Nursing (NURS)

Information about experimental courses, when offered, will be available at the Office of the Registrar late in the Spring Quarter preceding the academic year in which the courses are scheduled. Such courses are numbered 191, 291, 391 or 491.

NURS 230 BASIC PHARMACOLOGY - 4 hrs
Classes will focus on the pharmacodynamics and clinical uses of various classes of drugs in the health care setting, including drugs used for hypertension, infection, cancer, pain and diseases of the cardiac, renal, respiratory, endocrine, gastrointestinal and central nervous system. Prereq: CHEM 110; L SC 108, 109; admission to nursing program is required.

NURS 240 NUTRITION THROUGH THE LIFE SPAN - 4 hrs
Study of the chemistry, digestion, absorption and metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and protein. Discusses role of vitamins/minerals within the body. Examines nutritional needs through the life span and the role of nutrition in health maintenance and promotion. Prereq: CHEM 110, L SC 108 , 109; admission to nursing program is required.

NURS 260 FOUNDATIONS FOR HEALTH PROMOTION/ MAINTENANCE - 7 hrs
Lecture and Clinical
An introduction to the theoretical foundations of nursing and concepts of health promotion/maintenance, caring, communication and the nursing process. Development of basic health assessment, interviewing and caring skills. Prereq: CHEM 110; L SC 108, 109; INST 100 or 105 or 110; INST 130; admission to Nursing Program; completion of "Program Requirements for Clinical Courses".

NURS 270 HEALTH PROMOTION/RESTORATION OF THE ADULT - 7 hrs
Lecture and Clinical
An introduction to the concepts of health promotion/restoration for adults. Exploration of other concepts such as culture, spirituality, ethical decision making, and leadership. Application of the nursing process with adult clients experiencing selective health alterations of the protective, nutrition/elimination, sensorimotor, gas transport/exchange, and rest/comfort processes of the body. Prereq: NURS 260. Concurrent or prereq: NURS 230; completion of "Program Requirements for Clinical Courses".

NURS 280 HEALTH PROMOTION/RESTORATION OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE CHILDBEARING FAMILY - 7 hrs
Lecture and Clinical
Examination of the health and changing roles of the individual members of the childbearing family. Application of the nursing process with families in all phases of childbearing, including healthy families and families at risk. Prereq: NURS 230, 260, 270; Concurrent or prereq: PSYC 210; NURS 240; completion of "Program Requirements for Clinical Courses".

NURS 300 THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS IN NURSING - 3 hrs
An introduction of the nursing program philosophy and curriculum for R.N. students. Some concepts for study include human caring, theoretical foundations of nursing, the role of the professional nurse, small group process in a peer group setting, teaching/learning process, nursing process, and research (For R.N. students only). Prereq.: Admission to Nursing Program; L SC 108, 109, 206; CHEM 110; INST 100, 105 or 110, and 130; PSYC 210.

NURS 335 NURSING RESEARCH - 3 hrs
An introduction to research in nursing. Includes analyzing research in nursing and health related fields. Examination of research methodologies and techniques used in nursing research. Critical analysis of the literature related to a nursing practice problem. Prereq: 300 level nursing courses; MATH 230 or transfer credit.

NURS 340 HEALTH MAINTENANCE/RESTORATION OF THE ADULT AND FAMILY - 8 hrs
Lecture and Clinical
Application of the concepts of health promotion, maintenance and restoration to the adult client. Expands on the concepts introduced in earlier clinical courses and provides the opportunity to apply these concepts in a variety of acute care settings with a culturally diverse population. Students will use the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation with adults within the family. Prereq: 200 level nursing courses; NURS 360, 370, L SC 206, 312, CHEM 220; completion of "Program Requirements for Clinical Courses".

NURS 351 HEALTH ASSESSMENT/PROMOTION OF THE INDIVIDUAL
Lecture and Clinical - 5 hrs
Development of assessment skills to determine the health of the adult individual. Examination of lifestyles and culture that influence the health of individuals and application of developmental theories across the lifespan. Examination of the role of the nurse in promotion of health of the individual (For R.N. students only). Concurrent or prereq: NURS 300; completion of "Program Requirements for Clinical Courses".

NURS 360 PROMOTION/MAINTENANCE/RESTORATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL�S MENTAL HEALTH - 8 hrs
Lecture and Clinical A study of the concepts of mental health to promote, maintain, and restore the person�s mental health individually and within groups. Application of the nursing process, therapeutic communication, caring, nursing research, and leadership/management to individuals experiencing psychological alterations. Prereq: 200 level nursing courses; L SC 312 concurrently; completion of "Program Requirements for Clinical Courses".

NURS 370 HEALTH PROMOTION/MAINTENANCE/RESTORATION OF THE CHILD IN THE FAMILY - 8 hrs
Lecture and Clinical
A study of genetic, environmental, developmental and physiological influences affecting the health of children and childrearing families. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse in promotion, maintenance and restoration of health of the child in the family. Prereq: 200 level nursing courses; NURS 360; L SC 206 and 312; CHEM 220; completion of "Program Requirements for Clinical Courses".

NURS 390 INDEPENDENT STUDY - 2-5 hrs
The student must negotiate with a faculty member to establish a learning contract prior to registration for this course. The course content is determined by the faculty member and student collaboratively. The course is designed for the student who wishes to study a specific nursing problem intensively. Prereq: Upper division status; completion of "Program Requirements for Clinical Courses".

NURS 440 ISSUES AND TRENDS IN NURSING AND HEALTH - 3 hrs
A study of social, economic, cultural, political and educational forces influencing nursing and health care. Consideration of nursing as a caring profession from a historical perspective. Examination of professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities of the nurse and career opportunities available within the profession. Prereq: 300 level nursing courses or permission of instructor.

NURS 460 COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE DELIVERY - 8 hrs
Lecture and Clinical
A study of concepts of community health nursing with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention. Development of assessment skills to determine the health of the community. Application of caring, nursing process, research and teaching/learning to minimize the health risks of individuals and families in the community. Cultural influences, chronic health problems, epidemiology, communicable diseases, and environmental issues are studied as they relate to community and family health beliefs and practices. Prereq: 300 level nursing courses; NURS 470; completion of "Program Requirements for Clinical Courses".

NURS 470 HEALTH MAINTENANCE/RESTORATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MULTISYSTEM DYSFUNCTION - 8 hrs
Lecture and Clinical
Application of caring and the nursing process to clients with multisystem dysfunction in an acute care setting. Analysis of ethical/moral issues associated with advanced technology that affect human dignity. Identification of the interrelationships of physiologic and psychosocial dimensions in clients with complex multisystem dysfunction. Prereq: 300 level nursing courses; L SC 312; completion of "Program Requirements for Clinical Courses".

NURS 480 NURSING LEADERSHIP IN HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS - 8 hrs
Lecture and Clinical
Development of management/leadership abilities for nursing practice. Examination of organizational, leadership, management and change theories with application in health care delivery systems. Analysis of social, political, legal and economic variables affecting health care. Prereq: NURS 460, 470; completion of "Program Requirements for Clinical Courses".

NURS 499 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HEALTH CARE - 1-3 hrs
Explores an important topical issue related to health care. Focuses on identifying the key components of the issue by examining scientific literature and by reflecting on current health care practice. Must be 2 hrs to fulfill nursing elective. Prereq: Upper division status; if clinical-based, completion of "Program Requirements for Clinical Courses".