Nursing 201. Needs of Adults (7) Concurrent theory and guided clinical practice are incorporated in developing a knowledge of principles related to the nursing care of clients with mroe complex health problems. Opportunities are provided for the student to use the nursing process in the care of patients with alteration in their basic needs. Three lecture hours and 12 hours of clinical lab a week. 211. Needs of Adults (7) 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 alteration in their basic needs. Three lecture hours and 12 hours of clinical lab a week. 221. Emotional Needs of People (7) The needs and behaviors of psychiatric patients are explored as well as the roles and functions of the psychiatric nurse. The psychodynamics of basic psychopathological 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 and 9 hours of clinical lab a week. Ten weeks in length. 227. Intravenous Therapy (4) Patient background information and procedure for venipuncture, IV therapy maintenance, complications of IV therapy, prevention of complications, principles of pharmacology related to IV therapy, and the demonstration and practice of required skills. Upon successful completion, LPN's will be certified to administer IV therapy. This course is also open to RN's who wish to update their skills in this area. (Elective.) 281. Transition into Associate Degree Nursing (5) Socialization for practical nursing to the associate degree, registered nurse level. 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 tide. The specific tide 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 appraising/interpreting 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. Coop Nursing General Information 52 425. 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, Jennifer Hunsaker. 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 201 (7); Spring: Nursng 211 (7). Support Courses Required (must be completed with a C grade or better): • First year: Summer: Phys 130 (5), Psych SS101 (5), Chem NS 101 (5), Engl 101 (3); Autumn: Micro NS1U (4), 112 (1) BIS 140 (3); Winter: NFS 122 (3), HU elective (3); Spring: FHD 150 (5). • Second year: Autumn: Hthsci 230 (4), Hthsci 214 (3); Winter: Engl 201/200 (3); Comm 105 (3); Spring: HU Literature (3). WEBER STATE COLLEGE/SOUTHERN UTAH STATE COLLEGE/DIXIE COLLEGE COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM Program Coordinator: Karla Dalley Assistant Professors: Karla Dalley, Kathryn King; Instructors: Judy Fillmore, Elizabeth Talbot, Carolyn Whipple, LaRae Ward. 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. Specific Requirements: • First year: (must be completed with a C grade or better): Autumn: Nursng 101 (8); Winter: Nursing 111 (9); Spring: Nursng 121 (5), 123 (5). • Second year: Autumn: Nursng 221 (7); Winter: Nursng 201 (7), 299 (3); Spring: Nursng 211 (7). Support courses required (must be completed with a C grade or better): • First year: Summer: CS101 (3), Phys 201 (5), Biol (Micro) NS111 (5), FN 145/174 (3); Autumn: Psy 101 (5); Winter: Psy 321/HEC 150 (5); Chem 101/111 (5); Spring: HU elective (3). • Second year: Autumn: Hthsci 230 (4), Hlthsci 214 (3); Winter: Comm 101 (3); Spring: HU Literature (3), English 201 (3). Students may elect to fill General Education requirements on either campus. Please check with the program director prior to registering for the appropriate course numbers. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 53 Continuing Education