522 Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions collaborate with interdisciplinary teams ultimately advancing the profession of nursing through change and anticipation of nursing's future. NRSG 4600 - Communication, Collaboration, and Information Management in Healthcare Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Advanced knowledge and skills in information management, patient care technology, and effective interpersonal communication modalities are critical in preparing nurses to deliver quality patient care in a variety of healthcare settings. In this course, students will examine information management tools used to monitor outcomes of care processes, patient care technologies essential to ensuring high quality, safe patient care, and communication and collaboration skills necessary to providing optimal patient- centered care. Key concepts related to information and computer literacy will be emphasized in this course. NRSG 4700 - Forensic Nursing Credits: (3) This course explores nursing in the field of forensics in both criminal and civil contexts. The different roles and responsibilities of forensic nurses will be explored and best-practices for evidence collection and preservation will be reviewed. Holistic care of victims and families will be emphasized. Students will review victimology, evaluate prevalent population-based health issues, and explore forensic nursing interventions. NRSG 4830 - Directed Theoretical Readings Credits: (1-3) Involves a contract with faculty to include reading and writing of materials relevant to baccalaureate level nursing. Subject emphasis arranged with faculty. May be repeated once up to 6 credit hours. NRSG 4840 - Departmental Honors in Nursing Seminar Credits: (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 4850 - Study Abroad Credits: (1-6) Variable Title The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students in health professions to experience a study abroad program that is designed to explore healthcare, culture, and clinical experience. May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours. Department of Radiologic Sciences Department Chair: Robert Walker, PhD, RT(R)(MR)(CT) (QM), FASRT Location: Marriott Health Building, Room 363 Telephone Contact: Radiology: Lori Frederiksen 801-626-6057 Specialties: Alicia Ambrose 801-626-6329 Toll Free Telephone: 1-800-848-7770, Option 1 Continuing Education Manager: Cindy Esterholdt 801- 626-6619 Admissions/Counseling: EricNeff 801-626-6128 Master of Science Radiologic Sciences Graduate Enrollment Director: Lonnie Lujan 801-626-6088 Professors: Wynn Harrison, Diane Kawamura, Robert Walker; Associate Professors: Rex Christensen; Terri Jurkiewicz, Diane Newham; Assistant Professors: Casey Neville, Tanya Nolan; Adjunct Faculty: Shane Clampitt, Michael Devenport, Mark Fackrell, Morgan Hadlock, Julie Hawk, Ryan Hecox, Christopher Marston, Tiera Rigby 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. Please refer to the Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences (MSRS) Radiography The Radiography 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 a baccalaureate degree. Diagnostic Medical Sonography The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is designed as an advanced discipline of study for two-year graduates of radiography programs or equivalent as determined by the Department of Radiologic Sciences. A student can complete the required courses and be eligible to sit for the national certification examination. The courses offered in Diagnostic Medical Sonography are upper-division and will be accepted as satisfying the requirements for a primary area emphasis for those students who have been accepted into the Bachelor of Science program. The program and support courses are four (4) semesters in length for the Cardiac Emphasis or the Medical Emphasis and three (3) semesters in length for the Vascular Emphasis. A competency-based evaluation system is utilized throughout the program. A student must achieve a predetermined level of competency in the academic and clinical courses in order to Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog