2005-2006 Academic Catalog

156 Nursing School of Engineering, Nursing, and Science NSG-3020 Provider of Nursing Care III –Fa 2 hours Students learn information management skills of documenta- tion, medical terminology, and abbreviations and develop technical skills for providing nursing care in various settings, including medication administration and providing preoperative care. Consideration is given to development of clinical role responsibilities of the nurse to development of clinically appropriate nursing interventions using a case study approach. Prerequisites: NSG-2010 Member of Nursing Profession II; nursing courses. (Fee: $100) NSG-3050Nursing inRelationships –Fa,Sp,Su 6 hours Introduces aspects of developing therapeutic relationships involving one-to-one and group interactions to achieve client- focused and professional goals. Focus is on effective communi- cation as a member of the profession and provider of care. Using a Christian worldview, students analyze frameworks for promoting and restoring healthy relationships. Students participate in integration of care with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team in a variety of settings. Emphasis is on imbalances in thinking, emotions, and behav- iors that interfere with individual and group processes and require external intervention to promote balance. Prerequisites: PYCH-1600 General Psychology; NSG-2010 Member of Nursing Profession II; NSG-2020 Provider of Nursing Care II. (Fee: $100) NSG-3070 2 hours Nursing Care of Diverse Populations –Fa,Sp,Su Students develop information management skills when investigating societal structures that determine the cultural patterns of diverse populations. Issues of similarity and differ- ence are explored as a basis for culturally sensitive practice. Concepts of health and illness direct examination of complex forces that maintain, threaten, and promote the health balance of individuals, families, and communities. Prerequisites: NSG- 2010 Member of Nursing Profession II; NSG-2020 Provider of Nursing Care II; admission to clinical nursing courses; or permission of instructor. NSG-3080 6 hours Concepts in Medical-Surgical Nursing –Fa,Sp,Su Focus on concepts of nursing necessary to provide care to adults across the five dimensions. Critical thinking, assess- ment, and communication skills consistent with biblical prin- ciples will be utilized to manage information and provide culturally appropriate care to individuals and family groups. Students begin to demonstrate competency in technical skills and the professional nursing role within the clinical and labora- tory settings. Prerequisites: NSG-2010 Member of Nursing Profession II; NSG-2020 Provider of Nursing Care II; NSG-3020 Provider of Nursing Care III (or corequisite); NSG-3110 Pharma- cology (corequisite). (Fee: $100) NSG-3090 PublicHealthNursing –Fa,Sp,Su 6 hours Students focus on theoretical models of primary health care and health promotion. Contemporary health issues are exam- ined in light of social policy initiatives and their impact on community building and disease prevention. Students use epidemiological and community resources to analyze and apply strategies for implementing community focused nursing practice. Prerequisite: NSG-2010 Member of Nursing Profession II, NSG-2020 Provider of Nursing Care II or permission of instructor . (Fee: $100) Because nursing students view their work as a ministry, they are able to impact many lives with the love of Christ.