290 NRSG DV4020. Nursing: Community Health (3) With the varied roles of the community nurse identified and the health of the community as the focus, techniques in assessment are emphasized. Community populations at risk are identified and strategies to promote health and prevent disease are identified and evaluated. (Hybrid) Prerequisites: NRSG 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisite: NRSG 3040, DV4021. (NRSGDV4020 and DV4021 must be taken concurrently.) NRSG DV4021. Nursing: Community Health Laboratory (1) A companion course taught in concert with NRSG DV4020. Students assess health needs of aggregates, either simulated or actual, and determine appropriate community nurse interventions. Threats to community health identified and prevention analyzed. Cultural barriers to intervention and prevention explored. (Hybrid) Prerequisites: NRSG 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisites: NRSG 3040, DV4020. (NRSGDV4020 and DV4021 must be taken concurrently.) NRSG 4030. Power, Policy, and Politics in Nursing (2) Types of power, political influences, and social forces which impact nurses and nursing are explored. Policy development, utilization of power, and politics are analyzed as methods to further the discipline of nursing. (Hybrid) Prerequisites: NRSG 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisite: NRSG 3040. NRSG 4040. Nursing: Leadership and Management (3) 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. (Hybrid) Prerequisites: NRSG 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisites: NRSG 3040, 4041. (NRSG 4040 and 4041 must be taken concurrently.) NRSG 4041. Nursing: Leadership and Management Laboratory (1) A companion course taught in concert with NRSG 4040. Application of leadership/management principles occurs in simulated or actual settings. Critical thinking processes guide decisions and judgments in management scenarios. (Hybrid) Prerequisites: NRSG 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisites: NRSG 3040, 4040. (NRSG 4040 Sc 4041 must be taken concurrently) 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 specific 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 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, 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. 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 (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 aspects of the issues and then evaluate outcomes. This course may only be taken the final semester of the BSN nursing program. Prerequisites: NRSG 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035, 3040, 4030, 3050, 3051, 3060, 3061. Co-requisites: NRSG 4020, 4021, 4040, 4041. DEPARTMENT Radiologic Sciences Department Chair: Robert 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: Cindy Esterholdt 801-626-6619 Admissions/Counseling Judith Joy 801-626-7136 Professors: Wynn Harrison, Diane Kawamura, Robert Walker; Associate Professors: Diane Newham, Kathy Oakley; Assistant Professors: Rex Christensen, Terri Jurkiewicz; Instructor Tanya Nolan; Adjunct Faculty: Teena Brenkendorff, Michael Devenport, Julie Hawk, Ryan Hecox, Tiera Rigby, 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 instruction with the utilization of on-campus x-ray rooms 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 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 a baccalaureate degree. Weber State University 2009 - 2010 Catalog