Students will utilize the nursing process and the Science of Human Care Nursing to apply didactic material throughout clinical learning opportunities. Building upon the problem-solving approach utilized in earlier courses, the course focuses on the research process applied to nursing, on the development and utilization of the core of Nursing knowledge, and on the development of modified research proposal. Practicum in Nursing Research 1-3 hrs. The focus will be illness, illness prevention, and health promotion for individuals, families, groups, and aggregates experiencing actual or potential alterations in mental health. Strategies of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention will be explored for vulnerable populations such as the homeless, substance abuser, and the persistently mentally ill.
Emphasis is on the development of comprehensive nursing skills.
The course provides enrichment experiences supplementary to basic nursing courses. Options are available in such areas as mental health, critical care, human development, cultural aspects, and professional socialization. Stress Management 1 hr. Emphasis will be placed on personal application of skills. Professional Organization Involvement 1 hr.