254 NRSG 4040. Nursing: Leadership and Management (3) F, S A writing intensive course with synthesis of classical theories and principles of leadership and management and their application to the nursing profession. Students then apply strategies, processes and techniques of nurse/leader manager functions to simulated classroom situations. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: NRSG 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035, 3080. Co-requisites: NRSG 3040, 4041. (NRSG 4040 and 4041 must be taken concurrently.) NRSG 4041. Nursing: Leadership and Management Clinical (2) F, S A compani on course taught in concert with NRSG 4040 whose focus is on a variety of leader/manager roles in multiple settings. Based on the application of critical thinking processes, students apply nursing theoretical and practice principles. Qedit hours (2): 4 clinical hours per week, 60 hours per semester. Prerequisites: NRSG 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035, 3080. Co-requisites: NRSG 3040, 4040. (NRSG 4040 and 4041 must be taken concurrently.) NRSG 4060. Oncology Nursing (3) 5 Investigate and analyzes broad epidemiological and biological origins of cancer. Then individual common cancers are studied including etiology, therapies and specific nursing interventions. Prerequisites: NRSG 3080, 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035 Co-requisite: NRSG 3040, 4061 (NRSG 4060 and 4061 must be taken concurrently) NRSG 4061. Oncology Nursing Clinical (2) 5 Companion course to theory course, NRSG 4060. Provides onsite learning experience related to specific cancer therapies and concurrent nursing roles/functions. A major focus will center on end-of- life issues and pain control. Prerequisites: NRSG 3080, 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035 Co-requisite: NRSG 3040, 4060 (NRSG 4060 and NRSG 4061 must be taken concurrently.) NRSG SI4800. Guided Research (1-3 credits - Variable hours) F, S Scientific inquiry, research methodology, and writing for qualified students with instructor consent. There will be some emphasis on the critical appraisal of scientific publications and professional literature. Students will be guided in the development 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 and instructor consent. NRSG 4830. Directed Theoretical Readings (Variable hours) F, S 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 include application of research articles to baccalaureate nursing functions. (Elective) 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 activity 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 class. Prerequisite: NRSG 3020. NRSG 4900. Senior Seminar: Integration of Professional Concepts (1) F, S 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 aspects of the issues and then evaluate outcomes. This course may only be taken the final semester of the BSN nursing program. Credit hours (1), 2 seminar hours per week. Prerequisites: NRSG 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035, 3080. Co-requisites: NRSG 3040, 3050, 3051, 3060, 3061, 4020, 4021, 4030, 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: 801-626-6057 Toll Free Telephone: 1-800-848-7770, Option 1 Off-Campus Programs Contact: Aleta Wood, 801-626-6619 Admissions/Counseling Judith Joy 801-626-7136 Clinical/Laboratory Manager: Nancy Palmer Professors: Wynn J. Harrison, Diane M. Kawamura, Robert J. Walker; Associate Professor: Diane Newham; Assistant Professors: Kathryn Frye, Terri Jurkiewicz; Adjunct Faculty: Mchael Devenport, 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 is provided in an integrated manner of didactic instruction and the utilization of on-campus x-ray rooms, darkrooms and clinical experience in Radiology departments of affiliated health facilities. During the course of the program, radiologic physics, anatomy, radiographic procedures, positioning and patient assessment are taught. The student participates in clinical education within the affiliate healthcare facilities throughout the program. The program begins fall semester of the first year and continues through the summer of the second year. 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 a baccalaureate degree. BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S) To obtain a baccalaureate degree, the student must complete the WSU General Education requirements (see pages 36-41); a major and a minor emphasis (with exception of the RPA program); a quality assurance course; and RADT SI4943, Baccalaureate Thesis (3), or equivalent. RADIOGRAPHY ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (A.A.S.) » Program Prerequisite: Complete the prerequisite courses; make application and be accepted to the program (refer to the Admission Requirements below). » Grade Requirements: Demonstrate ability to achieve scholastically » Credit Hour Requirements: The credit hours required for graduation with an A.A.S. degree are 23-26 credit hours of prerequisite courses and 60 credit hours of didactic and clinical education Advisement Students should meet with the admissions counselor at least annually for course and program review. Call 801-626-6136 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Weber State University 20 06-200 7 Catalog