282 NRSG 4060. Oncology Nursing (3) Investigate and analyzes broad epidemiological and biological origins of cancer. Then individual common cancers are studied including etiology, therapies and specific nursing interventions. (Hybird) Prerequisites: NRSG 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co- requisite: NRSG 3040, 4061 (NRSG 4060 and 4061 must be taken concurrently.) NRSG 4061. Oncology Nursing Laboratory (1) Companion course to theory course, NRSG 4060. Provides onsite or lab learning experience related to spedfic cancer therapies. A major focus will center on end-of-life issues and pain control. (Hybrid) Prerequisites: NRSG 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisite: NRSG 3040, 4060 (NRSG 4060 and NRSG 4061 must be taken concurrently NRSG SI4800. Guided Research (1-2 credits - Variable hours) Scientific inquiry, research methodology, and writing for qualified students with instructor consent. There will be some emphasis on the critical appraisal of sdentific publications and professional literature. Students will be guided in the devdopment and/or critique of clinical problem statements; hypotheses; theoretical foundations and research methodology; presentation of research findings. Ethical canons related to clinical research will be discussed. (Elective) Prerequisites: NRSG 3010, NRSG 3020, NRSG 3030, NRSG 3031, NRSG 3035 and instructor consent. NRSG 4830. Directed Theoretical Readings (Variable hours) Involves a contract with faculty to include reading and writing of materials relevant to baccalaureate level nursing. Subject emphasis arranged with faculty. Three credits must indude application of research articles to baccalaureate nursing functions. (Eledive) NRSG 4840. Departmental Honors in Nursing Seminar (3) Completion of this course is required for students participating in the honors program in nursing. Students explore scholarly adivity in nursing through the guided completion of one of three different learning options: creating a research proposal, writing a scholarly paper, or performing a service project. Learning through active and individualized scholarly inquiry is the focus of this dass. Prerequisite: NRSG 3020. NRSG 4900. Senior Seminar: Integration of Professional Concepts (2) Provides a forum for the integration of key baccalaureate nursing concepts and issues. Content analyzes these concepts and issues, assists students in using critical thinking to synthesize and debate various aspeds of the issues and then evaluate outcomes. This course may only be taken the final semester of the BSN nursing program. Credit hours (2), 2 ledure hours per week. Prerequisites: NRSG 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035, 3040, 4030, 3050, 3051, 3060, 3061. Co-requisites: NRSG 4020, 4021, 4040, 4041. DEPARTMENT Radiologic Sciences Department Chain Robert J. Walker, PhD, RT(R)(MR)(CT)(QM), FASRT Location: Marriott Health Building, Room 363 Telephone Contact: LoriFrederiksen 801-626-6057 Toll Free Telephone: 1-800-848-7770, Option 1 Continuing Education Manager: Ron Cox 801-626-6619 Admissions/Counseling Judith Joy 801-626-7136 Professors: WynnJ. Harrison, Diane M. Kawamura, Robert J. Walker; Associate Professor: N. Diane Newham; Assistant Professors: Kathy Frye, Terri Jurkiewicz, Nancy Palmer; Instructor Tanya Nolan; Adjunct Faculty: Teena Brenkendorff, Rex Christensen, Michael Devenport, Julie Hawk, Matthew Tobler, Dottie Winterton (Provo Radiography) Radiologic Sciences is a medical field that uses ionizing radiation, sound waves and magnetic fields to produce medical images for diagnostic purposes or to treat diseases by combining medical procedures with technology. Radiography I he Radiography program provides integrated didactic instrudion with the utilization of on campus x-ray rooms and clinical experience in Radiology departments of the affiliated health facilities. During the course of the program, radiologic physics, anatomy, radiographic procedures, positioning, and patient assessment are taught. The student will participate in clinical education within the affiliate health fadlities throughout the program. The program is 5 continuous semesters. The student qualifies for an assodate of applied science degree upon completion of the general education requirements and the professional course work. Upper division elective courses completed during the program may be applied toward a baccalaureate degree. RADIOGRAPHY ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (AAS) This program provides integrated didactic instruction with the utilization of on campus x-ray rooms and clinical experience in Radiology departments of the affiliated health facilities. During the course of the program, radiologic physics, anatomy, radiographic procedures, positioning, and patient assessment are taught. The student will participate in clinical education within the affiliate health facilities throughout the program. The program is 5 continuous semesters. The student qualifies for an associate of applied science degree upon completion of the general education requirements and the professional course work. Upper division elective courses completed during the program may be applied toward Program Prerequisite: Complete the prerequisite courses; make application and be accepted to the program (refer to the Admission Requirements on the next page). Grade Requirements: Demonstrate ability to achieve scholastically Credit Hour Requirements: The credit hours required for graduation with an AAS degree are 23-26 credit hours of prerequisite courses and 60 credit hours of didactic and dinical education Weber State University 2008 - 2009 Catalog