aspects, effectiveness of choices in promoting wellness. Introduces health care providers and services. |
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213
Body, Mind, Spirit Wellness
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp. (Formerly FMHN 213) W Open to all majors. Emphasis on an integrated approach to personal wellness, including the body-mind-spirit relationships. Consideration is given to culture, gender, and socioeconomic perspectives and how treatment modalities and health procedures are applied to personal wellness. |
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220
The Language of Health Care
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp. (Formerly FMHN 220) No credit if taken after FMHN 228, 229, 260; or FMHN/NRSG240 The study of specialized language and terminology used by health care professionals. The study of roots, word elements, word formation, and analyses. |
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230
Nursing: Introduction to the Profession
3 crs. (Formerly NSYS 230) P: MATH 245 or 246 or PSYC 265 or concurrent enrollment P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of Nursing and Health Sciences Introduction to definition and meaning of the discipline of nursing. Nursing’s historical evolution is examined. Introduction to ethics, theory, and nursing research. |
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240
Foundations of Nursing Practice
7 crs (4-3). F, Sp. (Formerly FMHN 240) P: BIOL 314 or equivalent; NRSG 211, 213, and 230 P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of Nursing and Health Sciences S/U grade basis not allowed Audit enrollment not allowed Introduces concepts of caring, communication, and clinical decision-making in professional nursing. Emphasis is on relationships, health assessment, health education, and psychomotor skills. Includes campus and clinical laboratory experiences. |
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255
Interdisciplinary Studies in Health and Health Care
1-3 crs. V. GE-V Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of 6 credits No credit if taken after HNRS 105 with the same title. Will vary depending upon the specific course being offered. |
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265
Women's Health Issues
3 crs (3-0). F. (Formerly ADTN 265) GE-V; CD1; W Cross-listed with WMNS 265 Credit may not be earned in both ADTN/NRSG 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. |
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270
Scientific Concepts for Nursing
3 crs (3-0). Su. (Formerly FMHN 270) P: NRSG 240 or concurrent enrollment No credit if taken after ADTN/NRSG 345 Focuses on application of various scientific concepts as they specifically relate to nursing practice. Content arranged to coordinate with body systems and functions. |
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285
Men's Health Issues
3 crs (3-0). (Formerly ADTN 285) 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. |
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295
Directed Studies
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su. (Formerly ADTN 295) Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits Instructor approval required Study of problems or special areas in or related to nursing. |
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297
Teaching Apprenticeship
1-3 crs. F, Wi, Sp, Su. (Formerly FMHN 297) P: Student who has completed the prerequisites as well as the course in which the student will be an apprentice, with grades of B or above. Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits Get form from department office Qualified students, selected and supervised by faculty, will facilitate teaching and learning in specific course(s). Apprentices enhance their knowledge of nursing and ability to communicate that knowledge to other students. |
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299
Independent Study
1-3 crs. (Formerly FMHN 299) P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of Nursing and Health Sciences Minimum sophomore standing May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply Get form from department office |
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300
Travelers' Health
1 cr (1-0). Su. (Formerly FMHN 300) W Focuses on travel preparations for those traveling to industrialized or developing countries. Explores commonly encountered illnesses, prevention, and treatments. Topics span diarrhea to malaria, culture shock, venomous bites, vaccines, vectors, and food/water/personal safety. |
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301
Foundations of Professional Nursing Care
4 crs. Su. (Formerly FMHN 301) P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN program S/U grade basis not allowed Audit enrollment not allowed Department permission required Introduces concepts of caring, advocacy, clinical decision-making, health history, therapeutic communication, and documentation from a nursing perspective. |
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302
Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice
3 crs. Su. (Formerly FMHN 302) P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN program S/U grade basis not allowed Audit enrollment not allowed Department permission required Nursing CDM is applied with emphasis on comprehensive health assessments within the framework of the dimensions affecting health status and human responses. |
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325
Human Concepts and Responses to Health and Health
Deviations I
5 crs. Su. (Formerly ADTN 325) 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. |
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330
Nursing: Context of Practice
2 crs. (Formerly NSYS 330) P: NRSG 345 or concurrent enrollment P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of Nursing and Health Sciences Applies nursing research and introduces health care systems as the environmental context for nursing practice. Integrates self-management skills with development of intraprofessional relationships. |
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333
Wellness in the Work World
3 crs (2-2). (Formerly FMHN 333) GE-V; SL-Half; W Emphasis is on wellness in the work environment. Theories, research, and outcomes of wellness in the work environment are explored and students participate in an experiential wellness plan within an identified work environment. |
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335
Nursing: Health Promotion with Children, Families,
and Community
4 crs (4-0). (Formerly FMHN 335) P: NRSG 212, 240; PSYC 230 P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of Nursing and Health Sciences S/U grade basis not allowed Describes roles and responsibilities of nurses who work with children, families, and/or communities. Concepts emphasized include health promotion, illness prevention, family-centered care, community health nursing, and environment. |
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340
Introduction to Professional Nursing
2 crs. Su. (Formerly NSYS 340) P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN program S/U grade basis not allowed Audit enrollment not allowed Department permission required Introduction to the professional discipline of nursing, including nursing’s historical evolution. Ethical decision-making and standards of care and practice are emphasized. Nursing, theory, research, and evidence-based practice are introduced. |
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345
Nursing: Health and Health Deviations of Adults I,
Theory and Practice
7 crs (4-3). F, Sp. (Formerly ADTN 345) SL-Full P: BIOL 250 or 361 or equivalent; CHEM 150 or equivalent; and NRSG 240 or equivalent 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. |
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350
Nursing: Health and Health Deviations of Adults II
4 crs (4-0). F, Sp. (Formerly ADTN 350) P: NRSG 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. |
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352
Nursing Practice: Adults II
2 crs (0-2). F, Sp. (Formerly ADTN 352) SL-Full P: NRSG 350 and 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. |
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358
Nursing: Individual and Family Transitions
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp. (Formerly ADTN 358) P: NRSG 350 or concurrent enrollment and NRSG 335 P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of Nursing and Health Sciences Credit may not be earned in both ADTN/NRSG 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. |
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360
/560 Death and Bereavement
3 crs (3-0). (Formerly ADTN 360) 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/NRSG 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. |
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368
Nursing Practice: Children, Families, and Communities
2 crs (0-2). (Formerly FMHN 368) SL-Full P: NRSG 358 or concurrent enrollment P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of Nursing and Health Sciences S/U grade basis not allowed Focuses on nursing clinical decision-making process and application of knowledge of health promotion and maintenance for children and families within the context of community. Students function in various roles in providing care. Clinical laboratory. |
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375
Pharmacotherapeutics and Pathophysiology for Allied
Health Professionals
3 crs (3-0). F. (Formerly ADTN 375) 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. |
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377
International Dimensions of Health Care
3 crs. (Formerly NSYS 377) P: NRSG 212 Open to all majors. Explores health care delivery systems in selected foreign countries as compared to the United States. Examines the cultural, social, political, economic, and environmental factors influencing the development of these systems. May involve international immersion. |
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389
/589 Cross Cultural Health
3 crs. (Formerly NSYS 389) CD3 P: GEOG 111 or SOC 101 or ANTH 161 or consent of instructor. Open to all majors. Enhances insight and understanding of the impact of culture on health, illness, and wellness within the Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Hmong, and Native American cultures. Analyze and synthesize information to develop culturally congruent health care. |
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395
Directed Studies
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su. (Formerly ADTN 395) 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. |
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397
Teaching Apprenticeship
1-2 crs. F, Sp, Su. (Formerly NSYS 397) P: NRSG 240 as well as the course in which the student will be an apprentice, with grades of B or above P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of Nursing and Health Sciences Course may be taken for a maximum of 4 credits Instructor approval required Qualified students, selected and supervised by faculty, will facilitate teaching and learning in specific course(s). Apprentices enhance their knowledge of nursing and ability to communicate that knowledge to other students. |
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399
Independent Study
1-3 crs. (Formerly ADTN 399) 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 |
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416
Health Care Systems as Context for Professional
Practice I
2 crs (2-0). F. (Formerly NSYS 416) P: NRSG 301, 302, 325, and 340 P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN program S/U grade basis not allowed Audit enrollment not allowed Department permission required The health care system as context for professional nursing practice is emphasized. Leadership, followership, organizational structures, group dynamics, team membership, and delegation are explored. Focus on research appraisal as foundation for evidence-based practice. |
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417
Health Care Systems as Context for Professional
Practice II
4 crs (4-0). Wi. (Formerly NSYS 417) P: NRSG 416 P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN program S/U grade basis not allowed Audit enrollment not allowed Department permission required Examines the impact of economic, political, and societal forces, and diversity on health care systems and professional practice. Management functions and skills in inter-collegial communication are emphasized. Nursing informatics is introduced. Explores self as professional. |
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420
Nursing: Health Enhancement
4 crs (4-0). F, Sp. (Formerly ADTN 420) P: NRSG 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. |
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422
Nursing Practice: Health Enhancement
2 crs (0-2). F, Sp. (Formerly ADTN 422) SL-Full P: NRSG 420 or concurrent enrollment and NRSG 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. |
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425
Nursing Care of Children, Adolescents, Expanding
Families, Families, and Communities
7 crs (7-0). F. (Formerly FMHN 425) P: NRSG 301, 302, 325, and 340 P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN program S/U grade basis not allowed Audit enrollment not allowed Department permission required Course emphasizes principles of health promotion, illness prevention, and epidemiology in relation to care of children, adolescents, expanding families, families, and communities. Selected political, legal, economic, cultural, spiritual, and biopsychosocial issues are examined. |
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426
/626 Contemporary Issues in Critical Care
3-4 crs. F. (Formerly NSYS 426) P: NRSG 352, or consent of instructor The complexity and impact of critical illness/injury on patients, families, and nurses are examined. Selected pathophysiologic, care priority, and multidisciplinary considerations are analyzed within the context of the health care delivery system. Observational clinical included. |
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427
Nursing Practice: Children, Adolescents, Expanding
Families, Families, and Communities
2 crs (0-2). F. (Formerly FMHN 427) P: NRSG 301, 302, 325, and 340 P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN program S/U grade basis not allowed Audit enrollment not allowed Department permission required Focuses on nursing clinical decision-making process and application of knowledge of health promotion and illness prevention while caring for children, adolescents, expanding families, families, and communities. |
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429
Nursing: Human Concepts and Responses to Health and
Health Deviations II
6 crs (6-0). F. (Formerly ADTN 429) P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN program P: NRSG 301, 302, 325, and 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. |
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431
Nursing Practice: Human Concepts and Responses to
Health and Health Deviations II
3 crs (0-3). F. (Formerly ADTN 431) P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN program P: NRSG 301, 302, 325, and 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. |
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432
Nursing: Management within Systems
4 crs. (Formerly NSYS 432) P: NRSG 352 and 368 P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of Nursing and Health Sciences Relates systems theory to management and leadership within health care organizations. Management processes, leadership behaviors, organizational culture, conflict, change, and power are studied. The nurse’s role as manager is examined. |
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435
Nursing: Families and Children with Health Deviations
3 crs (3-0). (Formerly FMHN 435) P: NRSG 352 and 368 P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of Nursing and Health Sciences S/U grade basis not allowed Focuses on the relationship between nursing practice and issues surrounding families and children experiencing a health deviation or a high risk situation. |
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437
Nursing Care of Families, Newborns, Children, and
Adolescents with Health Deviations
2 crs (2-0). Sp. (Formerly FMHN 437) P: NRSG 417 P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN program S/U grade basis not allowed Audit enrollment not allowed |