2009-11 Marian University Course Catalog, fall 2010 edition

cultural differences and similarities in health beliefs, values,
and practices of western and non-western cultures. Current
theories, research, and practices related to the field of
transcultural healthcare are examined. (ADD)
NUR 345
Women’s Health Issues 1-2 credits
This course examines the health issues of women in the
United States in the twenty-first century. Physical, emotional,
and social influences are identified. Major health issues of
women such as heart disease, HIV/AIDS, depression, abuse,
midlife changes, and aging are included. Health policy,
including major legislation affecting women’s health services
and future directions for women’s health, is discussed. (ADD)
NUR 350
Nursing Informatics 2 credits
This course provides an introduction to the field of nursing
informatics, the current state of the science and major issues
for research, development, and practice. Students are
introduced to computer hardware, software, databases, and
communication applications. The focus of the course
emphasizes human information management processes
(locating, analyzing, evaluating, and utilizing) required for
nursing practice. Students learn how nurses can use nursing
information systems to work more efficiently, allocate
resources more effectively, and improve client care. (ADD)
NUR 370
Education and Counseling Strategies 3 credits
Concepts related to education, learning theory, the
development of instructional methods for providing
instruction to individuals and groups, including the use of
instructional technology, and issues related to counseling are
discussed and practiced. The student is expected to
incorporate instructional technology, such as PowerPoint®
and web page design, into the development of a research
project and consumer education module. (ADD)
NUR 400
Nursing Economics 2 credits
Prerequisites: ECN 200, 201, or 202; and NUA 110 or NUB
210; or admission to the RN-BSN Completion Track. This
course explores current healthcare economics as it impacts
the nursing profession. Healthcare delivery models are
analyzed as to their economic influences both in the United
States and throughout the world. (ADD)
NUR 410
Gerontological Issues in Healthcare 2 credits
Prerequisites: Admission to AN or BSN program or
permission; NUA 210 or NUB 350. This course focuses on the
physical, psychological, and social challenges faced by older
adults. Topics include demographic shifts, the normal aspects
of aging, functional assessment of activities of daily living and
cognition, safety issues, polypharmacy, loss, elder abuse, and
community resources. (ADD)
NUR 420
Nursing Care of the
Critically Ill Client 2-3 credits
Prerequisites: NUR 231 or equivalent, and NUA 210, NUB 350;
or admission to the RN-BSN Completion Track and instructor
permission. This course focuses on the acute care of the
critically ill and/or surgical client. Emphasis is placed on the
nursing process in the critical care environment. Topics
include ICU psychosis, technology, age-specific interventions,
the ethical/legal impact of critical illness on the family and
stressors in the workplace. Clinical opportunities are available
in selected critical care settings. One hour lecture per week
and 45-90 clinical hours during semester, depending on
experience and credit desired. (ADD)
NUR 478
Parish Nursing in a Community of Faith 3 credits
This course provides the basis for developing a parish nursing
practice within a faith community, which focuses on a holistic
approach to health. Emphasis is placed on encompassing
mind, body, and spirit when caring for an individual, family,
or community. The faith community focus is on needs
assessment, health promotion and maintenance, and illness
prevention through programming, referrals, and advocacy.
This course unifies the art and science of nursing with the
principles of theology and spiritual care. This course meets
the requirements of the core curriculum established by the
International Parish Nurse Preparation program. (ADD)
NUR 498
Directed Research 1 credit
Prerequisites: NUB 440, BUS 205 or PSY 205, senior nursing
major and instructor permission. This course provides an
opportunity for senior nursing students with special interest
in research to be under the guidance of faculty while
conducting nursing research. The students will apply
research methodology, gather and analyze data, and report
their findings with an APA-style manuscript. (ADD)
PHL 115
Ethical Analysis in Practice 1 credit
Prerequisite: PHL 130 or permission of instructor. This
enhancement course offers students the opportunity to apply
ethical theories and principles to case studies from business,
law, medicine, and politics. The course focuses on building a
coherent ethical argument and articulating and defending a
position in a friendly, competitive, and dialogic setting.
Students who wish to take part in the annual Central States
Regional Ethics Bowl are strongly urged to take this course.
Students are encouraged to enroll in the course more than
once and may repeat the course for credit up to six times.
Grading will be S/U. (SEM)
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