2007-08 Academic Year - Humboldt State University

ing theory of modeling and role modeling, and
functional health patterns. Apply theory from
NURS 260, 261, 262 to clients in clinical setting.
[Prereq: official departmental notification
of acceptance into nursing major. Coreq: NURS
260, 261, PSYC 311, ZOOL 214. Weekly: 3 hrs
lect, 3 hrs lab.]
NURS 264. Nursing Interventions for Adult
Clients (7) S. Use nursing process with hospitalized
adults. Underlying theories of nursing, pathophysiology,
pharmacology, nutrition. Independent
and collaborative nursing interventions related to
diagnosis. [Prereq: NURS 260, 261, 262. PSYC
311, ZOOL 214. Coreq: NURS 360. Weekly: 3 hrs
lect, 12 hrs clinical lab.]
NURS 299. Supplementary Work in Lower Division
Nursing (1-10). Directed theoretical study.
Limited to those needing a portion of a required
lower division course. [Rep once. Prereq: DA.]
UPPER DIVISION
NURS 353. Applying Concepts: Adult Health
Nursing (8). Application of concepts from
NURS 357 to the adult and elderly populations.
Independent Study. [Prereq: NURS 357 (C) and
NURS 358 (C), admission to RN Bridge program.
Rep once.]
NURS 354. Applying Concepts: Mental Health
Nursing (4). Application of concepts from NURS
357 and NURS 358 to the client with mental
health issues. Independent Study. [Prereq: NURS
357 (C) and NURS 358 (C), and admission to RN
Bridge program. Rep once.]
NURS 355. Applying Concepts: Mat/Child
Nursing (8). Application of concepts from NURS
357 and NURS 358 to children and child-bearing
women. Independent Study. [Prereq: NURS
357 (C) and NURS 358 (C), and admission to RN
Bridge program. Rep once.]
NURS 357. Concepts in Professional Nursing
I (3). Provides the returning RN student with the
opportunity to review and explore today’s nursing
practice in the light of ever-changing thought and
technology. Introduces HSU nursing curriculum
and philosophy. [Prereq: Admission to RN Bridge
program. May be taken concurrently with NURS
358. Rep once.]
NURS 358. Bridging Concepts for the RN (3).
This course introduces the modeling and rolemodeling
nursing theory and is built around related
concepts facilitating the transition of the RN from
current knowledge levels to the baccalaureate
nursing curriculum. [Prereq: admission to RN
Bridge program, NURS 357 (C) Rep once.]
NURS 359. Applications & Trends in Clinical
Care for the RN (3). Provides returning RN with
opportunity to explore today’s clinical nursing
practice through selected “hot topic” trends:
holistic nursing, environmental concerns, the rise
of global infection, new theories of heart disease,
autoimmunity, and other medical breakthroughs.
Evidence-based practice is emphasized. [Prereq:
NURS 353, NURS 354, NURS 355, NURS 357,
NURS 358, NURS 465 (C).]
NURS 360. Pathophysiology & Pharmacology
(4). S. Pharmacologic applications and concepts
of physiological and biological alterations in body
structures/functions. Emphasis: diseases common
to adult clients. [Nonmajors may take CR/NC.
Prereq: NURS 260, 261, 262.]
NURS 362. Caring for Stigmatized Groups:
Psychiatric Nursing (2). FS. Use nursing process,
psychiatric theory, and modeling/role-modeling
concepts with patients experiencing acute and
chronic mental disorders. Emphasis: therapeutic
use of self and therapeutic communication.
[Prereq: NURS 360; BIOL 210; PSYC 311. Coreq:
NURS 362L, 363.]
NURS 362L. Clinical Laboratory (2.5). FS. Clinical
experience accompanying psychiatric nursing.
[Coreq: NURS 362, 363. Weekly: 7.5 hrs lab.]
NURS 363. Caring for Vulnerable Populations:
Gerontological Nursing (2). FS. Use nursing
process and modeling/role-modeling theory with
elderly clients. Address phenomena of aging and
associated problems/rewards. [Prereq: NURS
264, 360; BIOL 210. Coreq: NURS 362, 363L.]
NURS 363L. Clinical Laboratory (2.5). FS.
Clinical experience accompanying gerontological
nursing. [Coreq: NURS 362, 363. Weekly: 7.5
hrs lab.]
NURS 364. Maternal/Child/Family Nursing
(9) FS. Family theory; care of childbearing women,
neonates, children, and their families using the
nursing process; modeling, role-modeling. Adapt
care to diverse client populations. [Prereq: NURS
264, 360; BIOL 210; PSYC 311. Weekly: 4 hrs
lect, 15 hrs clinical lab.]
NURS 396. Transcultural Nursing (1-3). Conceptual
framework of transcultural nursing and
its application. Offered as extended field course
outside Humboldt County. [Coreq: NURS 396L.]
NURS 396L. Transcultural Nursing Lab (1-5).
[Coreq: NURS 396.]
NURS 399. Supplementary Work in Upper Division
Nursing (1-10). Directed theoretical study.
Limited to those needing a portion of a required
upper division course. [Rep once. Prereq: DA.]
NURS 400. Stress Management—Wellness
& Illness (3). Wellness and specific illnesses in
context of known stress factors. Modes of stress
reduction. [Prereq: junior standing. GE.]
NURS 400B. Complementary & Alternative
Health Care: a Research-Based Approach (3).
Critical thinking approach enmeshed in holism.
Principles of self-care and advocacy. [GE.]
NURS 460. Clinical Application of Health
Assessment (2). Build on assessment skills to
delineate common variances of normal and detect
abnormal and potentially abnormal findings in
adults/children. [Prereq: IA. Weekly: 1 hr lect, 1
hr activ. Rep once.]
NURS 462. Nursing in the Community (7) FS.
Employ nursing process (modeling/role-modeling
theory) and appropriate level of prevention in the
community (individuals, families, groups). [Prereq:
NURS 362, 364—or NURS 353, 354, 355, 357,
358—and STAT 106. Weekly: 3 hrs lect, 12 hrs
clinical lab.]
NURS 464. Leadership & Decision Making
(7). FS. Nurse as leader, manager, and decision
maker using nursing theory with individuals/organizations
and providing nursing care to complex
clients. [Prereq: NURS 362, 364—or NURS 353,
354, 355, 357, 358—and STAT 106. Weekly: 3
hrs lect, 12 hrs clinical lab.]
NURS 465. Leadership & Management for the
RN (4). This course focuses on the RN as leader,
coordinator, and manager of nursing care. Facilitation,
decision-making, problem-solving, communication
skill and strategic planing are emphasized
as we explore the role of the RN as change agent.
Organizational and group dynamics, performance
improvement, basic personnel management, and
delegation skill is introduced. [Prereq: NURS 353,
NURS 354, NURS 355, NURS 357, NURS 358,
NURS 359 (C).]
NURS 495. Nursing Research (3) F. Use current
literature to analyze components of the research
process and role of the professional nurse using
research. [Prereq: NURS 362, 364—or NURS
353, 354, 355, 357, 358—and STAT 106.]
NURS 496. Nursing Outcomes Assessment
(1) S. Capstone and nursing outcomes assessment.
Test knowledge of professional nursing,
competencies in nursing practices, and critical
thinking skills. Discuss issues related to scope of
practice, emerging roles, and future of nursing.
[CR/NC. Prereq: NURS 462 or 464.]
NURS 499. Directed Study (1-7). Individual study
of select theories. [Prereq: IA.]
Oceanography
LOWER DIVISION
OCN 109. General Oceanography (4) FS. Extent
of the oceans; chemical nature of sea water;
causes/effects of currents, tides, and waves; animal
and plant life in the sea; features of the ocean
floor. [Weekly: 3 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab. GE.]
OCN 180. Topics in Oceanography (.5-3). Topics
of current interest supplemental to established
lower division curricular offerings. Repeatable
with different topics.
OCN 199. Ocean Skills Laboratory (1). Laboratory
course for students who have taken an approved
lecture course equivalent to OCN 109 at
another institution but which lacked a lab. [Weekly,
3 hrs lab. Prereq: IA.]
OCN 260. Sampling Techniques & Field Studies
(1) Introductory course for majors. Biological,
chemical, geological, and physical oceanographic
methods of sampling and analysis. Shipboard procedures
and navigation. [Prereq: OCN 109 (C).]
UPPER DIVISION
OCN 301. Marine Ecosystems—Human Impact
(3) S. Relationships and interaction between humans
and marine life. Living organisms: in history
and legend, as food, and as industrial resource.
Problems and aesthetic aspects of marine organisms.
[Prereq: OCN 109 or IA. Weekly: 2 hrs lect,
1 hr disc. GE.]
OCN 304. Resources of the Sea (3) F. Nonliving
resources of the ocean floor and water; distri-
activ activity; (C) may be concurrent; CAN California articulation number; coreq corequisite(s); CR/NC mandatory credit/no credit; CWT communication & ways of thinking; DA dept approval
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