Junior Year, First
Semester
310 - Health
Assessment
3 semester hours (2/1)*
This course is designed to develop skills for
assessing physical, developmental, psychosocial and
psychospiritual aspects of well clients with emphasis on
normal variations. Communication skills, interviewing
techniques and history taking essential to the nursing
process are taught and practiced. Opportunities for
practicing communication and physical assessment skills
are provided in the professional skills laboratory.
Optional practice laboratory sessions are offered to
enhance learning. The course is taken prior to or
concurrently with Concepts Basic to Nursing.
(Prerequisite: completion of 62 s.h. required
prenursing courses, prior to or concurrent with
320. Prerequisite for Student-at-Large: 6-8 s.h.
anatomy and physiology, 3-4 s.h. chemistry, 3-4
s.h. microbiology or RN or approval of the
Dean/Associate Dean.)
312 - Pathophysiology
4 semester hours
This course presents the concepts and theories of
adaptations in altered health states and their
application to physiological needs. Major health
problems of varying age groups are utilized to
illustrate these concepts and theories. Throughout the
course the student applies previously acquired knowledge
from anatomy and physiology, chemistry and microbiology,
as well as other basic sciences. (Prerequisite:
completion of 62 s.h. required prenursing courses,
prior to or concurrent with 320. Prerequisites for Student-at-Large:
6-8 s.h. anatomy and physiology, 3-4 s.h. chemistry, 3-4
s.h. microbiology or approval of the Dean/Associate
Dean.)
314 - Pharmacological
Basis For Nursing Practice
3 semester hours
This course provides a broad overview of the historical
development, regulatory controls and current practices
of pharmacotherapeutics. Drug classifications with
related actions, effects and interactions are presented.
The roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse
in drug therapy are identified. (Prerequisite:
completion of 62 s.h. required prenursing courses,
prior to or concurrent with 320 or approval of the Associate
Dean.. Prerequisites for Student-at-Large:
6-8 s.h. anatomy and physiology, 3-4 s.h.
chemistry, 3-4 s.h. microbiology or approval of the
Dean/Associate Dean.)
320 - Concepts Basic To
Professional Nursing
6 semester hours (4.5/1.5)*
This course presents the concepts and theories basic to
the practice of professional nursing. It provides a
broad overview of the philosophy and organizing
framework of the College. The history of nursing, code
of ethics, nurse practice act and standards of nursing
practice are introduced. The roles and characteristics
of the professional nurse, with emphasis on the role of
care giver and educator, are discussed. The components
of the nursing process and its application to the
client's needs in health promotion and maintenance are
presented. The course includes religious beliefs and
practices as a basis for planning care to meet spiritual
needs of clients. Opportunities to learn and practice
cognitive and psychomotor skills are provided in the
professional skills laboratory and in predictable
clinical situations. Optional laboratory sessions are
offered for additional practice. The student recognizes
the influence of leadership and research on client care
and the profession. The course is taken concurrently
with or after Health Assessment. (Prerequisite:
completion of 62 s.h. required prenursing courses, concurrent
with or after 310 or approval of Dean/Associate Dean.)
Junior
Year, Second Semester
The prerequisite to
enrollment in the second semester is satisfactory
completion of all of the first semester courses.
302 - Ethics and Health
Care Implications
3 semester hours
The course is designed to guide the student in
developing a basis for making bioethical decisions from
a Judeo-Christian value system. The student is
acquainted with the ethical systems utilized in
bioethical decision-making. Selected health situations
requiring ethical decisions are studied. (Prerequisites:
Completion 310, 312, 314, and 320 preferred or
approval of Dean/Associate Dean.)
327 - Nursing Care of
Clients with Psychosocial Problems
6 semester hours (3/3)*
In this course concepts and theories related to human
behavior and psychopathology are studied. The nursing
process is implemented to meet client needs with
emphasis on the higher level needs of safety and
security, love and belonging, and esteem and
self-esteem. The therapeutic use of self and concepts of
group process are utilized as interventions for
assisting clients to adapt within their social system.
The facilitator role of the nurse is emphasized within
this course. The collaborative relationship between the
nurse and other health team members in the mental health
care system is explored. Nursing responsibilities
associated with mental health treatment modalities are
practiced. Learning experiences intermediate, and
community settings are utilized for promotion and
restoration of health and rehabilitation for
individuals, families and groups. (Prerequisites:
Completion of 310, 312, 314, and 320.)
328 - Nursing Care of
the Child and Family
6 semester hours (3/3)*
In this course concepts and theories related to the
process of childbearing and childrearing are studied.
The nursing process is implemented to meet the
physiological and psychological needs of the family and
its individual members with special emphasis on the
higher level needs of safety, security, protection, love
and belonging. Interactions between the nurse, child and
family are stressed. The role of educator is emphasized
within this course. Learning experiences include
opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in the care
of children from birth through adolescence and families
throughout the childbearing cycle. A variety of acute
care and community settings are utilized for promotion
and restoration of health and rehabilitation for
individuals and families. (Prerequisites: Completion
of 310, 312, 314, and 320.)
Senior Year, First
Semester
The prerequisite for enrollment
in the first semester clinical courses is satisfactory
completion of 327 and 328.
316 - Nursing Research
3 semester hours
This course focuses on the research process as an
integral component of professional nursing. Concepts and
theories from the liberal arts and science background
serve as a base for the acquisition of new research
knowledge and skills. The types of research methodology
and the steps in the research process are presented.
Selected research findings are utilized in exploring
nursing care alternatives. Utilizing knowledge of the
research process, the student critiques research
articles and prepares a proposal based on an identified
nursing problem. (Prerequisites: Completion
of 310, 312, 314, 320, and Statistics.)
420 - Nursing Care of
the Adult Client in Illness
6 semester hours (3/3)*
This course centers on care of adult clients in illness
focusing on promotion and restoration of health and
rehabilitation. The student implements the nursing
process in the care of clients experiencing a disruption
in one or more of the basic physiological needs. The
holistic nature of the client is emphasized in designing
individualized care. Integrated within this course are
the nursing responsibilities related to therapeutic
interventions. These interventions include drug therapy,
diet therapy, surgery and other treatment modalities.
Opportunities for application of knowledge and skills
are provided in a variety of setting in predominantly
predictable situations. (Prerequisites: Completion
of 327 and 328.)
424 - Nursing Care of
Clients in the Community
6 semester hours (3/3)*
In this course, concepts and theories of community
health are studied. Health needs, problems and issues
impacting on the community and available community
resources are discussed. The course focuses on
implementation of the nursing process for clients of all
ages in wellness and illness in the community setting.
The basic needs of the client are addressed with
particular emphasis on the higher level needs of safety,
security, love and belonging. The student identifies and
selects appropriate community resources based on the
assessment of client needs. Learning experiences are
provided with clients from diverse ethnic and
socioeconomic groups. A variety of community settings
are utilized. (Prerequisites: Completion of 327
and 328.)
Senior
Year, Second Semester
The prerequisite to
enrollment in the second semester of the senior year is
satisfactory completion of 420 and 424. Perspectives for
Professional Nursing Practice may be taken after
completion of 327 and 328.
410 - Perspectives for
Professional Nursing Practice
2 semester hours
This course presents issues, problem and changes
confronting the profession of nursing. The emergence of
new roles in nursing and the relationship of nursing to
the health care delivery system are studied. The student
explores the impact of selected influences on the
present and future practice of nursing. The
responsibilities of the nurse to the profession are
emphasized.
428 - Nursing Care of
Clients in Complex Situations
8 semester hours (3/5)*
In this course the student studies concepts and theories
related to the care of individuals, families or groups
experiencing a critical disruption in one or more need,
in crisis, or who are dying. Emphasis is on the
restorative and supportive care of clients in
predictable and unpredictable situations. Clinical
application focuses on the care giver and leadership
roles of the nurse. Students have the opportunity to:
practice skilled nursing interventions for clients in
crisis; participate as an integral member of the health
care team; and utilize management principles in the
leadership role. The interrelated professional roles of
care giver, advocate, facilitator, educator, leader,
manager and researcher are practiced. A variety of
settings are available for clinical application.
(Prerequisites: Completion of 327, 328, 420, 424,
and concurrent with or after 430.)
430 - Management for
Nurses
3 semester hours
This course emphasizes the concepts and theories
utilized in the managerial process as it relates to
nursing. Topics include: management theories, change
process, conflict resolution and decision-making. The
roles and responsibilities of an effective manager are
discussed. Emphasis is on communication skills that
facilitate interactions which promote caring, productive
working relationships. Opportunities for application of
management principles/skills are provided in the course,
Nursing Care of Clients in Complex Situations.
Management for Nurses must be taken prior to or
concurrently with Nursing Care of Clients in Complex
Situations. (Prerequisites: Completion of 327,
328, 420, 424, and prior to or concurrent with
428.)
431 - Elective or
Independent Study
1-3 semester hours
Health related topics of interest to the student allow
for an in-depth study to enhance student learning. An
independent study with a clinical focus including a
seminar and experience is available in various clinical
areas. A variety of elective courses may be offered
pending student interest and enrollment.
431.1 - Oncology
Nursing
3 semester hours (2/1)*
In this course the student studies concepts and theories
related to the care of individuals and their families
experiencing a diagnosis of cancer. Emphasis is on
restorative, rehabilitative and supportive care of
clients. Student have the opportunity to explore and
area of interest related to the care of the oncology
clients. (Prerequisites: Completion of 327, 328, 420
and 424. Prerequisites for RN's: None.)
431.2 - Emergency Nursing Care of Clients
3 semester hours (2/1)*
This course incorporates the nursing process with the
study of emergency nursing care that assists
clients in a variety of emergency situations. The
topics include: standards, concepts, laws, current
research and ethical implications. The roles and
responsibilities of the nurse in emergency care are
discussed. Emphasis is on priority setting, critical
assessment, interview strategies and the application of
the nursing process to provide caring and meet
course objectives. (2/1)* (Prerequisites:
Completion of 327, 328, 420 and 424. Prerequisites for
RN's: None.)
431.3 - Substance Abuse
and Addictive Behavior in Society
3 semester hours
This course promotes a bio-psychosocial view of
substance abuse and addictive behavior. It focuses on
the nature, causes, prevention, intervention and
rehabilitation of these problems. Students learn ways in
which abused chemicals have been regarded in society and
factor that may contribute to current concepts
about adverse consequences of alcohol and other
drug abuse and addictive behavior. Prevention programs,
formal recovery programs and self-help programs are
visited and appraised. (Prerequisites: Completion
of 327, 328, 420, and 424. Prerequisite for
Student-at-Large: completion of introduction to
psychology and to sociology. Prerequisite for
RN students: none.)
431.4 - Nursing Care of
the Critically Ill Adult
3 semester hours (2/1)*
This course utilizes the nursing process to study the
nursing care of critically ill adult clients with a
variety of problems. Topics to be covered include
concepts, standards of practice, current research and
ethical implications. The roles and responsibilities of
the nurse in the critical care setting are
discussed. Appropriate research findings are
discussed as they relate to care of the critically ill
client. (Prerequisites: Completion of 327,
328, 420 and 424. Prerequisites for RN's: None.)
431.5 - Pediatric
Critical Care Nursing
3 semester hours (2/1)*
This course includes the study of concepts and
principles from the sciences and nursing as they
relate to the care of the critically ill pediatric
client. Emphasis is placed on the
psychosocial and physiologic needs of the client
and family. The roles and functions of the nurse
are discussed, as well as the ethical/legal issues
encountered in the critical care environment.
Appropriate research findings are discussed as they
relate to the care of these clients. Students
utilize the critical care unit to observe and assist
with nursing care of the pediatric client. (2/1)* (
Prerequisites: Completion of 327, 328, 420,
424. Prerequisites for RN: none.)
431.7
- Nursing Care of
the Perioperative Client
3 semester hours
This course is designed to assist the student
in providing holistic nursing care for the client in the
perioperative and perianesthesia setting. Guided
by the professional standards of care, the student
practices therapeutic use of self in the roles of
caregiver, client advocate, educator, facilitator, and
research consumer. The nursing process and concepts of
caring are applied in accordance with the Christian
belief in the dignity and worth of the individual and
family. Previous coursework provides a basis for care of
clients in unpredictable situations. Content includes
preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative
assessment/care, physiologic challenges such as
pulmonary, cardiovascular, thermoregulation,
positioning, and pain complications, as well as, legal,
ethical, and research issues. The student enhances
critical thinking and professional communication in
using the nursing process to develop and implement
nursing care in the ambulatory and hospital settings.
431.8
- Summer Clinical
Elective
3 semester hours
This course helps prepare the baccalaureate-nursing
student to integrate nursing theories, concepts and
experiences in the preparation for the practice of a
professional nurse. Within this course, the goals
of nursing are the promotion and maintenance of health;
the care and rehabilitation of the sick and the injured;
and the support of the dying based on the catholic
ethical principles and Catholic social teachings.
Learning is both an independent and an interdependent
process. The student functions with the
interdisciplinary team and is assigned to a preceptor
who serves as a role model and clinical resource person
while enrolled in this nursing education program.
(Prerequisites: Acceptance into the OSF Saint
Francis Medical Center Extern Program and fulfillment of
the admission requirements to the Saint Francis Medical
Center College of Nursing.)
*The first number is
credit hours for theory. The second number is credit hours for
laboratory or clinical.
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