influence/improve nursing care. Focus is on fundamental concepts of nursing research in practice and theory. Research is approached from a practice based model. (Hybrid) Co-requisites: NRSG 3010, 3030, 3031, 3035. NRSG SI3030. Nursing Assessment Across the Life Span (3) A companion course to NRSG SI3031. Provides the theory requisite for the systematic examination and analysis of subjective and objective health assessment data obtained during the health assessment process. The health status of a client will be determined through the process of differential analysis of both the anecdotal evidence provided by the client and empirical evidence gathered during the physical examination. With this evidence, students will learn to apply the scientific process of formulating and testing hypothetical diagnoses. The overall purpose will be focused upon developing strategies and skills to assess the health care needs of people across the life span. Students are challenged to identify normal assessment findings and critically analyze variations from normal. (Hybrid) Co-requisite: NRSG SI3031 (must be taken concurrently with NRSG SI3031). NRSG SI3031. Nursing Assessment Across the Life Span Laboratory (1) Companion course to NRSG SI3030. Provides hands on clinical practice experience that will provide students experience with the equipment and requisite psychomotor skills employed in the systematic examination and analysis of subjective and objective health assessment data obtained during the health assessment process. Using these skills, the health status of a client will be determined through the process of differential analysis of both the anecdotal evidence provided by the client history and empirical evidence gathered during the physical examination. With this evidence, students will learn to apply the scientific process of formulation and testing hypothetical diagnoses. The overall purpose will be focused upon developing strategies and skills to asses the health care needs of people across the life span. Students are challenged to identify normal assessment findings and critically analyze variations from normal. Co-requisite NRSG SI3030 (must be taken concurrently with NRSG SI3030). NRSG 3035. Gerontological Nursing (2) With the aging of America and the ever-growing population of elderly persons in this society, it is essential that nursing professionals have both knowledge and understanding in the care of gerontological clients. This course addresses the emotional, social, physiological and behavioral changes that occur throughout the aging process. It models the highest standards of gerontological nursing practice in acute, long-term and community settings. (Hybrid) Co-requisites: NRSG 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031. NRSG 3040. Nursing Concepts in Acute Illness (3) Explores advanced nursing concepts relevant to physiologic changes related to life threatening illness and injury. Age specific alterations in physiology will be identified and analyzed. (Hybrid) Prerequisites: NRSG 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. NRSG 3045. Decision Making in Nursing Practice (2) Course centered around student ability to identify, analyze and problem solve variables affecting decisions encountered in nursing practice. Variables include medical problems, nursing care, religious and cultural values and the dynamics of change; decisions can sometimes be influenced by the internal values of the nurse. Decisions are often complex and multifaceted. (Hybrid) Prerequisites: NRSG 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisites: 3040, 4030. NRSG 3050. Nursing: High Risk Family (3) At-risk families need multiple interventions from knowledgeable care givers to assist them through the intricacies of obtaining quality health care. Students identify, then integrate, complex nursing strategies in situations involving parents, infants, and children in high risk childbearing populations. (Hybrid) Prerequisites: NRSG 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisites: NRSG 3040, 3051. (NRSG 3050 and 3051 must be taken concurrently.) NRSG 3051. Nursing: High Risk Family Laboratory (1) A companion course taught in concert with NRSG 3050. Students achieve mastery of course outcomes related to complications of labor, delivery, birth, newborn, pediatric and/or teen alterations/ problems. Learning occurs in a variety of settings such as simulation laboratory, computer simulation, field experience. Selected experiences which enhance learning objectives may be included. Prerequisites: NRSG 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisites: NRSG 3040, 3050. (NRSG 3050 and 3051 must be taken concurrently.) NRSG 3060. Nursing: High Risk Adult (3) Advanced theories and concepts of nursing practice are explored in relation to adults experiencing life threatening alterations in health. (Hybrid) Prerequisites: NRSG 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisites: NRSG 3040, 3061. (NRSG 3060 and 3061 must be taken concurrently.) NRSG 3061. Nursing: High Risk Adult Laboratory (1) A companion course taught in concert with NRSG 3060. Students achieve mastery of course outcomes related to the care of acutely ill/injured adult patients. Learning occurs in a variety of settings such as simulation laboratory, computer simulation, field experience. Selected experiences which enhance learning objectives may be included. Prerequisites: NRSG 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisites: NRSG 3040, 3060. (NRSG 3060 and 3061 must be taken concurrently.) NRSG 3070. Threats and Crises: Nursing Response (3) Terrorism, war and natural disasters present new challenges to nurses and requires they be trained to care for resultant victims. Learning emphasizes crisis management, specific patient/health issues and unique nursing interventions. (Hybrid) Prerequisites: NRSG 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035 Co-requisite: NRSG 3040, 3071. (NRSG 3070 and NRSG 3071 must be taken concurrently.) NRSG 3071. Threats and Crises: Nursing Response Laboratory (1) Companion course to NRSG 3070. Learning will focus on Community Emergency Response Training program/certification. Emphasis also upon community education and the nurses role in interdisciplinary responses. Pre-requisites: NRSG 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisites: NRSG 3040, 3070. (NRSG 3070 and NRSG 3071 must be taken concurrently) NRSG DV4000. Culture and Health Care (2) This course is an exploration of culture, health care issues and experiences at the local, regional, national, or international levels. The learner will study and compare the health care of a selected country/community from the cultural, political and educational perspective. Credit hours (2), 2 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Admission to Weber State University; recommended for nursing students, Licensed Nurses, and other healthcare providers. NRSG DV4001. Clinical Experience Related to Culture and Health Care of Nurses (1-3) This course is a Study Abroad Experience for Health Care Workers to explore the relationship between culture, health care and nursing issues at local, regional, national, and/or international levels. Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog