2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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NURS 354 Nursing Perspectives I
This course is the first of two courses related to Nursing perspectives. This course examines
historical and current factors that shape the profession, focusing on legal an ethical issues that
are critical to the practice of professional Nursing. 1-2 Hrs.
NURS 354 Nursing Perspectives I
This course focuses on professional role development including an historical perspective and
influences on current practice. 2 Hrs.
NURS 360 Topics in Nursing
This course is designed to investigate a current topic or specialized area of Nursing. The topics
will vary from term to term and will provide the student with an opportunity to study a topic that
is not offered on a regular basis in the curriculum. Open to all students. 3 Hrs.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
NURS 361 Forensics
This course is designed to train the participant to recognize and properly document forensic
cases and to collect and correctly package evidence. The course will prepare the participant to
work with the courts and law enforcement as well as to identify the advocacy needs of patients
and community resources available to victims of crime. Prerequisite: None. 3 Hrs.
NURS 372 Health Care Informatics
This course is designed to familiarize nursing students with the concepts and theories of interdisciplinary
healthcare information systems (HIS). The course uses web-based technology,
text reading, and email discussions in addition to traditional in-class lecture and assumes a
basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word. Prerequisite: Registered nurse or permission of
instructor. 3 Hrs.
NURS 400 Nursing Research
In this writing-intensive course, students examine the research process through critical
appraisal of existing Mursing research. Analysis of previous studies guides teams of students in
designing research projects aimed at the resolution of identified clinical nursing problems.
Emphasis is on utilization of research findings to establish evidence based nursing intervention.
Corequisite/Prerequisite: MATH 206. 3 Hrs.
NURS 401
Leadership in Nursing This course emphasizes management theory in healthcare delivery.
Principles of management and changes within the healthcare system are related to Nursing
practice. Prerequisites: all 300-level nursing courses, or permission of the instructor. 3 Hrs.
NURS 402 Community Health Nursing
This course examines nursing as part of the larger healthcare delivery system. Emphasis is on
identification of health and health promotion needs of families and communities. Demographic
and epidemiological data are explored to identify populations at risk. Clinical experiences are
arranged with faculty. Prerequisite: Registered nurse admitted to major. 6 Hrs.
NURS 403 Community Health Nursing
This course examines nursing as part of the larger healthcare delivery system. Emphasis is
on the identification of health and health promotion needs of families and communities.
Demographic and epidemiological data are explored to identify populations at risk. Clinical
experiences are provided in a broad spectrum of community agencies. Clinical course fee.
Prerequisite: NURS 408. Professional Liability Fee. 5 Hrs.