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Show Family Life 13 Family Finance 3 Family Life 16 Home Furnishings 3 Sophomore 16 18-17 18 Humanities Introduction to Music 3 Botany 1 or General 5 Zoology 1 Chemistry 1 General Chemistry 5 Chemistry 3 Elementary Organic Chemistry 5 Social Science Selected 5 Speech 12 Public Speaking 3 Physical Education 1 Freshman Activities 1 or 11 Elective Selected 3 Family Life 6 or 24 Nutrition or Textiles 3 Family Life 2 or 21 Food Preparation or Basic Clothing 4 or 3 Family Life 3 or 22 Meal Preparation or Advanced Clothing 3 Family Life 35 Child Development 4 Family Life 36 Experience With Children 3 Family Life 31 Family Health and Infant Care 2 Family Life 14 Management for Effective Living 3 17 18-17 17 176 Department of Nursing Associate Professor Ruth S. Swenson; Assistant Professors, La-Prele Neville, Marjorie Sommers; Instructors, Leola Davidson, Helen Farr, Geraldine Hansen, Maxine Henningson, Helen Hollingshead, Donna Weston, Evelyn Yamaguchi. Weber College commenced its Associate Degree Program in Nursing in 1953 as a pilot school in a research project of Teachers College, Columbia University. The research phase of the project was completed in 1957, and all of the pilot schools have continued to conduct their programs. There are now approximately 80 similar programs in the United States. In a college environment, students enjoy participation in many social and cultural activities. The curriculum includes approximately equal distribution of general educational courses and nursing courses. Facilities used to enrich the needed experiences include the Thomas D. Dee Memorial Hospital, Shriner's Hospital, and a special unit within one of the public schools. The program is available for students who have graduated from an accredited high school or the equivalent, who perform satisfactorily on the Weber State College Placement Tests, who are in good health, and who are highly motivated. Successful completion of this program entitles the graduate to an Associate of Science Degree from Weber State College and eligibility to write the State Board Test Pool Licensing Examinations for the Registered Nurse license. The program has been accredited by the Utah Representative Committee for the Practice of Nursing and by the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools. The philosophy of the Associate Degree Program in Nursing is in harmony with that of Weber State College. The nursing faculty believes: That education should afford an opportunity for the development of one's capacities in his social, professional, and personal roles. That this opportunity may be provided through a well-planned program based on scientific, cultural, and social experiences. That an effective learning environment provides for individual differences, fosters continuing growth in self direction, and promotes an awareness not only of one's special aptitudes but of his limitations. That continuity of learning is achieved by concurrence of theory and laboratory experience. That by implementing the above principles, the associate degree program will prepare a graduate who is able to give pa- 177 |