Arts, Letters and Science Arts, Letters and Science Medical Technology 156. (Continued) W (5) Medical Technology 157. (Continued) S (5) Medical Technology 158. (Continued) S (5) Medical Technology 159. (Continued) S (5) Applied Clinical Laboratory Terry, Staff Applied Clinical Laboratory Terry, Staff Applied Clinical Laboratory Terry, Staff Applied Clinical Laboratory Terry, Staff NURSING Ruth S. Swenson, Director Weber State College commenced its Associate Degree Program in Nursing in 1953 as a pilot school in a research project of Teachers College, Columbia University. The research phase of the project was completed in 1957, and all except one of the pilot schools have continued to conduct their programs. There are now 250 Associate Degree Programs in the United States. In a college environment, students enjoy participation in many social and cultural activities. The curriculum includes approximately equal distribution of general educational courses and nursing courses. Facilities used to enrich the needed experiences include the Thomas D. Dee Memorial Hospital, St. Benedict's Hospital, physicians' offices and other community agencies. Students eligible for Weber State College are selected by the Counseling Service on the basis of the entrance test scores and high school achievement. Successful completion of this program entitles the graduate to an Associate of Science degree from Weber State College and eligibility to write the State Board Test Pool licensing examinations for the Registered Nurse license. The college is accredited by the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools; the Utah Board of Nursing; and the National League for Nursing. The philosophy of the Associate Degree Program in Nursing is in harmony with that of Weber State College. The nursing faculty believes: 1) That education should afford an opportunity for the development of one's capacities in his social, professional and personal roles. 2) That this opportunity may be provided through a well- planned program based on scientific, cultural, and social experiences. 3) That an effective learning environment provides for individual differences, fosters continuing growth in self- direction, and promotes an awareness not only of one's special aptitudes but one's limitations. That continuity of learning is achieved by concurrence of theory and laboratory experience. 4) That, by implementing the above principles, the Associate degree program will be able to prepare a nurse technician who is able to give patient centered care under supervision in staff nurse positions; to work with professional nurses and others in planning the daily care of patients; to direct the activities of others in giving the technical aspects of patient care; and to draw on principles from her general educational background, in planning patient care. The students majoring in the Associate Degree Program in Nursing meet both general education and nursing course requirements. These include: Nursing 2, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, and 91; English 1, 2, 3; three approved P.E. activity courses; Zoology 20; Microbiology 1; Family Life 35; Psychology 1 and the Senate requirement in American History, Government or Economics; Physics 5 and Chemistry 5; and Humanities as listed under general requirements. Family Life 6 (Nutrition) and Family Life 33 (Marriage and Family Living) are recommended for elective courses. Courses of Instruction 2. Fundamentals of Nursing—Provides an orientation to college environment and to the field of nursing. Concepts are taught concerning the needs of people in health and illness, and skills are learned in meeting these needs. Four lectures and two laboratory periods each week. A (6) Neville, Staff 24. Fundamentals of Nursing—Continuation of Nursing 2. The student identifies and meets basic human needs through a beginning understanding of pathology and the development of additional nursing skills. Four lectures and 2 laboratory periods each week. W (6) Yamaguchi, Staff 26. Maternal and Child Nursing—The student learns to meet the needs of the individual and the family in relation to pregnancy, child birth, neonatal and postpartal care. S (6) Henningson, Neville, Yamaguchi 27, 28, 29. Nursing of Children and Adults. Five lectures and five laboratory periods each week. A W S (10) Somers and Staff These courses are designed to prepare the sophomore nursing student to function under supervision as a beginning nurse. 152 153