94 DEPARTMENT OF NURSING Associate of Science Program in Nursing E. Anderson, L. Davidson, L. Doss, I. Gould, L. Neville, M. Somers, R. Swenson In 1953 Weber College became one of the pilot schools in a research project conducted by Teachers College, Columbia University. The purpose of the research was to try a new approach to nursing education, in which the responsibility for the planning and carrying out of the Program rested with the college. The research phase of the Program was completed on June 30, 1957. All of the pilot schools have continued to operate, and many more schools have started similar programs. A follow-up study of all of the graduates is planned for 1962. In a college environment, the students majoring in nursing enjoy the many cultural and social opportunities offered to all students. The curriculum is planned to include a broad general education concurrently with the nursing courses. The program is open to both male and female students who have graduated from an accredited high school, who perform satisfactorily on the Weber College entrance tests, who are in good health, and who are highly motivated as to a choice of careers. Successful completion of this program entitles the graduate to an Associate of Science degree from Weber College, and eligibility to write the State Board examinations for the Registered Nurse license. CURRICULUM Basic Requirements Area Requirements Professional Requirements Course English 1, 2, 3 Health Education 1 Nursing 1 Physical Education Speech 9 Bacteriology 1 Physiology 1 Psychology 1 Social Science Electives Humanities Physical Science 1, 2 Home Ec. 6 Home Ec. 35 Home Ec. 36 Nursing 1 Nursing 21 Nursing 25 Nursing 26 Nursing 27 Nursing 28 Nursing 29 Nursing 30 Description Credit Basic Communication 9 Personal Health Orientation 3 approved activities Speech for Everday Needs Elementary Bacteriology The Human Body General Psychology Principles of Nutrition Child Development Experience with Children Orientation to Nursing Fundamentals of Nursing Maternal and Child Care Maternal and Child Care Nursing Practices Clinical Nursing Science Clinical Nursing Science Clinical Nursing Science 2 2 3 2 5 5 5 6-8 9 9 3 4 2 2 4 4 4 3 10 12 12 95 Nursing 1. Orientation to Nursing. Planned to orient the students to their college environment and to the profession of nursing. Two quarter hours. Autumn. Swenson 21. Fundamentals of Nursing. Designed to provide an understanding of basic needs in health and in deviations from health; and to develop the skills needed to provide comfort and safety for the patient. Four quarter hours. Winter. Neville and Staff 25. Maternal and Child Health. Designed to assist in gaining and applying knowledge, appreciation and understanding of children through experience in community agencies. Facilities include nursery school, cerebral palsy school and two children's hospitals. Four quarter hours. Spring. Doss and Staff 26. Maternal and Child Health. A continuation of Nursing 25. Designed to give an understanding of human reproduction from the standpoint of making this experience physically safe and emotionally satisfying to the family. Five quarter hours. Summer. Doss and Staff 27. Nursing Practice. Nursing practice in basic understandings and skills in aseptic techniques. Three quarter hours. Summer. Staff *28. Clinical Nursing Science. Ten to Twelve quarter hours. Autumn. Somers and Staff *29. Clinical Nursing Science. Twelve quarter hours. Winter. Somers and Staff *30. Clinical Nursing Science. Twelve quarter hours. Spring. Somers and Staff 32. Team Leadership. A course designed for graduate nurses to train team leaders in the hospital nursing organization. Two quarter hours. Spring. Larsen 35. Operating and Emergency Room Techniques. This course is designed for graduate nurses to give theory and practical experience in the operating and emergency rooms. The experience includes preparation and participation in both major and minor operations and experience in analyzing and preparing patients for emergency treatment. Seven quarter hours. Summer. Bruerton *Nursing 28, 29, and 30 include the study of Medical and Surgical conditions, special nursing techniques and the care of patients of all ages, from the following stand points: Techniques peculiar to the medical and surgical nursing in long term and acute illnesses, pharmacological treatment, assistance with emotional growth and rehabilitation. Facilities include a general hospital, with psychiatric and pediatric units; a tuberculosis hospital and visits to the state mental hospital.