Practicum 5 credits Applies the theoretical, research, and practice foundations to nursing care of families. Therapeutic nursing interventions with families and children are practiced. Nur 399 Physical Assessment for Nurses 3 credits Provides a basic foundation of knowledge and skills involved in the physical and psychological assessment of individuals. Nur 470 Research in Nursing Practice 3 credits Introduces past and current thinking in the profession regarding the relationship between nursing practice and nursing research and the role of the nurse in research. Provides students with skills and understanding to critically review research reports and discuss ethical issues related to research.
Emphasis is on the application of research to improve client outcomes.
Examines selected psychosocial and physiological processes and their relationship to caring and caring therapeutics in clinical nursing practice. Provides opportunities to explore multiple nursing roles, apply therapeutic interventions, think critically, and communicate skillfully with multiple clients in designated settings. Analyzes concepts related to nursing leadership and management in the context of health care delivery systems and examines leadership and management roles in relation to tradition, change, and socially responsible nursing practice. Analyzes health and social policy and examines the impact of relationships among sociocultural, political, economic, technologic, environmental, ethical, and legal factors on nursing practice, health care delivery, and public policy. Examines the theoretical and research bases for mental health nursing of vulnerable populations across the lifespan.