2007-2008 Academic Catalog

School of Natural and Applied Science Nursing 190 Cedarville University 2007-08 Nursing NSG-3050 Nursing in Relationships –Fa,Sp 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 communication 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 behaviors 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 –Sp Students develop information-management skills when investigating societal structures that determine the cultural patterns of diverse populations. Issues of similarity and difference 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 Focus on concepts of nursing necessary to provide care to adults across the five dimensions. Critical thinking, assessment, and communication skills consistent with biblical principles 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 laboratory 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 Pharmacology (corequisite). (Fee: $100) NSG-3090 Public Health Nursing –Fa,Sp 6 hours Students focus on theoretical models of primary health care and health promotion. Contemporary health issues are examined 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, NSG-3070 Nursing Care of Diverse Populations; NSG-3110 Pharmacology (corequisite) . (Fee: $100) Because nursing students view their work as a ministry, they are able to impact many lives with the love of Christ.