2009-2010 Undergraduate Bulletin (pdf) - LaGrange College

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (NURS)
Course credit hours and corresponding clock hours are shown in
parentheses. One class clock hour/week equals one credit hour; three
laboratory or practice clock hours/week equal one credit hour.
NURS 3305 Nutrition and Health. (1) Fall
An introduction to nutrition concepts and current dietary trends,
focusing on health promotion. Nutrients are explored with regard to
sources, dietary requirements, and health implications. Student interests
are incorporated.
Prerequisite: None
NURS 3310 Health Promotion I: A Focus on Aging. (4) Fall
(2 hrs. class 6 hrs. lab/clinical per week)
A foundation course to introduce and develop concepts, practices and
processes of health promotion in professional nursing, emphasizing the
needs of the elderly. The skills of communication, problem solving, and
critical analysis in nursing are included.
Prerequisite: Admission to BSN program.
Corequisites: NURS 3311, NURS 3400
NURS 3311 Health Assessment Across the Life-Span.(4) Fall
(3 hr. class, 3 hrs. lab per week)
A study of the health assessment process applied to persons of all ages,
with emphasis on building knowledge and skill in data acquisition,
organization, and interpretation.
Prerequisite: RN status or Corequisite: NURS 3310, NURS 3400
NURS 3312 Conceptual Foundations of Nursing. (2) Fall
(2 hrs. class per week)
An introduction to professional nursing practice and the varied roles of
the nurse in multiple practice settings. Conceptual bases of the
professional nursing role is explored.
Prerequisite: Admission to BSN program.
Corequisites: NURS 3305, NURS 3310, NURS 3311
NURS 3313 Transitions: A Seminar for Registered Nurses. (2) Fall
(2 hrs. class per week)
A study of varied perspectives and conceptual bases of the professional
nursing role. The research process and research significance in nursing
practice is introduced.
Prerequisite: Admission to BSN program, RN status.
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