2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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<strong>Arkansas</strong>-<strong>Monticello</strong><br />
NURS 226V Principles <strong>of</strong> Nursing Care IV<br />
13 credits: 5 hours lecture, 24 hours clinical<br />
Prerequisites: NURS 2258, BIOL 3553, BIOL 3561<br />
Corequisites: NURS 2282, CIS 1013 or CIS 2223<br />
Applic<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the nursing process to individuals,<br />
families, and families in communities with a focus on<br />
client adapt<strong>at</strong>ion within the physiological and selfconcept<br />
modes. Emphasis is placed on the physiological<br />
needs <strong>of</strong> oxygen<strong>at</strong>ion, neurologic, and personal self <strong>of</strong> the<br />
self-concept mode.<br />
NURS 2282 Management <strong>of</strong> Nursing Care<br />
2 credits: 2 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisites: NURS 2258, BIOL 3553, BIOL 3561<br />
Corequisites: NURS 226V, CIS 1013 or CIS 2223<br />
Analyzes concepts and theories rel<strong>at</strong>ed to management <strong>of</strong><br />
client care in a rapidly changing health care environment.<br />
Emphasis is placed on development <strong>of</strong><br />
management skills <strong>of</strong> the technical nurse.<br />
NURS 3065 Healthy Aging<br />
5 credits: 2 hours lecture, 9 hours Practicum<br />
Prerequisites: NURS 3073, NURS 4473, <strong>Arkansas</strong> RN<br />
licensure<br />
Designed to explore the normal process <strong>of</strong> aging and<br />
factors influencing the needs <strong>of</strong> older adults. Emphasis is<br />
placed on the role and function <strong>of</strong> the pr<strong>of</strong>essional nurse<br />
in promoting healthy aging in older clients and<br />
supporting families and communities throughout the<br />
aging process.<br />
NURS 3073 Role Transition<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisites: Completion <strong>of</strong> general educ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
requirements, nursing support courses, NURS 4473,<br />
<strong>Arkansas</strong> RN licensure<br />
Designed to increase awareness <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional nursing<br />
practice including nursing history, theories, and trends.<br />
Focuses on pr<strong>of</strong>essional socializ<strong>at</strong>ion, health care delivery<br />
systems, and critical thinking.<br />
NURS 3085 Ambul<strong>at</strong>ory Care<br />
5 credits: 2 hours lecture, 9 hours Practicum<br />
Prerequisites: NURS 4473, NURS 3073, <strong>Arkansas</strong> RN<br />
licensure<br />
Corequisite: NURS 3333<br />
Designed to explore various ambul<strong>at</strong>ory care settings and<br />
the role and function <strong>of</strong> the pr<strong>of</strong>essional nurse in<br />
promoting, maintaining, and restoring health to<br />
individuals and families throughout the life span.<br />
Course Descriptions<br />
NURS 3103 Nursing Skills<br />
3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
Prerequisite: NURS <strong>2003</strong>, admission to upper-division<br />
nursing<br />
Corequisite: NURS 311V<br />
Development <strong>of</strong> basic, intermedi<strong>at</strong>e, and advanced<br />
nursing skills. Campus labor<strong>at</strong>ories are used for student<br />
practice and demonstr<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> skills.<br />
NURS 311V Concepts in Nursing Care I<br />
11 credits: 8 hours lecture, 9 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
Prerequisites: NURS <strong>2003</strong>, admission to upper-division nursing<br />
Corequisite: NURS 3103<br />
Applic<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the nursing process to individuals in<br />
families and communities. The focus<br />
is client adapt<strong>at</strong>ion within physiological and interdependence<br />
modes.<br />
NURS 332V Concepts in Nursing Care II<br />
11 credits: 7 hours lecture, 12 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
Prerequisites: NURS 3103, NURS 311V<br />
Corequisite: NURS 3333<br />
Applic<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the nursing process to individuals and<br />
families in communities. The focus is client adapt<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
within physiological and self-concept modes.<br />
NURS 3333 Health Assessment<br />
3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
Prerequisites: NURS 3103, NURS 311V<br />
Corequisite: NURS 332V<br />
Comprehensive health assessment <strong>of</strong> individuals.<br />
NURS 4057 Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Nursing Leadership<br />
7 credits: 3 hours lecture, 12 hours Practicum<br />
Prerequisites: NURS 3073, NURS 3085, NURS 3065,<br />
NURS 4097, <strong>Arkansas</strong> RN licensure<br />
Analyzes concepts and theories rel<strong>at</strong>ed to leadership in a<br />
rapidly changing health care environment. Emphasis is<br />
placed on research findings, pr<strong>of</strong>essional role responsibilities,<br />
and critical thinking in exploring leadership<br />
skills.<br />
NURS 4097 Community Health<br />
7 credits: 3 hours lecture, 12 hours Practicum<br />
Prerequisites: NURS 3073, NURS 4473, <strong>Arkansas</strong> RN<br />
licensure<br />
Focuses on a multi-disciplinary approach to provide care<br />
for individuals, families, and communities. An emphasis<br />
is placed on the epidemiological process and health<br />
promotion.<br />
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