RockhuRst univeRsity 2012–2014 catalog

NU 3785. Issues in Pediatric/Neonatal CriticalCare Nursing (2)This course is designed to explore issues, concepts,tools, and technologies in critical care ofthe neonate and pediatric client. Students will beexpected to utilize the nursing process, concepts inpathophysiology, and current nursing research tofacilitate case analysis. Prerequisite: All 2000-levelnursing courses; NU 3200/3201; NU 3210/3211.NU 3800. Introduction to Statistics (3)This course is designed for undergraduate studentsto become familiar with introductory key termsand concepts for elementary statistics. Students willbecome familiar with the nature of data, descriptivestatistics, the use of inferential statistics inhypothesis testing, the types of inferential statistics,and commonly used correlational techniques. Thecourse is offered in an online format.NU 3820. Humor and Health (2)In this course, students examine the history, art,and science of mirth and humor as well as itsapplication to professional and personal life. Theconnections between humor and health will beexplored. Prerequisite: All 2000-level nursingcourses or instructor approval.NU 3852. Global Perspectives in Public Health (3)This course will allow students to examine globalpublic health issues. Students will examine theseissues using the public health methodology ofepidemiology. Students will use the fundamentalepidemiologic concept of interaction among agent,host, and environmental factors that influence thehealth and development of illnesses among peoplesof the world, to guide their examination of theseissues. (GPR)NU 3880. History of Nursing (2)This course is designed to examine the rich developmentof nursing as a discipline and profession,from a historical perspective. Past nursing issueswill be identified and discussed. The social, philosophical,and political forces which have impactedthe course of nursing history will be examined.Prerequisite: All 2000-level nursing courses orinstructor approval.NU 4990. Independent Study (1-3)Guided study or research on some aspect of nursing.Prerequisite: Associate Dean and instructorapproval.Select College of Arts and SciencesCoursesHP 3700. Global Perspectives on Disability (3)PY 2100 Introduction to Statistics forthe Behavioral Sciences (3)PY 3600. Psychology of Sexual Behavior (3)PY 3700. Health Psychology (3)SO 3670. Sociology of Death and Dying (3)SP 3070. Medical Spanish II (3)SP 4060 (SP 6070). Spanish for the HealthCare Professiona (3)Janet L. Andrews (2008)ProfessorB.S.N., Graceland College, 1981; M.S.N., Universityof Missouri-Kansas City; Ph.D., MedicalCollege of Georgia, 1997.Leslie Bachar (2006)Clinical FacultyB.S.N., Wichita State University, 1986; M.S.N.,University of Phoenix, 2007.Margaret Bjelica (2004)Assistant ProfessorB.S.N.,Webster University, 1991; M.S.N.University of Missouri-Kansas City, 1998.Kathy Bock Scaletty (1992)Assistant ProfessorB.S.N., Avila College, 1975; M.S., University ofKansas, 1980.Theresa Chang (2005)Clinical FacultyB.S.N., Kaohsime Medical College, 1982; M.S.N.,Research College of Nursing, 2006.FacultyBarbara A. Clemence (1985)Professor EmeritusB.S., University of Minnesota, 1959; M.A.,New York University, 1964; D.N.Sc., BostonUniversity, 1973.Crysti Danaby (2010)InstructorB.S., Biology, Missouri Southern State College,2000; B.S.N., Research College of Nursing, 2003;M.S.N., Research College of Nursing, 2010.Lana K. Davies (1992)Assistant ProfessorB.S.N., Central Missouri State University, 1972;M.S.N., University of Missouri, 1991.Nancy O. DeBasio (1988)ProfessorB.S.N., Wagner College, 1968; M.A., NewYork University, 1970; Ph.D., University ofPennsylvania, 1987.Research College of NursingUndergraduate Programs239