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BELLIN COLLEGE CATALOG2011-12NR 363A PHARMACOLOGY II -- 2 creditsCourse Description:This course introduces students to additional major drug classifications using a structured, systematicapproach that includes general principles of drug activity, major actions, therapeutic effects, adverse reactions,nursing implications, evaluation, and patient teaching. Pharmacokinetic factors in drug therapy are examinedin relation to the major body systems and management of patient health.NR 366A FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING -- 4 credits (3.0 theory; 1.0 lab)Course Description:This course introduces students to concepts and skills fundamental to professional nursing practice. Theseconcepts and skills are presented in the classroom and applied in lab settings. The nursing process isintroduced and used to design care for patients with common health alterations. Emphasis is placed oncompetencies related to quality and safety in the provision of patient care.NR 370A PSYCHOSOCIAL NURSING -- 2 creditsCourse Description:This course prepares students to provide safe, effective, and holistic nursing care to psychologicallycompromised patients across the lifespan. Students focus on the use of therapeutic communicationtechniques, therapeutic use of self when providing nursing care, and collaboration with intra- andinterprofessional teams.NR 372A FUNDAMENTALS CLINICAL PRACTICUM -- 2 creditsCourse Description:This clinical course focuses on the professional nursing roles as the student develops foundational healthassessment and nursing skills in the clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on competencies related to quality andsafety in the provision of patient care. This course is the clinical application of NR 358A Health Assessment inNursing and NR 366A Fundamentals of Nursing.NR 375A MATERNITY -- 2 creditsCourse Description:This course provides students with the basis for the collaborative care of women, infants, and their familiesfrom preconception through the postpartum period. Emphasis is placed on promoting wellness throughteaching and family-centered care.NR 378A ADULT HEALTH -- 3 creditsCourse Description:This course provides students with the basis for the nursing care of adult patients experiencing acute andchronic musculoskeletal, endocrine, gastrointestinal disorders, and cancer. Students enhance critical thinkingskills as they integrate evidence-based findings with the principles of health promotion and maintenance,disease prevention, and illness management.NR 382A ADULT HEALTH II -- 3 creditsCourse Description:This course provides students with the basis for the nursing care of adults with fluid and electrolyteimbalances, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and urinary disorders. Evidence-based practice isincorporated within the course. Students enhance critical thinking skills as they integrate the principles ofhealth promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, and health protection related to disease and illnessmanagement.53