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Show Allied Health Sciences — Nursing (must Program: Registered Nursing—Associate of Science Degree (Weber State College Campus) I. General Requirements: A. Specific and General Education course requirements of the college, as outlined below. B. An overall G. P. A. of 2.00 or C is required. C. 93 total credit hours are required. II. Specific Requirements: A. Biomedical core courses or acceptable equivalent* required be taken in sequence): Health Sciences 111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (5). B. Nursing courses required (must be taken in sequence): 1. First year a. Fall: Nursing 101 (5), 102 (5). b. Winter: Nursing 111 (5), 112 (6), 114 (1). c. Spring: Nursing 121 (6), 122 (6). 2. Second year (Classes are not sequential.) a. Fall: Nursing 201 (4), 202 (5). b. Winter: Nursing 211 (3), 212 (5), 214 (1). c. Spring: Nursing 221 (4), 222 (5), 299 (1). C. Support courses required: 1. First year a. Summer courses must be completed with a C grade or better before entering fall quarter): Child and Family Studies 101 (3), 150 (5); Psychology 101 (5) in the Social Science area; Microbiology 115 (4) in the Life Science area. 2. Second year a. Fall: Health Sciences 130 (3); English 101 (3). b. Winter: English 102 (3); Humanities** (3). c. Spring: English 103<3), Humanities** <3), Nursing 299 (1). ♦Acceptable equivalent: Zoology 201 (5), Microbiology 111 (5), .Chemistry 101 (5) and Physics 101 '5). If students complete the acceptable equivalents of 20 hours. Microbiology 115 is not required. ••Six credit hours of Humanities is required, three hours of which must be English Literature. NURSING COURSES 101-102. Fundamentals of Nursing Care (10) This is the initial course for both associate degree nursing and practical nursing students. The content is planned to assist the student to develop fundamental skills and identify simple nursing problems related to the basic needs of people. Five lecture hours and three 5-hour labs a week. A 111-112. Needs of Adults (11> Emphasis is placed on meeting the basic human needs of patients through an increased development of nursing skills based on an understanding of principles and facts relative to common pathological processes, diagnostic procedures, and specialized equipment. The nursing process is incorporated into theory and practice. Five lecture hours and two 8-hour labs a week. W S 114. Level 1, Basic Pharmacology (I) This course is designed to give the student a basic understanding of pharmacology as it related to nursing. Information related to biological factors affecting the action of drugs and related nursing considerations is stressed. Medication administration techniques are included. W S 121-122. Needs of the Family (12) Emphasis is placed on meeting basic human needs of the family throughout the childbearing cycle and includes the care of children. Increased development of nursing skills is based on an understanding of principles and facts relative to these aspects of the life cycle. Six lecture hours and two 8-hour labs a week. W S 201-202. Needs of Adults (9) Concurrent theory and guided clinical practice are incorporated in developing a knowledge of principles related to the nursing care of clients with more complex health problems. Opportunities are provided for the student to use the nursing process in the care of patients with alterations in their basic needs. Emphasis is placed on four of the seven basic needs. Four lecture hours and two 8-hour labs a week. A W S 211-212. Needs of Adults (8) Concurrent theory and guided clinical practice are incorporated in developing a knowledge of principles related to the nursing care of clients with more complex health problems. Opportunities are provided for the student to use the nursing process in the care of patients with alterations in their basic needs. Emphasis is placed on three of the seven basic needs. Three lecture hours and two 8-hour labs a week. A W S 214. Level 2, Basic Pharmacology (1) Principles of pharmacology are emphasized which can be applied in planning and giving nursing care to clients with more complex deviations from health Prevention of health problems are stressed. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process as it relates to the nurses's role in drug therapy. A W S 221-222 Family Centered: 1-Needs of Maternal Child and Adolescents; 2-Emotional Needs of People (9) 1. Concurrent theory and guided clinical experience are planned to assist in the development of knowledge and skills in giving care to clients in a family-centered setting. The clients are identified as obstetric patients, children from birth to late adolescence and their families. 2. The needs and behaviors of psychiatric patients are explored as well as the roles and functions of the psychiatric nurse. The psychodynamics of basic psycho- pathological conditions are explained. Opportunities are provided for the student to utilize the nursing process in giving nursing care to the client with a psychiatric disorder. Four lecture hours and two 8-hour labs a week. A W S Allied Health Sciences — Nursing 226. Basic Coronary Care (3) Emphasis is placed on the care and treatment of clients in coronary care units, with particular emphasis on nursing skills necessary to treat patients with arrhythmias. The class contains a basic intro- I duction to blood gases. TBA 283. Directed Readings and Projects (1-5) J (May be repeated for a total of five credits.) A W S 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and ; Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog num- ber. When the number is used it will be j accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit au- ; thorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. AWSSu 299. Nursing Seminar (1) Current topics significant to the practice of nursing are discussed. Required for sophomore students. S COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAMS WEBER STATE COLLEGE AND UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Assistant Professors: Ann Mumford, Margaret Haycock, Joyce Murray, Carolyn Raat; Instructors'. Margaret Fletcher, Jan Ryser. Students may apply for admission to the Cooperative Nursing Program by contacting the Director of the Program, Associate Degree Nursing Program, 111 Family Life Bulding, UMC No. 29, Utah State University, Logan, Utah 84322. Deadline for applying is March 31. Selection of students is made by May 1. 74 Program: Registered Nursing—Associate of Science Degree (Utah State University) I. General Requirements: A. Specific and General Education course requirements of the college, as outlined below. B. An overall G. P. A. of 2.00 or C is required. C. 93 total credit hours are required. II. Specific Requirements: A. Nursing courses required: 1. First year a. Fall: Nursing 101 (5), 102 (5). b. Winter: Nursing 111 (5), 112 (6), 114 (1). c. Spring: Nursing 121 (6), 122 (6). 2. Second year a. Fall: Nursing 221 (4), 222 (5). b. Winter: Nursing 211 (3), 212 (5), 214 (1). c. Spring: Nursing 201 (4), 202 (5). 299 (1). B. Support courses required: 1. First year a. (Summer courses must be completed with a C grade or better1 before entering fall quarter): Physiology 130 (5); Psychology 101 (5); Health Sciences 120 (3); Nutrition 122 (3). b. Fall: Microbiology 111 (4), 112 (1). c. Winter: Child and Family Studies 150 (5). d. Spring: English 101 (3). 2. Second year a. Fall: Health Sciences 130 (3); English 201 (3). b. Winter: Chemistry 101 (5). c. Spring: Speech 105 (3); Sociology 101 (5). 75 |
