2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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MUTH 432 Senior Music Therapy Practicum VIII
Seniors lead and co-lead music therapy sessions in a variety of medical and rehabilitative setings,
including a general hospital, pain rehabilitation cener, and with individuals in medical support
groups. Must be taken concurrently with MUTH 410. Spring Term, every year. 2 Hrs.
MUTH 499 Music Therapy Professional Internship
A six-month continuous full-time affiliation with an approved clinical facility which follows all
course work. The intern will perform assigned music therapy duties under the supervision of an
experienced registered music therapist. Open to music therapy majors who have completed all
course work. Fall Term, Spring Term, every year. Pass/Fail 2 Hrs.
NATURAL SCIENCES
NSCI 101 Issues in Science This course will present issues of current interest in the sciences
that are not offered on a regular basis in the curriculum. Topics are announced annually. May
not count toward any science or mathematics major. May be repeated for credit under different
subtitles. 3 Hrs.
NURSING
NURS 100 Fundamentals of Nursing
This course introduces concepts basic to the practice of Nursing. The course explores
health/illness, nursing process, introduction to administration of medications, care of the
perioperative client and professional accountability. The roles of the nurse and other health
team members are explored as the student is introduced to the clinical setting. Basic concepts
of critical thinking, nursing process, communication, holistic caring relationships, and pharmacology
are the foci of student learning in the clinical setting. Physical assessment, teachinglearning
principles, asepsis and documentation are also included. Professional liability fee.
Nursing Lab fee. Prerequisites: currently enrolled on NC-NA I Registry, Current CPR.
Corequisites: BIOL 211, ENGL 110, PSYC 201. 5 Hrs.
NURS 105 Medical Terminology
This course introduces the basic techniques of medical word building that can be easily understood
and applied by the average student. Students are immersed in medical terminology as
if learning a foreign language. Anatomical, physiological, and pathological terms, including
pronunciation and meanings are introduced. Students are introduced to common medical
abbreviations and common terms used to communicate within healthcare settings. Application
of terms and abbreviations within the clinical setting is also included. Prerequisite: None.
3 Hrs.
NURS 118 Maternity Nursing Nursing Maternity
Nursing is designed to apply the Nursing process to emerging family and to reproductive health
problems of women. Common assessment strategies and interventions for the mother, fetus,
neonate and family are explored. Nursing management of common health needs/problems are
introduced. Emphasis is placed on teaching and learning principles as applied to families of culturally
diverse backgrounds. Students perform various aspects of the professional Nursing role
while understanding trends and issues in healthcare. Students have clinical experiences with
maternity, neonatal, and gynecological clients. Professional liability fee. Clinical course fee.
Prerequisites: NURS 100, BIOL 211, ENGL 110, PSYC 201. Corequisites: SOCI 203,
ENGL 120, BIOL 112, PSYC 304. 4 Hrs.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS