Radford University Undergraduate Catalog, 2011-2012

MUSC 499. Undergraduate Thesis. (2)
Prerequisites: MUSC 322 and 498.
Formulation and writing of an extended paper
on an appropriate topic relating to music history
and literature. This course may serve as the final
honors project in music. A minimum grade of
“B” must be earned in order to receive credit
toward completion of the Honors Academy
requirements.
For a description of graduate courses, please consult
the Radford University Graduate Catalog.
NURSING
NURS 111. Personal Health. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Emphasizes current health issues most applicable
to college-age population. Students exposed
to information and strategies used to deal
effectively with life adjustment problems and
to promote healthful living habits. Open to all
students. (Students who have earned credit for
HLTH 111 may not earn credit for NURS 111.)
This course has been approved for Core Curriculum
credit in Health and Wellness.
NURS 321. Pathophysiology. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisite: BIOL 322.
Major pathophysiologic concepts are explored.
Theories relating etiology, pathogenesis, and
clinical manifestations are used to study common
disease processes. Concepts from anatomy
and physiology provide the foundation for exploring
human dysfunction. Concepts learned in
this course are basic to the health professions.
This course is open to all students.
NURS 330. Foundations for Professional
Practice. (3)
Three hours lecture
Prerequisite: Upper division standing; Registered
Nurse students.
The objectives and content of this Level One
Course are derived from the School of Nursing’s
philosophy and conceptual framework
and facilitate achievement of the School’s program
objectives, as well as the essentials of
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Baccalaureate Education (AACN). Additionally,
the major topics and skills covered in this
course are common to most foundational and
professional texts. Current research and advancement
in nursing theory and clinical practice
also determine course content.
* Signifies RN to BSN course.
NURS 335. RN Transition I. * (3)
Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory
Prerequisite: Upper division standing; Registered
Nurse students.
The objectives and content of this course are derived
from the AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate
Education for Professional Nursing Practice and
the School of Nursing’s philosophy and conceptual
framework to facilitate the achievement of the program
objectives. The course integrates pathophysiology,
pharmacology and health assessment for the
experienced Registered Nurse as follows: (1) focuses
on pathophysiology throughout the lifespan
providing the student with a scientific knowledge
base applicable to clinical practice (2) emphasizes
the relationship of drugs and their effects on humans,
and (3) focuses on the use of health assessment
skills with clients throughout the lifespan
providing the student with the opportunity to gain
the knowledge and skills required to perform a systematic
health assessment.
NURS 340. Health Assessment
Throughout the Lifespan. (3)
Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing Focuses
on the use of health assessment skills required
to perform a systematic health assessment.
NURS 345. Professional and Therapeutic
Foundations of Community-Based Nursing
Practice. (7)
Four hours lecture; three hours clinical lab.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
Focuses on the foundational skills necessary for
successful community based nursing practice.
NURS 352. Mental Health Nursing. (5)
Three hours lecture; six hours practicum.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
Development of nursing knowledge and skill
for mental health promotion, protection, and
restoration.