1993-1994 Academic Catalog

NSG-483 Theory in 3 hours Theories of nursing and borrowed theory are studied to demon– strate conceptual frameworks for nursing care used to restore balance of resources and demands. Students comparatively analyze a data set using Christian nursing theory and at least one other set of assumptions. Prerequisite: NSG-201 Theoretical and Technical Foundations of Nursing or consent of instructor. NSG-495 Seminar in Nursing--Sp 3 hours Focuses on trends in professional nursing. Students are chal– lenged to integrate a Christian philosophy of nursing as they adopt the role of professional nurse. The political, legal, economic, social, and ethical factors that disrupt the balance of resources and demands in health care are debated. Prerequisite: NSG-403 Nursing Care of Children and Adults II. The exceptional laboratory facilities of the department enable nursing students to refine their skills before going out into actual clinical situations.