RockhuRst univeRsity 2012–2014 catalog

Course DescriptionsThe following section provides course descriptions for the nursing major. Courses witha last digit of 1 are for accelerated B.S.N. students. The descriptions for the liberal artscourses required for the degree can be found in the College of Arts and Sciences section ofthis Catalog.Academic CoursesNU 2030. Foundations of Nursing Practice (3)This course focuses on foundational concepts andnursing skills essential for the practice of professionalnursing. Learning experiences occur in theclassroom, college laboratory, and selected clinicalsites. Prerequisite: BL 2929; BL 2930/2931;BL 2940/2941; MT 1190 (or an approved equivalentcourse).NU 2031. Foundations of Nursing Practice (3)This course focuses on foundational concepts andnursing skills essential for the practice of professionalnursing. Learning experiences occur in theclassroom, college laboratory, and selected clinicalsites. Prerequisite: BL 2929, BL 2930/2931 andBL 2940/2941; or BL 2965.NU 2050. Nursing Health Assessment (2)In this course, students learn to assess adult clienthealth status. The emphasis is on the normalassessment findings and recognition of deviationsfrom normal. Learning experiences occur in theclassroom and college laboratory. Prerequisite: BL2929; BL 2930/2931; BL 2940/2941; PY 1000.NU 2051. Nursing Health Assessment (2)In this course, students learn to assess adult clienthealth status. The emphasis is on the normalassessment findings and recognition of deviationsfrom normal. Learning experiences occur in theclassroom and college laboratory. Prerequisite: BL2929, BL 2930/2931 and BL 2940/2941; or BL2965; PY 1000.NU 2750. Normal Nutrition (2)This course focuses on principles of nutritionwhich promote health and normal growth acrossthe lifespan. Nutritional practices which enhancehealth are explored. Factors which affect foodhabits and nutritional practices are examined.Common nutritional problems are discussed.The student is introduced to methods to assessnutritional status across the lifespan. Prerequisite:Enrollment in nursing courses or permission ofinstructor.NU 2850. Pathophysiology (3)This course focuses on alterations in biologic processesthat affect the body’s internal homeostasis.A conceptual approach is used to emphasize generalprinciples of pathophysiology. The etiology,pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and sequelaeof various alterations of human structure and functionare examined. Knowledge from the basic andclinical sciences are integrated. Prerequisite:CH 1050/1060; BL 2929, BL 2930/2931, andBL 2940/2941; or BL 2965.236NU 3100/3101. Professional Concepts (3)This course focuses on professional concepts andvalues central to nursing. Selected topics will beexamined to promote the student’s professionaldevelopment. Prerequisite: All NU 2000 courses;PY 3400; CT 2000; BL 3100/3101. Pre- or corequisite:NU 3200/3201; NU 3210/3211.NU 3200/3201. Adult Health Nursing I (3)The primary focus of this course is the nursingmanagement of adult health. Strategies for diseasemanagement and health promotion are addressedin the care of adult clients with fluid and electrolyte,cardiovascular, endocrine, musculoskeletal,and sensory-perceptual alterations. Prerequisite:All NU 2000 courses; PY 3400; CT 2000;BL 3100/3101. Pre- or corequisite:NU 3100/3101; NU 3210/3211; NU 3550/3551.NU 3210/NU 3211. Adult Health NursingPractice I (3)The focus of this course is the clinical applicationof nursing concepts, skills, and health assessmenttechniques. Students utilize the nursing processwhile caring for adult clients on medical-surgicalacute care units. Assigned Pass/No Pass grade.Prerequisite: All NU 2000 courses; PY 3400;CT 2000; BL 3100/3101. Pre- or corequisite:NU 3100/3101; NU 3200/3201; NU 3550/3551.NU 3220/3221. Older Adult Health (2)This course focuses on the concepts of healthyaging and the maintenance of functional capacityin the later years. Content addresses commonphysiological, psychological and social changes,challenges, and adaptations of older people. Prerequisite:All NU 2000 courses; PY 3400; CT 2000;BL 3100/3101. Pre- or corequisite:NU 3100/3101; NU 3230/3231; NU 3550/3551.NU 3230/3231. Older Adult Health Practice (1)This course focuses on the clinical application ofnursing care concepts in the maintenance of functionalcapacity and quality of life for older adults.Students utilize the nursing process while partneringwith older adults living in the community in avariety of settings. These may include independentliving sites, Shepherd’s Centers, AARP groups,HCA Health to You groups, assisted living facilities,and church groups. Assigned Pass/No Passgrade. Prerequisite: All NU 2000 courses; PY3400; CT 2000; BL 3100/3101. Pre- or corequisite:NU 3100/3101; NU 3220/3221; NU3550/3551.