Nursing Programs Coop Nursing General Information 283. Directed Readings and Projects (1-5) (May be repeated for a total of five credits). 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 number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. (Elective.) 299. Nursing Trends and Issues (2) Current topics significant to the practice of nursing are discussed. Required for sophomore students. 300. Basic Trauma Nursing (4) This course will introduce the student to the skills basic to the care of the multiple trauma patient. It will include trauma incidence and statistics, triage, equipment and training. Approaches to trauma systems and centers will be addressed. This course will also introduce the student to the basic care of multiple systems injuries and will briefly cover pediatric trauma. This course will also introduce the student to drugs and equipment used with the multiple trauma patient (Elective.) 301. Health Assessment: Foundations for Nursing Practice (3) Fundamental skills and practice in obtaining a health history, psychological assessment, and physical examination of well individuals and those with common alterations in health status. Lecture 2 1/2 hours and laboratory 1 1/2 hours pers week 309. Nursing Theory (2) Nursing models/conceptualizations are investigated and their usefulness as basis for planning care is analyzed. Two lecture hours per week 310. Nursing Research (3) Basic research concepts, language, processes, and descriptive statistics are examined. A writing intensive course focusing on identification of researchable problems and appraisingAnterpreting research results in professional nursing literature with goal of applying to nursing practice. Three lecture hours per week 311. Nursing Theory and Practice: Critically 111 Adults (7) Nursing needs of the critically ill adult with cardiac, respiratory, neurological, renal, and multisystem dysfunctions who require admission to a critical care unit Content includes identification of advanced nursing biopsychosocial environmental assessment and monitoring skills, and the discussion and application of current treatment modalities as they apply to nursing interventions used in a critical care unit Prerequisites: Hthsci 329, Nursng 301, 309, 399. Lecture 3 hours and nursing practice 12 hours per week 323. Nursing Theory and Practice: Childbearing Families (7) Attachment behaviors and transition roles for parents, infants, children, wellness promotion, and critical care in high risk populations are examined. Prerequisites: Hthsci 329, Nursng 301, 309, 399. Lecture 3 hours and nursing practice 12 hours per week 350. Nursing Issues and Trends: Client Teaching (1) Principles of learning with application to client teaching and modalities of individualized instruction are practiced in simulated and videotaped sessions. One lecture hour per week 351. Nursing Issues and Trends: Computer Applications (1) Basic coverage of information essential to understanding computers as well as state of the art computer applications to nursing. Provides nurses with fundamental information for the purpose of developing strategies to help shape public policies and the use of computers in health care. One lecture hour per week 399. Nursing Issues and Trends: Socialization into Baccalaureate Nursing (1) Socialization for role change. A writing intensive seminar focusing on overview and synthesis of concepts and issues essential to the development of professionalism. Two seminar hours per week 424. Nursing Theory and Practice: Community Health (7) Introduction to primary care roles in the community. Communication skills and dynamics of group process are integrated into course content Current community and community mental health conceptualizations and research findings are examined and used to guide delivery of nursing care. Prerequisites: All junior level clinical nursing courses. Lecture 3 hours and nursing practice 12 hours per week 425. Nursing Theory and Practice: Gerontics (7) Aging process and implications for nursing interventions are stressed along with coping mechanisms of clients and their families. Emphasis is on wellness promotion and adaptation to aging changes. Prerequisites: All junior level clinical nursing courses. Lecture 3 hours and nursing practice 12 hours per week 450. Nursing Issues and Trends: Ethics (1) A writing intensive/debate course that focuses on ethical issues and dilemmas impacting the discipline of nursing. Values clarification and decision making are addressed. One lecture hour per week 451. Nursing Issues and Trends: Nursing History (1) Nursing leaders and their role in shaping the discipline are studied. One lecture hour per week 480. Guided Research (Variable hours) Scientific inquiry, research methodology, and writing for qualified students with instructor consent (Elective.) 483. Directed Theoretical Readings (Variable hours) Activities to be arranged with instructor. (Elective.) 486. Nursing Theory and Practice: Leadership/Management Practicum (9) Synthesis of theories and leadership/management principles for the senior nursing student in their final quarter. Clinical experiences are guided by selected preceptors in management settings. Prerequisites: All junior and senior level clinical nursing courses. Practicum includes three lecture hours, one seminar hour, and 15 hours nursing practice per week. 499. Nursing Issues and Trends: Power and Politics in Health Care (1) Types of power, political influences, and social forces which impact nurses and nursing are explored. Utilization of power and politics are analyzed as methods to further the discipline of nursing. One hour seminar per week. WEBER STATE COLLEGE/UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY-COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM Program Coordinator: Daisy Hughes Assistant Professors: Daisy Hughes, Joyce Murray, Midge Blandamer; Instructors: Marsha Castleton, Chris Espy, Cheryl Roper. Students may apply for admission to the Cooperative Nursing Program by contacting the Admissions Secretary, Nursing Program, Weber State College, Ogden, Utah, 84408-3907. Deadline for applying is February 14. Selection of students is made by May 1. General Requirements: • Specific and General Education course requirements of the College (including math competency), as outlined below. • An overall GPA of 2.5 or C+ is required. • 104 credit hours. Specific Requirements: • First year: (must be completed with a C grade or better): Autumn: Nursng 101 (8); Winter: Nursng 111 (9); Spring: 121 (5), 123 (5). • Second year: Autumn: Nursng 221 (7); Winter: Nursng 211 (7); Spring: Nursng 201 (7), 299 (2). Support Courses Required (must be completed with aC grade or better): • First year: Summer: Physiology 130 (5), Psych SS101 (5), Chemistry NS 101 (5), Engl 101 (3); Autumn: Micro NS111 (4), 112 (1); Winter: Nutrition 122 (3), Humanities (3); Spring: a Family, Human Development (5). • Second year: Autumn: Hlthsci 230 (4), Hlthsci 214 (3); Winter: Engl 201 (3); Speech 105 (3); Spring: Humanities (3). WEBER STATE COLLEGE/SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM Program Coordinator: Lee Duke Associate Professor: Connie Bethers, Lee Duke; Assistant Professors: Marlys Hewett, Tana Hunter, Maxine Hadley, Marilyn Little; Instructors: Eileen Hyde, Barbara Wilson, Mary Buckley, Lois Brandriet. Students may apply for admission to the Cooperative Nursing Program by contacting the Admissions Secretary, Nursing Program, Weber State College, Ogden, Utah, 84408-3907. Deadline for applying is February 14. Selection of students is made by May 1. General Requirements: • Specific and General Education course requirements of the College (including math competency) as outlined below. • An overall GPA of 2.5 or C+ is required. • 102 credit hours. Specific Requirements: • First year: (must be completed with a C grade or better): Autumn: Nursng 101 (S): Winter: Nursng 111 (9); Spring: Nursng 121 (5), 123 (5). • Second year: (classes are not sequential) Autumn: Nursng 221 (7); Winter: Nursing 201 (7); Spring: Nursng 221 (7), 299 (2). Support courses required (must be completed with a C grade or better): • First year: Summer: Physiology 210 (5), Micro NS1U (5), Nutrition 101 (3), Computer Science (3); Autumn: Chem NS101 (5); Winter: Psych SS101 (5); Spring: Human Growth & Development (5). • Second year: Autumn: Engl 101 (3), Hlthsci 230 (4), Hlthsci 214 (3); Winter: Engl 102 (5); Humanities 251 (3); Spring: a Humanities (3). WEBER STATE COLLEGE/SOUTHERN UTAH STATE COLLEGE/DIXIE COLLEGE COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM Program Coordinator: Susan Gardner Assistant Professors: Susan Gardner, Karla Dalley; Instructors: Judy Fillmore, Elizabeth Talbot, Carolyn Whipple. Students may apply for admission to the Cooperative Nursing Program by contacting the Admissions Secretary, Nursing Program, Weber State College, Ogden, Utah 84408-33907. Deadline for applying is February 14. Selection of students is made by May 1. General Requirements: • Specific and General Education course requirements of the College (including math competency), as outlined below. • An overall GPA of 2.5 or C+ is required. • 101 credit hours. Requirements continued next page Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts & Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 54 55 Continuing Education