1983-1984 Academic Catalog

56-302 Maternal and The influence of societal systems (political, economic, social, religious, health care) on family life including reproduction; and the counter-influence that pregnancy and the birth of children have on families and communities are discussed. Potential actions and reactions of family members provide a basis for understand– ing how people adapt to changing roles within a family. Instruc– tion and practice are given in how to gain information that is re– quired to assess minor disruptions in normal physiological and psychological functioning of the mother, the normalcy of the newborn, and health of various family members. Prerequisites: 56-201, 56-202 Theoretical and Technical Foundations of Nurs– ing Process. 56-303, 56-304 Health W 9 hours The focus of this course is on health promotion and mainte– nance for communities and the impact of community on the health of individuals and families. Study includes the theory and methods of epidemiology and systems of health care delivery. As– sessment techniques are practiced to enable students to assess the responses of community members to events that maintain or threaten to disrupt their physiological, psychological, sociologi– cal or spiritual balance. Prerequisites: 56-201, 56-202 Theoreti– cal and Technical Foundations of Nursing. ..,u~·.Ju .. J. 56-306 Nursing To Maintain Intra- and Int:er11>er·srn11a1 Relationships - S 9 hours Content in this course includes assessment of normal internal communication (sensation, perception, evaluation of self) and in– terpersonal communication; processes and resources needed to maintain normal communication; causes of disruption in com– munication (drugs, structural deficits, faculty processes, in– adequate resources). Actions and reactions to crises, stress, grief, and death are assessed. Prerequisites: 56-303, 56-304 Commu– nity Health Nursing. 56-311 - W 4 hours The effects of disease and/or drug interaction on the phar– macodynamics and pharmacokinetics of specific drug categories are emphasized. Students practice the pharmaceutical calcula– tions encountered in administering nursing care. The problems of over-the-counter drugs and self-medication are discussed. Pre- requisites: 56-201, 56-202 Theoretical and Technical Founda– tions of Nursing or consent of instructor. 56-313 Patient Education W 3 hours Principles of teaching are applied to the relationship between professional care-giver and patient. Strategies are learned for teaching, setting goals, and evaluation. Skills are practiced in areas of verbal and nonverbal communication, perception, and motivation. Prerequisites: 56-201, 56-202 Theoretical and Tech- nical Foundations of or consent of instructor. 56-315 Nutrition of and Families - S 3 hours Normal nutrition for individuals of all ages and food consump– tion patterns of families in different cultures are studied in this course. Modern modes of nutritional therapy are discussed in– cluding vitamin therapy, intravenous therapy, hyperalimentation, supplements, low sodium, low cholesterol and triglyceride, diabetic, and reduction diets. 56~402 Caire of Children and Adults: Acute - A 10 houirs Common acute physiological imbalances of children and adults and the health care delivery system (including pharmacological, nursing, and medical care) to restore physiological, psychologi– cal, sociological, and spiritual homeostasis are studied in depth. Content includes response patterns of children versus adults to acute illness and the unique resources needed by each to restore health. Planning, interventions, and evaluation components are emphasized as the nursing process is applied in hospital settings. Prerequisites: 56-305, 56-306 Nursing to Maintain Healthy Intra– and Interpersonal Relationships; 56-315 Nutrition of Individuals and Families . ..:iu··"'tu. .Y. 56-404 Care of Children and Adults: Physiological Imbalances - W 10 hours An indepth analysis is presented of the common intermittent– permanent, physiological imbalances of children and adults and the health care delivery system (including nursing, pharmacologi– cal, and medical resources) needed to restore a health balance. Study includes response patterns of children, families, and adults to chronic illness and physical disability and the unique resources needed by each to maintain or improve current health. The ethi– cal, political, economic, and social factors of caring for persons with intermittent, permanent, or terminal illnesses are discussed.