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 leam 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. Information gained during NRSG 4000 will assist the student to put into practice the concepts learned. Credit hours (1-3). Lab hours depend on the country visited. Co-requisite or prerequisite: NRSG 4000 related to area being visited. NRSG 4010. Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams (3) This course provides an interdisciplinary experience with the team concept as a priority. The students learn the role of the health care team members, each with their different skills and objectives. The course teaches students to practice an interdisciplinary approach as they research, interact and leam in the interdisciplinary environment of a health care setting. Cross-listed with DENT & HTHS. NRSG 4012. Issues in Nursing (2) Examines current issues in baccalaureate nursing practice with emphasis on advanced skills in client teaching/learning, application of computers for patient care, and practice issues applicable in the present health care environment. Students encouraged to identify issues relevant to their areas of practice. Credit hours (2): 2 lecture hours per week. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Engaged Learning S Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science S Technology AUSV/ATTC CEET CS MFET/ETM MET CMT DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts S Humanities MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business SEcon MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/REC EDUC Health Professions MHA MSN CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR ZOOL SocialS Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2009 - 2010 Catalog