2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte
2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte
2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte
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NURS 408 Mental Health Nursing<br />
This course focuses on teaching strategies to promote mental health and manage responses to<br />
caring for mentally ill clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Prerequisite: acceptance<br />
to the nursing major. Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Liability Fee. Clinical course fee. 5 Hrs.<br />
NURS 432 Health, Healing and Wellness<br />
This is a course designed for the clinically experienced registered nurse who is spiritually<br />
motivated to help members <strong>of</strong> a local congregation or parish interconnect the body, mind and<br />
spirit toward the goal <strong>of</strong> health and well being. 3 Hrs.<br />
NURS 442 Complex Nursing Situations<br />
This clinical course focuses on analysis and synthesis <strong>of</strong> concepts from nursing and the physical,<br />
social and behavioral sciences. Students refine, broaden and expand their perspectives <strong>of</strong><br />
nursing practice. Clinical experiences are arranged with faculty. Prerequisite: Registered Nurse,<br />
NURS 402. Prerequisite/Corequisite: NURS 401. 6 Hrs.<br />
NURS 454 Nursing Perspectives II<br />
Course focuses on pr<strong>of</strong>essional nursing issues that have an impact on current and future<br />
practice. Prerequisite: senior status. 3 Hrs.<br />
NURS 460 Independent Study<br />
Independent investigation <strong>of</strong> a selected topic in nursing is accomplished through faculty<br />
mentorship. Directed readings culminate in a scholarly paper. Repeatable for a total <strong>of</strong> 6 Hrs.<br />
1-3 Hrs.<br />
NURS 472 Contemporary Gerontological Nursing<br />
The course examines the role and effectiveness <strong>of</strong> community resources in assisting elders and<br />
their families to meet their healthcare needs. The course emphasizes the nursing care <strong>of</strong> adults<br />
in contemporary helath settings. Content includes current theories <strong>of</strong> gerontology and focuses<br />
on best practices in the care <strong>of</strong> older adults. Prerequisite: Registered Nurse or permission <strong>of</strong><br />
instructor. 3 Hrs.<br />
NURS 498 Nursing Internship I<br />
This clinical internship focuses on the application <strong>of</strong> concepts from nursing and the physical,<br />
social, and behavioral sciences to the clinical setting. The student's socialization into the pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
role is strengthened through an extended clinical experience with a nurse preceptor.<br />
This course and NURS 499 Nursing Internship II combine to fulfill the <strong>Queens</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Charlotte</strong> and North Carolina Board <strong>of</strong> Nursing internship requirement. 4 Hrs.<br />
NURS 499 Nursing Internship II<br />
This course continues to prepare students for their transition into pr<strong>of</strong>essional nursing practice.<br />
Students integrate prior learning and experience into the delivery <strong>of</strong> safe, effective, and individualized<br />
patient care through a precepted clinical experience. Seminars focus on the analysis and<br />
application <strong>of</strong> patient safety and quality initiatives across a variety <strong>of</strong> clinical settings. 2-4 Hrs.<br />
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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