Nursing Nursing • General Information application and admission dates may be obtained by contacting the ADN admissions advisor, Room 108b, College of Health Professions, Weber State University, Ogden, UT 84408-3907 (626-6128). Applicants must be FHP employees and meet all admission requirements for elected entry option as previously outlined under Admission Process for Entry Options. A $10 application fee must be paid at the time the application is submitted. Applications are evaluated by ADN admissions and advancement committee members. Applicants are notified of committee decision by mail. NURSING OUTREACH CAMPUSES BACCALAUREATE NURSING AND ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Outreach Coordinator: Carol Ranstrom Telephone Contact: Bea Black 626-7416 Associate Professor: Chris Henningson; Instructor: Scott Parker, fan Warner Description: Both nursing options are offered to campuses located throughout rural Utah. Entry options and campus locations are publicized each year as rural needs are analyzed and funding received. Interested applicants should contact the following admissions adviser for application materials and posting dates for selected entry option: PN to ADN Admissions Advisor Weber State University Ogden, UT 84408-3903 626-6136 BSN Admissions Advisor Weber State University Ogden, UT 84408-3912 626-6122 Applicants must meet all admission requirements for selected entry option as previously outlined. PN to ADN applications are reviewed and evaluated by PN to ADN admissions and advancement committee members. Applicants for RN to BSN option are reviewed and evaluated by BSN admissions and advancement committee members. Applicants are notified of committee decision by mail. NURSING COURSES - NURSNG 103. Nursing Foundations (6) A Emphasis is on the development of basic psychomotor skills, nursing process, basic health assessment and an introduction to the profession of nursing. Credit hours (6), 3 lecture hours and 9 clinical lab hours per week. 104. Lifespan I: Optimizing Health Through Promotion and Prevention (7) W Concurrent theory and guided clinical experience to develop conceptualization of basic nursing knowledge and skills. Emphasis is on health promotion and illness prevention. (Taken concurrently with Treatment Modalities I). Clock hours per week: Theory (3), Seminar (2), Clinical/lab (9). Prerequisite: Nursng 103. 105. Lifespan II: Optimizing Health Through Restoration and Rehabilitation (7) S Concurrent theory and guided clinical experience to develop conceptualization of basic nursing knowledge and skills. Emphasis is on restoration and rehabilitation for common health concerns. (Taken concurrently with Treatment Modalities II). Clock hours per week: Theory (3), Seminar (2), Clinical/lab (9). Prerequisite: Nursng 104 and 108. 108. Treatment Modalities I (2) W Companion course to Nursng 104. Content to include basic pharmacotherapeutics and basic therapeutic treatment modalities that nurses use to promote health and prevent illness. Prerequisite: Nursng 103. Credit hours (2), 2 lecture hours per week. 109. Treatment Modalities II (2) S Companion course to Nursng 105. Content to include basic pharmacotherapeutics and interventions to meet the needs of clients with common alterations in functional health patterns. Prerequisites: Nursng 104, 108. Credit hours (2), 2 lecture hours per week. 124. Transition into Associate Degree Nursing (3) Socialization from practical nursing to the associate degree, registered nurse level. 189. Cooperative Education (1-6) Open to all students in nursing who meet the minimum coop requirements of this department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. Maximum six credit hours/year. 201. Needs of Adults (7) A,W,S Concurrent theory and guided clinical practice are incorporated in developing a knowledge of principles related to the nursing care of clients with more complex health problems. Opportunities are provided for the student to use the nursing process in the care of patients with alteration in their basic needs. Three lecture hours and 12 hours of clinical lab a week. 211. Needs of Adults (7) A,W,S Concurrent theory and guided clinical practice are incorporated in developing a knowledge of principles related to the nursing care of clients with more complex health problems. Opportunities are provided for the student to use the nursing process in the care of patients with alteration in their basic needs. Three lecture hours and 12 hours of clinical lab a week. 221. Emotional Needs of People (7) A,W,S The needs and behaviors of psychiatric patients are explored as well as the roles and functions of the psychiatric nurse. The psychodynamics of basic psychopathological conditions are explained. Opportunities are provided for the student to utilize the nursing process in giving nursing care to the client with a psychiatric disorder. Four lecture and 9 hours of clinical lab a week. Ten weeks in length. 204. Lifespan III: Health Promotion and Illness Prevention for Complex Health Concerns (8) will be first offered Autumn of 1996 Concurrent theory and guided clinical experiences are planned to develop synthesis of nursing knowledge and skills in caring for individual and family or group in a variety of health care settings. Emphasis is on the health promotion and illness prevention for complex health concerns across the lifespan. (To be taken concurrently with Treatment Modalities III). Clock hours per week: Theory (3), Seminar (2), Clinical/lab (12). Prerequisite: Nursng 105 and 109. 205. Lifespan IV: Restoration and Rehabilitation in Complex Health Concerns (8) will be first offered Winter of 1997 Concurrent theory and guided clinical experiences are planned to develop synthesis of nursing knowledge and skills in caring for individuals, families, and groups. Emphasis is on the restoration and rehabilitation for complex health concerns across the lifespan, in a variety of health care settings. (To be taken concurrently with Treatment Modalities IV). Clock hours per week: Theory (3), Seminar (2), Clinical/lab (12). Prerequisite: Nursng 204 and 208. 208. Treatment Modalities III (2) will be first offered Autumn of 1996 Companion course to Nursng 204. Content to include pharmacotherapeutics and therapeutic treatment modalities focused on health promotion and early interventions used for clients with complex alterations in functional health patterns. Prerequisites: Nursng 105, 109. Credit hours (2), 2 lecture hours per week. 209. Treatment Modalities IV (2) will be first offered Winter of 1997 Companion course to Nursng 205. Content to include pharmacotherapeutics and therapeutic treatment modalities used for clients with complex needs for intervention, restoration, and rehabilitation. Prerequisites: Nursng 204, 208. Credit hours (2), 2 lecture hours per week. 210. Capstone Associate Degree Nursing (6) will be first offered Spring of 1997 Professional nursing concepts and current practice issues synthesized through intensive writing assignments, seminars and clinical practice. Prerequisite: Nursng 205, 209. Credit hours (6), 2 lecture hours, one 2 hour seminar, and 9 hours clinical lab per week. 227. Intravenous Therapy (4) Patient background information and procedure for venipuncture, IV therapy maintenance, complications of IV therapy, prevention of complications, principles of pharmacology related to IV therapy, and the demonstration and practice of required skills. Upon successful completion, LPN's will be certified to administer IV therapy. This course is also open to RN's who wish to update their skills in this area. (Elective) 283. Directed Readings and Projects (1-5) (Maximum of five credit hours per year). Prerequisite: Instructor approval. 289. Cooperative Education (1-6) A continuation of Nursng 189. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. Maximum six credit hours/year, maximum three credit hours/ quarter. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 299. Nursing Trends and Issues (3) W, S A writing intensive course with topics which are significant to the nursing profession and an emphasis on developing beginning management skills in a variety of acute and/or long term health care settings. 300. Basic Trauma Nursing (4) This course will introduce the student to the skills basic to the care of the multiple trauma patient. It will include trauma incidence and statistics, triage, equipment and training. Approaches to trauma systems and centers will be addressed. This course will also introduce the student to the basic care of multiple systems injuries and will briefly cover pediatric trauma. This course will also introduce the student to drugs and equipment used with the multiple trauma patient. (Elective) 303. Managing Professional Nursing Practice (3) A, W This course focuses on the preparation for the management role of professional nurse with emphasis on the concepts and skills necessary for supervision in health care environments. There is an emphasis on the enhancement of advanced interpersonal skills. Professional issues will be integrated throughout the course. Credit hours (3), 3 lecture hours per week. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 206 207 Continuing Education