2006-2008 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

NURS 3212 Care of Populations Based on Major StratificationsPrerequisites: ENGL 1313 and 1323, NURS 2222, 3303, PSYC 1313, 2301, 3313,and three hours of behavioral science electives from: SOCI 1313, POLS 2313,ECON 2301 or 2302; GPA of 3.0 or higher. Co-requisite: NURS 3202This course is one of four courses for the Baccalaureate Nursing program that focus oncare of groups and communities. Students apply concepts of epidemiology to determinethe health characteristics of common population stratification groups. Students willexamine health norms for the population strata based on age, gender, ethnicity, andsocioeconomic status in order to determine the major health problems and surveillanceissues for the population strata. Concepts of health promotion and disease preventionserve as a basis for analyzing recommendations for health programming for the populationstrata. The course is two semester hours, including 27 clinical hours.NURS 3303 Epidemiologic Perspectives for NursesPrerequisites: GPA 3.0 or higher, ENGL 1313 and 1323, PSYC 1313, 2301, 3313,COMM 1313, MATH 1305 or higher, and 3 hours of behavioral science courses fromSOCI 1313, POLS 2313, or ECON 2301 or 2302Students learn to apply scientific method and epidemiological concepts to promotehealth in individuals, families, groups, and populations based on national objectives.Students use communication skills and education theory to plan and present healthinformation to promote health of a population. Critical thinking and mathematical skillswill be developed in using a statistical approach to assessing and evaluating healthoutcomes. This is a three-semester hour course that includes 27 practicum hours.NURS 3404 and 3424 Care of Individuals I and IIPrerequisites: NURS 2323, 2404; GPA of 2.5 or higher, and successful completionof the Novice Level Curriculum Checkpoint. Co-requisites: NURS 2222, 3202, orNURS 3414, or BIOL 3433 may be taken concurrently with this courseThese courses are the first two in a series of three courses that focus on nursing careof individuals. The dimensions of health are assessed in individuals experiencinghealth problems. Students apply concepts of case management and continuity of careto individuals across the lifespan, including care during perioperative experiences.Students are expected to be able to provide care in a variety of acute care settings.Each course is four semester hours, including 90 clinical hours. The courses must betaken in order.NURS 3414 Pathophysiology for Health CarePrerequisites: CHEM 1404, NURS 3212, 2323 and 2404, and GPA of 2.5 or higherStudents describe the pathology of health conditions and use concepts of pathophysiologyfor applying caring/healing practices to designing health care plans for promotingfullness in living across the lifespan. The manifestations of pathology form a basis forhealth assessment. Synthesis of pathophysiology with levels of health promotion andprevention provides rationale for case management priorities. Three semester hours,including 14 laboratory hours.NURS 3434 Care of Individuals IIIPrerequisites: GPA of 2.5 or higher, and NURS 3424This is the third in a series of three courses that focus on nursing care of individuals.The dimensions of health are assessed in individuals experiencing major and/or lifethreateninghealth problems. Upon successful completion of the course, students areexpected to be able to apply concepts of case management and continuity of care acrossthe lifespan and use a systematic approach to provide care for individuals with majorand/or life-threatening health problems. Students provide care in a variety of criticalcare units. The course is four semester hours, including 90 clinical hours.326 / Courses